Sermons on O Holy Night:

Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Eckhart on Dec 15, 2003

An unusual application of Matthew 5:13 to the Christmas season

Sunday, November 30, 2003 Holiness Matthew 5: 13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Nick At Night

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

Nicodemus wanted to come to Christ on His terms but Jesus reveal who He really was.

We have his disconnect in our society is that we attach what we do to how good we are. The more we do the better we are, and if sometimes we transgress, well we can just make that up. Our good works become a barrier to God. Some people seek religions that do this, some people create their own ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Morning After A Short Night Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Waking Up in a Dark World

THE MORNING AFTER A SHORT NIGHT April 18, 1775 British troops arrived in Boston harbor by night. The plan was to cross the Charles river in small boats and attack the towns of Concord and Lexington. A young man, aware of the plan, grabbed his horse and rode through the streets shouting, ‘WAKE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

The Night Before In That Upper Room

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

The disciples were looking for a position of honor or a place of privilege at the table. They were rushing to get a good seat. It seems that Jesus waited until all were seated and while it was fresh in their minds and then John 13:4

It was the night before when in the upper room Jesus and the disciples meet for the last supper. As they came into that room each one passed by a basin and a pitcher full of water. Every one of those disciples knew what that pitcher of water and basin was there for. It was the job of the servant ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Be "As The Dew”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

In our text today, Hosea uses a beautiful metaphor to show us how the Lord blesses His people.

In this beautiful metaphor, He says, "I will be as the dew unto Israel". Now, ordinarily we do not think much about dew, and if we do think about it, we certainly do not compare it to our relationship with God. In fact, we do not see a lot of good in dew. • The ladies generally do not ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:5

Denomination: Baptist

"Fifty Days After Easter, At Nine O'clock In The Morning..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2012

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 “Fifty Days after Easter, at Nine O’clock in the Morning…” Sometimes there are names that are so attached to a particular product or something else that people might forget where the name originally came from. For instance, how often do you ask for a tissue ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Holy

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 4, 2001

the more “holy” a place becomes. . .the more restrictive it becomes

------------------- Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 ------------------- I. Gird up mind. The race of holiness. II. One thing you learn from the study of the tabernacle is that the more “holy” a place becomes. . .the more restrictive it becomes. 1. World 2. The camp of Israel. Several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Holy

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 4, 2005

God calls all His children to a life of holy living by His grace, and this call is not optional but imperative. This sermon was originally prepared as my farewell message to the people of Decatur Central United Methodist Church.

Be Holy --I Peter 1:13-16 Leviticus 20:6-9 Leviticus 20:6 - 9 (NRSV), “If any turn to mediums and wizards, prostituting themselves to them, I will set my face against them, and will cut them off from the people. 7Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am the LORD your God. 8Keep my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Sunday Night-Ezra's Shame

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 30, 2017

We must humble ourselves before God.

Title: Sunday Night-Ezra’s Shame Place: BLCC Date: 5/8/16 Text: Ezra 9 CT: We must humble ourselves before God. FAS: It is awful easy to get hung up on ourselves. Especially when things are going good and we are being blessed. We can begin to think pretty high about our own successes and like to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Night Shepherds Became Missionaries

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Dec 25, 2016

The first announcement of Christ 's birth was at night.

Text: Luke 2:7-18 INTRODUCTION A. The Hour of Ages. (1) History had been waiting for the hour of Christ 's birth. (2) The words of the prophets had been waiting fulfilment for centuries. (3) When Mary gave birth to Jesus, the long- awaited hour had arrived. B. Witness Called to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Night That Changed The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 19, 2023

This sermon explores the divine fulfillment, redemption, and joy found in Jesus' humble birth, emphasizing the hope it brings to humanity. Key

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in worship of our Lord. In our midst, the Holy Spirit is alive, knitting us together in a tapestry of faith, hope, and love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called by our Creator to seek His face and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Topics: Birth, Christ

How Holy Is Holiness?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 9, 2002

The many ideas on holiness lead to the misconception that it is unattainable here on Earth.

How Holy Is Holiness? 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Rob Thomas has always been motivated more by recess, than by any other of his classes. For an hour one day when he was in the second grade, Rob had avoided working on his math sheet. Then the teacher told him that every problem would have to be done ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Holiness

Holiness And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006

The only way to conquer the sinful nature is to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Holiness and the Holy Spirit (The Secret to Living a Holy Life) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: This morning, we have the third message in our ten-week series which is a call to holiness entitled, "In the World, but Not Of It." If you’ve been a believer for very long you know that as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Entering The Holy Of Holies

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013

People today need an Aaron... someone who has been in the very presence of God, to tell them that God has forgiving them.

ENTERING THE HOLY OF HOLIES Leviticus 16 INTRODUCTION: Picture this... It is a bright sunny day, a festive day when the city is filled with people, the streets are teaming with life and the Temple is filled to capacity. It is the 10th day of the seventh month on the Jewish calendar and this is ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Three Scenes In A Fateful Night

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on May 19, 2021

Everyone knows about the angel's visitation to Mary. What about Joseph? Where are the "Joseph Did You Know?" Christmas songs? What were the emotions that Joseph faced when he found Mary pregnant?

Introduction: *Dave Berry—an American Humorist—tells us his favorite Christmas memories as a child was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church "Shepherd was my favorite role because you got to carry a stick. . . Many were the happy rehearsal hours we shepherds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Foursquare