Sermons on Semana Santa:

Provider - Give Us This Day

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 3, 2020

In the Lord's Prayer we find out much about God. Today we look at Him being our Provider

Positive Prayer: Provider Matthew 6:11. Psalm 65 I like eating! I enjoy food. Some say, you shouldn’t eat at night – but I say why is there a light in the fridge then? I guess I have an eating disorder. I have - Dis order of fries Dis order of chicken wings Dis order of sticky toffee ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

2adventa: Preparing For Christmas Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004

We can learn from John the Baptist in preparing for Christ coming: 1) Don’t follow the world; 2) Do follow the Word, in a) different lifestyle, b) forward outlook, and 3) constant repentance.

Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Last night, a bunch of you guys gathered at my house after the college group’s ice-skating and I should have brought out the Christmas tree for you guys to decorate. To some people, Christmas season will not arrive until you have the Christmas trees up. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Gospel According To David Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 20, 2006

Last in a series on the life of David. David expresses the gospel in his song to God.

We’ve spent the past couple of months now looking at the life of David, a man after God’s own heart. As I said at the very beginning, perhaps the greatest value of David’s life is that he shows us that it is possible to live out our spirituality here in the real world. It’s not always easy; it’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Son's Gift

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2017

Receive Christ’s gift of His Spirit, who delivers you, who dwells within, and who directs you to know God intimately.

Just a few days before Christmas one year, a postal worker at one of the main sorting offices found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings – $200 – had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Son’s Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 9, 2010

Christ gives every believer the Holy Spirit who delivers us from the penalty and power of sin, dwells within us to give us a different attitude and destiny, and directs us to intimacy with our Heavenly Father. This is the true Spirit of Christmas.

Just a few days before Christmas one year, a postal worker at one of the main sorting offices found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings – $200 – had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Perfect Man Is After God’s Heart

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Nov 1, 2015

The Perfect Man Who Is After God’s Heart, has His mind,thinks like God and always willing and ready to obey Him. Today, the kingdom of God is desperately short of perfect and godly men. These are men who know God, who are imbibed with God’s wisdom.

The Perfect Man Is After God’s Heart Text: Acts 13:22-23, Psa.1:1-3, ISam.13:14 Introduction Today, the kingdom of God is desperately short of perfect and godly men. These are men who know God. They are men who are imbibed with God’s heavenly wisdom. Men who has the heart of God. Men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Child Who Brings Peace

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 21, 2014

Christmas Carol Service 2014 - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

• Probably the most used word at Christmas is the word gift; • And for many people what they ‘get’ at Christmas – makes it or breaks it! Quote: “December is the only month of the year when everyone forgets about the past, forgets about the future, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Brethren

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 18, 2013

In this message we will take a look a both the writer and the original Christmas song...

Mary’s Song The Original Christmas Songs Christmas Song Bumper Good morning MGCC!!! WELL - it’s that time of year, where we are forced to listen to Christmas music whether we want to or not. AND - it’s not just in church or in Christian bookstores, no, it’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Back, Planning Ahead

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 23, 2004

In preparation for the new year we must look back, but also plan ahead.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. 1) A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. 2) I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food. 3) If it weren’t for STRESS I’d have no energy at all. 4) Whatever hits the fan will not be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quakes That Shake

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 7, 2001

Earthquakes aren’t the only quakes that shake us in life. There are many others.

QUAKES THAT SHAKE Psalm 46:1-3 INTRO.- Quakes that shake. ILL.- A pretty big one shook Redmond, Washington, and the surrounding area last Wednesday, Feb. 28, near 11 a.m. The quake measured 6.8 on the Ricther scale and caused over $2 billion worth of damage, and injured about 410 people. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Values - Week 5 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Family Values Week 5 The Ten Commandments form the foundation of this series on Family Values. Today, our focus is on the fifth commandment. Exodus 20:12 (NIV) 12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Notice that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-2, Proverbs 19:26, Proverbs 23:22, Deuteronomy 26:11, Proverbs 3:27, 1 Timothy 5:8, 1 Timothy 5:4, Ephesians 6:4, Matthew 18:6, Psalm 27:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Seed Of Abraham Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 5, 2019

Jesus is the seed of Abraham through whom God wants to bless the world and YOU! So if you want to find God’s blessing this Christmas, find it in Him! Don’t try harder. Just trust Jesus with your life.

Seed of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) The Grinch hated Christmas, so he carried out a diabolical scheme to steal it away from all the Who’s in Whoville. He dressed up like Santa Clause, put fake antlers on his dog’s head, and headed down into Whoville from his mountain home high above the city. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 22:18, Galatians 3:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Looks On The Heart

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

When Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they wanted one also.

Looking around and wanting something that someone else has can get us into lots of trouble. Illus: A man saw other men with their good looking wives, and decided he wanted a wife. One day, he walked into the restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him, and as he sat there, the waitress came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Come? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2024

Luke 19:1-10 shows us that the reason Jesus came was to seek and to save the lost.

Introduction A few years ago, I sat in on the Chapel Service for the four-year-olds of our New Tampa Christian Academy preschool. The teacher asked the children, “What is Christmas all about?” With one voice, they loudly chorused, “Santa Claus!” The teacher quickly helped the children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Is Coming Again

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003

His first coming brought you liberation, His second coming is going to bring you transformation. His first coming brought heaven down to you; His second coming will bring you up to heaven.

Christmas Is Coming Again Scripture Reference: Acts 1:1 – 11 Introduction There is clear evidence that we are in the throes of the holiday season. It actually started the day after Thanksgiving. Someone even said that preparations where even being made after Halloween. Have you caught the fever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational