Sermons on Santa:

Casualties Of Divine Service

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 8, 2019

The message explores how Christians can avoid becoming casualties of divine service. There is a high cost demanded of those who will serve Christ, and we must not imagine that we will be spared paying that cost. However, in standing firm with Christ, we will stand victorious.

“Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, ‘So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.’ Then he was afraid, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

James 5 Pray Smart Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 21, 2018

I first titled this message “Pray right” but I changed my topic because it’s about “praying smart” – we need to be using the wisdom of God to pray the smart way which then touches the heart of God and eventually our hearts!

Video: Prayer Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3-8, James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What's Wrong With Pleasure?" Ecc. Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2007

What is wrong with the pursuit of pleasure? Answer: It will become a tyrannical god – an idol that will never satisfy – it will never bring eternal meaning to your life.

“What is wrong with pleasure?” Ecclesiastes Pt. 2 Illustration: My timer is set for 30 minutes again: You may be thinking, “How many people will die in the world in 30 minutes?” The answer is 3,240 people. But here is a major problem - It is estimated that only 7% of the world’s population is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disposition For Position-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 8, 2014

2 of 2. Jesus characterized the disposition needed for holding position & power in Jesus’ disciples. But what is the proper disposition? Position & power in Jesus’ disciples is tied to our...

The DISPOSITION For POSITION-II—Mark 10:35-45 Attention: Outdoor Life "You're in incredibly fine condition," the doctor concluded after finishing a thorough physical. "How old did you say you were, sir?" "Seventy-eight." "Seventy-eight! Why, you have the health of a sixty-year-old. What's ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Entitled Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Mar 16, 2012

Recovery begins when we leverage our entitlements for the sake of those less entitled.

Find additional Free Resources for This Sermon Series: http://store.northpoint.org/recovery-road-starter-kit.html So as we begin this last message in this series, let me begin by this, a little bit of a story. Now, as Jesus was coming to the end of his ministry, he was on his way to Jerusalem one ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grand Invasion

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

God began a "grand invasion" of the world 2000 years ago with the birth of Christ, and He wants to invade the hearts of people, as well.

Let’s turn in our Bibles to Luke Chapter 2 because Linus [ph 0:00:42.9] just read the first 14 verses of Luke Chapter 2. We’re going to pick up the story, the story of the Birth of Jesus in verse 15. And also turn to Revelation Chapter 12 if you want because I’m going to go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¿está En El Grupo De Dios? Series

Contributed by Leo Lee on Mar 2, 2015

somos son separados por Dios...

¿Está en el grupo de Dios? Hace años un hombre hizo la pregunta "¿Cual es la verdad?" (Juan 18:38). Esta pregunta se ha repetido un sin número de veces durante la historia. El mundo se está llenando rapidamente de varias religiones, y en ellas hay una multitud de opiniones. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Smelling Salts - Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 21, 2025

The deepest joy comes from living in reality, not the stupor of trivia. So God gives us smelling salts to wake us up.

How do you enjoy life when things go wrong in this bent, twisted, crooked world? This passage teaches us a half dozen crucial principles on how to maintain our joy even in the face of hardship, disappointment, and even death. Ecclesiastes 6:10 Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is ...read more

Corazones Errantes: Misericordia

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 20, 2025

Tengamos un corazón que busque posición con convicción, fervor con verdad y victoria con virtud.

Te pasó alguna vez que tuviste un tiempo o temporada de tu historia personal en la que no fuiste nada sabio con tus decisiones y tuviste consecuencias nada agradables, quizá en la adolescencia o la juventud temprana, y cuando te toca relatar o compartir tu historia, como que te saltas ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fuerza Para Todas Las Ocasiones Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 19, 2025

En tiempos difíciles, los seguidores de Cristo tienen la seguridad de contar con la fortaleza y los recursos que necesiten. Los creyentes pueden vivir en paz y contentos cuando conocen las dos garantías de Filipenses 4:13 y 19.

Nuestro texto de hoy nos brinda una base segura para el optimismo. Los cristianos deberíamos ser las personas más optimistas sobre la faz de la tierra. No me refiero a una evasión de los desafíos como la de Polly Anna, sino a una confianza profunda en que nada puede suceder que ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Proverbs 10:28-29, Ephesians 2:6-7, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Genesis 22:14, Joshua 14:6-15, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Numbers 14:1-10, John 15:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Preserving A Prayer

Contributed by Wayne Tindale on Oct 21, 2006

This sermon will allow you to check on the ststus of your prayer life.

A Parable About Persevering in Prayer by Rev. Wayne Tindale A number of years ago my associate and I were visiting a woman member who had an antagonistic husband. So we planned it in such a way that we would be there when he was not there. We were planning to see her early in the day and we did not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Palabra De Conocimiento Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 9, 2024

¿Qué es una palabra de conocimiento? ¿Es para hoy? Este mensaje examina este don sobrenatural del Espíritu Santo, brindando ejemplos de su funcionamiento tal como se revela en las Escrituras. También se incluyen ejemplos de la vida del pastor.

Introducción Estamos estudiando los dones del Espíritu de los que habla Pablo en 1 Corintios 12. Al examinar la descripción que Pablo hace allí, sabemos que no se trata de habilidades naturales, sino de imparticiones sobrenaturales del Espíritu Santo para satisfacer la ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, John 4:16-19, 1 John 4:4, Matthew 17:27

Denomination: Charismatic

El SeÑor De Los Anfitriones

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 19, 2020

Oh Señor de los ejércitos, Rey de la gloria, bendito es el hombre que confía en ti; tú defenderás su causa ante sus opresores y darás descanso a su tierra. Nuestro Redentor es fuerte, el Señor de los ejércitos es su nombre.

EL SEÑOR DE LOS ANFITRIONES "Porque he aquí que el que forma montañas y crea el viento, el que declara al hombre cuál es su pensamiento, y hace la oscuridad de la mañana, el que pisa las alturas de la tierra, el Señor Dios de los ejércitos es su ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:13, Isaiah 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Separation.

II. THE SEPARATION. A. We have already seen the Standard of Deity. B. Sin Debt. 1. Inception of sin. As we have already demonstrated this took place in the angelic realm. 2. Imputed sin. Not only did Satan persuade some of the angels to follow him, but he was the one in the Garden who was working ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Persiguiendo El Propósito De Dios Para Tu Vida Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 21, 2024

La mayoría de las personas nunca descubren el verdadero propósito de sus vidas. En el texto de Filipenses 3:12-14 tenemos una revelación de lo que es la vida. Este mensaje examina cuatro puntos de comprensión que sustentan una vida cristiana significativa.

Estamos avanzando en el estudio de Filipenses; nuestro texto de hoy está en el capítulo 3. En este capítulo se nos da una revelación de lo que es la vida. Lamentablemente, la mayoría de las personas nunca descubren el verdadero propósito de sus vidas. De hecho, la ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Philippians 2:12, Amos 6:1, Revelation 3:16-17, James 1:23-25, Hebrews 12:1-5, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Luke 12:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic