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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This is the final sermon on this Christmas series.
Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:10-12, Luke 2:13-17
Denomination: Independent/Bible
God is in the middle of our darkness with us (Sermonette). Part 2 of 3 in "It’s beginning to Sound A lot like xmas" series.
It’s Beginning to Sound A Lot Like Christmas (Sermonette) December 16, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A I have never seen a Christmas like were in right now. a Usama Bin Laden gloating about killing thousands of innocent Americans...Economy in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18
Denomination: Baptist
To really understand Christmas you have to look closely at the Virgin birth.
Year A – 4th Sunday of Advent - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I heard a reference to our gospel text during my first trip to Wal-Mart last Tuesday. It was in that aisle where they have wrapping paper and bows hopelessly strewn in piles, along with ribbons, and gift bags. I had just ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Denomination: *other
The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born!
"The Father Has a Son!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Purpose: The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born! INTRODUCTION Opening We have a tradition in ...read more
Denomination: Holiness
This sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's guidance and love, especially during uncertain times, drawing on the contrast between the destructive actions of the evil one and the life-giving purpose of Jesus.
Hello Church and Happy New Year to each of you! I don’t know if last year went according to your expectations, but I pray that we all encounter the love of God in fresh ways this year. I’m excited about what we’re going to learn today and even more excited for those of us who put it into practice. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
Topics: Faith, Trust In God, Overcoming Uncertainty
The sermon explores the story of Mary and Joseph leading up to the birth of Christ, emphasizing the significance of the names Immanuel and Jesus, and how they reflect God's relational nature and His power to save us from sin.
Hello church! Today we’re going to look at a story from the gospel of Matthew about circumstances leading up to the birth of Christ. Unexpected events are unfolding in the lives of Mary and Joseph who were two very ordinary people. There was nothing spectacular about them. They weren’t famous, ...read more
Topics: Immanuel, Sin Salvation, God's Presence
Acts 4:12 declares the exclusive and saving power of the name of Jesus Christ. Let's explore how this truth transforms our lives and impacts our eternal destiny.
No Other Name Acts 4:12 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth found in Acts 4:12, which declares the exclusive and saving power of the name of Jesus Christ. Let's explore how this truth transforms our lives and impacts our eternal destiny. "There is salvation in no one ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Matthew 1:23, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 10:13 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Pentecostal
Christmas Sermon on the Magi: God reveals Himself to all kinds of people – and the least likely are often the most open.
Intro I haven’t seen them for a long time, but about this time of year when I was a kid, we would see ads on TV that informed immigrants that they had to fill out certain forms to register with the government. Which wouldn’t have been that memorable, except that they didn’t call them immigrants. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus.
Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus. Intro.: 1. There is a tremendous emphasis in today's world on getting an education. a. Many fields require Master's degrees that once needed only HS diplomas. b. People today go through years of study--PS, Kindergarten, 12 ...read more
A Sermon for After Christmas.
We are living in the waning moments of another year. The “holiday season” is quickly drawing to a close. The rush of preparation has culminated in a few hours of “quality time” spent with friends and family. The gifts have been opened, the food has been devoured; and for some, the house has been ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15
How Jesus was received at his birth illustrates how people have responded to Christ throughout history--and how they respond today.
“Reception for the King” Matthew 2:1-11 Mililani Community Church December 22, 2000 Pastor Rick Bartosik INTRODUCTION: Every December, my wife Diane wears a little golden pin on her United Airlines uniform. It’s a beautiful pin depicting the three Wise Men following the star to Bethlehem. In ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Joseph was not the biological Father of Jesus, but he certainly was a good example of the CHARACTERISTICS OF A VISIONARY FATHER.
The first two chapters of Matthew’s gospel contain five different dreams or visions. FOUR OF THESE DIVINE DREAMS WERE GIVEN TO JOSEPH - THE EARTHLY FATHER OF JESUS. It is clear to see that Joseph was a father of vision - God’s vision! Joseph had a particular responsibility among men. He would ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:13-22
Develop relational trust in God who loves and guides us, even in uncertain times.
Imagine you're blindfolded and trying to navigate through an obstacle course. You can't see where you're going, and you're unsure of what's ahead. But, you have a friend who can see everything and is guiding you through the course. You have to trust their voice and follow their instructions, even ...read more
Topics: Faith, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Strength, Overcoming Fear
God is a relational God who saves us from the power of sin and is always with us, empowering us to live with courage.
Today, I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let me ask you a question: Have you ever felt trapped or stuck in a bad habit or situation? Yeah, we all have. But guess what? God wants to help us break free from those things! I have a mousetrap here. Imagine this ...read more
Topics: Spiritual Strength, Moral Courage, Sin Redemption, Faithful Living
Isaiah 12:2 is not a gentle whisper; it is a shout of triumph from the lips of a redeemed people standing on the far side of God’s salvation.
Go! And Trust Fully — “The Lord is my Salvation!” - Isaiah 12:2 By Dean Courtier INTRODUCTION — A DECLARATION THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAR Church, today we step into a verse that explodes with hope, courage, and Gospel truth. Isaiah 12:2 is not a gentle whisper; it is a shout of triumph from the lips ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, Matthew 1:21, Psalm 56:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:57 (view more) (view less)
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