Sermons on Sceaming Child:

The Questions Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Christmas brought three questions which every person needed to deal with as they encountered the Christ child. Christmas isn’t so much about what God has done for us as it is about our response to the Christ child and to these questions.

The Questions of Christmas Luke 2:8-20 It’s tough to miss Christmas if you live in America today. We hear the ads on the radio and TV, see the lighted houses and buildings, the decorated yards in our neighborhoods, and the displays inside every store remind us Christmas is coming in case we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Childlike Not Childish

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2011

Remember Jesus words to us: Unless you become as a child again, you will not inherit the kingdom of heaven! Our Lord does not mean there is anything wrong with maturing in growing up. There is a big difference between being child-like and childish.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2,8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15 and Mark 1:1-8. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her children and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11, Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Anglican

Rejection Denied.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2023

So just what is rejection? For a child, it could be another child not sharing. -For a teen, feelings of not fitting in. Constant peer pressure. -For an adult, rejection might come by prejudice, race, religion, rejection comes with many faces.

Rejection Denied. Romans 15:7TPT Rejection is one of the most painful experiences known to mankind. I can remember my first year in High School/9th grade. I was going by the lunchroom when a girl motioned for me to come close to the window. When I did, she shouted, “You’re ugly!” The words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everlasting Father

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 8, 2022

Everlasting Father. Of all the titles given to the Christ-child, this one, Everlasting Father, probably raises the most questions. It is really intriguing. After all, how can a child be a father? And how can a newborn be so old as to be called everlasting?

Alba 12-26-2021 EVERLASTING FATHER Isaiah 9:6 You know, God couldn’t wait to tell people about the coming of Christmas. So 700 years beforehand, 2,700 years ago now, God foretold the Christmas story by choosing a prophet named Isaiah to tell the world about a an amazing baby. Isaiah’s prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Beginnings: Embracing God’s Plan For Our Children Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 13, 2024

Today, we gather for a special occasion: the dedication of a child. This is a moment where we acknowledge God’s gift of life and commit to raising this child in the ways of the Lord. I want us to reflect on the importance of nurturing children in the way of the Lord.

Blessed Beginnings: Embracing God’s Plan for Our Children Introduction Today, we gather for a special occasion: the dedication of a child. This is a moment where we acknowledge God’s gift of life and commit to raising this child in the ways of the Lord. I want us to reflect on the importance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3, Genesis 33:5, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Numbers 6:24-26, Mark 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Men On Father’s Day

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

Exhortation To Men

To Men On Father’s Day I have been asked by a dear sister in the faith to do a sermon to men as if it were my last sermon or my dream sermon. Hey, when you get a good suggestion my motto is use it. So, put on your seat belts, men, for here we go! Men, I am as you are, so as I challenge you, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Not Prey! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 21, 2014

In a world where much is taken in the removal of innocence we can make a difference in prayer. Follow Jesus pattern, prayer and involvement.

Luke 11: 1-13, Pray don’t prey! Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. The prayer he teaches them is the Prayer that we now know as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. He then sums the whole thing about praying up with a bit of a story. Jesus said something like this. “Suppose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, John 14:26, James 2:17-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gospel: Rights Of Sonship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 18, 2015

The passage of Galatians 3:26-4:7 is about Sonship. We find here about the tremendous privilege of Sonship that comes with faith in Christ. We became Sons of God when we trusted Christ as savior. We actually become a child of the king.

When you look at the coaching career of the winningest coach in division 1 basketball, Bobby Knight you see he has coached some pretty impressive players. He has coached Isaih Thomas, Michael Jordan (on the Olympic team) and other very notable players. Which one do you suppose was his favorite to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2 2018 - Observing Mary Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 13, 2018

Some tend to over emphasize Mary; while others tend to nearly dismiss her. What can we learn from Scriptures that show us the heart of Mary? Mary is indeed a good example for us to follow.

Observing Mary Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:34, Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:46-48, Luke 2:29-32, John 7:3-5, Luke 2:33, Luke 2:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

"joy To The World Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 8, 2019

Has the Bethlehem child changed your life? If He is your Lord and King … if He reigns over your heart and soul … if He has changed your life … then He rules over your heart and soul and life with perfect truth and grace then you can’t help but sing: Joy to the world!

I head a story about a woman who was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift … only to find out that it had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Baptism And Temptations

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024

immediately after Jesus was baptized by John he was forced into the desert by the Holy Spirit

Mark 1:9-15 Today is the first Sunday of Lent – the annual period of self-reflection leading to the joy and celebration of Easter. It is also the Sunday that we hear in the reading about the baptism of Jesus and God's affirmation that He is His "well-beloved son." It helps ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Episcopal

Agapē-We Are Lavished With Love. An Advent Sermon. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 19, 2025

The love of God. It is given in the person of Jesus Christ. 1 John, tells us the purpose of his coming. What a lavish love this is that has been poured out upon us.

Agape-we are lavished with love. An advent sermon. There are some truly magnificent things that can happen in a person’s life. I think of life itself, the meeting of those two cells that contain all the coded DNA required to form a fully-fledged human being, that turned out to be you, with your on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16, 1 John 3:1-10, Jude 1:24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mighty God And Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Chuck Boman on Dec 16, 2001

Isaiah 9:6-7 The child shall be called "divine and brings power, permanency and parenthood.

TEXT - ISAIAH 9:6 Two women stopped in front of another store window at Christmastime. In the midst of all the merchandise was a small little Nativity scene. And one woman remarked to the other: "What do you know about that! Even the church is trying to horn in on Christmastime." That comment is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parenting In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Bill Harper on Jan 23, 2001

The parents of Samson model for us the marks of successful parents who raise their child in difficult times.

“PARENTING IN PERILOUS TIMES” Text: Judges 13:1-25 Intro: Illustration-Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimo kill wolves. First the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Wise Men

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001

What can we learn from the Three Wise Men and their devotion to finding the Christ Child

Read scripture: Whenever we have new challenges and opportunities arise we are faced with making choices. This story from Matthew tells of many decisions that these wise men were faced with making as they pursued their journey with finding the baby Jesus. We, too, are pursuing things here at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist