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Emmanuel: God With Us SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Help my congregation to know and understand the Jesus of Christmas

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the midst of the joyous season of Christmas, a season that is filled with the warmth of love, the sparkle of hope, and the magic of miracles. It's a time when our hearts are filled with joy, our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-20

Topics: Who Is This Christ Of Christmas

God's Plan For Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore God's design for marriage and family, emphasizing the importance of honoring God with our bodies and the consequences of sexual immorality.

Good morning, beloved. Pastor Garrett Kell says that “Before a sin, Satan tempts you to believe repentance will be easy. After a sin, Satan tempts you to believe repentance is impossible.” Opening Scripture reading: Today, we find ourselves diving into 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 that reads, "Flee from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Topics: Marriage, Family Life

What Unites Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the idea that despite the divisions in our society, gratitude, particularly for the sacrifice of Jesus, can unite us all.

In early August 2020, in the interest of gaining a better understanding of the polarized state of our nation, Pew Research Group polled supporters of both Presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, asking this question: Thinking about your close friends, how many would you say support ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 3:20-24

Topics: Gratitude, Unity, Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Gratitude

God Chooses Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

God, as the ultimate authority, has chosen us as His special possession, and we should allow Him to shape us and choose Him back, despite not always understanding His decisions.

Welcome church! We are excited you decided to worship with us. Today, I’m not sure what you are carrying with you, but I’m believing in faith that God desires to shed light into the darkness, and free you from having to carry baggage or burdens alone. The pursuit of righteousness; the life of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-25

Topics: God's Authority, Divine Selection, Spiritual Restoration

Sermon Series: Romans

God So Loved Us

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 25, 2020

Knowing the Love of God

The gospel gives us a biography of Jesus and it emphasizes a few different aspects of his person, his life and of his works. When you read the book of Matthew you will discover that Matthew directs his gospel primarily to the Jews. Also, Matthew presents Jesus as the king and the messiah. When we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002

How can we make a difference as Christians? Is warming a church pew the best I can do?

OPEN: Several years back the Merv Griffin Show had a guest that was a body builder. During the interview, Merv asked, “Why do you develop those particular muscles?” The body builder simply stepped forward and flexed a series of muscles from chest to calf. The audience applauded. “What do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"High Expectations”

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 16, 2006

There are four truths that the Holy Spirit of God wants you to grasp as you labor diligently in the work of the Lord. As He brings revelation and illumination of these truths Christians will remain steadfast, faithful, and joyful in their work with Jesus

Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 29: 11 Title: “High Expectations” Theme: “Grasping the Promises of God in the Lord’s Work” Listen As I read Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God At Work

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012

God is always at work. He is never idle. The question is whether we are going to come alongside HIm and engage in what He is doing, or stand in the way or idly by.,

Passage: Daniel 2:1-21 Intro: God is the most active being in the universe. 1. there is never a moment when He is not engaged in meaningful activity 2. He never sleeps, He is never bored, He is always at work accomplishing His purposes. 3. even when He rested on the 7th day of creation He ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Doing Good

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Every Christian has a responsibility to do good for the sake of the Kingdom.

Acts 10:38 KJV How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Matthew 5:16 KJV Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miracle On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

In this movie, the real Santa came to town, but, he was rejected. Drop back in time, 2000 years. Jesus Christ came to his own, but he was rejected. The Miracle happens every time someone believes.

Miracle on 34th Street Today our Advent sermon is the first in the series of sermons that come from great Christmas movies. There are many great Christmas movies... A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story, White Christmas, Ernest Saves Christmas, And my personal favorites: Home Alone and Home ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows You

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 23, 2016

Before you were born God knew you and formed you. He is concerned with every part of our lives.

Title: God Knows You Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Today, I am going to attempt to show you that Jesus really does know who we are. When I say He knows who we are, I mean He knows us specifically. He knows all about us. In our text we see a story of a man named Jeremiah and how God shares with Him ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt & Light

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

We are called out to be useful to God.

Salt & Light October 26, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are called out to be useful to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 5: 13-16 Introduction: In a cave where they turn out the light completely. I. Salt a. Sodium is an extremely active ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 13, 2010

Christians are to be the salt of the earth. 1. Salt is essential for LIFE 2. Has MEDICINAL properties 3. Is a PRESERVATIVE 4. Was used to promote HEALTH 5. Can kill WEEDS 6. Has the power to MELT ICE 7. Promotes THIRST

The Influence Of One Have you ever wondered how much influence one person can have? A guard standing on a city wall can sound an alarm and wake a whole city to respond to what otherwise would be certain destruction. One good man may be the means of safety for thousands. A little influence can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Am Leaving, But Before I Go I Need To Tell You Some Things"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2016

Jesus to tell the disciple before his departure they need to Keep Keeping the Faith, They need to know I am sending, they need to keep Carrying on, and They need to rejoice because he goes away.

John 14:23-29 " I am leaving but I need to tell you some things" ---Jesus in chapter 14, Jesus speaks directly about his impending absence from the disciples (vv. 1-14). 2. I am leaving so I need to tell you to be "Keeping" 23-My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Great Things Happen When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Dec 1, 2015

When we pray God moves in a supernatural way

2 December 2015 GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WEHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Key Scripture: Acts 12:1-24 Prayer carries a wonderful privilege with it. God has opened the door to His throne and invited us to come to Him by way of petitioning (Heb 4:16) God hears us when we call to Him and answers us when we pray in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal