Sermons on Nativity Story:

Extravagant Giving

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 5, 2015

The stories of the two widows provide for us to understand and practice the spiritual discipline of giving. We serve a giving God, we are transformed through giving and giving brings balance and harmony in our lives.

Scripture: Mark 12:38--44; 1 Kings 17:8-16 and Hebrews 9:24-28 Subject: Giving - Extravagant Giving Proposition: The two widows stories show us how to be extravagant givers. INTRO: Greetings in the name of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ! This morning, November 8th is a special day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Nazarene

The Proof Of Easter

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 30, 2015

In a time when many deny the existence of Jesus and the fact He arose, we offer the biblical story and compare it to some of the worldly explanations about Jesus and the tomb, using the truth found in facts.

There are many thoughts as to what actually happened on that first Easter so many years ago, or what it actually means to us today. That is what we will address today. So, if you would, please open your Bibles to LUKE 24. We will begin there, but first . . . What do you think a good sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Tower Of Babel

Contributed by John Lowe on May 14, 2014

The story of the Tower of Babel is a sad description of the breakdown of fellowship, of failure in communication, growing isolation and confusion. It all results from human beings failing to live in dependence on God, becoming proud of their achievements.

11-12-04 The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-11:9 1 At that time all mankind spoke a single language. 2 As the population grew and spread eastward, a plain was discovered in the land of Babylon and was soon thickly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Comes To Seek And Save

Contributed by Robert Wheat on Jan 14, 2015

Jesus comes to the most unlikely people, and He does so for good reason. He has come to seek and save ... even you and me. Follow the story of many unlikely people and their transformation.

Jesus Comes: Jesus Seeks and Saves A new year starts and many folks are already worried about the promises they made just before the new year began. It’s safe to say… we break promises; not because we want to, but because we simply do not have the fortitude to endure through the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23 Part Ix "In The House Of The Lord Forever" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 11, 2011

Psalm 23 has been about the story of God's salvation. This lesson ties together the past 8 lessons to show of God's salvation and how He prepared a way for us to enter heaven.

Psalm 23:6b “and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” As we close our series on the 23rd Psalm we end with the best passage of all. The 23rd Psalm is about Salvation. We see where we are born into this world lost just as sheep. We are blind and need a shepherd. But the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Brave Believers Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 15, 2011

4th in a sereis on the book of Acts. The stories of Stephen and Phillip affirm there are times in our lives when we must make a stand. There is no room to give in to the urge to cut and run in cowardly retreat!

Brave Believers Acts 6:8-8:40 (Fourth in the series, What’s Next? The Adventures of Growing in Christ) An early Christian leader named Tertullian (164-200AD) declared: “Kill us, torture us, condemn us, grind us to dust. The more you mow us down, the more we grow, for the seed of the church is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Crook To World Changer Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Oct 23, 2012

This is the story of the calling of the tax collector Levi. The focus of the message is that no one is beyond the grace of God. Jesus was not so much concerned about what Levi was, but about what Levi could become

Gospel of Luke 5:27-32 - From Crook to World Changer We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Waste Your Potential

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jul 9, 2012

We can find lessons from the life of Samson. This true to life story portray that power without character is misleading, talent without proper management is useless and ability without humility is destructive

DON'T WASTE YOUR POTENTIAL STEPS THAT LED TO SAMSON'S TRAGIC END In the dark and cold prison of the Philistine. We found a lonely, wounded, and blinded man praying...."Lord GOD, remember me. God, please give me strength one more time. Let me do this one thing to punish these Philistines for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels Among Us Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 28, 2014

All of us can tell stories of near death experiences. I’ve always thought that there were angels watching over us, keeping us safe, out of harms way.

Giant Mysteries Series “Angels Among Us” (Inspired by Ron Philip’s book Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) May 11, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Each of us could tell our own incredible story of something that happened to us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers Optimus Prime God Wants You To Be A Transformer

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 19, 2017

This message is part of our Super Heroes Series. The sermon shows how the story of the Transformers is taken out of the Bible. Although Optimus Prime is a great leader, he is not on the same level as Jesus Christ.

Super Heroes—Optimus Prime —God Calls You To Be A Transformer 7/16/2017 Isaiah 42:1-9 Ephesians 4:17-32 We are in our series Super Heroes. So far we have looked at a Superman and found his story in the story of Moses. We looked at Wonder Woman and found her story was in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Takes Faith (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 24, 2017

As we continue through Hebrews 11 we come to the story of Abraham and Sarah having a child in their old age. It took faith to believe the unbelievable but we'll see that it wasn't easy.

IT TAKES FAITH (part six) Hebrews 11:11-12 As we continue through Hebrews 11 we come to the story of Abraham and Sarah having a child in their old age. It took faith to believe the unbelievable but we'll see that it wasn't easy. Today we'll see that although Abraham had great faith he didn't have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12, Genesis 15:1-8, Genesis 16:1-6, Genesis 17:15-19, Genesis 18:9-15, Genesis 21:1-7, Romans 4:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So You Had A Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2014

Bad days are going to come into our lives, but they don’t have to overcome us. The story of Elijah gives us some principles to help us when the bad days come.

SO YOU HAD A BAD DAY BIBLE CHARACTERS: Who went through pain and suffering: • Job, Moses, Joseph, David, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Esther, Jeremiah, Paul – basically all of them! Even Jesus experienced great suffering and pain. • “Save me, O God, for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: *other

By Grace You Are Saved!

Contributed by Dustin Bumgarner on Mar 4, 2014

This message focuses on God's grace in action, His great plan for our life, as well as a short story of how God's great grace changed a life in just a few short weeks. Enjoy!

The topic I chose for today’s message is Grace. When we do what is right and just, when we follow God’s rules, when we step out of ourselves and let God lead our paths, we will have His grace and favor! Grace is God at work in us. God shows His great grace the most, when He gave up His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-21, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Christian Church

Passing On The Faith

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 16, 2014

Moses reiterated God's commands and recalled the stories of God's works to the new generation. We are called to share our faith journey. Obedience to God's Word brings His blessings. Obedience is a blessing.

Pass on the faith, because that’s how we pass on God’s blessings. The best gift we can give someone is to pass on our faith, to help someone put their faith in God and walk in His ways. • This is probably the greatest and most lasting blessing we can give ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Totem Pole Of Emotions And Attitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2017

The Indian totem pole told a story. The higher on the pole the more important the lesson. Hurt people hurt people. Angry people anger people. We must have compassion and make a difference.

THE TOTEM POLE OF EMOTIONS and ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder from Dr. Gary Brackett TOTEM POLE: a tall wooden pole that is carved and painted with symbols, figures, mask that represent family linage position or level. The order of rank of importance? ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Proverbs 27:17, James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God