Sermons on O Holy Night:

Running In The Night Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 17, 2016

Who was this young man who ran away into the night? What's his story and what can it teach us?

OPEN: When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high. And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit -- Rest if you must, but don't you quit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Into The Night: Judas Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018

The series explores what happened to 3 men the night before Jesus was crucified. The first sermon, this one, explores this dark night from the perspective of Judas, the Betrayer.

INTO THE NIGHT: JUDAS John 13:30 Jn 13:30 So after receiving the morsel he went out immediately; and it was night. I've always been intrigued since a 12 yr old kid about John 13:30. My pastor had talked about Judas going out into the night. I don't remember much of his sermon from 40+ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Night: Peter Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018

The series concerns itself with the night Jesus was arrested. This second sermon explores that dark night from the perspective of Simon Peter.

INTO THE NIGHT: PETER Last week we looked at Judas. He left the Last Supper and went out into the night to complete the betrayal of Jesus. Today, we will look at Peter who also experienced great failure that same night. Judas’ story ended tragically. How will Peter’s story of failure end? 1. THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, John 18:10-11, Luke 22:54-62, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Restless Night

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 29, 2014

Physical tiredness is often a foe to the Christian, and to the church.

A RESTLESS NIGHT. Song of Songs 5:1-16. The Song of Songs is a wonderful piece of poetry, a love song often used to illustrate Christ's relationship with the Church. This kind of double application of human love, and of the love between Christ and the Church may be seen also in Paul's ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Night Light

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2015

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Night Light Philippians 2:14-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/nightlight.html This letter is all about joy. It's like bells keep ringing each time we study. It's like a light shining in the midst of deep darkness. The world says to get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Not Such A Silent Night

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

If your Christmas isn't coming together the way you would like, remember that our God is a God for the rough times, too. Look what Mary went through on the first Christmas.

If a good fairy appeared and said you could make a list to put together your perfect Christmas, what would you put on your list? Every year around Christmas time we get several chances to watch various versions of Charles Dickens’ classic story about Ebenezer Scrooge and the various spirits of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Terror By Night Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 18, 2020

For many at night when they are in bed, as they ponder on various uncertainties, their thoughts are clouded and are often gripped with apprehension. For those of us who have such anxieties or dread that has seized our hearts, God’s word comes to encourage us through this study.

Psalm 91 - Study 15 - Terror by Night We read in Psalm 91:5-6, “You need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day or the plagues that strike in the dark or the evils that kill in daylight.” (BBE) The part of the verse we will meditate on is that ‘we need not fear any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5, Psalm 91:6

Denomination: Other

Hell-O-Ween

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 25, 2019

Where did Halloween come from? What are Christians to do with it? Is it innocent fun? Does it take us down a dangerous path?

Hell-O-Ween Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-15, Luke 11:14, Mark 9:25, Matthew 25:41, 2 Corinthians 11:14, John 8:44, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 53:1-10, John 12:32-33, Revelation 5:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Night Calls - A Call To Help Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 31, 2010

Have you ever had the frustration of being in the middle of something you had planned only to be interrupted by someone needing your help? Paul was carrying out his plan for spreading the Gospel when God interrupts him with a call in the night for help.

Night Calls – A Call to Help Acts 16:1-10 Introduction: Have you ever experienced the frustration of being in the middle of something you had planned to do only to be interrupted by someone who needed your help and assistance? The Apostle Paul was carrying out his plan for accomplishing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Don't You Care?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 21, 2018

Title is not original. Some thoughts from Rev. Ken Klaas, and others with quotes from Leonard Sweet "Aqua Church" on risk taking for a church to change and grow. This sermon is about who we trust in the "storms of life". Does God really care? Yes.

In Jesus Holy Name June 24, 2018 Text: Mark 4:35-41 Pentecost V Redeemer “Lord Don’t You Care?” (read the text) Our story takes place on the Sea of Galilee. The story begins with Jesus having put in a long day of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Soldado De Jesucristo O Guerrillero?

Contributed by Gil Roman on Mar 6, 2004

En nuestro pasaje, aunque no se hace referencia directa como a un soldado espiritual, si se señalan cuatro posturas que el cristiano debe asumir, las cuales son típicas de los buenos soldados . ¿Cuáles son?

Un Soldado de Jesucristo Filipenses 1:27-28 Introducción: La figura del cristiano como soldado del evangelio ocurre con frecuencia en los escritos del apóstol Pablo. A. La Armadura del Soldado. Efesios 6:11-17 B. La Fidelidad incondicional requerida. II Timoteo 2:3-4 C. En nuestro pasaje, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Holiness

O Come, O Come, Immanuel

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 31, 2011

Some today may think life is so terrible an affliction upon them that God seems to have forgotten to be gracious. I preach today that the Christ is born The grace of God is upon you today. Today, through the darkness shines the light Today, the t

“O Come, O Come, Immanuel!” Pastor Allan Kircher 25 December 2011 Isaiah 40:1-2 Introduction Only ten hour’s more/Pacific Coast/13 short hours/Atlantic coast,  And another Christmas will be but a memory. A Few moments more to linger in the colorful radiance of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

O Come O Come Emanuel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 7, 2010

God’s own Redeemer comes to ransom his people.

Scripture Introduction The church has marked the Sundays preceding Jesus’ birthday since at least the 5th century. We usually call this the Advent season, because advent means “arrival, especially of something important.” During advent, we prepare for the birth of the Christ, but also for his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 23 v 34 - 39

O JERUSALEM Matthew 23 v. 34 - ch 24 v. 2 1. What weeping v. 37 "thou that killest the prophets" Note:- (a) The explanation of His grief it was because of :- (1) Their sin - "killing and stoning the prophets" (2) Their stubborness - "how often would I have gathered you as a hen gathers her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Holiness

Holy Rebellion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

The apostles of old had cause to report some people to God: They said, “O Lord, behold their threatening.” Many of us reading this message have been threatened in the past, while some are now living under the threat of their enemies. What a big insult to

HOLY REBELLION Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, this week, we are considering a message entitled, “Holy Rebellion.” Sometime ago, a relative of mine brought a girl who had just arrived from the village to my house. The first night, she talked throughout in her sleep. I got angry in my spirit that day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal