Sermons on Real Meaning Of Christmas:

What Does It Mean To Have Spiritually Blurred Vision?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 24, 2023

What does it mean in having blurred vision? Blurred vision is the deficiency of sharpness of visual perception, causing objects to show up cloudy or out of focus.

The essential drivers of obscured vision are refractive issues – myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (imperfection in the curvature of the eye), or presbyopia (gradual loss of seeing close things clearly). Blurred vision can likewise be an indication of a more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking For The End Time While Living In The Mean Time

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 10, 2024

We must look for the end times our blessed hope with earnest expectation waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God, but we must live in the meantime.

“Looking for the End Time while Living in the Meantime”. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - If we just look at what is going on in our world wars and rumors (threats) of war, nation against nation, false Christ, false prophets, and an apostate religious system where entertainment, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7, Titus 2:12-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Trusting God When Life Becomes Too Real

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Feb 8, 2006

When a Christian meets unbearable ordeals, how does he move on with his faith in God still intact? How do we reconcile God’s goodness and mercy with life’s atrocities to believers like us?

TRUSTING GOD WHEN LIFE BECOMES TOO REAL A teenager drowned in the sea during a Church youth camp. A large group of believers who gathered for a pastors’ convention were all killed in a hotel fire accident. A faithful and talented evangelist acquired acute diabetes and had to have both his legs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

The Winning Loser

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

This sermon deals with how we can go through life and miss the real meaning of it all which is to follow Jesus Christ.

The Winning Loser 9/19/2004 Proverbs 3:5-11 Luke 12:13-21 Text 9:23-27 Have you ever been to a game, in which your team won the on the field but lost on the scoreboard. In football, a field is 100 yards long divided into two 50 yard halves. The numbers go from 0 to 50 and back down to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Want To Follow Jesus

Contributed by John Russell on Dec 7, 2006

What does it mean to "follow Jesus"? This evangelistic message helps explain in real terms what exactly we are called to do.

I WANT TO FOLLOW JESUS (Luke 18.18-30) Introduction Ask the average person on the street, or some of the people you know "are you a Christian?", they would probably answer, "of course". They would say that be-cause they aren’t atheist, Jewish, Islam, or Bhuddist. Ask the same person how you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Counts Is Your Life. Is It Green And Blossoming?

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Dec 5, 2010

Real change and growth means working with God to allow God to change your life, which requires acknowledging brokenness and sin.

John the Baptist tells it like it is. God’s kingdom is here and now, and you need to change your life. You’ll remember that we’re looking at Matthew’s Gospel through the lens of the question ‘how do we deal with change?’. This reading is all about change. Change ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

Encouraged To Endure Sermon V: Real Joy Endures Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when so many people seem to be so unhappy about almost everything, let us spread the real joy of knowing and serving Jesus!

Real Joy Endures My first Christian Service assignment was leader of a Youth for Christ Fellowship Group in Hapeville. The chorus we used as our theme song is familiar to all of you who were teenagers in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11-19

How We Should Celebrate Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Myers on Dec 15, 2012

This sermon tells how we should celebrate Christmas with some reasons why

How to Celebrate Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1­20 Introduction: During this season of shopping and entertaining, let's remember why Christmas is celebrated in the first place. We decorate our homes, send out cards, visit friends, buy presents, and go caroling. There are a lot of stores that would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

The Miracles Of Christmas - All It Needs Is Belief

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Dec 20, 2008

In order for miracles to happen, there needs to be the key ingredient of BELIEF. What would have happened if Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds and Magi had not believed what the angel from God told them?

Every now and then every person asks for a miracle in their life. Can you recall miracles you have asked God for? Isn’t it great that we have the ability to ask God for such a thing? A miracle is a visible interruption of the laws of nature, such that can only be explained by divine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

6. Real Life Christianity Vs "Hallmark” Christianity Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 9, 2006

All Christians should understand that Real Life Christianity does not always have “happy endings”, but it is still a lifestyle worth living.

INTRO: Enjoyed watching “The Polar Express” DVD last December. Our kids are at the age where there is bit of doubt about the reality of Santa Claus. But after watching the movie – they were true believers once again! It just HAD to be real! But we know a time will come when they will grow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will The Real Christ Please Stand Up? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 23, 2009

If we really value Jesus Christ, we will value what He values.

The last time I spoke we saw that what we believe about Jesus Christ is the most important thing about us. How we VIEW Jesus Christ determine how we VALUE Him. Our response to our Lord depends upon our relationship with Him. Now, how do we show our value for Him? Let us read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Power Of God’s Word Within Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

His Word pours light into our lives, onto our paths, into our understanding.

Manifest Presence Series “The Real Power of God’s Word Within” (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) February 11, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Psalm 119:130 (NASB) 130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Christmas All About? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

Many people make Christmas about everything but Christ.

What is Your Christmas All About? Matthew 2 Series: Christmas with the Classics November 27, 2011 Morning Service Movie Clip: Merry Christmas Charlie Brown Key Question: What is your Christmas all about? (Empty religion) – Contentment Scene: When Charlie Brown asks what Christmas is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Season Of Advent-Ure - Preparation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 14, 2014

Message about how we prepare our heart and as we prepare for Christmas season.

Notes: some notes from Jerry Shirey’s message on Preparing for Revival Title: Season of Advent-ure – Preparation Series: Season of Advent-ure Theme: To show the next step of Advent – Preparation for the Messiah. What changes in us as we prepare. Text: Isaiah 40:1 - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 26, 2007

Is Jesus just a baby in a manger scene that’s taken out once a year? Is He there to give you health, wealth and prosperity? Is He some type of fire insurance? This passage answers those questions about who Jesus really is.

1. Jesus’ relationship to His creation (15-17) 2. Jesus’ relationship to His church (18-19) 3. Jesus’ relationship to His children (20-23) I’m sure many of us have heard the story about the little girl who was coloring a picture in her Sunday School class. It was a pretty picture, but the teacher ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist