Sermons on Savior:

Good News! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2004

Get the good news! (A meditation for Christmas Eve)

GOOD NEWS! Luke 2:10-11 S: Shepherds and Good News Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GET THE GOOD NEWS! ?: What? What is the good news? KW: Descriptions TS: We will find in our study of Luke 2:10-11 three descriptions of the good news. The _____ description is the good news is… I. AWESOME II. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, Your King Is Coming

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 29, 2003

Advent 1: God prepares us to recognize and receive his Son. Through this we receive the blessings of peace and joy that we can receive only through the King - Jesus Christ.

[Note: This sermon makes use of some thoughts, concepts, phrases and sentences from, “Setting for an Advent Series,” pp. 12-13, in Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 14, Part 1] A woman was known in her community for her calm, happy life. It seems that no matter what trials came into her life, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

What If Jesus Had Not Been Born?

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Dec 22, 2002

Five viewpoints of what would have happened if Jesus had not been born.

What If Jesus Had Not Been Born? Luke 2:1-20 INTRO. I’m amazed at how our society is trying to de-Christianize everything, including Christmas. We can say Happy Hanukkah or Happy Kwanzaa, etc. But don’t say “Merry Christmas.” There is an attempt to “sanitize” Christmas of its Christlikeness. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Our Sinful Nature Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 16, 2010

God tells us to be “obligated” to Him not because God needs us but because God loves us and knows what’s best for us!

We continue our study of the Letter to the Romans. Through the Apostle Paul, God spoke to the Christians in Rome 2000 years ago, but much of this letter is applicable to all Christians, especially for those of us here in America. Before reading our passage today, which is Romans 7:7–8:17, let us ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeing Jesus' Christmas Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2007

An examination of the different Christmas related names of Christ.

Pastor’s Bible Class -- Thomas Road Baptist Church Seeing Jesus’ Christmas Names Dr. Elmer Towns December 2, 2007 A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Learning From Jesus' Many Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2007

Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10).

A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 1:1-20 1. Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). • To know Him better • Self-revelation of His nature and work • To reflect God’s immensity • God the Father never gave His son a name He didn’t deserve 2. There are over 700 names, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 28, 2007

Questions About Christmas Season

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. - Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. “That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age” (Luke 3:21-23). - Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

At what time of year was Jesus born? What does Noel mean? How could the wisemen come from so far, yet show up on time? How many Wisemen worshiped Jesus? What was the star the wisemen followed? Who were the wisemen? How is His birth and death tied together

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. ¡§That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age (Luke 3:21-23). Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and his trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus' Christmas Names Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

The Only Begotten Son

A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So The greatest degree Loved The greatest ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas And Joy: A Natural Combination Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2011

Like peanut butter and jelly, Christmas and joy belong together.

Christmas and Joy: A Natural Combination (topical) 1. For some people this year, Christmas is hard; first Christmas without a loved one, perhaps. Or a terminal ailment is hanging on someone’s head, and they know that this will be their last Christmas. Or a marriage has broken up, and this will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:42-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Title Lord Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Why Learn God's Many Names?

A. WHY LEARN GOD’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To get ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Many Names Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

What must we do with God's name?

A. WHY LEARN CHRIST’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Cycle Begins Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Jan 16, 2017

A expositional sermon based on Judges 3.7-11

What if everyone did whatever they wanted? – Week 3: The Cycle Begins with Othniel Text: Judges 3.7-11. Pre-Introduction: 1. The book of Judges is a cyclic book. Obedience, --) incomplete obedience --) disobedience --) and ultimately judgement. Thankfully the cycle also demonstrates the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Christmas Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus existed for eternity, but “became flesh” as a baby

A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So The greatest degree Loved The greatest affection The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 2:12, Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming King Palm Sunday 2012

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Jesus presents Himself as King to sit on the throne of our heart.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The predicted coming. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, lowly and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey” (Zech. 9:9). 2. The New Testament coming. As they ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist