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Looking For Something More?

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A Christmas sermon which looks at some differences between Jesus and Santa.

AM sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 21, 2003 Looking for Something More? (Things Santa Can‘t Bring…That Christ Can) Tradition tells us that the Santa Claus of legend and lore pops in and out of every house on Christmas Eve bringing Christmas gifts to good little boys and girls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Today God Is First Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

Putting God first requires resetting our priorities.

Have we ever promised something to the Lord and then we failed to follow through on our commitment? We promised to give a certain amount to the mission pledge card last year but reneged on that pledge? At that time, our business was doing well. Then, the oil crisis came. The peso-dollar exchange ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Offers The Best For Free

Contributed by James May on Jul 24, 2011

The Gifts of God are free but they won't be of any value to the one who does not take them and apply them to his/her life.

God Offers the Best for Free Sunday, July 24, 2011 – AM By Pastor James May The Spirit of God is calling out this morning. He is calling out to every man, woman and child in this world. God is reaching out, with open hands that are filled with good things; and it’s all for the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You've Got Christianity "Down To A Science." You're Doing It Wrong!! Series

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Mar 11, 2013

When we over-think our lives and faith, we often under-live them.

I had the opportunity, recently, to perform an audit and balance the books of the department where I work. I'm still not quite sure what I did wrong to have earned that very special blessing. There are few things I enjoy less on this earth than working with numbers. There is a reason that I married ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Laws Of Giving

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

Seven laws that make clear the duty and joy of giving.

THE 7 LAWS OF GIVING INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LAS VEGAS CHURCHES 1. It may come as a surprise to you not living in Las Vegas, that I read that there are more churches there than casinos. 2. Also not surprisingly, some worshippers at Sunday services will give casino chips rather than cash when the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dangers Of Religion

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 9, 2017

Paul addresses the dangers of hiding behind religion to avoid a relationship with God.

Last week, from Romans 1, we saw how people get so far from God, God gives them up to their vile choices and futile minds. That is the most tragic story in the Bible. We pointed out that all of us are susceptible to the same spiral stairway. Even believers, even Churches, can become cold towards ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sell Your Stuff And Give To The Poor

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Jesus said some things that were radical then, and now. He said things like, "Sell your stuff and give to the poor."

Your soul -- not to mention your budget -- is in mortal danger as you approach the grocery store checkout lane. You say, "How?" You've carefully filled your cart with the needed items outlined on your list. You patiently wait in line, always seeming to pick the one that's slowest. Yet somehow, by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Methodist

Who You Believe: Who Is Love And Justice (Session 4) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2010

Many people find it difficult to understand why Jesus Christ dying an undeserved and cruel death on a cross can have any effect on their own lives. In fact until we understand two fundamental truths - the extent of God’s love and our need for forgiveness

Who is Love and Justice? The cross is central to the Christian message. Some churches display a cross, some people wear a cross as a fashion accessory. In this session we are going to examine the real meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ. Many people find it difficult to understand why Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Mite Not Mean What You Think It Means (Mark 12:38-13:2) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 29, 2020

What was the point of the famous story of the “Widow’s Mite?” We are familiar with the story. Today, we’ll look at the context, and see how it could change everything you think you know about this story..

This week I get curious about what was considered “the most quotable movie of all time.” Because there are certain movie quotes that work their way into our regular vocabulary, and we find ourselves applying them to all sorts of different situations. “Houston, we have a problem” is like that. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Equipped With Knowledge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

A vast infinite reservoir is what we have to dip into with our finite little minds while we recognize the importance of knowledge, we must also recognize its immensity and our limitations.

When Julia Ward Howe toured a battlefield during the Civil War her heart was heavy for things were not going well for the union cause. The soldiers were trying to keep their moral up by singing snatches of then popular army song-John Brown's Body. Mrs. Howe's minister, James Freeman ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

What I Spend

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019

A message for stewardship

Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we start a new sermon series on stewardship. Now, stewardship seems to be one of those difficult subjects to talk about, because it always seems to center on how we spend our money. But, stewardship is really much more than dollars. Instead of looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Are The Nine? Thanksgiving Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022

This Thursday we will be celebrating THANKSGIVING. I am glad we have a day set aside for Thanksgiving.

DO YOU KNOW HOW THANKSGIVING DAY CAME INTO EXISTENCE? Illus: The crew of the Mayflower had set their sites to land in northern Virginia, however, things did not work out that way. The Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock, off Cape Cod, in November 1620. Once they landed, half the ship's crew and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Story

Contributed by William Groover on Dec 11, 2001

Dramatic monologue on Joseph

“Joseph’s Story” Dr. Bill Groover Tallahassee, Florida © 1998, 2002, William A. Groover Jr., Ph.D. Preachers may use this sermon or any part in worship if no publication is involved. No credit to the author is required, but an e-mail to DrBillGroover@aol.com will be appreciated. I’d also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Seize The Day

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 20, 2003

God has a plan He wants us to follow.

Seize the Day Ephesians 5:15-17 In March of 2000, the small town of Fruita, Colorado, received a unique new sculpture on a downtown corner. Lyle Nichols unveiled his four-foot masterpiece of Mike the headless chicken. It’s a reminder of what happened in Fruita sixty years earlier. Lloyd Olsen, a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

How Shrewd Are We?

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Sep 24, 2001

Jesus calls his disciples to be shrewd

HOW SHREWD ARE WE? Congregational Participation Question: How would you define the word “shrewd”? Can you think of something that you or someone else did that would qualify to be called “shrewd?” Here are some definitions from the dictionaries: Cambridge: possessing or based on clear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist