Sermons on Preparing A Message:

The Angel's Message To The Shepherds: He's For You!

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

YOUR Savior...YOUR King...YOUR Christ...YOUR gift. A short Christmas Eve devotion about the personal nature of God’s Christmas gift.

CHRISTMAS EVE 1999 INTRODUCTION The greeting on one certain Christmas card goes like this: “Christmas is just plain weird. What other time of year do you sit around staring at a dead tree in your living room and eat candy out of your socks.” There are some things about Christmas that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Message To A Nation Under Attack

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Message for the Sunday following the attack of September 11, 2001.

September 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION We’ve wandered in a haze now for six days. Some fitting words for this week were sung several years ago by Bruce Cockburn, “Sometimes a wind comes out of nowhere and knocks you off your feet.” A wind has come out of New York and Washington, knocked us off our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:7-8, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Ignore Noah's Message!

Contributed by Jason Holt on Jan 14, 2005

THE MESSAGE OF NOAH IS APPLICABLE TODAY; JUDGEMENT US COMING!

I. SPIRITUAL COMPROMISE (VS1-3) A.)SONS OF GOD (SETH’S DESCENDANTS) B.)DAUGHTERS OF MAN (CAIN’S DESCENDANTS) 1.) CAIN-WORKS,REBELLION,PERFORMANCE BASED RELIGION 2.) SETH- GOD’S CHOSEN, TOOK ABLE’S PLACE PRODUCED SEED OF MESSIAH 3.) ABLE- ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Messages From Genesis 5

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 15, 2003

Do you think that all those geneologies in Genesis 5 are boring and there for no apparent reason? Learn the meaning of the names, and you will never look at this chapter the same!

It is important to understand that in the Jewish Culture, names that were chosen were very significant. For example, Jesus means "savior", Moses means "to draw forth", and Isaac means "laughter", because Sara laughed when she was told that she would bear a child. If we examine the meanings of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Message From A Ball Of String

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 22, 2003

This is a visual sermon to illustrate the vastness of God’s eternity and our place in it. The delivery will require movement around the chancel, but the visual impact can make a strong influence on your listeners.

OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Psalm 8 :3-9 (New Living Translation) 3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers--the moon and the stars you have set in place-- 4 what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us? 5 For you made us only a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9, Matthew 10:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will You Do With The Christmas Message?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 23, 2003

Short devotional message for a Christmas service.

What Will You Do with the Christmas Message? Christmas Candlelight Service Sunday, December 21, 2003 Introduction In the Christmas story in Luke chapter 2, we read about the reaction the shepherds had after being told of the arrival of the Savior. 1. They listened to the message. They took it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gray Hairs - A Message For A New Year

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 28, 2005

Hosea pointed out 6 ’Gray Hairs’ that we should take care of in order to "Find the Fix in 2006". Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Gray Hairs ‘Finding the Fix in 2006’ Hosea 7:1-16 Hosea is one of the minor prophets…this doesn’t mean he was under 18 or unimportant but only that his prophecy is shorter in length than Isaiah’s or Jeremiah’s, etc. The Pastor was preaching a series on the prophets and one of the members asked ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It! A Message To Christians

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 9, 2005

A message that encourages Christians to "live" their faith in their vocation. A reminder that we are to be an apprentice and Jesus is our teacher.

In Jesus Holy Name December 10, 2005 Text John 4:7,9-11 Advent II – Redeemer “Just Do It- A Message to Christians” The Nike Corporation this past year has been running many of their commercials with the theme, “just do it”. I suppose they are trying to encourage all of us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Were You ~ A Message For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Durham on May 17, 2005

Take all your problems to Jesus ~ the only One who can give you hope in every situation you face.

WHERE WERE YOU ~ A MESSAGE FOR JESUS JOHN 11:1~6 & JOHN 11:17~28 1. Introduction I am not too sure how Mary and Martha sent their urgent message to Jesus for help – perhaps it was a letter or an oral message entrusted to a faithful friend to pass on. All we can know for sure is that they were ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-28

A Concerned Apostle - Message 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004

This is part 1 of 3 messages concerning the Steadfastness of believers in the light of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and here Paul shows his concern for the Thessalonians.

“A Concerned Apostle” 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 I. A CONCERNED Apostle. (vv. 1-5) 2 Corinthians 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 2:17 1. The PERSON sent. (vv. 1-2a) Timothy Acts 17:14-15; 18:5; Philippians 2:19-20 2. The PURPOSE for which Timothy was sent. (vv. 2b-3a) Romans 16:21 a. To ESTABLISH ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Comforting Report - Message 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004

Paul rejoices when Timothy comes back with a Comforting report concerning the Thessalonians in message 2 of 3 from this chapter.

Steadfastness and the Second Coming 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 “A Comforting Report” 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 I. A CONCERNED Apostle. (vv. 1-5) II. A COMFORTING Report. (vv. 6-10) Isaiah 52:7; 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 1. The REPORT of Timothy. (v. 6) Proverbs 25:25; 1 Corinthians 13:13; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Coming Lord - Message 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004

Paul then addresses the LORD in light of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ by praying for the Thessalonians.

Steadfastness and the Second Coming 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 “A Coming LORD” 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 I. A CONCERNED Apostle. (vv. 1-5) II. A COMFORTING Report. (vv. 6-10) III. A COMING LORD. (vv. 11-13) 1 Corinthians 1:7; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

When God Sends You A Message

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 6, 2004

A brief exposition of Daniel 5 when God wrote to Belshazzar.

The Handwriting On The Wall Daniel 5:1-31 Introduction There are 6 things I would like to draw your attention to this morning in this passage of scripture. I. NOTICE THE FEAST – It was glamorous. Sin is beautiful. 1. Millions are at sin’s feasts. – kings, peasants, slaves, royalty 2. Sin makes ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Proclaims God's Message Of Salvation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 9, 2006

Easter 4(C) - Paul proclaims God’s message of salvation which is a message revealing ignorance, disobedience and sin but also a message providing knowledge, forgiveness and life.

PAUL PROCLAIMS GOD’S MESSAGE OF SALVATION May 7, 2006 - EASTER 4 - Acts 13:15,16a; 26-33 Dear Friends, Fellow-Redeemed: Today, once again we are going to hear about the apostle Paul. And who can forget Paul, once called Saul? Last week we heard how the Lord changed his life with a miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Messages To The Seven Churches - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jul 19, 2006

The seven churches are historical, but they have tremendous importance for the church of Christ today because they reveal the qualities that make up the church. They represent all types of churches and Christians.

MESSAGES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES Revelation 2:1- 3:22 Part 1 Ephesus – “Forsaken First Love” Revelation 2:1-7 Good News Christian Fellowship July 16, 2006 BUCAS, Daraga albay Introduction I believe there is no book in the New Testament which has been as neglected and as controversial as this book. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational