Sermons on Purple Is Royalty:

Why Jesus Was Born In Bethlehem, The House Of Bread

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 28, 2001

The spiritual significance of the tiny town of Christ’s birth.

Five or six miles southwest of Jerusalem lay the tiny town of Bethlehem in the Judean hills. It was here that man’s eyes first saw God in the flesh. Why this place and not another of so many other possibilities? Of course it was the home of Joseph and Mary’s ancestors - the city of David. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6: Renewed Promise

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION (Genesis 17:1-27) 1. Rebellion. What does the number 13 imply? "Abraham was eighty-six-years-old when Ishmael was born" (16:16 ELT). "When Abraham was ninety-nine-years-old, the Lord the Almighty appeared to him" (17:1). 2. Outside God’s will. What was God’s plan for Ishmael? "As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

He Can Conquer All

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 8, 2002

A SERMON THAT SHOWS THE AFFLICTION OF JOB AND REVEALS THAT AFFLICTION IS NOT ATTRIBUTED BY CHANCE;MOREOVER,TELLS US WHO IS ABLE TO CONQUER YOUR AFFLICTIONS,TRIALS,TRIBULATIONS,PAINS AND HURTS IN THIS WORLD TODAY.

HE CAN CONQUER ALL JOB 5:6 - 9 6)FOR AFFLICTION DOES NOT COME FORTH FROM THE DUST 7) YET MAN IS BORN TO TROUBLE, AS THE SPARKS FLY UPWARD. 8) BUT AS FOR ME, I WOULD SEEK GOD AND TO GOD I WOULD COMMIT MY CAUSE 9) WHO DOES GREAT THINGS AND UNSEARCHABLE MARVELOUS THINGS WITHOUT NUMBER. ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking On Water_ God's Desire

Contributed by James Anderson on Mar 26, 2005

God desires that we step out of the boat to experience is power in manifold ways in our lives

Water – Walking God’s Desire for You! Introduction: Matt.14:22ff; Mk. 6:45ff; Jn. 6:17 Reading Matthew 14: 22 God’s desire for you in the New Year! God what are you wanting for me in the New Year?! I THE BATTLE: seeing Jesus in the storm a) being obedient: ( Jesus asked them to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

The Way In A Manger

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Dec 13, 2007

A Christmas Salvation Message.

INTRODUCTION: A. GOD’S PURPOSE FOR MANKIND 1. God created man to have fellowship with Him 2. God created man to have relationship with Him 3. But, Adam and Eve failed in the garden. 4. It’s called the fall of man. B. SIN ENTERED INTO MANKIND 1. Sin sent man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

1) Enter The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Paul Fultz on Jan 13, 2008

Learn what it means to enter the kingdom of God and how you may do it.

Lifestyles of the Kingdom 1: Entering the Kingdom Matt. 3:1-2; 4:12-17; 10:1-7 Introduction Today is the first lesson of a series on “Lifestyles of the Kingdom” A number of years ago there was a show with Robin Leach called “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous” The purpose of the show was to look into ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Call

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

God calls each person to serve Him. Are we?

January 11, 2009 Exodus 3 - 4 THE CALL Have you ever been asked to do something which you really did not want to do? Maybe you were asked or TOLD by your parents to . . . Clean up your room eat your veggies do your homework sit down . . . stand up . . . Be quiet . . . speak up . . . Or at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Worth At Christmas!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 13, 2008

God proved how vauleable you are unto Him through sending His only Son as a baby! ( Show flim clip of George Bailey "It’s a Wonderful Life.") 3 truths to remember!

Your Worth at Christmas Text: Matthew 1:1,18-21 1.The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: 18.After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Royal Wedding

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011

It is estimated that over 2 billion (yes, billion!) tuned in to watch the wedding ceremony of William and Kate in England today (4/29/11). Adjectives like ‘tremendous, beautiful, spectacular’ do not capture the grand scope of pomp and circumstance displa

It is estimated that over 2 billion (yes, billion!) tuned in to watch the wedding ceremony of William and Kate in England today (4/29/11). Adjectives like ‘tremendous, beautiful, spectacular’ do not capture the grand scope of pomp and circumstance displayed in the chapel, the palace, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Open The Door, The King Is Coming!

Contributed by C Vincent on Aug 12, 2009

How God wants to live in the Church and show His glory

Open the Gates and the Doors, the King is coming! Psalm 24 After the incident when the cart stumbled the ark was taken to Obed-edom = blessing The presence of the Lord was there in the ark Slide 1 the ark of the covenant was to be carried with poles by the priests We can try to move God with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Missing The Celebration

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2011

Some have said that one man missed the celebration. The Inn Keeper missed the coming of the Messiah. In reality there was an Inn filled with people and a town who missed the celebration.

“Missing the Celebration” Luke 2: 4-7 Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. There were a number of people surrounding the birth that Christmas, like Mary, Joseph and the shepherds. Some have said that with one simple statement, Luke tells us of one man who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Bethlehem 2011 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2011

It is Providential that the Old Testament history of Bethlehem foreshadows the birth, person, and work of the Messiah.

Bethlehem 2011 (topical) 1. According to a British Paper (Romsey Advertiser): “Christmas shoppers looking for a bargain should be wary of counterfeit goods which flood the market in the run-up to the festive season, the UK Border Agency has warned. “Fake Ugg Boots, GHD hair straighteners, iPhones ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Scepter Of Righteousness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Don't neglect the power of the scepter. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that you can accomplish anything while you have the power of the scepter backing you up. IV. TEXT: Psalms 45:6 (New Living

I. EXORDIUM: Don't neglect the power of the scepter. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that you can accomplish anything while you have the power of the scepter backing you up. IV. TEXT: Psalms 45:6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Your throne, O God, endures ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extra Ordinary Jesus - Humility Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 27, 2011

Part 2 of our study looking at the extra ordinary man, Jesus

Last week we began a study called 'Extra-Ordinary Jesus' with the intention of focusing entirely upon Jesus. And we began at the beginning, with the origin of Jesus. And to sum it up we said this- Every single person on this earth can trace their origin, their beginning back to the day they were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Series

Contributed by Jorge Poveda on Jul 31, 2011

Explanation and application of the woman in Revelation 12

Revelation 12: 1,2 *First woman who went to the moon, “Dr. Wendy Jacobson was hired by NASA in 1968 right out of college as a lunar geologist, where she helped support the missions of Apollo 11 and Apollo 12. Then, in November of 1969, when then-President Nixon announced the extension of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-2

Denomination: Adventist