Sermons on Missing Christmas:

Fully Known

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2009

Healthy self-knowledge means that in Christ we know enough to be functional, and indeed our ignorance is the vehicle through which God conveys wisdom, for in Him we are fully known.

Charley Brown says to Lucy, still dispensing sage wisdom for the pre-inflationary price of five cents, "Nobody likes me, Lucy. Everybody hates my guts. Do you see that plane up there, Lucy? It’s a plane full of people going somewhere else. That’s what I’d like to do. I’d like to go somewhere else, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This message focuses on the gift of the Holy Spirit

INTRODUCTION * “Gifts You Won’t Find Under the Tree” series = these gifts are unique because of their source; take away God and you have no opportunity to receive the gifts * Today: the gift of the Holy Spirit - To understand the gift of the Spirit we must first understand the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:13

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Spoken.. And The Word Was Made Flesh

Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 5, 2009

Jesus is everything God has ever wanted to say to the world.

Christmas Eve, 2008 Texts: Heb. 1:1-12; Jn. 1:1-14 The Rev. Jerry Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado “God has spoken… And the Word was made flesh” God who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

To The Uptight: Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 8, 2009

Jesus challenged Nicodemus and us because He challenges our pride and status, or because we think that all we have done is now useless. The human Jesus shows us how to live without being uptight.

Two men standing in a garden to talk; so much alike and yet so different. Two men, with much on their minds, with eternal issues at stake, and yet with very human concerns too. Two men, very different and yet brothers, much the same. Two men standing in a garden to take one another’s measure. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Promise, Shame, And Fulfillment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2010

Advent 1986: Everyone goes through a dynamic of promise, leading to shame, then leading to fulfillment, if we understand fulfillment as the presence of God.

I like the little quip about the fellow who offered His prayer with all sincerity and with tremendous urgency. “Lord," he said, "Lord, give me the gift of patience, and give it to me right now!” Well, at least he knew his need even if he did not exactly demonstrate an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace: The Wounded Spirit Whole

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 29, 2010

Advent 1987: Many of us live with deep disappointments, profoundly wounded spirits. Whole nations so live, thanks to the scourge of war. Christ, the Word Made Flesh, does more than tell us to "get over it." He stands beside us, with us.

Jim, as I will call him, was a successful pastor, acclaimed for his preaching skill, sought out for his wisdom, almost worshipped by the flocks of young adults who came to the church he served. It seemed he could do no wrong and that he had it all together, from here on out. Nothing, it seemed, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Servant: Boundless Stores Of Grace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 11, 2010

Christmas Sunday 1987: The way to be free is to give oneself away, as Jesus did. We exalt Him because He became servant of all. That is the way to freedom for us too.

At Christmas time, all the rules change. At Christmas time, the boundaries get opened up and widened. Children who for eleven and a half months of the year are told, “We can't afford that, suddenly are permitted to spring to Santa's knee and express their desires for the latest and most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Marvel Of The Incarnation

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2010

"The best way to send an idea," said scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, "is to wrap it up in a person." The theological word for that is "Incarnation," meaning "in the flesh." Jesus was the Incarnation of God. Jesus was the way that God sent His "idea" to h

Purpose: To explain the nature of Christ's incarnation. Aim: I want the listener to sense the impact that Christ's coming had on mankind. INTRODUCTION: "The best way to send an idea," said scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, "is to wrap it up in a person." The theological word for all of that is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mighty God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010

THIRD IN AN ADVENT SERIES THAT DEALS WITH THE NAMES OF GOD IN ISAIAH.

MIGHTY GOD ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: FOR THOSE OF YOU LISTENING BY RADIO, OVER THE ADVENT SEASON WE’VE BEEN EXAMINING THE NAMES THE PROPHET ISAIAH GAVE TO THE MESSIAH HERE IN CHAPTER 9. I’M HOPING YOU CAN SEE THE COMPLEXITY OF ISAIAH’S CHOICE OF TITLES HERE. IT WASN’T ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Honor To The King Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 17, 2010

Who is Melchizedek? How did Abraham honor him? Are we going to honor our King Jesus this Christmas?

Why should we follow God? Today we’re going to see the freedom that comes from following God, and the imprisonment of following the world and its ways. Our message today is about real faith, not the kind we say in a prayer when we decide that church isn’t so bad and I think I can be a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Celebrando Navidad Bajo Motivos Correctos

Contributed by Rolando Bernardo on Sep 14, 2012

Que es realmente navidad?

Celebrando Navidad bajo motivos correctos Is. 9:6 Introducción 1-Que es realmente navidad a)-La mercadotecnia sabe que navidad es una temporada que se debe aprovechar muy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Is There Any Room In Your Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 2, 2014

Birth of our Lord

IS THERE ANY ROOM IN YOUR LIFE Luke 2: 1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Give Jesus For His Birthday?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Good giving goes beyond what is needed? Good giving is planned and on purpose... You may give and not love, but you can never love without giving...

WHAT SHALL I GIVE? YOUR GIVING REVEALS YOUR TREASURE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Maybe 1974, we were gathered around my Mom and Dad's Christmas tree. Everyone was happy. The gifts were passed to each person, the unwrapping was joyful time. When it was all over there was not one ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cradle That Rocked The World

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2014

Paul said this God-Man was “Preeminent,” which means UNRIVALED, UNEQUALED, MATCHLESS, & UNSURPASSED 4. That’s why when He was born in Bethlehem, His was the “Cradle that Rocked the World.”

THE CRADLE THAT ROCKED THE WORLD Colossians 1:15-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE UNSELFISH REQUEST 1. The Santa Claus at the shopping mall was very surprised when a Emily, young lady aged about 20 years old walked up and sat on his lap. 2. Now, we all know that Santa doesn't usually take requests ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be ‘great In The Sight Of The Lord’

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014

A look at the prpphecy that John will be "great in the sight of the Lord" and the other gospel passages where we're told how we can be great in the sight of the Lord.

A PROPHECY: John will be “great in the sight of the Lord.” - Luke 1:15. - This is part of the prophecy given to Zechariah about the child they would have. - What an incredible thought: he will be “great in the sight of the Lord”! Of all the things you could hope for your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Baptist