Sermons on Paid Homage:

Led By The Star Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2017

What was the star that led the Wisemen to Jesus and what difference does that make to us today?

OPEN: Years ago I wrote a song about the Wise Men. The first verse went this way “Out in the fields, watching the sky. Looking to heaven, searching on high. Troubled by things I’d seen on this earth, I knew that my answer lay with a child’s birth. For the prophecy said that a star in the sky, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Cares About Fathers

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 15, 2018

Jairus' daughter died and he went to Jesus. Advice to Fathers 1. Run to Jesus 2. Worship God 3. Exercise Faith in God

Fathers’ Day June 17th 2018 Jesus Cares about Fathers Luke 8:41-42 and 49-56. 41 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: 42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2022

The Apostle Paul (2Timothy 3:6), spoke of two magicians as the notable opponents of Moses and called them "Jannes and Jambres." (See the Tar-gums of Jerusalem and Jonathan.)

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent Exodus 7:11-12 11. Then Pharaoh also called the wise men[4] and the sorcerers [3]: now the magicians of Egypt[2], they also did in like manner[5] with their enchantments[1]. Magic was practiced in Egypt, and they consisted of the arrangement and employment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Grateful Heart Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Charles E. Jefferson said, "If Christians would praise God more the world would doubt Him less." Let us admit it that we seldom make it known how grateful we are to be Christians by our praise of God and thanksgiving before the world.

Thanksgiving is unconditional for the believer. We are not to be thankful only because of blessings, but even in spite of burdens, for life at its worst does not change the most precious truth for which we are to be thankful, and that is salvation through Jesus. There have been Christian people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Land Of Liberty

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The Christians who came to America to enjoy liberty did not come here to escape the bondage of atheists or humanists, but of other Christians. In our Western history it has been Christians who have been the greatest opponents of religious liberty.

Liberty is America's second name. We have such national symbols as the Statue Of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, and the songs of liberty like My Country Tis Of Thee-sweet land of liberty, of thee of I sing. The Preamble to our Constitution says, "We the people...in order to establish ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 34:8-22

How To Be A Biblical Believer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

In verse 25 James sums up the two requirements for being a truly biblical believer. Be receptive and be responsive. You start with a positive attitude and follow through with practical action.

Can a Christian be non-biblical? Can he defend teachings and practices that are contrary to Scripture? Can he reject those who are taught in God's Word? The Bible itself and history answer, yes. Yes it is possible to be a Christian who is more in love with his own opinions than with the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Christmas: Gifts Of The Magi (Gold) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part one: Gold.

The Gifts of the Magi (Gold) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/10/2017 Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Can These Dry Bones Live?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 30, 2023

All of us at some point and time have been in a season of drought. Everywhere we look, all we see is what used to be alive but is now dead. And for some of us, we're glad it's dead. But for the rest of us, we are still mourning what has been lost to us.

All of us at some point and time have been in a season of drought. Everywhere we look, all we see is what used to be alive but is now dead. And for some of us, we're glad it's dead. But for the rest of us, we are still mourning what has been lost to us. We have people all around us telling ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter "messiah" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2022

We have been exploring the names of Jesus over this Easter season and today we are going to look at Jesus as “Messiah.” The name Messiah = Christ = King = Anointed One! A name of Jesus packed with meaning and mission, purpose and the Love of God! All verified on Resurrection Sunday.

Video Transition: Life of Jesus from Son of God movie clip Series: Life of Jesus Thesis: We have been exploring the names of Jesus over this Easter season and today we are going to look at Jesus as “Messiah.” The name Messiah = Christ = King = Anointed One! A name of Jesus packed with meaning and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-30, John 1:41, John 3:16, John 4:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn, Serve And Wait

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

The apostle Paul compliments the believers at Thessalonica as model Christians and explains how it came about.

TURN, SERVE AND WAIT If the Apostle Paul had made an award for the best church in Greece it could well have been to the church at Thessalonica. When the apostle Paul wrote his letters to the young churches he often began by sounding a note of thanksgiving for them. He knew his psychology. Even if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Unconquered Baby

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 19, 2003

How the voice of God causes humble people to defeat the powerful enemies of the faith.

The Unconquered Baby Rev. Sean Lester December 14, 2003 Matthew 2:1-23 Introduction A. There is cause for concern for those who follow the way of Jesus Christ because of the seemingly hostile turn our world has taken toward our faith. It has been reported that nativity scenes are disappearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2003

Why did Jesus go first to the Temple and then begin to cleanse it? What does he need to cleanse from our temples?

CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The shouts of Hosanna still rang loudly in ears of the citizens of Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday. A large gathering of people were on hand to see Jesus as he rode into the city as the King of Peace on the back of a colt. Jesus continued down the dusty streets while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Matthew 21:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From A Parade

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2003

Lessons from a parade for living a life that pleases God

For those who are new to our worship service, you can see our host church gives great thought to their worship environment. Their theme for the Easter Season is "God still moves stones." And He does. Whatever obstacle in your life that is keeping your from becoming the person God intended or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: *other

Developing Pressure Cooked Principles Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel; his principles.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Developing Pressure Cooked Principles (How to have a tenacity of faith that will stand the pressures of life) June 30, 2002 Introduction: ill-A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Holiness

Still Sufficient And Supreme

Contributed by Michael Bird on Feb 8, 2002

Deals with the text of Col 1:15-20 by expositing its rich Christological significance.

Col 1: 15-20 - Still Sufficient and Supreme (full text) In our survey of Col 1:15-20 we are now up to course five of this amazing Christological feast of the person and work of Christ. Course Five: Christ the Pope v.18a In 1376 John Wycliffe, a lecturer at Oxford University, wrote a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational