Sermons on Messiah Chair:

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2010

It’s obvious why kids look forward to Christmas. But today we’re going to look at two people who were looking forward in eager anticipation for a much different reason.

INTRODUCTION: Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t wait until Christmas arrived? When my brother and I were young, my Mom would have this Christmas calendar with cotton balls stuck to each of the squares. Each day we took turns taking a cotton ball off. We were excited to do so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Baby Changes Everything

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 13, 2013

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A Baby Changes Everything Isaiah 1:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BabyChangesEverything.html A man and a woman marry and start a life together. They are young and immature, and understandably, are fairly self-centered in their lifestyle. And then a baby comes along, and changes everything! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 55-56 An Invitation To Be Restored Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 55

Isaiah 55 An Invitation to be Restored Invitation to Receive God’s Promises vs. 1-7 God’s Ways are Higher vs. 8-13 Call to Righteousness vs. 1-8 Intro: Last week we looked at Isaiah 54 and drew from it the message from God that is was time to rebuild He called us to enlarge our tents, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

The Church - Unity October 11, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 Throughout history churches have split for the craziest reasons ~~ Holy Creek Baptist - piano bench — they had 4 separate services — moving piano bench to a different location for each one. Centerville, Ga - presbyterian church split ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Connected

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Doing God's Will

STAYING CONNECTED (LUKE 8:19-21) After Doris’ recurrence of cancer She had a request from me, to take her out for a trip every week. It entails thinking of a place to go weekly, which was a challenge I did not relish. Along with the regular Hong Kong attractions like Repulse Bay, Tai O, Sai Kung, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are Evited Part 1 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Dec 12, 2011

Two-part series that looks at 5 invitations of Christ. An evitation is an online invitation that asks for a response. Christ's evitations ask for a response.

(Play Mr. Rogers CD) (enter through door to “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” by Mr. Rogers. Had a temporary door set up on stage) That song takes many people back to Mr. Rogers. He was a welcoming presence on television for 38 years. There was something warm and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel Of Repentance

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 27, 2009

What price could you set on the gospel work a pastor does? Think about that as Jesus shows us what he expects from the preachers he sends and what he expects from the hearers. Parts: A. It comes as a free gift. B. Receive it with open hearts and homes.

Text: Mark 6:7-13 Theme: Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel of Repentance A. It comes as a free gift B. Receive it with open hearts and homes Season: Pentecost 8b Date: July 26, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Jesus-Sends-Out-His-Priceless-Gospel-of-Repentance-Mark6_7-13.html ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 28, 2010

Truly a perplexing event in the ministry of Jesus, the Triumphal Entry marked the beginning of Jesus' last week before His crucifixion.

Sermon for CATM – March 28, 2010 – The Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21:1-10 Over the past number of weeks we have been travelling with Jesus on His journey to the cross. We’ve seen Jesus being tempted in the desert, we’ve seen the transfiguration. Lazarus was brought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At (@) The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

Characteristics of Jesus that we can associate with His name.

AT (@) THE NAME OF JESUS Philippians 2:5-11 We can only imagine how carefully God chose those who would be the earthly parents of His son…the ones who would do for this most holy child what all parents do for their children: feed them, clothe them, protect them. Yet one of the most common ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Apostles' Creed: God, The Father, Almighty Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

Belief in God as Father and Almighty gives us CONFIDENCE and COURAGE.

APOSTLES’ CREED: God the Father Almighty Today we begin a study of the Apostles’ Creed. The creed probably did not originate with the 12 apostles, but it was a very early statement of what Christians believed. Through the centuries, Christians like us have come together to say, “I believe…” Yet ...read more

Scripture: John 10:15-30, Jeremiah 32:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 31, 2018

a series on the Fruit of the Spirit, to help us become more Christ like to the world. This focuses on Gentleness

Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness Galatians 5:22-23 May 27, 2018 VIDEO of a fight at Wisconsin Dells Water park this past Mothers Day. Found on youtube. Sometimes you have to laugh, because if you don’t you’re certainly going to cry! That was a scene from the Wisconsin Dells this past Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mud Sitting

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Feb 23, 2024

I used this sermon for our "Friend Sunday." My main text was Proverbs 18:24, although I used several other texts as time permitted. After a little humor, and prayer I told the illustration about "Mud-sitting."

Mud Sitting Text: Proverbs 18:24 Date: February 18, 2024, BFBC Friend Sunday at 11 am A little Humor: Just Have to Outrun You Two friends were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24, Genesis 18:17-19, James 2:23, Proverbs 17:17-18, John 15:12-14, Exodus 33:11, Isaiah 41:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2024

Jesus chose twelve after the whole night prayer, but how he chose the Judas Iscariot, the traitor. What was wrong in the selection process? Are the permissive will is more powerful than the prayers of a saint?

Theme: Calling of Twelve Disciples Text: Matthew 10:1-4 (Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: On the first Sunday, I spoke about the calling of the first disciples based on the monthly theme of call & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Raising The Dead Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 18, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Raising the Dead” Luke 7:11-17 A sermon for 6/13/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 7 “11 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. 12 And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17, Exodus 33:19, Psalm 103:8, Joel 2:13, Psalm 18:6, Psalm 116:1-2, Hebrews 4:15-16, Isaiah 55:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

If You Knew The Gift Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on May 4, 2022

We’re looking at a woman who encountered Jesus unexpectedly. At first she thought He was just another Jew, but before long she found herself face to face with God. He offered her the answer to her heart's greatest need -- God's inner presence.

IF YOU KNEW THE GIFT OF GOD! JOHN 4:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who had emergency surgery on his hand and lost 3 fingers? The man asked the man if he could still write. 2. The doctor answered, “Maybe, but don’t count on it.” B. TEXT 5 So he came to a town in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God