Sermons on Shepherd Boy:

"five Stones For My Child"

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

Sermon for Father's Day

"Five Stones for My Child" 1 Samuel 17 A sermon for 6/19/22 – Father’s Day Pastor John Bright 1 Samuel 17 “40 Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 4:14-15, Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Christmas Promise Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023

There was no delay. Whatever God started he completed; what God promised he fulfilled. That means every time we celebrate Christmas it is a sign of God’s faithfulness. Yes, we have seen difficulties, we have gone through tough times, and sometimes

INTRODUCTION Christmas is a poof that God is in charge of things. No matter how difficult the situation, God’s Promised Son came into the world at the right time. That is the Christmas Promise to us. There was no delay. Whatever God started he completed; what God promised he fulfilled. That means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 1:23, Psalm 46:1, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Lamb's Tale

Contributed by James Hickman on Dec 23, 2015

A story sermon designed to present the meaning of Christmas in a fresh way.

The sun was beginning to peer over the mountains near Bethlehem. Soon, its warmth would overcome the chill of the night. Still, it was too early for breakfast. No one wanted to stumble around in the dark. When Nathan began to sing, they would know it was safe to begin eating. For now, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 21, 2002

Christmas Eve is a time to FEEL the presence of God coming to you.

Christmas Eve (Mt.18:3-4) Tonight, Christmas Eve, is a time for the heart more so than for the mind. Everything about tonight invites us to feel something rather than to think something. A bright star shinning in the East leading the wise men to Bethlehem; a heavenly host of angels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3-4

Denomination: Congregational

Lessons On The Lost

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

What can we learn about lost people?

INTRODUCTION MARK 2:16-17 When the scribes of the Pharisees saw that He was eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they said to His disciples, "Why is He eating and drinking with tax collectors and sinners?" And hearing this, Jesus *said to them, "it is not those who are healthy who need a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Gotta Go Through Baghdad To Get Home

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 21, 2003

The Lost Sheep-are Sinners The Lively Hope-is Jesus The Last Stop-is Heaven

You gotta go through Baghdad to get home! Luke 15:1-7 This week has been a week in which we have been thrust into a war with the likes of Saddam Hussein, his sons, and the nation of Iraq. Our commander in chief, President George W. Bush, has not thrown our military into action in a careless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Putting The Easter Back Into Christmas

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2003

Jesus came at the right time. We need to be careful not to bi-pass Bethlehem.

Putting the Easter Back in Christmas, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’ve been reading about how Japan celebrates Christmas, which has become a major event over there. They put up decorations, exchange presents, send cards, sing yuletide songs, decorate ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Congregational

Narnia: Do You Hear What I Hear Series

Contributed by Chris Hill on Dec 6, 2005

Using Narnia and those involved in the birth narratives calls the hearers to idenitfy how they respond to Jesus.

Where It’s Winter But Never Christmas: Do You Hear What I Hear Advent Series 2005 Matthew 1:18-21 (NLT) Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. [19] Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 4- " The Truth Will Set You Free" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 5, 2015

Part 4 of our series on John

Jesus – Believe in Jesus and live Part 4 “The truth will set you free” John 8:31-32 Intro From John chapter 18 On the day He was crucified Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate Being tried on false charges. Pilate asked Jesus if He is indeed a King as many were saying Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Brings Peace

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2013

This is a Christmas sermon emphasizing Christ came into the world to bring peace into our lives by shedding light on the way in which we are to walk.

The Light Brings Peace 12/8/2013 NLAC Proverbs 6:16-23 Luke 2:8-20 Suppose you went into the basement of someone’s home and the lights went out. As you were walking back in the dark, your foot hit something and all of a sudden you started hearing barking and growling. How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Christmas Without Miracles Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2014

Some try to portray Christmas as just an event, but what happens when we take the miracles out of Christmas?

Have you ever heard the phrase “The Magic of Christmas”? Probably, if you google that phrase you get almost 29,000,000 hits. Everything ranging from albums of Christmas music to campaigns to provide toys to underprivileged children, to children’s books, to more inspirational ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

City Sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

In the midst of the busyness of humanity, and their journey to nowhere, God makes an astounding promise.

Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 1 December 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION The popular Christmas song, “Silver Bells,” begins with the familiar words, “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.” That picture is certainly accurate at Christmas time. The city sidewalks are busy sidewalks filled with holiday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephraim & Manasseh (Genesis 48)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 31, 2024

Are we flexible enough to allow God to do the exact opposite of what we had expected? Let's look at Genesis 48.

Do we have narrow ideas as to how God should handle things? Are we flexible enough to allow God to surprise us, even when He does the exact opposite of what we may have expected? Let’s look at Genesis 48. What did Israel say to Joseph? What had God told him? After these things, someone said to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Killing Goliaths

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 30, 2013

David did not kill Goliath - God did.

We all face obstacles in life. Part of what makes life fantastic, exciting, worthwhile, and energizing is having a goal or a purpose or a call that is so worthwhile that we will fight through any obstacle, overcome any difficulty, literally “move any mountain” to overcome it. And I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

The baby Christ overturned any expectations the world could have about how God works in His creation.

It’s great to be here with you tonight. Christmas Eve has always been one of my favorite nights of the year … and all the more as it’s become a night in which I get to share it with the “extended family” that come and gather together in this service. It’s a particularly provocative time to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational