Sermons on Shepherds:

Characteristics Of A Giant Killer Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Apr 30, 2007

Life would be easy if our call was not a call to faith and courage. David had heard from Samuel he was going to be the next king, but it was not long before he discovered it would not be a simple life of living in a palace and giving orders – No, soon he

Life would be easy if our call was not a call to faith and courage. David had heard from Samuel he was going to be the next king, but it was not long before he discovered it would not be a simple life of living in a palace and giving orders – No, soon he would be facing giants Giant Statements ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Relevant Church Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 17, 2015

Do we believe that God is relevant to the needs of today? Do we believe that God is applicable to our needs today? If we believe that God is the solution, then what are we doing about it?

INTRODUCTION: Today there is a lot of talk about churches needing to be relevant. What that usually means for those who might believe this way is that churches must change their style – change their music, change their preaching, change their approach, change their methods to fit the culture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-44, Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#wildwaves Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 9, 2014

Jude's description of the judgment that awaits false teachers is a warning to us as we prepare for Judgment Day.

An earthquake followed by a landslide in 1958 generated a wave so tall and so powerful that it snapped trees 524 meters upslope as it bullied its way along Alaska’s Lituya Bay. 524 m is almost as tall as the CN Tower in Toronto! If you want to psyche yourself out before your next cruise or ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Twelve Apostles Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 12, 2015

Jesus had personally demonstrated His authority previously in Matthew. He now delegates that same authority to His apostles so that they may carry out His ministry to the world.

MATTHEW 10: 1-6 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] THE TWELVE APOSTLES Chapter 10 is a transition in Jesus' training of the twelve. Until this time they had been observers with little involvement in the miracles or teachings, Here they are commissioned and sent out with authority to do what they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing Your Time

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

What we do with our time is God's business. How can we honor God with what we do?

Tithing Your Time August 19, 2012 Matthew 9:35-38 Words can carry a great deal of power. They carry us to various destinations. Sometimes we're transported to places we like and other times, places we loathe. Words can be powerful reminders of people and things . . . painful and joyful. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Of Christmas

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 27, 2012

It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any other holiday throughout the year. And I think there is a reason that this is true…Over 2000 years ago God gave the world the

Video Why Do We Celebrate Christmas Slide #1 Welcome to Vista Pointe We are so glad that you chose to be with us this evening for this very special service. It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Barriers To Effective Prayer

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

What kind of things in our life can get in the way of us praying like we should as Christians. This sermon gives a few of those things.

If someone is listening to your prayers, and they were making a judgment about your relationship with the Lord solely on your prayers, how strong of a relationship with the Lord will those who hear you pray say that you have? Will they say that it looks like you know the Lord, and that His will is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day After Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 22, 2016

The Good News, Surrender, Unity, Spiritual Birth

THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY - The Day After Christmas John 3:1-21 December 25, 2022 Introduction: i was sitting in a staff meeting one year and our worship minister Tony asked “What day is Christmas on this year?” And I laughed and said, “Tony, Christmas is always on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Manger Becomes The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 2, 2015

God's Plan, Humility, Sacrifice

THEN AND NOW – The Manger Becomes the Cross Luke 2:1-7 December 8, 2024 Introduction: An anonymous poet wrote: “A baby born in Bethlehem His hands, soft and gently curled But held within their dimpled grasp The hope of the entire world.” Have you ever noticed that when famous people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Comfort

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 6, 2015

Adapted from a Timothy Quill Advent series.

I began a sermon series last week by saying that no one likes waiting—especially not at the emergency room of a hospital. But another place we don’t like having to wait is at the airport. If you’re travelling alone and your flight has been delayed, it’s no fun having to wait ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011

The Advent wreath teaches us to bring the two advents (the one that has already happened 2,000 years ago) to the one that is coming quickly, Jesus’ second advent. This part is about Bethlehem; it's history, and how it plays an important role in Advent.

Advent 2011 1 of 5 November 27, 2011 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A The advent wreath is a teaching tool that has been traditionally apart of Catholic as well as Christian tradition for hundreds of years. 1 Advent means “coming or arriving or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Hero Unveiled Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2011

In a world held captive by an evil enemy, Jesus Christ comes rushing in like a super hero to do battle with evil and rescue us from the tyrant of sin. In this introduction to the gospel of Mark we learn who is behind the stories and some amazing things ab

How significant are our teen years? Can events that take place between 13 and 19 impact us for our entire lives? Surely. Take John Mark, for instance. As a young man he witnessed the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. The Last Supper may have taken place at his home. Some speculate that he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Characters Of Christmas: The Angels Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

A look at the angels around the manger.

Let’s talk about angels. The prominence of angels in the Christmas story is obvious, from the Christmas card we send, to the decorations on our trees, to the adornment of our yards, we’re surrounded by angels. We even have an angel hanging in our front yard here at FUMC in the Nativity scene. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-24, Luke 2:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 9, 2017

We know that we are living in troubling times; the economy is tight, jobs are scarce, corruption and crime is all around us. The world is not a safe place. Where is Peace. Longfellow wrote about peace, or rather, the lack of peace.

Today we start a new sermon series called "The Carols of Christmas," where we will look at a few of the favorite carols and consider their Biblical message for today. Today we are looking at peace. We lit the Advent Candle of Peace this morning and you heard David read a few verses concerning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Legacy Of Love

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 10, 2008

A Mother’s Day message on loving over the long haul.

Dakota Community Church May 11, 2008 A Legacy of Love What do you do with these Hallmark holidays? It is mother’s day and so some of us will be going out to dinner or getting together at someone’s home to honor our mom’s. It is a special day for many that is looked forward to, a day for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: Mennonite