Sermons on Midnight Mass:

Not The Jesus They Wanted Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2021

The crowds were looking for a Christ who would "remain" and lead them into glorious earthly kingdom, but Jesus was talking about being "lifted up" and not being with them forever. The Jesus they wanted wasn't the Jesus they were getting.

I’m told these were actual answers that children gave in Sunday School: “Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark.” “The epistles were the wives of the apostles.” “Moses got the 10 Commandments at Mt. Cyanide.” “King Solomon had 700 wives and 300 porcupines.” “The men who followed the Lord were called ...read more

Scripture: John 12:28-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Restores Elijah / The Heart Of The Problem

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 15, 2020

To help Elijah out of his depression God needs to reach a point where Elijah is willing to listen to him. He then needs to resolve Elijah's sense of failure and hopelessness. We see how God did that.

1 KINGS 19, GOD RESTORES ELIJAH INTRODUCTION Today we’re returning to the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. 1 Kings 18 tells us about Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. In 1 Kings 19, we find that Elijah has become very depressed. He thinks he’s a failure, but God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctor's Report Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 28, 2020

The introductory message to the Gospel of Luke.

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/s-261UnKZCA Introduction I heard on the news of a woman who was on an overseas flight. She called the flight attendant over to her and told her she was having a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

The Meaning Of Passover Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Passover: The origin of the Lord’s Supper is Passover. This holy day reminds us of all the Lord has done by freeing us from the bondage of sin and bringing us into the Promised Land of eternal life in Christ Jesus.

Next week is Easter, and since it falls on the first of the quarter this year we will partake of the Lord’s Supper on Easter morning. Tonight we will, in a manner of sorts, be observing Communion with what is called a Passover Meal. Now, the origin of the Lord’s Supper just so happens to be the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Calf Are You Dancing Around?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 31, 2023

The blood of the covenant was scarcely dry on them when the Israelites threw off their allegiance to Jehovah and asked Aaron for a new god! Aaron gave them a god who smiled on their sin. What a celebration!

WHAT CALF ARE YOU DANCING AROUND? Exodus 32:1-4,19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A drill sergeant had just chewed out one of his cadets. As he was walking away, he turned to the cadet and said, "I guess when I die you'll come and dance on my grave." The cadet replied, "Not me, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness – Part 4 – Put On Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. No teaching sheet

"Holiness – Part 4 – Put on Jesus Christ" Romans 13:11-14 Pastor John Bright Romans 13 “11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Can The Truth Be Known Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 3, 2023

We live in a day and age where people are longing for truth and wondering if it can be known. Jesus came to testify to the Truth - the reality of the seen and unseen.

Throughout this summer we are doing an apologetic series called, “What do you believe?” In addition, during the month of August we will be offering a few sessions on cults and comparative religions. Our desire as a church is to equip people with the truth so each person can stand up for and defend ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-37, John 8:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"white Stones And New Names" Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Jul 18, 2023

These are two of the salvific prizes pledged by Christ to believers in Pergamum being true to the Spirit’s call to resist the throne of Satan in their midst. (Please let me know if God used this message)

Title Slide From across the street, my friend, Randy, made a beeline at full sprint for my front door one summer day. We were about ten years old at the time. Breathless by the time he ran up our steps and rang the doorbell, excitedly he told me he had found treasure. In his hand was a white ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

The Lord Who Sanctifies

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jul 24, 2023

We are sanctified (set apart) on our Way Forward by the Lord, M'Kaddesh

I’ve been using the parallel between Israel leaving Egypt, to our departure from the UMC, and their entrance into the Promised Land, as our joining the GMC. Not to identify the UMC with the Egyptian slavery, or the GMC with the Promised land, but as a means of comparing our Way Forward between the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23, James 2:14-24

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon # 9 - The Significance Of Breaking Bread Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 6, 2023

The breaking of bread was a vital aspect of the early church. This sermon gives us the background, meaning and significance for us as the body of Christ today. Read on and be blessed.

In Acts 2:46 we read, “So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were sharing food with joy and simplicity of heart,” (EMTV) As we continue to study the life of the early church, we recognize that the hand of God rested powerfully on them, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46, Exodus 2:23, Genesis 12:2, Exodus 12:1-2, Exodus 12:5-8, Exodus 12:23, Luke 22:7-8, Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 10:2, Exodus 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

If God Be For Us Who Can Be Against Us

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 8, 2023

In life all these things and many more are against, but I am determined to stand on the Unadulterated Word of God and believe If God be for us who can be against Us.

If God be for Us Who can be Against Us. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When you look at the news, read the paper or just look at what is going on in the world around us you must like Marvin Gaye wonder “What’s Going On”. Now that I am approaching the age of Retirement, Social ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, Romans 7:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

The Walk Of The Believer In Jesus (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 20, 2022

There is a stark difference between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of this world. It can be difficult to understand the distinctions for someone new to the faith. We must remember that this world is not our home and the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus is substantially different from the world.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/125186 Introduction I recently received a newspaper from Pastor Matt from the Washington Times, entitled, “America’s Church Leaders Now Wolves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Colossians 3:9-10, James 1:19, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 15:18, James 4:1, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Sixth Commandment (7 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

There is a book on the market called the Shoot-em up Society by Harry Hollis, Jr. The purpose of the book is to revealed on the cover of the book. We read, “An appeal for Christian alternatives to the insanity of violence.”

But we do not have to read a book to discover that we live in a violent society. Every day we hear news reports of all kinds of violence around the world. Illus: Death is always sad, but it seems we are troubled the most when a murder has gone on a rampage and shot down innocent people that they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 13)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

This chapter is the KEY to whole book of Revelation. It covers the antichrist, the terrible world ruler who is going to arise in the end time.

If a person understands this chapter, then he will understand the great book of Revelation. Today in this chapter we are going to be introduced to the anti-christ. This chapter discusses two terrible rulers that are to arise in the end time, the antichrist and his cohort. WHO IS HIS COHORT? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"love Wins"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 27, 2022

A sermon for anyone who has ever failed Jesus.

“Love Wins” John 21:1-19 Let’s go back three years before our Gospel Lesson for this morning. Jesus had gone out and selected 12 men. They were your average everyday kind of guys...and Jesus found them doing your average everyday kind of things... ...and when Jesus found them He said to them ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist