Sermons on Resist Negative Words:

The Holy Way

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Dec 12, 2007

There is only one way to true happiness, joy, love, peace, and contentment...it is the Holy, Heavenly Highway!

The Holy Way Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10 When I read today’s Old Testament Lesson on Wednesday, the day I set aside to prepare my sermons, many images came to my mind…the most obvious was the Wizard of Oz. I pictured the “Yellow Brick Road” that Dorothy, The Tin Man, The Lion, the Scarecrow, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10

Denomination: *other

True Love Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

Christmas is about true love.

Ruth 3 - True Love INTRODUCTION: The Princess Bride - how I love this movie and I think it is the best story of all time. True Love In The Princess Bride, Westley is driven by one goal—to return to the love of his life, Buttercup. Westley does whatever it takes for his one "true love." He scales ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Message: Peace Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 12, 2007

The heavenly host declared peace. 1. Peace with God 2. Peace within ourselves 3. Peace with others

The Message of Christmas: Peace Luke 2:6-10 Introduction: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:10 Last week we looked at the joy that is in Christmas. The declaration of the angel said, "I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Spirit: The Angelic Host

Contributed by Donnie Burke on Dec 13, 2007

This sermon is to check our Christmas spirit against the spirit of the angelic host as they introduced God Almighty to the world!

Christmas Spirit: The Angelic Host Luke 2:8-20 (key – 14) The angels of heaven gave us the first taste of what the Christmas season should be like. What a sight, what sound, what a celebration! I am tremendously jealous of these shepherds, especially being a musician. I don’t know if they sang or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Keeps Yourself In Control Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

Responsible love will help us with self control.

Love that Keeps Yourself in Control Responsible Love with Others – Part 1 Romans 13:8-14 We want to look at how God teaches us as Christians to love. I want to call this love “responsible love.” You can love someone responsibly or irresponsibly. The Bible teaches us to be responsible in our love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

We can look at the steps of preparing for Christmas to explain the necessary steps of "preparing for a spiritual celebration". a) a cleaning b) a rearranging c) the redocorating and d) the celebration.

INTRODUCTION A. SERIES: Preparing for Christmas 2007 1. Part 1: The Truth About Traditions A Reminder not to allow our Customs and Traditions to Cover up the Real Celebration! 2. Today: Preparing the Heart B. What do you do to prepare for Christmas? Deb loves to decorate at Christmas. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sealing The Deal Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2007

Exposition of Neh 9:38-10:39 about the covenant signing commitment ceremony that the people made as a culmination of the revival that began in Neh 8.

Text: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39, Title: Sealing the Deal, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about that conversation that James Boice had with his psychiatrist friend about why people have a lot of counseling but rarely any real change—Boice Comm p. 106 B. Background to passage: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Will See A Great Light

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 27, 2007

Isaish prophesied about the coming of the Christ Child some 700 years before He was born in Bethlehem. He described this Christ Child as our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and our Prince of Peace (Many ideas for this sermon come from a C

Two shopping days before Christmas- are we ready? More important perhaps, have we prepared ourselves for the true Christmas celebration? Dec 17, 1903- Orville/Wilbur Wright- made first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk, NC. On their fifth attempt- the plane flew for 12 seconds. Wilbur- ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You A Risk Taker? Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Dec 27, 2007

We all take risk, are they ones you are taking worth the eternal reward?

How long does it take you to get dressed in the morning? (Get someone to give you their morning routine) Why do we worry about the clothes we wear to school? Most of you have to deal with a dress code, does that make it easier or hardeer to figure out what to wear? All of us have worried about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: United Methodist

What Gifts Do You Bring (Epiphany)

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 30, 2007

It is in loving others – it is in sharing our gifts – that we become free to receive the most precious gift of all – the grace, love, and mercy of Christ in our own lives.

What Gifts Do You Bring? Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction One of the most appealing Christmas stories is that of Amal and the Night Visitors. The three wise men are on the way to Bethlehem, and they come to the home of a poor woman who has a little boy named Amal. Amal is crippled; he could not walk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am Like A Green Olive Tree

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 30, 2007

Spiritul Pressing Produces Fruit.

I Am Like A Green Olive Tree Isa 53:2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, [yo-nake’ a twig (of a tree felled and sprouting): - tender plant.] and as a root out of a dry ground: [tsee-yaw’ parch; aridity; concretely a desert: - barren, drought, dry (land, place), solitary place, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turn Turn Turn

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 30, 2007

A year’s end/New Year’s message adaptable to many occasions. BIG IDEA: "God’s got it, even though we don’t get it"

“Turn Turn Turn” Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION: "End of Year" Lists are everywhere in the media as a new year approaches: Most Newsworthy Events of the Year, Famous People Who Have Died This Year, Most Notable Sports Stories of the Year, Most Annoying People of the Year (Paris, Britney, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Testifies Of Our Goodness

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

God beleives and is proud of the faithful.

When God Testifies of Our Goodness Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Heb 11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. Heb 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Flee To Egypt

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

Following God

In today’s Gospel reading, we are taken on a twelve-year journey in the life of Jesus in a just a few lines. Joseph and his family have been forced to leave Bethlehem to leave Judea in order escape the wrath of King Herod. This has lead to a lot of speculation over what took place during those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

A Name Above All Names

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 5, 2008

Topic: Jesus’ name defines our relationship to him, and his relationship to us. Application: He wants to guide you through your daily life.

A Name Above all Names What’s in a name? 1. A name does more than simply identify one among many. Often a name evokes the image of a person, as well as events, hopes, and joys tied to that person. 2. In Biblical times, people placed great importance on a name; it defined their character and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God