Sermons on Real Believers:

High & Holy Becomes Meek & Lowly

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 8, 2009

Christ exemplified a character of being the humble ruler, the good shepherd and the passionate deliverer. What will we do with this? Should we really care about this at all? Why was God so mindful of us? Why should He have cared? Are we really worth it?

Opening illustration: Abraham Lincoln’s humble beginnings have become part of American lore. But one historian says that the most difficult part of young Abraham’s life came not during his early years in a Kentucky cabin, but after Thomas Lincoln moved the family to Indiana in 1816. The family ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Shepherds Met The Shepherds

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Dec 14, 2009

The Lord’s humble coming tells us more about His glory than any spectacle ever can.

From my family, I would like to greet each one of you a blessed Christmas! In their December 13, 2004 issue, exactly 5 years ago, Newsweek came up with a cover story about “The Birth of Jesus.”[1] Its subtitle was “From Mary to the manger, how the Gospels mix faith and history to tell the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Not What It Should Be

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 15, 2009

Determing if we are winning or just looking like a Christian.

Christmas, not like it should be Matthew 2:1-12 If you will turn in your Bibles with me to Matthew 2:1-12, as we read some of the Christmas story this morning. Many times we ponder what things would be like if we only had done it this way or we thought about it a little longer than what we did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Ecstasy Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 26, 2009

When we understand the message of the angels we will be ecstatic

What’s Christmas All About? Living in Ecstasy” Luke 2:10-14 What difference would it make if all this about Jesus being the Son of God was true? Judging by the reaction of the angels and shepherds, we would be ecstatic. To be ecstatic is to be beside oneself, overpowered with emotion, transported ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jephthah: Forcing The Hand Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

AS FOLLOWERS OF THE FORGIVER WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT OUR ROLE IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY IS NOT ABOUT ADVANCING OUR OWN AGENDA.

Jephthah: Forcing the Hand of Deliverance Judges 11-12 8/23/09 INTRODUCTION Hidden Agendas -- An idiomatic phrase used to refer to the subtext which discreetly drives a conversation, meeting or other activity. „X Marketing and advertising uses them all the time. „X We assume Politians use ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Refreshing Your Vision For God

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 30, 2009

No matter how good our start, there may be time of discouragement that we need to recharge our strenght and renew our vision for God.

REFRESHING OUR VISION FOR NEW YEAR 2TIM. 1:3-8 He is a newly graduate Bachelor of Theology majoring in Missions under the careful watch of his mentor and dean who is holding a doctorate in law and philosophy by the name of Dr. Paul. His heart and mind is full of visions and dreams for his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Way Does Not Fail

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010

Although God’s way can seem must unusual, trust him with patient hope. Parts: A. His way amazes. B. His way brings hope. C. His way prevails.

Text: Numbers 24:17 Theme: God’s Way Does Not Fail A. His way amazes B. His way brings hope C. His way prevails Season: Christmas 1 Date: December 27, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Way-Does-Not-Fail-Numbers24_17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:17

Denomination: Lutheran

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Looking Forward Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 11, 2010

Only one consideration can be your PRIORITY! Priority by definition can never be plural!

Looking Forward I Peter 1:17- 2:3 Australia has two animals pictured on their Coat of Arms. They are an Emu and a Kangaroo. These are some strange choices to those who don’t know why they are there. The Emu is nothing but a big, dumb bird and a kangaroo just looks funny while it hops along ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Epiphany The Sequel: The Baptism Of Christ

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 18, 2010

So you don't remember your baptism? Well God does...

Preached at Holy Trinity Barkingside January 18th 2010 Preached at St Barnabas Northolt 16 January 2022 ............................................................................. Today we look at "Epiphany the Sequel: The Baptism of Christ". Over these weeks we look at Jesus being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift Of Innocence Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“The Gift of Innocence” Romans 3:23-24 October 26, 2008 Said Martin Luther, “The doctrine of justification by faith alone is master, prince, lord, ruler, and judge over all kinds of doctrine.” In other words, get this one right, and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Guilty By The Blood You Have Shed Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 19, 2010

A message regarding the part of our vision statement that says we will promote a biblical worldview. This message was about abortion and the sanctity of human life

Text: Ezek 22:1-16, Title: Guilty by the Blood Which You Have Shed, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/17/10, AM A. Opening illustration: video (YouTube) The Unknown Souls, most abortions statistically happen b/t 6-12 wk B. Background to passage: There are many aspects that we could discuss regarding the sanctity ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

#3 - Is God Far Away? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 31, 2011

Is God far off? Why does it seem like He is? How should I act, pray, and live when it seems like God is far away?

#3 - Is God Far Away <ILLUS> Many of you remember where you were when you heard the news on 9/11? Many of you remember where you were when you heard the explosion on April 15th in OKC. In those kind of moments of chaos, so many people ask “Where is God?” This week, the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

8 Words To Change Your Family: Commitment Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 5, 2011

When we lose that which has always been so important to us, we end up finding that which we've been searching for all along.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Commitment Matthew 10:37-39; Malachi 4:6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/5/11 Did you know that it’s costly to have kids? According to a report from the USDA called “Expenditures on Children by Families,” it will cost a middle-class family over $200,000 to raise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Fellowship Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 14, 2011

3rd Part of our Action in Acts series: Being part of the Action of God means being a true part of the fellowship. To hear this or other sermon audio's go to our website www.spbf.ca under sermons

The steadfast fellowship Intro: Last week we went into a passage that looked at how God was forming a new people, a new kingdom, and he worked through Pentecost, following the lines of the calling out of Israel from slavery in Egypt, defeating pharaoh and then setting a new call on a motley crew of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“four Things I Learned From My Father”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 17, 2011

Father's are our pattern, provider, protector and priest.

“Four Things I Learned from my Father” June 19, 2011 Proverbs 4:1-6 1 “Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. 3 For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-6

Denomination: Holiness