Sermons on Mother Of Messiah:

When We Doubt

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 28, 2008

How do we keep from allowing doubts pull us away from God?

[Read John 20: 24-29] When We Doubt John 20: 24-29 If you reach in your pocket, your purse or your wallet, and pulled out a coin or paper money, and you looked at it, it wouldn’t take you long to find the phrase “In God We Trust” printed on the face of it. But you don’t have to believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Only One Salvation

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

THERE ARE MANY RELIGIONS IN THE WORLD, BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE SALVATION

Some Of The Different Religions Let me say that there are many religions in the world, but only one salvation. eph 4:4There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6One God and Father of all, who is above all, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

#13- Rapture And Tribulation Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 16, 2012

As we think on all the chaotic happenings in the world today, we can't help but realize that they are surely signs of the last days that the Bible describes. The next thing to happen on God's calendar is the rapture of the True Church, followed by t

#13- Rapture and Tribulation~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 10-6-12 Today we'll say a few things to do with the catching up of the True Church and the seven year Tribulation. As we think on all the chaotic happenings in the world today, we can't help but realize that they are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 26, 2008

Exposition of Mark 11:1-11 about what Jesus thought about himself and what the crowds thought of him during the triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Text: Mark 11:1-8, Title: Who is Jesus? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/18/08, PM A. Opening illustration: words to Kathy Trocolli’s song, I Call Him Love, B. Some called Him a prophet Some called Him a saint Some couldn’t believe their eyes Or the words He had to say Some called Him crazy Some thought He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd's Story Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

How did it feel for God to come to the lowest in society to proclaim his birth. Tell the story from the shepherd's point of view

Feel free to use this however you want, I hold no copyright and you have my permission. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24 – 6:00 pm Scripture reading: Matthew 1:18-24 Song: When Love Was Born My name is Cyrus. I want to tell you a story. I am a shepherd and we are great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Friends

Silencing The Rooster.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 6, 2021

What do you do when the heat is on, and persecution present. Peter denies the word who became flesh. Peter denies his association with God.

Silencing the Rooster. Matthew 26:74-75NKJV As a child, being a slave on a plantation, Booker T. Washington was awakened every morning by the crowing of a rooster. And he hated it. Every morning the rooster would start making its loud racket before the sun even came up. Eventually, the rooster ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:74-75, Matthew 27:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Christmas Risktakers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry for the Kingdom of God. Most Bible heroes were risk takers. Jesus was a risk taker too.

Opening illustration: Christian villagers in a rural district of India’s Maharashtra state have been told that one church will be closed down every week because they have been “destroying” local tradition and culture by “luring” others to convert to Christianity. Some Christians have also been told ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reactions To Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2023

There were a number of reactions to Jesus that first Christmas: some were troubled by Him, others were indifferent to Him, and still others were seekers of Christ.

REACTIONS TO CHRISTMAS Mt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There are a lot of things we celebrate this time of year. Several major holidays; a. December 5 is National Ninja Day. Some of you say, “I didn’t see that coming.” That’s because it’s Ninja Day. b. December 16 is officially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New King Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Jun 1, 2024

Despite his faults, God chose David to be king, a man after God's own heart. How does David point us to Jesus and what does this mean for us today?

As part of my sermon research this week, I had to watch the movie Rudy. As you may know, it’s about a young man who dreamed of playing football for Notre Dame. Most people had written him off- he was too small, he didn’t have the grades to go to college, and even if he did, he couldn’t afford the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Get Offended Because Of Me Series

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Jun 20, 2024

Sometimes life doesn't always go as we plan. We sometimes think that when we're serving God life is going to be a flower bed of ease and we soon learn that life is not a bed of flowers but a bed of roses with thorns in it, but God still has a plan

BLESSED ARE THOSES WHO ARE NOT OFFENDED BECAUSE OF ME---MATTHEW 11 VS 2-6 2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he [a]sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” 4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6, Ephesians 4:2

Joseph Of Arimathea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 19, 2022

Joseph of Arimathea was, according to all four canonical gospels, the man who assumed responsibility for the burial of Jesus after his crucifixion. The historical location of Arimathea is uncertain, although it has been identified with several towns.

Joseph of Arimathea Venerated in Roman Catholic Church · Eastern Orthodox Church · Oriental Orthodox Church · Anglican Church · Lutheran Church and some Protestant Churches Canonized: Pre-Congregation Central shrine: Syriac Orthodox Chapel of Holy Sepulchre Feast: August 31 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60

Denomination: Baptist

Shaking & Moving

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 4, 2023

The whole world was shaken and changed because of what God did. Have you been shaken? Have you changed?

When I preach from the lectionary, which I do most of the time unless I'm working on a series, one of the first things I do is to try and find the common thread among the different passages. And on this glorious day when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, the central message is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Captivity Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 30, 2023

If punishment and discipline of a nation is ineffective, God will cause a nation to enter into captivity. Look at the nation of Judah and their captivity.

In our previous study, we ended with Jehoiakim being King of Judah and Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem. 2 Kings 24:1. 24 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him. Secular history calls this king ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 27:1-11, Jeremiah 25:8-11, 2 Kings 25:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon: Rest For The Weary Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 31, 2023

Jesus, our blessed Redeemer never became too weary of his labor of love. He ministered to mass crowds, taught the disciples at night, rose early in the morning for prayer, faced relentless opposition and never gave up. Jesus found a rhythm in ministry. He knew when to work, and when to rest.

Sermon: Rest For the Weary Scripture: Matt 11:25-28 “At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. 26 Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-28, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Obedience Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 16, 2022

Buy a Hallmark card and it will picture a beautiful scene and give a positive message. But not everyone experiences a Hallmark Christmas. Some people have problems, and as we look at scripture, we discover that one of the original characters of Christmas has a big problem. His name is Joseph.

Alba 12-11-2022 THE OBEDIENCE OF JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 It is Christmas shopping time as we near the big day. Stores take advantage of this and come up with some clever signs to encourage people to shop in their stores. Here are a few clever ones: From a toy store: "Ho, ho, ho spoken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ