Sermons on Nativity Scene:

In His Right Mind

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 17, 2025

Meet Jesus. Share Jesus.

In His Right Mind Luke 8:26-39 This is a radical passage of Scripture, and not just because the Geresene man was demon possessed. Jesus and His disciples got in a boat and crossed the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. In doing this, Jesus was crossing boundaries… …boundaries that had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Is The Disconnect? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024

This sermon encourages spiritual growth through understanding and following God's truth, as revealed in Scripture, despite societal challenges questioning the Christian faith.

Greetings, beloved congregation. It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? To find ourselves, once again, in the warm embrace of His holy sanctuary, ready to nourish our souls with the bread of His word. It's a gift, a blessing, a privilege - and one we should never ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Topics: Reconnecting, Christ

Nurturing Your Next Pastor

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 25, 2024

Shortly before welcoming a new minister, a seasoned minister and friend of the congregation might come and help prepare the church for this new chapter in their history, explaining the role of ministry and how to care for their pastor.

It will be exciting to welcome your new Pastor! How you view pastoral ministry has been influenced by all the ministers you’ve known. We see ministry through the lens of past experiences, good and bad. Hopefully we see ministry through the teachings of Scripture. My aim is to offer some advice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Revelation's Eternal Sign Series

Contributed by Normand Cote on Aug 24, 2001

To show how God’s Sabbath day applied in the beginning of time to the end of time and how the Sabbath centers around creation & worship.

Revelation’s Eternal Sign In early 1991, the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite sent back information to Earth that caused a sensation in scientific circles. This satellite had been hurled into space to peer into the depths of the universe. But what it eventually produced was far more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-10

Denomination: Adventist

Relatives!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

John The Baptist - Jesus strange relitave

Relatives! Mark 1:1-8 We are quickly approaching the days when people will travel to be with family. Some houses will be packed. The Roads and airports will be full of people willing to spend time, energy and money to be with loved ones. It all sound great doesn’t it. Family getting together. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Falling Without Failing

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 15, 2002

Failure is temporary. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

Falling without Failing George Washington won the Revolutionary war and founded a nation. BUT, the first president of the United States lost 2/3 of the battles he fought in the war. Babe Ruth was considered one of the best baseball players of his day. He hit 714 home runs. BUT, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bible Kisses: A Valentine's Message

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Jan 26, 2001

A topical message on the many uses of the word "kiss" in scripture.

Popular culture has a lot to say about kisses. Radio airwaves are filled with songs about them, and teenage hearts are filled with thoughts of them. But the kiss is not strictly the domain of youngsters and songsters. A kiss is an expression of affection, an evidence of love. Society has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Divide Of The Cross

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2001

An Easter sermon from Romans 6

Sermon for 4/15/2001 The Divide of the Cross Romans 6:1-11 Introduction: Missionaries, who serve in lands with other religions like Buddhism or Hinduism or Muslim, know the importance of baptism. To retain converts there must be a public baptism. Just to pray in private is not enough. Must be a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Step By Step Through Revelation Chapter 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Chapter 8 Revelation

Revelation Step by Step Chapter by Chapter Chapter 8 REVELATION 8:1-5 (8:1-5) Introduction: remember what we have just seen. God has just handed Jesus Christ the great book of destiny, the book that tells about the end of the world. The book was so full and so mysterious that it was bound with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God, My Energizer!

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Jan 31, 2004

An exegetical study of Psalm 23.

God, My Energizer! Scripture Ref: Psalm 23 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. We have all seen the commercial featuring the “Energizer Bunny.” Remember, he keeps going, and going, and going. I sometimes think God must be powered by Energizer batteries ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

What Do You Want Him To Do For You? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Imagine if you could have Jesus Christ himself come to you and say, “What do you want me to do for you?” What would you say? What would you ask, want him to do? Today, we will see two men, James and John, have that happen to them. We will see what they wa

WHAT DO YOU WANT HIM TO DO FOR YOU? Mark 10:32-45 INTRO: Imagine if you could have Jesus Christ himself come to you and say, “What do you want me to do for you?” What would you say? What would you ask, want him to do? PREV: Today, we will see two men, James and John, have that happen to them. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45, Mark 10:45-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember The Simple Things Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2003

Peter gives us list of 8 simple characteristics that are so basic we tend to overlook them... but we do so at our own risk. Learn the value of the "simple" qualities of your faith.

OPEN: Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it 4 times. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Big Empty Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

Many an empty life could be filled if they just opened it up to the risen Lord.

THE BIG EMPTY MARK 16:1-8 Before movie companies were careful about Swahili translations--assuming no one in the U.S. would understand--a director needed an African messenger who was to gasp out a sentence to the big chief, collapsing as he delivered his message, since he had run for days with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lamb Of God

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

Jesus is the fulfilment of all the O.T.sacrifices,He is the One and only Sacrifice that God will except as payment for mans sins.

THE LAMB OF GOD Have you ever thought about why the Lord Jesus was referred to as the Lamb of God? It was because HE was JEHOVAH GOD ALMIGHTY’S Sacrifice for all mankind’s sin. Today’s text is found in Revelation 5:1-14 and we’ll read it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Storms & Questions Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 6, 2009

That day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let’s cross to the other side." So they left the crowd and took him along in the boat just as he was. Other boats were with him. A violent windstorm came up, and the waves began breaking into the boat, so

I’m conscious this morning that we’ve had another baptism, which is wonderful, but I do get the feeling sometimes that when parents bring a child to baptism they are sort of quietly hoping that the experience might have a soothing effect on the child. After all, isn’t that part of what good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican