Sermons on Nazareth:

Proving Jesus Arose From The Dead

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 20, 2021

Christianity is based and grounded in the Resurrection of Jesus, the promised Messiah of Israel. Every Born-Again Christian should be able to defend this foundational truth.

Christianity proclaims that Jesus rose from the dead and hangs its entire existence on that fact. Yet, there is no practical certainty of it because actual eyewitnesses cannot be questioned due to them being dead! However, a logical case can be made on the certainty of historical evidence. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14, Galatians 2:21, John 1:1-5, John 1:9-14, Romans 10:17, John 8:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - The Anointed One

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Nov 8, 2020

Jesus is the anointed one that came to set the captives free.

Jesus came here on earth as the anointed one that came to set the captives free from every lie of Satan who is the enemy of the children of God - 1 Peter 5:8.. And we are sons of God, through faith in Jesus the anointed one - Galatians 3:26.. This is why the word of God says to us that God so ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, 1 John 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Shepherd-Pastor Toby Retirement And Anniversary Message

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 16, 2020

Pastor Toby is retiring on her 35th year anniversary of Ordination to the Pastoral Ministry. This sermon looks at the life and legacy she has created and lived. She has been my partner in ministry for those 35 years.

"God's Shepherd—Pastor Toby Anniversary & Retirement" 12/11/ 20 Isaiah 61:1-3 Matthew 25:31-40 1 Peter 5:1-4 Today is a day of joy and celebration and a day of tempered with sadness yet filled with hope, as we celebrate our Pastor’s 35th anniversary to the ordained ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 18, 2020

we reflect on Gabriel's announcement to Mary, what a great gift Jesus is, and how we respond.

12.20.20 Luke 1:26–38 26 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Overcome The Matrix: What Is The Matrix? How Do We Escape The Matrix?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more.

Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more. So what exactly is the matrix? The matrix is the grid of thoughts, ideas, beliefs, customs, philosophies, and unspoken codes that manipulate us into ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 15, 2021

Why did Jesus need to be baptized and why is that important to us?

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Pastor Bradford Reaves Watch this Message: https://youtu.be/kvOMpzSODa4 Introduction There is a premise in physics called “The Fine-Tuned Universe.” In this premise, it is asserted that there are characteristics of the universe that are virtually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Luke 1:35, 1 Peter 1:11, Romans 8:9, Isaiah 42:1, Luke 3:16, Acts 1:8, Hebrews 4:15, Luke 3:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Beyond The Waters Of Baptism

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 22, 2021

The sermon seeks to emphasize how Jesus was humbly obedient even to the point of death on a cross.

BEYOND THE WATERS OF BAPTISM Text: Mark 1:9 -15 Mark 1:9-15  In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  (10)  And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Glory That Shines Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at the meaning of "glory" and how the glory of God is part of the Christmas story

Sometimes, you need a wingman. That’s the pilot term for your partner in the air - the guy who flies alongside you to help you, and you help him. Sometimes, you just need another person alongside you to help you through - a 2nd set of ears at the doctor’s office; a witness to the business deal; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19-23, Isaiah 6:1-5, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Us A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

This well-known passage becomes a foundation for a Christmas series

People bring a lot of different baggage into the Christmas season. Some of you are facing the sadness of losing a family member recently. Some are looking at surgery or just recovering from it. Several are adjusting to becoming parents of a new baby in the past year or 2. I asked a few families ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Celebration

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 2, 2021

Celebrating the risen Christ who came to give us life, today and forever.

Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 I’m going to make a confession that I think many of you know about me. I am a sore loser! Are you that way!? When my team is playing, I have a habit of turning the game off before it’s over. I don’t want to watch the other team celebrate their win. Now, I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Mountain Top Experience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Mountains force the thought of God upon you, for there is nowhere else the mind can go and be relevant. Man becomes insignificant and humanism melts into oblivion before these rocking monarchs of the earth.

Mountains have made men marvel at the majesty of God's creation all through history. Man needs the mountains, for the heights are in his head and heart. Mountains awaken in man the instinct for heaven. He knows when he looks at the mountains that he was made for a high and lofty purpose. ...read more

Jesus Rolls Away The Stone Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Easter: This short sermon reflects on how Jesus Christ, through the resurrection, has rolled away the enormous stone of sin in our life.

We gather here this morning to remember and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The gospel writers put a great amount of time into sharing the details of our Lord’s trial and crucifixion; however, the account of the resurrection is contained in only a few short passages; and yet the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 8, 2021

One of the problems with growing old, is that we soon have a difficult time remembering important things.

Illus: It seems the older we get, many of us find ourselves at the bottom of the staircase trying to remember, DO I WANT TO GO UP, OR DID I JUST COME DOWN? When we get like this, we have to be able to come up with something quickly, to get out of the situations we find ourselves in. Illus: For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Now What?

Contributed by Jonathan Nelson on Dec 27, 2021

A sermon about the hope we have in the post-holiday season, when many are left asking, "Now what?"

INTRO Have you ever noticed how the day after Christmas is kind of a letdown? There is always this build up to Christmas. Some of us have had the decorations hung for over a month. We have sung the songs, watched the movies, bought and wrapped the gifts, and cooked the meals. There is admittedly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40

Denomination: Nazarene

Salvation And Damnation. Who Gets What And Why? The Epiphany Is Clear

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 5, 2022

Paul reaches out to the Gentiles in Pisidian Antioch, and they come to faith by the miraculous work of God.

January 9, 2022 Acts 13:46–49 46 Then Paul and Barnabas responded fearlessly, “It was necessary that God’s word be spoken to you first. But since you reject it and consider yourselves unworthy of eternal life, look: We are now turning to the Gentiles! 47 For this is what the Lord has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:46-49

Denomination: Lutheran