Sermons on Maya Angelou:

A Gift Worth Understanding

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 7, 2001

This sermon seeks to help the hearer underdstand why Jesus was born and what it should mean in thier lives.

A Gift Worth Understanding Hebrews 2:5-18 December 9, 2001 Intro: A. [The Delivery of a Child, Citation: Robin Greenspan, Chester, Massachusetts, Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] My cousin, Bill, was excited and nervous about the birth of his first child. When the anticipated day arrived, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fortunetellers, Witchcraft, And Magic

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 25, 2021

The Bible does not differentiate between “good” and “bad” magic. Scripture doesn’t distinguish whether the magic is supposed to be used for good or for bad; it’s forbidden when and if it appears from a source other than God's powers or implementations.

Over the course of your life, you probably have been exposed to discussions on white or black magic. White magic is often considered and described as “good” magic. This is in contrast to black magic, which is a power or phenomenon evoked by evil spirits. Some people believe both variants exist. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:31, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Service Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 24, 2025

A Christmas eve service which tells the story of Jesus coming through Scripture and song. Then understanding Jesus is the Light of the World.

Opening Prayer – Welcome – Pastor Mike Christmas Eve 2025 Opening Song: Joy to the World (A) Offering – Christmas offering for Capital Campaign repairs to church and school we still need around $30,000 to meet the need. Thank you to everyone who has given! Reads: Luke 1:26-37 In the sixth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 1:26-37, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-5, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paradise Regained

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 8, 2000

What has been lost through sin has been reclaimed by our Glorious Savior!

Paradise Regained Hebrews 2:5-9 Something has gone wrong. We know in our hearts that things are not right. There is an emptiness that we cannot fill. We know that there is a sadness that cannot be escaped. We know that there is an anxiety that cannot be stilled. We are drinking from the cup of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Acts, Part 8- Big Problems? God's Bigger Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

The Church is thriving. Jesus’ disciples, the apostles are in great form. You might say pitching shutouts. And the Church is winning. Everything is going great. •There is wonderful unity: Sharing all things in common. •There is wonderful growth: We

Big Problems? God’s Bigger Acts 5:17-42 One of the great modern stories of a sports hero who has experienced great adversity and yet persevered is that of Dave Dravecky, star pitcher of the S.F. Giants. I’m sure many of you know his story. •In 1987 Dravecky was playing his best baseball. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 4, 2006

No matter who you are, the Lord can use you. You are not useless. No matter what problems you face, the Lord is with you. Your situation is not hopeless. No mater what He has promised, the Lord can do it. Your God’s power is limitless. What does God

Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents’ house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying at the top of his lungs: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BIKE…” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO…” His older brother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

"God In The Midst Of His People"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 4, 2004

We see the human error and frailty of the church, but God has promised, and He is in our Midst still.

Then Moses said to the LORD, "See, You say to me, ’Bring up this people!’ But You Yourself have not let me know whom You will send with me. Moreover, You have said, ’I have known you by name, and you have also found favor in My sight.’ "Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Worship Fully Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 6, 2009

Looks at how the people from the first advent worshipped the Lord and how we can learn to worship fully

Worship Fully Joseph worshipped through Obedience Mary Worshipped through Submission The Magi worshipped through Sacrifice Series introduction Slide Good morning. December is upon us and it is often about this time that the craziness of the holiday season begins in full. Shopping has begun ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sodom & Gomorrah Pt. 1: A Byword For Depravity Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 17, 2010

Our society is still as depraved as Sodom and Gomorrah was. Does God still judge with disasters in an effort to wake us up?

Read Matthew 24:3-8. The birth pains have begun my friends. Lloyd gave me these rocks that are from Haiti and as I watched CNN this week, I saw hundreds and thousands of people lying dead and alive underneath much larger pieces of rock from collapsed buildings. Bodies scattered on the sidewalks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-11

Lot's Failure Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Avoiding the sinful spiral that Lot feel into which destroyed his family.

• The photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene hampered him and he asked his home office to hire a plane. Arrangements were made and he was told to go at once to a nearby airport, where the plane would be waiting. When he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2014

A study of the letters to the churches - Sardis

Revelation 3: 1 – 6 The Church Of The Living Dead ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Action And Reaction Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 3, 2015

Joseph flees to Egypt with his family in order to protect them from the jealous wrath of King Herod. God's action of love has created a reaction of fear and violence

Matthew 2:13-23 “Action and Reaction” INTRODUCTION Usually the readings for a Sunday are rather positive in nature, but not this time. The story talks about exile, becoming an alien in a foreign land and the slaughter of innocent children. Lessons can be learned, though, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

An Unshakable Kingdom Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith [#3] AN UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM Hebrews 12:18-29 Introduction: I was looking at a map that shows earthquakes and noticed that there were 2 in Oklahoma yesterday. In fact, I discovered that there is an average of 50 earthquakes worldwide every day. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Healing At The Pool Of Behesda Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 27, 2017

Waiting for the moving of the waters.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” ...read more

Scripture: John 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Food For The Journey

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 5, 2024

[Bless those] who…know the depths of [the] sacrament.

Elijah went a day's journey into the desert, until he came to a broom tree and sat beneath it. He was the last remaining Prophet of the true religion left. He had just stood his ground against four-hundred pagan prophets of the fertility god Baal. Today’s pagan fertility god is In-Vitro ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8, John 6:41-51

Denomination: Catholic