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What Should Christmas Look Like?

Contributed by John Kah on Dec 6, 2001

Many pressures vie to shape our celebration of Christmas. The most popular forces that shape our impresion of Christmas always leave us with the feeling that "it’s not enough". To find the true view of what Christmas should look like you must go over to

"What Should Christmas Look Like?" Luke 2:15-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so grumpy, so tense and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God At His Best

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

On Christmas Eve, know God at His Best

December 24, 2007 Romans 3:11-24 God At His Best!! Adapted from a sermon by E.V. Hill The Bible is full of miracles. When you read the Bible, page after page is filled with miracles about God’s creation, the miracle of God’s forgiveness, mercy, grace, God’s love, and the gift of new life. When ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Now Builds Faith For The Future

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 21, 2008

Most Christians have a general trust in God. When the storms of life come, can we connect His Word with our problems and can we connect ourselves with the God who spoke that Word?(Many thoughts taken from an article by David Wilkerson- These Times Demand

Review Started the year exploring how to keep Jesus Christ out front in our lives in 2008. Last week look at the significance of the church. As we continue to look ahead - had this thought … In many ways a new year is a door or a gate into a future filled with the unknown, whether good or bad, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:8

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Success? Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 1 of the series investigates how Christians should view success in the world around us. Are our standards different than those of the world?

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 1 – What is Success? Phil 3 What is success? What does it mean to be successful? Over the last couple of weeks I have had a lot of time to think over what it means to be successful. As I traveled I spent time in recession ravished towns in North Carolina and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

Tearing It Out Without Tearing It Up: 10 Keys To A Fair Fight Series

Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011

Intro: Some people might hear the subtitle to this message and say, “I can’t believe your teaching people how to have arguments because if we have godly marriages we won’t fight.

Intro: Some people might hear the subtitle to this message and say, “I can’t believe your teaching people how to have arguments because if we have godly marriages we won’t fight.” Well you say that, you have either never been married or have only been married one week. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Sermon

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 14, 2013

In His last sermon before the Cross, Jesus affirms His union with the Father, along with a message of hope for tomorrow and light for our darkness. He also states the position of believers and unbelievers.

If somehow I knew my next sermon would be my last, what would I preach? Our Lord’s time on earth was drawing to a close, and so He delivered a final sermon, an appeal to people to embrace His light. One translation introduces His message: “And Jesus cried aloud” (Moffat). ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Congregational

The Tribulation (Part Iv) Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

The 12th chapter of Revelation

“The Tribulation” (Part Four) We are extremely fortunate to live in the United States and enjoy the freedoms we have. None more important than our right to worship our Lord as we should. But even with all the freedoms we have as Christians, do we suffer persecution? Not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reckless Worship

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 7, 2019

Mary, the sister of Lazarus, points us to reckless worship that is costly, active, personal, and sometimes judged.

John 12:1-8 Reckless Worship Every time you see Mary, the sister of Lazarus, in scripture, you find her sitting at the feet of Jesus (Luke 10:39; John 11:32; 12:3). This lady knew how to worship. She knew—when many others did not—that Jesus was the long-awaited Christ. After all, he raised her ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, 2 Samuel 24:24, 1 Chronicles 21:24, Romans 12:1, 2 Samuel 6:22, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Bankrupt Son Returns Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 25, 2019

What would we think about someone who had spent all his inheritance on wild orgies, went bankrupt, dressed in rags, smelled of pig dung and wanted to come home? That’s our story today. It’s about a father and two sons and is found in Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.

What would we think about someone who had spent all his inheritance on wild orgies, went bankrupt, dressed in rags, smelled of pig dung and wanted to come home? That’s our story today. It’s about a father and two sons and is found in Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32. The Wild Child Luke 15:11b-13 “A man had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vaccination Application 4.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

To guard against the encroaching effects of the sin in the world, we must truly learn about the nature of God so we can emulate Him.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prodigal Or Judgmental

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2022

Imagine someone who wasted his inheritance on wild living, went broke, was homeless, smelled like a pig and just wanted to come home? Purpose: Let’s look at the prodigal son. Plan: Let’s examine Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.

Hymns: You Raise Me Up (Joshua 5); Forgiven (Psalm 32); We Are Standing on Holy Ground (2 Corinthians 5); Father I Have Sinned (the Prodigal Son Song). Readings: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Prelude: Imagine someone who wasted his inheritance on wild living, went broke, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Angels

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 24, 2022

Angels are mentioned over 300 times in the Christian Bible, slightly more often in the New Testament. Let's learn about angels.

Angels are mentioned over 300 times in the Christian Bible, slightly more often in the New Testament. The word angel comes from a Greek word ???e??? (angelos) meaning a messenger. So, the study of angels is called angelology. Were angels created by God? “For in him all things were created: things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:14, Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 26, 2006

This sermon is based on the clip from Facing the Giants. It’s deals with vision and whole-hearted commitment. You can get the clip from SermonSpice.com (http://www.sermonspice.com/videos/2488/wholehearted/).

Facing the Giants Introduction Proverbs 29:18 What is vision: the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be: prophetic vision; the vision of an entrepreneur. Key questions --Why do you get up every day? --What keeps you going through tough times? --What motivates and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Chasing After ...fame Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003

We chase after meaning in the same idols that the Teacher of Ecclesiastes did. Ultimately he found no satisfaction in acclaim & recognition ...nor will we.

American Idols: Contestant #2- "Star Wannabe" Ecclesiastes 1:11 We are continuing our quest to discover America’s #1 ‘Idol’ tonight! If you were here last week, you’ll remember that we interviewed "Ben A. Workaholic" who is our 1st contestant for the coveted title of "America’s #1 Idol" and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Ecclesiastes 1:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Can I Do For God And My Country?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2005

We need to not be asking what can God and my country do for me? We instead need to ask what can I do for God and my Country?

What Can I Do for God and My Country? Thesis: We need to not be asking what can God and my country do for me? We instead need to ask what can I do for God and my country? Quote: John F. Kennedy: Inaugural Address Jan. 20, 1961 “…my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational