Sermons on Merry:

How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness?

How To Give Thanks in Every Circumstance 1 Thessalonians 5:16-5:18 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness? Illustration: One day a TV reporter asked a mason, "How do you like your job? I hate it, he said. Its this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Light Shine Upon Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 30, 2015

In the Anglican Church, we do not have altar calls, spelled “A-L-T-A-R”, but Jesus always issues an altar call, spelled “A-L-T-E-R”. He calls on us to change our lives for a better fit. He calls on us to change habits that drag us down.

John 1:1-17 is John’s version of the nativity story. It doesn’t begin with shepherds and angels and a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. John’s nativity story takes us back to the beginning of creation and time, and it echoes the creation story in Genesis. In ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Are You A Peacemaker? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 17, 2013

Are you a peacemaker? Do you want to be a peacemaker?

Matthew 5:9-Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Blessed-Happy are the poor in spirit, Happy are those who mourn, Happy are the meek, Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, Happy are the merciful, Happy are the pure in heart, Happy are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Deserving Honor- Mothers

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 13, 2007

Mother’s play a significant role in depositing a sense of the eternal in the lives of their children.

Speak to Mothers- re-envision/reinforce their role. The role of a mother reaches beyond the home. Mothers must recognize the profound power they have in molding human souls, not only for the difference they will make in this life, but also to prepare them for eternity. Pastor Doug Batchelor Clear ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

What's Gratitude Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 6, 2007

This is on gratitude. We followed up with communion. The asterisks in the text were related to click through PowerPoint slides.

There were many things you didn’t want to be in Jesus’ time two of them were a leper or a Samaritan. Brief synopsis of leprosy (not meant to gross you out): loss of feeling/nerve endings that cause sores. Samaritans were considered half-breeds. A funny thing happened when a Samaritan contracted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Your Christmas All About? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

Many people make Christmas about everything but Christ.

What is Your Christmas All About? Matthew 2 Series: Christmas with the Classics November 27, 2011 Morning Service Movie Clip: Merry Christmas Charlie Brown Key Question: What is your Christmas all about? (Empty religion) – Contentment Scene: When Charlie Brown asks what Christmas is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

No Not One - A Message For Christmas

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2012

Watching tv christmas story and I was stirred in the 'spirit of Christmas'. But then I realized that this 'spirit of Christmas I was experiencing, which brought all those good feelings of love and friendship and fellowship and the wonder of ... The north

2010.12.13 No not one William Akehurst HSWC No not one Romans 3 Vs. 10  No, not one.   Vs. 17  The way of peace 23,  all have sinned and come short of the glory of God 24, justified by his grace through the redemption I love the songs of Christmas, although sometimes I think they come out too ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Strange Way To Save The World" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011

Jesus could have appeared in royalty as He deserved. Instead He was born in an obscure village in poverty stricken surroundings.

I once read of a little boy getting his haircut while his Father waited. It was Christmastime and the little boy was mesmerized by the Christmas Tree beautifully decorated in the Barber Shop. Looking at the lights on the tree he asked his Father “Daddy, why can’t we have a Christmas Tree in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

06 The Souls Deepest Need Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011

1. Cast Sheep 2. The Cast Down Sheep 3. Becoming Cast Down (a). Looking for a Soft Spot (b). Having Too Much Wool (c). Overweight Sheep 4. The Cast Down’s Escape

Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Restoration of - Old Cars - Old houses - Old paintings How did you get you get to the point of uselessness? - Neglect, Abuse, Cast aside, Forgotten 1. Cast Sheep - Turned over on its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Instrumental Music And New Testament Worship

Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 3, 2011

Is it ok to use instruments of music in the Worship Setting?

Instrumental music and New Testament Worship I was recently asked about music in the church and specifically asked about the lack of musical instruments in Church worship. There are two distinct worships found in the Bible; The Old Covenant or Testament and The New Covenant or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Special

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 29, 2011

To present profound truths revolving around the birth of the Saviour

Christmas ‘Special’. The significance of Christmas is intertwined with several profound truths. By virtue of this sermon, I intend to place before my Church some of them, which have deeply touched my heart… 1.FULFILLMENT OF ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: *other

New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus didn’t die to make us good. Jesus died and rose again from the dead so that we may have new lives.

2 Corinthians 5:16-21 “New Life in Christ” INTRODUCTION What makes something new? Does “new” mean the same as “never-been-used-before”? We talk about getting a new car, and many of us purchase a car with four or five miles on the odometer and that wonderful new car smell. Others of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is No "I" In Team Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

The second sermon in the series focuses on the benefits of living in biblical community with other Christians.

Prelude Music again this week is the Jock Jams CD. Play this during the Countdown Video and mute the video. Opening Praise Set A) My Glorious (G) You Are Holy (C) Friend of God Welcome and Announcements During the sermons this weekend we will have several pauses for popcorn testimonies. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10-16

Denomination: *other

You Can't Control The Future Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 16, 2009

Are you filled with self-confidence, worry, or faith?

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] HOW DO YOU VIEW THE FUTURE? • Are you filled with SELF-CONFIDENCE because you think you are in control? “Then [the rich man] said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Destiny (The Ancient Paths)

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2008

If your church hasn’t followed the course “The Ancient Paths” by ‘Craig Hill. You can’t go wrong! This is a life changing message!

Choosing Destiny (The Ancient Paths) Text: Jeremiah 6:16 NAS 16Thus says the LORD,” Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, (Old paths) Where the good way is, and walk in it; and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it.’ Ask for the old ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal