Sermons on Maya Angelou:

Abraham's Biggest Test (Genesis 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 28, 2024

What is the biggest test of your life? Let's look at Abraham's biggest test in Genesis 22.

Does God sometimes test our faith severely? Does a test also increase our trust in God? Did Abraham’s test foreshadow the cross of Christ? Let’s look at Genesis 22. How did God test Abraham’s faith? Was it perhaps Abraham’s biggest test of his life? What has been our biggest test? Some time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

The impact of God’s entrance onto the human scene was difficult for many, though it held the promise of life.

LUKE 1:26 34 THE FIRST PERSON TO DOUBT THE VIRGIN BIRTH “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Savior, Christ The Lord

Contributed by Maureen Hull on Jan 1, 2026

An exposition of Luke 2:8-20

Peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. It's wonderful to be worshiping with you this morning. As we sang the beautiful words that we just heard from one another, fall on your knees. Hear the angels proclaim. And this should prepare us for the text at hand. We have been traversing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Jacob's Final Transformation Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

After Jacob gave his heart to God, and saw the Lord change his character, there was a point where God needed to break Jacob so that he would be fully devoted. God does that in our lives as well - what does it mean?

You give your heart to the Lord - saying "I’m yours, be my Lord and Savior." Then the Father begins a process of transformation. The Apostle Paul put it this way: "being transformed into His image with ever increasing glory" (1 Cor 3:18). That transformation process often involves the tearing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The First Christmas Rush

Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001

The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

“The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonderful Birth Of Promise Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Join me in taking a closer look at the heavenly message declared to an unsuspecting teenage girl. It is a message about “the wonderful birth of PROMISE” that we can all learn and be encouraged by!

Heavenly Messages of Christmas #3: “The Wonderful Birth of PROMISE” INTRODUCTION: For the past two weeks, Pastor Ellison has started us in a wonderful series of messages reflecting on the heavenly messages proclaimed in the days surrounding the very first Christmas. We have reflected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven – It Is Not What Most People Think

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 15, 2011

Probably one of the most messed up Christian concepts is that of heaven, our final destination, which is nothing like the pictures created by our church traditions!

Heaven – it is not what most people think Illustration The two professors stood nose to nose as they shouted at one another. “The craters on the moon are the result of volcanism,” cried one. “You are an idiot,” screamed the other, “the craters on the moon are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Miracles Of Christmas

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS SERMON EXAMINE SOME OF THE MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS AND THEIR MEANING FOR US.

MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:10-20 THE CHRISTMAS NARRATIVES ARE A COLLECTION OF EVENTS THAT SPEAK OF JESUS BIRTH, AS RECORDED IN THE BOOKS OF MATTHEW AND LUKE. MARK AND JOHN ACTUALLY START WITH JESUS’ PUBLIC MINISTRY AND DO NOT INCLUDE THE BIRTH NARRATIVES AT ALL. NEITHER MATTHEW NOR LUKE GIVE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Did you know that Satan does NOT want any of us to know about and study his characteristics? He does not want us to know about or study about the tactics he is using in this world today. But what does Scripture teach us about him?

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 2003 Date Preached: February 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says About… Title: Satan Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: Did you know that Satan does NOT want any of us to know about and study his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Wrath

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 12, 2010

Revelation reveals the wrath of God poured out in seven bowls. Everyone suffers, but will you suffer temporal trials as a saint or eternal punishment as a sinner?

Revelation 15 Seven Angels with Seven Plagues 1I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God's wrath is completed. 2And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With Us - Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 10, 2020

In Luke 2 we see some shepherds, some Jewish men and boys keeping watch over the sheep in their care. They got a shock and a powerful message of Joy!

“With Us” - Part 1 - JOY Steele Creek Church December 6, 2020 OUTLINE And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Romans 15:13, Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Other

An Unlikely Hero Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014

A Christmas time message about Mary.

The Heart of an Unlikely Hero By a show of hands: -How many of you remember hearing the announcement of Nov 11, 1918 the end of WW1? -How many of you remember hearing the headlines in May 1927, when Charles Lindbergh had successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean as a solo pilot? -How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah Sabaoth Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 13, 2020

When God wanted to bring us eternal salvation, Jehovah Sabaoth gave His best - Jesus. He is the one who paid for our sins, who conquered death. Only Jesus ... Jehovah Sabaoth ... The Lord of Hosts ... alone has the power and the authority to do that.

King Hezekiah, king of the southern kingdom of Judah, listened as his advisors, his military leaders, and scouts reported on the horrors and destruction of the North Kingdom of Israel at the hands of the Assyrian army. It was only a matter of time before they finished picking Israel’s bones and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10-11, Psalm 46:1-2, Joshua 5:13-14, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Kings 6:16-17, Revelation 5:13, Revelation 4:4-8, Isaiah 37:16-20, Psalm 46:6-7, Isaiah 6:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Grand Announcement

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 28, 2001

God uses the Virgin Birth to announce His grace and mercy to the world.

God’s Grand Announcement Luke 1:26-38 December 1999 Introduction I. Preparation of graduation announcements A. Basic Preparation We made a list of addresses for all of the people that we were going to invite. We ordered the right number of announcements so that we would have enough to send to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus, Brother Who Stands Above All Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 7, 2002

Hebrews 2:5-18 presents the greatest brother you’ll ever know. Is he yours? Jesus Christ, God become man, Savior become brother, He’s come to give you glory!

The first book of the Old Testament tells us how God made man in his own image, and how man fell into sin and was separated from God. The first book of the New Testament tells us how God became man (Emanuel), took on man’s likeness and image, and how God paid for our sins by redeeming us into a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ