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Joseph's Monologue - A Christmas Play Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 29, 2021

This is a powerful Christmas monologue. Christmas from the eyes of Joseph. A proper production can be very powerful.

Did you know that Joseph has no speaking parts in the Christmas story? The Bible never quotes anything that Joseph said. With that in mind, I want to take some creative liberties and put some words into Joseph's mouth. It's important to let you all know that this piece is just a creative ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Virgins - Family Conversation

Contributed by Samuel Young on Jun 4, 2011

The Ten Virgins is a parable for the last day church, calling for its revival. It is important that we strengthen our personal walk but it is equally as important to help our fellow believer.

Jesus was sitting atop the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem as the sun set into the west. The disciples had approached Jesus and commented upon the splendid glory of the Temple, with its white marble walls, gold and brass pilasters. The magnificent structure shown brightly in the setting sun ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Family Reunion Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011

The ultimate Christian family reunion is about the future even more than it is about the past.

How many of you have ever been to a family reunion? What was it for? Was it someone’s 50th anniversary, or 80th birthday, or a regular event - every few years or so, to keep in touch? One of the things I really love about living here is how close together the families are. For most of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Almost Forgotten Man: Joseph

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013

Joseph seems almost forgotten in the Christmas story. A look at Joseph's faithfulness in the midst of unexpected situations.

The Characters of Christmas: Joseph Matthew 1: 18-25 There is no greater Christmas classic than Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, and there is no greater Christmas character than poor George Bailey. He’s even referred to several times throughout the film as “poor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Impossible With God Luke 1:26-38 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 18, 2013

Mary was willing to humble herself, accept the change of her circumstances, accept the shame and gossip and disdain she would face. In your life God wants to do something impossible for you, but possible for Him.

The Riddle I was at a Christmas party many years ago. A pastor and author was there who liked to play games with riddles. He had a good one which stumped everyone at the party. “what’s bigger than the universe . . . dead men eat it . . . if living men eat it they die”. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

Pain In Knowing God

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 2, 2014

The difficulties of life are key sources for understanding and trusting God. The request to know God better is often accompanied by trials.

1. Unanswered Prayer A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Midnight Cry

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2014

In the parable of the 10 Virgins, Jesus uses a wedding to describe the excitement about the Rapture. But it's also a warning. Half of the community of believers will not be ready when He comes. The Midnight Cry should wake us all to preparation.

THE MIDNIGHT CRY Mt. 25:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Appearances can be deceiving 1. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up to the director and said, “Ugh. Tomorrow it rain.” The next day it rained. 2. A week later, the Indian went up to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Favor Of God That Surrounds You

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 1, 2012

f today, you there is angst, apprehension and fear regarding what holds for you in the coming year, or you fear to tread into the unknown zone, may be a foreign assignment, new venture, transfer to new department of area, fear not, if God be with you, no

Genesis 47:6’ The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle. 7 And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas: Miracle Or Myth

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 24, 2012

The Birth and Life of Jesus are not based on "blind faith" alone; it is also clearly placed Historical fact.

Christmas: Miracle or Myth Matthew 1:18-24 Several weeks ago, a huge sign was posted above a nightclub on Wall Street in N.Y. by a member of the American Atheists. The sign included Santa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Ordinary Men - Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 31, 2012

This is a study of Judas Iscariot based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline that is also posted. Twelve Ordinary Men Judas the Traitor Mat 26:25 Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered and said, "Rabbi, is it I?" He said to him, "You have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:25

Denomination: Church Of God

Offering The Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2014

Seems as if evrything drains us, but God has a plan that we learn to love praise. Praise is a debt we owe the mighty God we serve.

SHALL A ROCK CRY OUT FOR YOU? THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LEACHES, LEACHES... EVERYBODY WANTS MORE THAN I CAN GIVE... I hear so much about ENOUGH... HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH... What can I do when nothing I do is ENOUGH... Everybody is sucking the very power of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#rejoice! Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 21, 2014

God is not controlling as Satan would have us believe. He's with us to protect us and in fact sings over us. That's reason for us to rejoice!

How many Christmas hymns, carols, and songs are there? Do you have any idea? Our hymnal has 35 Christmas hymns while Wikipedia lists 77 Christmas carols that are unique to the English language. But it’s not just English speakers who celebrate Christmas. Germans, Norwegians, Ukrainians, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Mark 6:45-52

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014

mark 6:45-52

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: *other

Blessed By Simple Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014

Notice the simple responses our Lord noted in the actions of the righteous. Giving someone a drink of cold water, something to eat, clothes to wear a visit. These are simple and basic acts of kindness. No pomp, no plaque, no prestige.

Michael Jordan ......is considered by some ......to be the greatest basketball player... of all time. For most of us, ...... the scenes we remember ....... are the slam-dunks ....... while taking off ......from the free-throw line. The fame, ... the popularity, ... the commercials, ... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

The Pastor And His Job

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Many ministers have entered the ministry because it seemed as if it would be an easy job

After they got into the ministry, they soon found out that things are not as easy as they look, and they left the ministry and found themselves a job where they could make more money and have less headaches. Illus: After George W. Bush won the presidency in 2004, he immediately took on a campaign ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-3

Denomination: Baptist