Sermons on Merry:

Episode I: The Phantom Menace Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 22, 2005

“Long ago in a land far, far away…” Welcome to the sermon series: “Seer Wars”. Have you been wondering how this Star Wars take-off will play out? Well I won’t dress up as Darth Vader. Like Yoda not speak will I. And I won’t tell you that the movie series

“Long ago in a land far, far away…” Welcome to the sermon series: “Seer Wars”. Have you been wondering how this Star Wars take-off will play out? Well I won’t dress up as Darth Vader. Like Yoda not speak will I. And I won’t tell you that the movie series is based on the Bible. Luke Skywalker is not ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Dare To Be A Simeon

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

The prophet Simeon is truly a biblical character worth our investigation as we reflect upon the Christmas story

Dare To Be A Simeon It has been said shepherds in the fields were taught by angels but the prophet Simeon in the Temple was taught by the Holy Spirit. As we celebrate this Christmas day and season together, the prophet Simeon is truly a biblical character worth our investigation as we reflect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Series

Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005

Explores Lucy’s surprise experience of Narnia with the truth that there are "wardrobe doors" for us to walk through to discover the Kingdom of God.

Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Lk.1:29-35; 2:8-15; Mk.1:15; 2 Kgs.6:14-18 Intro… 1) Lk.1:29-35…Mary and Joseph are going about there merry, obscure little way, when….all of a sudden the unseen spiritual world contacts them with a message from the angel Gabriel…you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Our Work Matters To God

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

Labor Day

OUR WORK MATTERS TO GOD Colossians 3:18-24 I recently read that including commuting time, the average American works about 50 hours a week. What studies actually show is that the percentage of people working longer hours has grown significantly over the past 10 years but at the same time those ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Willing To Pay The Cost? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 27, 2006

If we want to be Christ’s disciple, we must be willing to count the cost.

Are You Willing to Pay the Cost? Text: Lk. 9:57-62 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 9:57-62 2. Illustration: In his book "The Cost of Discipleship," Dietrich Bonehoffer wrote "When Christ calls a man he bids him come and die." Bonehoffer was a Christian leader and pastor in Nazi Germany during WWII. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Methodist

Joy To The World-Christmas In July Celebration

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jul 16, 2006

Our Christmas in July celebration, celebrating the birth of our savior and the gift of salvation. Can be used for regular Christmas message.

Joy to the World! Luke 2:9&10 “An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be to all people.’” Merry Christmas, everyone! Last Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-10

God Makes A Statement

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

2005 Christmas Day Sermon

As I reflected on the theme on this morning’s bulletin cover, I decided to re-listen to the audiotapes of both Jonathon and Daniel’s births. As I did so, I heard voices of joy, of business, of pain, and of life. Both boys happened to be born in the same birth room, a little more than two years ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

One Thing

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 16, 2006

"One thing I DO," "One thing I KNOW," "One thing thou LACKEST," "One thing is NEEDFUL." Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

One Thing Philippians 3:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneThing.html [hundreds more free sermons and PowerPoints at website above!] Only a few people can do more than one thing at a time, especially us men. It’s a proven fact that ladies are multi-tasking just as surely as they are multiple ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

We Exist To Exalt Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 25, 2006

Sermon 1 in a series Why does the Church Exist. The church Exists to Exalt the Savior, To Evangelize the Lost, To Equip, Encourage, and Edify The Saints.

Intro: What is the most important question you should ask in your life? Why am I here? Many struggle with the reason they are alive. Some wonder if they are some cosmic coincidence. Often people fall prey to the false teaching that we are nothing more than a freak combination of chemicals that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Understanding Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

This sermon looks at the relationship between faith and the intellect

Introduction We saw last week that faith is being sure and certain about things we do not yet see or have. It is our Response to God’s revelation – God has spoken – do we believe it There is the story of a missionary working with children in the Middle East. Jeep ran out of petrol, no petrol can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Follow The Epiphany Star

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008

Epiphany (B) - The wise follow the Epiphany Star. Who are the wise? What do they find?

THE WISE FOLLOW THE EPIPHANY STAR (Outline) January 6, 2008 - EPIPHANY - Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! Today, January 6, is known as the Gentile Christmas. It is the day celebrated as Epiphany. Epiphany means appearing, revealing, or brought to light. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Marks Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 22, 2008

I want to talk about what Christians should be known for. According to the Bible there are some things that others should know about Christians.

MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN Acts 11: 19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over the question, “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy died, and when his will was read it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness Yields Fruitfulness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 23, 2007

End Time 3 (A) - Believers are reminded that faithfulness yields fruitfulness. This means we are to always use God’s gifts and never abuse God’s gifts.

FAITHFULNESS YIELDS FRUITFULNESS (Outline) November 18, 2007 - END TIME 3 / SAINTS TRIUMPHANT - Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jesus uses another parable to teach us about the seriousness of his judgment on the Last Day. Last week the parable of the ten virgins taught us to be prepared by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

1-1/2 Advent

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007

We need a coming in-between the 1st and 2nd Advent

Sermon for Matthew 24:36-44 2007 I assume everyone knows what it feels like to wait for something to come. It’s not even winter yet and I’m already waiting for summer when my family and I take our annual vacation to Ocean Isle North Carolina. I can’t wait! Seriously, I’m already looking forward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Look Where He's Brought Me From

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Dec 4, 2007

This sermon is one of a reminder of how the grace of God has brought us out of the darkness of Satan into the marvelous light of Jesus the Christ. We use to be old dead bones but the breath of the living God breathed life in us through salvation.

Introduction: As I was taking my shower the other day, God Himself spoke a Word into my spirit. He took me to book of Ezekiel when it centered around the dry bones. I said God I’ve heard the story many times about the connection of the dry bones; however, there are unlimited facets to the mind ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-9

Denomination: Baptist