Sermons on Pregnancy:

Hope In The Midst Of Hardships

Contributed by Tony Cheng on Dec 13, 2013

We can understand that many people are facing a lot of hardships nowadays. But it is difficult to understand why there are hardship during the first Christmas!

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS (Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 2:13-15) Shall we bow down before our LORD to ask Him to bless our worship this morning: Dear Heavenly Father, grant us listening hearts, unity of minds, and humble hearts, for we want to worship You. May You be honored this morning. In JESUS' ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“what To Do When God Calls On You”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2013

Mary sets a great example for us when it comes to our obeying the call of God.

We read here of how Mary was called to obey God; and her response. The story of Mary’s response to God’s call to bear the Messiah beautifully illustrates what our response should be to God’s call in our lives. When we recognize that God is calling us to obey, we should: 1. Rest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For A Visitation

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 21, 2013

The story of Mary and Joseph in the first Christmas teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope.

PREPARATION FOR THE VISITATION OPENING: Children Nativity Video Clip INTRO TO SPEAKER: It was seven years ago today I preached my first message at BCC. • The title was, “Love, Acceptance, Forgiveness.” This is still our mission today. • When we came here, Caleb was in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

Prison In Palace

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 29, 2020

IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS GOD CAN WORK OUT THINGS FOR YOU!

Prison in Palace! Jeremiah 32:2 “Now at that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the guard, which was in the house of the king of Judah.” I HAVE GIVEN THE BELOW SUBTITLES: • PRISON IN PALACE/ HIDING PLACE • LIGHT IN ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Decide How Close You Will Be!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 5, 2021

The invitation is clear: DRAW NIGH TO GOD AND HE WILL DRAW NIGH TO YOU... If the earth is iron and the heavens are brass maybe someone is moving away from God. John is the only person recorded to lay his hear on Jesus' breast? How about you? At Jesus' feet!

YOU DECIDE… COME? NO BETTER PLACE THAN AT HIS FEET…. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aolcom (This is a two part lesson.) There was a bulldog that was known for being a bully in his neighborhood. His owner kept him chained to a big oak tree. The bulldog’s chain was 15 feet ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, John 13:23, Matthew 11:28, Luke 21:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Looking At?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Should the saint be different from the sinner in what they look at? What are you looking at????? Does it really matter? If no one was looking, what would you look at? What are you looking at?

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT???? Time Study -- Watching TV vs. Doing Things With or For the Lord (Discuss the content of Television programs and movies.) Do you think that what you are looking at will affect how you behave and how you speak? "But it's only a movie!" Scripture: Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:16-20, Proverbs 27:20, 1 John 2:15-16, Psalm 101:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Highs And Lows Of Motherhood

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 6, 2019

A message for Mom's on Mothers day

“The Highs And Lows Of Motherhood” Text: Angel -- “Greetings, you are highly favoured… the Lord is with you.” (Luke 1:28) “I am the Lord’s servant…” Luke 1:38 “Mary responded, ‘I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.’ And then the angel left her.” Luke 1:38 Text: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unexpected Hope Series

Contributed by Rich Mccaskill on Jul 21, 2020

In our confusing and broken world, we can still have hope because of Jesus.

My own journey of hopelessness began when I was 15. As much as I wanted to believe in God, I could not. I could relate to Tolstoy who recounts an "old Eastern fable about a traveler who was taken by surprise in the steppes by a raging wild beast. Trying to save himself from the beast, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:24-25, Isaiah 7:14, Romans 8:18-24

Making The Most Of Your Family Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

Honor or "give weight to" parents. Children should a) obey, b) respect, and c) surpass, their parents. Positive and practical for all ages.

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FAMILY—Deuteronomy 5:16 Deuteronomy 5:16 “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” (Preacher: a few extra words in Deuteronomy, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Exodus 20:12, Leviticus 19:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Sin Is Always Before Me

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

3rd in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:3 2/21/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #3) MY SIN IS ALWAYS BEFORE ME Edgar Allen Poe was kind of a morbid American author in the mid 1800s. He had a short and troubled life and wrote a number of troubling short stories and poems. One of those is called “The Tell-Tale heart”. I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Proved Right When You Judge

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

4th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:3 2/21/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #3) MY SIN IS ALWAYS BEFORE ME Edgar Allen Poe was kind of a morbid American author in the mid 1800s. He had a short and troubled life and wrote a number of troubling short stories and poems. One of those is called “The Tell-Tale heart”. I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Genesis 1 - Setting The Stage

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 9, 2018

Two primary concepts are found in Genesis 1; God is the Creator and man is the creation made for relationship with God the Creator. These truths set the stage for the rest of God's Holy Word.

Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” And our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 8:3-9, John 15:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Shepherds Seek A Lamb Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 26, 2018

God's Glory, Salvation, God's Favor, Peace

SEEKING A SAVIOR - Shepherds Seek a Lamb December 2, 2018 Luke 2:8-20 (p. 716) Introduction: Routers reported that a 12 year old boy scout named Michael Aubrey from McGrady North Carolina went missing in the wilderness for 4 days… He wandered away from his campsite because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah’s Song Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 16, 2018

As kids we can't wait for Christmas to arrive. As adults, it rushes up on us. God planned Christmas a long time ago, and for a very special reason. When Zechariah finally found his tongue, he sang a song of praise that reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.

Christmas Music 2: Zechariah’s Song Luke 1:67-79 12/16/18 When I was a little kid, I couldn’t wait for Christmas to get here. It seemed like the days dragged by, one by one, and the anticipation built to where I practically couldn’t stand it. Now...well, today, I thought, “Holy cow, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79, Genesis 3:15, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey From Bethlehem To Nazareth

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We have our dreams for a perfect Christmas, but don't feel God has failed you if your dreams aren't met. Imagine how Mary's dreams for having a perfect birth for her baby were disrupted.

If we made a list of what it would take to make a perfect Christmas, it would be quite a list. Of course all the family needs to be together, all at the same time. Just that can be really complicated. For us, as near as we can tell, we’ll have one son coming in on the afternoon of the 25th and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7