Sermons on O Little Town Of Bethlehem:

Why So Downcast O My Soul?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 26, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 42:5, 11; Psalm 43:5 about putting our hope in God. (Outline and portions adapted from articles in the Lookout Magazine [http://www.lookoutmag.com/] by authors William Richard Ezell and Victor Knowles)

Sermon for 11/25/2007 Why So Downcast O My Soul? Psalm 42:5, 11; Psalm 43:5 Introduction: Hope springs eternal in the human breast. Especially if the heart beats within the breast of a loyal and long suffering Chicago Cubs fan like me. “Just wait until next year!” WBTU: A. Many people today ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Canada - We Stand On Guard For Thee

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 28, 2008

God is looking for a generation who will rise up and reclaim the righteous foundations in our nation of Canada.

OH CANADA – WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE OPEN: On July 1st we celebrate Canada Day! • Discuss trip to Ottawa in Summer 2006 for The Cry Prayer Rally on Parliament Hill - powerful experience! QUOTE: “Every generation and every nation has had righteous radicals for God. These were mighty men and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:8

Denomination: *other

O What Tangled Web We Weave Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

Using David as an example of how sin separates us from God and others, destroying our life in the process.

Through the summer we have been looking at the life of David. We have seen how God chose this unlikely boy to be the next king because he had a heart for God. As a teenager David stepped out in faith to kill Goliath against all odds, he faithfully served under a king who tried to kill him. For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Faith? God's S.o.p.

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Aug 3, 2010

Faith is Standard Operating Procedure for God and His People

What is Faith? God’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) Hebrews 11 Everyday we live by faith – Even non-believers have faith. Faith is more than religion, it is more than positive thinking, it is more than belief, it is more than a moment of excitement or even a onetime decision, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

D.o.a. Or D.b.j.

Contributed by James Kirkland on Feb 27, 2011

You are D.O.A. or Dead Before Jesus and we need to be A.W.J. "Alive With Jesus". Take away the earthly things that are between the living and the dead. Remove the obstacles that separate you from God.

D. O. A. or D. B. J. John 11:11-14 (NLT) Then he said, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but now I will go and wake him up.”12 The disciples said, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will soon get better!”13 They thought Jesus meant Lazarus was simply sleeping, but Jesus meant ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The C * O * S * T Of Walking In Faith

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 7, 2011

When God’s people follow God’s challenges and callings there are certain traits that will always need to be present.

The C*O*S*T of Faith Hebrews 11 If the Saints of Hebrews 11 are any indication, following God’s plan will C*O*S*T us C – Courageous – Because God’s calling can be unnerving; even daunting • When Joshua and the Hebrews followed God into the Promised Land it was with a great sense of personal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Funeral For 82 Y/O Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2020

Sue was a warm Christian influence on her family, friends, and coworkers.

Welcome and Obituary Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 46:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dios Es... Omnisciente O Un Sabelotodo Series

Contributed by Scott Hudgins on Jun 25, 2014

Dios es el único que sabe todo. Dios es omnisciente. Sin embargo, siendo el único omnisciente no es un sabelotodo. En ningún momento ha sido Dios arrogante. Lo podría ser así, pero por su mansedumbre y paciencia, Dios escoge tratarnos con respeto.

Introducción: Ustedes saben que es un sabelotodo. Es una persona que presume saberlo todo o saber más de lo que realmente sabe. Siempre hay una persona así en nuestras vidas. Una persona que puede involucrarse en cualquier conversación y aparentar como si supiera todo. O una persona que siempre ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-30

Denomination: Baptist

Dios Es... Soberano O Un Tirano Series

Contributed by Scott Hudgins on Jul 7, 2014

El término “soberano” se refiere al que ejerce o posee la autoridad suprema e independiente. ¿Quién se puede declarar soberano? ¿Existe una persona que posee la autoridad suprema?

Introducción Vídeo: Tiranos - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yta_Rc1ONkc El vídeo sólo contiene algunos de los tiranos más crueles de la historia del mundo, porque hay muchos más. Dos ejemplos. 1. Kim il-Sung MOSTRAR FOTO (1972-1994) instauró el regimen comunista de Corea del Norte. En búsqueda ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Quinquagesima: O Say, Can You See?

Contributed by Dan Funk on Feb 27, 2015

On Quinquagesima, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 teaches us about FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE, and why LOVE is the greatest of these. Luke 18:31-43 teaches us about SALVATION and RESTORATION of SIGHT. How are these truths connected? How do we apply them in our lives?

In the Epistle (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) selected for Quinquagesima Sunday, or as I call it, Sight Sunday, S. Paul gives us a teaching on FAITH, HOPE, and CHARITY (or, as some translate it, LOVE, meaning Christ-like love) – not only on what they mean, but also on how they relate to each other. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Anglican

Cantate Domino ("O Sing Unto The Lord.")

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 30, 2018

Whay should we sing this new song?

Cantate Domino (Sing Unto the LORD) Psalm 98:1-8 The 98th Psalm is a psalm of pure joy. It is a favorite it “high” churches where it is often sung in Latin as the “Cantate Domino.” In broader circles, the psalm serves as the basis for the well known Advent/Christmas carol “Joy to the World.” This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

D-E-A-C-O-N

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011

What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through The O.t. #2: The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 12, 2012

In Exodus, God raises up a deliverer in Moses and bringing His people out of bondage. Here God gives them the pattern for the tabernacle, a blueprint for going deeper in our relationship with God.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #2: THE TABERNACLE OPENING TEXT: “But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation ...read more

Denomination: *other

Give O Lord What We Deserve

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 22, 2016

We need to turn around and know that he is God and obey him today.

GIVE O LORD WHAT WE DESERVE Psalms 28: 4 Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert. 5 Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Lovely Art Thou O God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2013

All other loveliness, vanishes and perishes, when you have beheld the beauty of the Lord!

How lovely art thou O God! Psalm 84:1’How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.’ I have so much bubbling and sparkling inside me, without God’s help, I may not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1

Denomination: Pentecostal