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Why Celebrate Christmas Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

D. For sure, God wants us to know His reasons why He had His only begotten Son born into this world. On the night Jesus was born, the angels of God delivered a glorious message to the shepherds to make clear what Christmas is all about. Christmas is all a

Theme: WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT Text: Luke 2: 8-14 Introduction A. Greetings: It’s our thanksgiving and Christmas celebration today. So let us greet one another: “Merry Christmas and Happy Thanksgiving.” B. A heated discussion occurred during our pastoral and theological upgrading seminar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Through Failure Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Apr 10, 2008

Everyone fails. It’s what you do in the midst of that failure whether or not growth will take place.

TEXT: John 8:1-7, Psalm 103 TITLE: Growing Pain #1: Growing through failure! SERIES: The Growing Church TOPIC: Spiritual Growth OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, April 6, 2008 PROP.: Everyone fails. It’s what you do in the midst of that failure whether or not growth will take place. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing To Pay

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 23, 2007

a message on forgivness

NOTHING TO PAY Luke 7: 36-50 Three miracles are recorded in Luke 7. First there is a great miracle, the healing of the centurion’s servant. Second there is a greater miracle, the raising of a young man from the ;. Lastly there is the greatest miracle of all, the forgiving and restoring of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 9, 2002

I’m concerned that as a nation we’ll hear the speeches, pay our respects, bow our heads, enjoy the music, & then return to business as usual – our lives unchanged, & God once again relegated to the back shelf.

Melvin M. Newland, Minister Central Christian, Brownsville, TX ILL. One year ago this week the skies of New York, Washington, D.C. & Pennsylvania were punctured by hijacked airplanes in a diabolical plot to pierce the soul of our nation. One year ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Up Christians

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians 5-5-02 Ephesians 4:11-16 The Last Few weeks we have been learning how to build a strong Godly church and its purpose in our community. The questions we are asking are: "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose Here in Hermosa ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A Mother

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 11, 2003

The marks of a mother are not only the requirements for a godly mother, but also what makes them so special, and worthy of our love and appreciation.

The Marks Of A Mother Text: Ex.20: 12; Isa.49: 15 Intro: The term “mother” is indicative of one who is more than merely a parent. In fact, “The commonest fallacy among women is that simply having children makes one a mother—which is as absurd as believing that having a piano makes one a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Thankful For?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 20, 2006

Of all of the things we have to be thankful for, I hope we are most thankful for grace.

What Are You Thankful For? Hebrews 10:11-25 November 19, 2006 You have heard me talk before about the rise in spirituality in America. It’s true. We are becoming more and more spiritual while becoming less and less involved with the institutional church. Much of our spirituality is taking us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Commitment Of Jesus

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2005

Jesus was committed to His Father, to all mankind and to His believers.

INTRO.- A few Christmas riddles. - What do elves learn in school? The "elphabet"! - Why was Santa’s little helper depressed? He had low "elfesteem"! - What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted flakes! - What kind of candle burns longer, a red one or a green one? Neither, candles always burn ...read more

Scripture: John 8:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Flies In The Ointment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2004

Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

Two Flies in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:10-15) Note: This is the second part of my sermon titled, "A Fly in the Ointment" also posted on Sermon Central. INTRO 1. Talk about a rude awakening. The Reuters news service told a story about a man in January of 2004 who "woke with a jolt in the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10-15, Proverbs 12:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas - The Cries Of Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

It’s Christmas time, & all kinds of sounds remind us of that - bells ringing, choirs singing, & music filling the air. But in the midst of all the joyous sounds there are other sounds - sounds of anguish & grief.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) THE CRIES OF CHRISTMAS or DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? TEXT: Matthew 2:13 18 PP #194BW A. This month has been filled with the sounds of Christmas - bells ringing, choirs singing, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Speaks To Us Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003

This is the 4th sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #335.) TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 2:13; Psalms 127:3; Hebrews 4:15 ILL. Most of you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Togetherness With God - Togetherness Wtih Each Other

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 11, 2002

How to have fellowship with others? The key is to first have a real fellowship with God.

Acts 2:36-47: TOGETHERNESS WITH GOD, TOGETHERNESS WITH EACH OTHER A few years ago I was in California, and I was walking down the street of one of those old western towns. Old buildings were on each side of me – the old bank, old stores, old homes – you could see where people used to live and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Be Ignorant

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

1- Don’t be ignorant about the deceased 2- Don’t be ignorant about the resurrection 3- Don’t be ignorant about the return of Christ

INTRO.- ILL.- During a board meeting in a small mountain church one of the deacons said, "Preacher, I think we need a chandelier in this church." "No, I’m against it," said another deacon. The preacher asked, "Well, why don’t you think we need a chandelier in this church?" The deacon said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 19, 2008

When you encounter Christ, EXPECT TO CHANGE!

TEXT: 2 Cor 5:17 TITLE: A New Identity In Christ! SERIES: Identity: Who am I? Who am I created to be? TOPIC: a new creation! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 23, 2008 PROP.: When you encounter Christ, EXPECT TO CHANGE! INTRODUCTION: Today’s sermon finishes out our series on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2008

I have three simple thoughts about thanksgiving. 1- We have it so good 2- We enjoy it so much 3- We express it so little

INTRO.- ILL.- One man wrote, “The day before Christmas became a thanksgiving day for my family. The station wagon was packed with kids and travel stuff for the 400-mile trip to Grandma’s. As is our custom, before leaving we asked God to protect us on the road. He did, but in an unusual way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ