Sermons on Nativity Story:

The Rumor Of Hope

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Apr 17, 2009

The original and abrupt ending of the Gospel of Mark allows us to finish the story of Christ’s resurrection in our own lives. What will it mean to us to meet Jesus in our own "Galilees?"

The little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were to tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside...so as he sulked in the pew his parents heard him mutter to no one in particular. "I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genesis 6 - Part 2 - Demons, Giants, Vampires And Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

The movies "Twilight" and "New Moon", not to mention the Harry Potter series, have captured the minds of this generation of young people. We have tried to sanitise demons by putting them in love stories.

Genesis 6:1-5 speaks of giants. But where they demonic, angelic beings of giant size?   1. My child towers above me, and what are those things growing out of his back? Witchcraft and demonic figures like vampires are being popularized today as being very acceptable. The movies "Twilight" and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Soil? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 10, 2010

Jesus presents a familiar story with a real spiritual punch - take a listen and figure out if you are rocky, weedy, pathy, or pliable. It may be more significant than you ever dreamed.

Last winter I collected bags of leaves as a covering and mulch for our garden. I got the bags from a street corner where someone had raked them off their lawn. I spread them around and was satisfied. Then in the spring when it was time to plant our beans, pumpkins, tomatoes, and cucumbers, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Day Samuel Met Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 9, 2009

People mistakenly think that young Samuel was a believer when he was helping Eli in the temple. This is not the case. He was an unbeliever. This passage outlines the story of his conversion to Christ, not his call to service.

1. THE UNCONVERTED CHILD "Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him". I know about the Queen of England but I don’t know her. I know about the President of the United States but I don’t know him. Do you know the LORD or do you just know about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

A Fatal Attraction Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 26, 2007

It is really a fatal attraction to fall in love with things that have the potential to destroy our relationship with God, our fellowship with others and the peace in our lives. This is what happened in the Ananias and Sapphira story.

Subject: “A Fatal Attraction” Text: Acts 5:1-11 Introduction: How dangerous it is to hate what God loves and to love what God hates. It is really a fatal attraction to fall in love with things that have the potential to destroy our relationship with God, our fellowship with others and the peace ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Faith, Suffering & The Will Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2002

The story of Jesus betrayal, arrest, and trial could be seen as a dark time, but it teaches us things about faith, suffering, and finding the will of God in our lives like no other portion of Scripture.

I hate politics. Politics at its worst is the manipulation of people and processes to get your way. I’m sure there’s a good side to politics – but I haven’t seen it lately. Certainly it was politics at its worst that was operating in Palestine around 33AD when the ruling religious political group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 5, 2013

I cover the part of the story where Esther approaches the king and asks for the king and Haman to join her for a banquet. I talk about waiting on the Lord before taking important stands.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went to church one Sunday and was very tired from his late night activities the night before. 1. Finding the sermon to be long and boring, the sleepy man finally nodded off to sleep. 2. The preacher, who had been noticing the man nodding off, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David Vs Goliath (Who Are You?) Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011

We often align ourselves with the 'good' character, but stop and consider afresh which character you are like in this story. Are you self-sufficient? Fearful? Jealous? Grow to be more like David!

David vs Goliath This is so much more than the story of an underdog vs a giant. Which character are you like? (eg facebook quiz) Are you a Goliath? (vs 4 – 10, 42 - 44) Trusting in natural talent, physical security, past success Show contempt for others that you do not understand, realize ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 17, 2013

The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion did not end on Friday. It did not end in death. Because it was early on Sunday morning – the very first day of the week – Jesus rose from the dead.

The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion did not end on Friday. It did not end in death. Because it was early on Sunday morning – the very first day of the week – Jesus rose from the dead. The grave could not hold the King. He is risen. He is risen, indeed! Prior to this I could only imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Process Of The Forgiving Sin.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 20, 2017

The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our sins to the Lord, and why we must believe that we are instantly forgiven, and free from the condemnation to ourselves.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr on the 26th March 2017 (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries, (It is a revised version of an older sermon but for a larger congregation). Exodus 17:1-7 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 “Please join me in my ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Over To Bethelehem

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 22, 2015

Christmas Eve. The story of the shepherds is narrated in second person. The testimony of the apostles has come to us in scripture therefore we too, as did the shepherds, have seen the Christ, the babe in the manger.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Over to Bethlehem” It’s Here. Christmas Eve. We have been preparing for Christmas throughout Advent. We have lit the advent wreath. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

That Ain't No Ghost, Buster! Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

We find our Savior/Disciples once again in a storm on the Sea of Galilee. We’re going to learn today three assurances that this story gives us concerning storms.

10 Amazing Miracles From Scripture Series (3 of 10) “That Ain’t No Ghost, Buster!” John 6.15-21 10/18/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A John 6:15-21 (NASB) 15 So Jesus, perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force to make ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Growth Through Resistance Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2016

Message 5The story of Moses and the troubles with God's people he went through after he answered God's call, The troubles we have in God's will make us stronger.

Moses 5 GROWTH THROUGH RESISTANCE Exodus 5:1-7:5\ C. The Salvation 6. Problems That Abound 5:1-7:5 1) The Arrogance of Defiance 5:1-14 2) The Anguish of Doubt a. Anger Against Moses 5:15-21 b. Anguish From Moses 5:22-23 3) The Announcement of Deliverance 6:1-7:5 a. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Esther - Series Intro Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

Esther: Living For God, in a Godless Culture Esther 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER -For 60 years in a row the percentage of Christians in every American state has been decreasing. -Some modern day prophets see this decline as evidence that the end is near…perhaps they’re right. -Some ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9, Esther 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprising Endings Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Surprise Endings: Esther 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION -A few weeks ago Shelly Szekely texted me to ask what to say when someone else uses the Lord’s name in vain. -It struck me that it kind of depends on who the person is. -What if they are a non-Christian? What if ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ