Sermons on Refugee Crisis:

A God Who Gives

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 26, 2007

God loves and He gave. When He gave, He gave sacrificially and willingly. We are to love those whom God loves. Let us learn to give sacrificially and willingly.

God is a giver. • “For God so loved the world that He gives His only Son Jesus…” GOD LOVES AND HE GAVE God gives because He first loves. It is out of love for you that He gives. • We can’t see love, but when God gives, we see it. • You are loved, whether you know it or not. You are important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Concern That Never Dies Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 8, 2006

This is the third message in a Lenten series on"The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

The Concern that Never Dies —John 19:16-27 John was the only disciple who stood by Jesus until the very end. I am reminded of Ben E. King’s 1986 hit song “Stand by Me”: When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we see No, I won’t be afraid Oh, I won’t be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Methodist

Great Memorials Of The New Testament

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 29, 2005

Just as our society has memorials to remember significant people and events, so does the New Testament offer us memorials to remember significant people and events.

Great Memorials of the New Testament Text: Matthew 26:6-13 Introduction: Memorial Day, also called Decoration Day, honors U. S. citizens who have died in war. It originally commemorated soldiers killed in the Civil War. Following WWI it was extended to all United States war dead. National ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Of The Lonely

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

The great dilemma of loneliness. This sermon gives some consolation and gives us confidence of God’s nearness.

Psalm 68:6 -- “God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.” Psalm 68:6 (From Moffatt’s Translation) -- “The God who brings the lonely home. . .” l. THE LORD OF THE LONELY -Every man has at some point ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Did You Get Clothes For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jan 7, 2005

Clothes aren’t always the most prized gifts at Christmas. But the Lord gives us just that for Christmas: Clothes. 1.These Clothes Save You. 2. These Clothes Define You.

Christmas 2 Isaiah 61:10-62:3 This week, we all have yet another Christmas under our belts. And probably many of you thought back during the holidays to past Christmases you had, and the fond memories of these events. Maybe your mind was turned to the presents you remember opening up as a child. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2008

Joseph & Mary believed God’s Word and trusted Him. God’s plan for their lives was not an easy one. Though things were difficult, God blessed them. Through their obedience, the world has been blessed.

A miracle happened on Christmas Day. God stepped into this world. • Jesus Christ, who is God, was born. He was born with a purpose - to save you and me from our sin and give us the hope of eternal life. • This great plan of God was fulfilled because two persons were willing to trust and obey God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ: God's Splendor

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 22, 2006

What stupendous blessings await those who experience the brilliance of Christ!

“Now the message that we have heard from his Son and announce is this: God is light, and there is no darkness at all in him. If, then, we say that we have fellowship with him, yet at the same time live in the darkness, we are lying both in our words and in our actions. But if we live in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When I'm Hurting Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007

When suffering, disease, pain comes into our lives we often deal with the feelings of frustratio, anger and questions for God. Several reasons for disease, illness, etc are provided: sin, our environment, the sin of others, as an opportunity to give glor

In Jesus Holy Name March 18, 2007 Text: James 5:7-12 Lent IV - Redeemer “Where is God When I’m Hurting?” Rev. John Stott in his book “The Cross of Christ” has a chapter entitled “Suffering and Glory”. The fact of suffering is the greatest challenge to the Christian faith and has been ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond Identity Theft

Contributed by Jeff Edwards on Apr 25, 2008

Using the contemporary concept of "identity theft," the sermon asks the question, what does it mean to "know Jesus." It includes a connection to the issue of global warming.

Imagine if you will, a certain man – we’ll call him Joshua – who comes each day to sit on a park bench. Another man – we’ll call this one Barney – has never actually met Joshua, let alone sat with him on that park bench. Barney lives quite some distance from Joshua. He does, however, know ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Question Of Evil Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION OF THE PROBLEM OF EVIL IS ONE OF THE TOP TWO CRINGE QUESTIONS.

The Question of Evil April 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION May 11, 2011 -- GAFFNEY, SC -- A three year old child is dead after a tragic accident at a Gaffney church. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says that Alyssa Jade Mayfield, of Gaffney, was airlifted to Spartanburg Regional Hospital Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Angels

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 28, 2013

God has revealed the name of three Angels in Scripture. Michael Gabriel and the fallen Angel Lucifer. Let us be wary not to fall into the sin of Lucifer aka satan

Sermon on Angels 29-09-2013 Story: Marie Monsen was born 1878 in Sandviken, Norway and died in 1962. She was a Norwegian missionary active in North and Central China between 1901 and 1932. One night, bandits surrounded the mission compound in the city where she was staying. There were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Angels 2

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 28, 2013

What can we learn from Angels for the Mission of the Church

Sermon on Angels 29-09-2013 Story: Marie Monsen was born 1878 in Sandviken, Norway and died in 1962. She was a Norwegian missionary active in North and Central China between 1901 and 1932. One night, bandits surrounded the mission compound in the city where she was staying. There were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

"Let's Keep Herod In Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2013

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

"Let's Keep Herod in Christmas" Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Matthew 2:1, 7-8, 16-18 It's been very popular in the last few decades or so to say something to the effect of: "Let's Keep Christ in Christmas." Amid the swirl of Christmas tree decorations, the frenzy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

A Christian Is... An Alien And A Stranger Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 5, 2015

A Christian Is... An Alien and a Stranger Thesis: As Christians We are to be Different (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is, Chapter 7, Pgs. 105-118)

HoHum: In the Ice Age movies a squirrel is on a never ending quest for the acorn. He tries and he tries to get that acorn, and meets with a variety of misadventures along the way. He never succeeds in getting the acorn. In one of these movies, the squirrel has a "near death" experience, and finds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Christmas Can Be Yours

Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 23, 2005

This sermon was preached on Christmas Eve following the release of "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" and deals with the question "What if there were no Christmas?"

He was born on November 29th, 1898 in Belfast, Ireland. His father was a successful lawyer who provided a large home with dark narrow passages and an overgrown garden where they played often. Tragically, their rather idyllic childhood came to a screeching halt when their mother became sick and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist