Sermons on Sentiment:

No Room In The Inn

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 17, 2015

Year after year we seem to see less and less of Christ in Christmas. There was no room for him in the inn: nor today is there room for Jesus on campus, or our culture, or even Christmas. this message is a call to give Jesus the grand suite of your heart

No Room in the Inn Introduction: When my son, Cody was younger before we moved to McAlester, Ok. He was only in one Christmas play. It was at the rural Assembly of God church and he played the inn-keeper and he had one line . . . and he forgot it. When the time came for him to say his line we all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discover The Lengths Jesus Will Go To Love And Protect Us

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 22, 2016

Jesus wants to protect us, yet most people do not know his love, or the lengths he will go to protect us. This sermon will help to uncover love, even though the reading itself appears to be of little importance.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 21st February 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Genesis 15: Philippians 3 Luke 13:31-35 Psalm 27 “Please be seated, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Where Does Christmas Come From? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

This is not a mere seasonal question. It is a supreme question for all time-where does Christmas come from? The answer can guide us through confusion and uncertainty back to home base, in the very heart of God.

An aviator trainer told of how he would take students up in plane, and deliberately fly in all directions to confuse them. Then he would turn the controls over to the student and say, "Now take us home." It was the job of the student to learn how to find the radar beam, and stay one it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

The Receiving And Giving Of God's Grace Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction reflects on the tragic deaths of Chadwick Boseman and Kobe Bryant, prompting introspection about life's significance and the importance of gratitude in receiving and giving God's grace.

Our nation was doubly shocked this year by the tragic deaths of two profound, legendary men, The Black Panther Chadwick Boseman and The NBA Mamba Kobe Bryant. When we mourn the loss of someone who has achieved greatness in his own right and consider his achievements, we often follow a draw to look ...read more

Topics: Gratitude, Life Significance, God's Grace

Sermon Series: Gratitude

Who Put Jesus On The Cross?

Contributed by Michael Bell on Apr 15, 2001

GOD WOULD HAVE YOU SOLVE THE MOST IMPORTANT MURDER MYSTERY OF ALL TIME - that is, the MURDER of Jesus Christ.

INTRO ¶ - There is no FREEDOM of the PRESS in China. Most if not all of us have followed the continuing saga of the airplane collision & the subsequent detaining of 24 military personnel...The governmentally controlled Chinese media’s officially sanctioned story has been that we took aggressive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 3, 2004

A sermon for our older folks service that focusses on how God remembers us, forgets our sins and we must remember what Jesus has done for us.

Remembering. Silver Service. 4 Oct 2004 Is 49:13-17, Ps 103:8-16, Jer 31:34 Forgetfulness: the visiting city dweller was amazed when the farmer gave a whistle and his dog herded the cattle into the corral, then latched the gate with her paw. "Wow, that’s some dog. What’s her name?" The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does Christmas Begin?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 29, 2001

A salvation message that helps us discover the difference between "when" and "where" Christmas begins using the account of the "fall" recorded in Genesis 3.

WHERE DOES CHRISTMAS BEGIN? WHERE…NOT WHEN…DOES IT BEGIN? SOME WOULD SAY THAT IT IS RIGHT AFTER THANKSGIVING WHILE OTHERS WOULD ARGUE IT IS USUALLY THE FIRST SUNDAY IN DECEMBER. BUT THAT IS STILL "WHEN!" DECEMBER 25 THROUGH JANUARY 6 IS THE SEASON OF CHRISTMAS. THESE ARE THE "WHEN" DATES OF ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by David Barnes on Jul 20, 2002

The last words of a dying man can tell us a great deal about his life; the last words of Jesus on the cross are a message to us of what his life was about and what our lives should be.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION: A. The last words of a dying man. 1. What are the four last words of an aggie? “…Hey, ya’ll, watch ‘is!” 2. The last words of a dying man tell us a great deal about him. B. Famous last words in history. 1. Entrepreneur, P. T. Barnum, d. 1891 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46, John 19:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having Fellowship With God

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007

The joy of having fellowship with God

HAVING FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD Psalms 73:1-28 Intro: Have you ever set around and wondered why and how the wicked get by with so much while you are trying to live a decent, honest, respectable life? Has ever crossed your mind why you reap suffering despite all of the time you have spent in prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurry Up And Slow Down Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 14, 2008

This is the second message in a series called "A contrarian’s guide to finding the new you." It looks at how rather than speeding up to accomplish our goals, maybe we should slow down.

This is the second in a series of messages we are calling “A Contrarian’s Guide to finding the New You.” Each week we’re looking at issues that are a bit different that your typical resolution list. In fact, this week, we are going to contrary to what you are probably doing in a lot of areas of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2008

The parable not only applies to those who have never met Christ, it also applies to those Christians who have lost their way in the busyness of their lives - vicars and pastors included!!

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to what his friend said about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 16, 2009

God moved the Israelites from Judah to Babylon and called them to "bloom where they were planted". Likewise God moves us around and calls us to do the same. I preached this sermon in Iraq for a group of Ugandan security personnel celebrating their one y

-Have you ever been put in a difficult position? -Have you ever been asked to do a difficult job that would not make you many friends if you did it to the best of your abilities? {PAUSE} -That has been something of my job here. The senior chaplain has asked me and Sergeant Weathers to help him ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Bon Fire

Contributed by Carl Finney on Sep 18, 2006

showing how a Christian should B-On Fire

The “B – on Fire” Christian Main Passage: Matthew 7:21 – 23 Albert Barns “Notes on the Bible” Volume 12 pg. 184 “ ‘I never knew you’ that is, I never approved of your conduct; never loved you as my friends. See Psalm 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:19 and 1 Corinthians 8:3. This proves that, with all their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Part 1 of a series using popular slogans or bumper stickers that are erroneous descriptions of the faith

Introduction The question came up about sanctification. This is such a pivotal issue in the life of every believer that we will deal with it over the next few weeks. Each week we will look at some aspect of the work of God’s grace in bringing people back to himself in the image of Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Greetings

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008

This was my first sermon at First Baptist Church, it was a follow up of the Farewell sermon preached at Michigan Heights Baptist where I had served for ten years.

Introduction: Today is a day of new beginnings for First Baptist Church, and for Lenea and I. For the past 10 years we were given the privilege to serve Michigan Heights Baptist Church in Stockton and now God has brought us here to serve Him through serving you. Last Sunday as I said “farewll” to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-21

Denomination: Baptist