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Consuming Yhwh Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 7, 2018

The Lord one who revealed to Moses was the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. However now he revealed himself as the God one who exists always as: "I am that I am". He spoke to Moses out of the Burning Bush.

God of Blazing of Fire- Deuteronomy 5:22-33 Introduction: We will be meditating throughout the year under the topic “Living God”. He is not dead God, defeated God, defiled God. He is ever living, ever green, ever loving, never sleeps nor slumbers. He is moving, touching and multiplying God. God ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Did The Magi Do Magic? Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005

Making sense of Christmas.

Christmas, have you felt the on rush of it? It’s been coming for a long time now, and here it is December! Our calendars are quickly being filled with parties to go to and bonus’ to think of, as well as presents to buy, places to go and people to see and food to prepare! This “Christmas” stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Against Hope Series

Contributed by Christina Milander on Sep 13, 2022

It's easy think what we see in the natural is truth because we can touch and feel it but the spiritual realm is more real. In the spiritual realm "it is finished" and we yank that by faith into this realm.

Romans 4:18 "Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be." The Bible without guidance and revelation from the Holy Spirit can seem contradicting at times. Scriptures might seem to clash but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18, Romans 5:5, Hebrews 6:18-19, 2 Corinthians 4:18

Epiphany = From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2002

What is Epiphany? Here’s the answer, and what it means to you.

Isaiah 60:1-6: EPIPHANY = FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Many people complain about how dark it is this time of the year. But imagine living in the little town of Barrow, Alaska. It’s located on the farthest northern tip of the state of Alaska, above the Arctic Circle. If you think it’s dark in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Came, They Saw, They Worshipped Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2022

In Matthew 2:1-12 the wisemen reveal to us 5 important truths about worship.

They Came, They Saw,They Worshipped Matthew 2:1-12 OKAY MGCC – welcome to church! Welcome to week 3 of our study of Matthew’s Gospel. It has been awhile so I want to do a very brief review. IN WEEK ONE… As we looked at Matthew’s Genealogy we saw the main point is driving home is that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When, Where And Who? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

The God of time, place and person has come here for you and me. Are you ready?

Look Who’s Worshipping Jesus? Matthew 2:1-12 This week I was doing some research on the star of Bethlehem. It is amazing how many theories there are for what happened and when. My personal favorite is in: The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi is published by Rutgers University Press. By ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:11-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Positive Power Of Encouragement - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 11, 2009

Over the next two weeks we are going to talk about encouragement. Next week we will look in God’s Word to find some very specific ways we can encourage people. But tonight we are going to focus on the amazing power of your encouragement.

The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 1 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 6, 2009 *Can you remember the last time someone encouraged you? -- Going out the door Sunday, a couple of people told me they love me. Now, that was encouraging! I know you love me, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Heads Up!"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 2, 2012

"Heads Up!" 1) Advent warning 2) Advent rejoicing

“Heads up!” (Toss nerf ball to someone in the congregation.) It’s a good thing NAME took my warning seriously otherwise the ball would have bounced off his bean. Balls flying into crowds are not uncommon at baseball games. At the stadium I frequented as a boy in Japan, the ushers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Let There Be Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

God is the creator of not only laws of nature, but also social, moral and spiritual laws. Just like He did at the outset of creation, God uses the moral and spiritual laws to take the formless voids of our lives and gives them shape and brigtness by His light.

Many critics argue that the Bible story of creation is "geo" centric (centered around the earth). This is because of the wrong understanding of the creation story that God created the earth and built the sun, moon and stars around it. It gives an impression that everything revolved around ...read more

Denomination: Other

The First Four Trumpets Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

The First four Trumpets

Revelation 8:6, "Then the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to blow their mighty blasts." The trumpet blasts have three purposes: 1) to warn that judgment is certain, 2) to call the forces of good and evil to battle, and 3) to announce the return of the King, the Messiah. These ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:6-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Message To Sardis Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 4, 2016

The analysis of Christ's message to Sardis as set forth in Revelation 3:1-6 teaches us that a church may be orthodox but dead.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ready To Open My Treasures

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 30, 2011

A sermon for Epiphany: the Magi inspire us to believe in Jesus' royal birth, to walk in his radiant light, and to present him with rightful treasures.

Ready to Open My Treasures Matthew 2:2 Ages ago, some pilgrims - we call them Wise Men or Magi - set out on a long and uncertain journey in search of the promised Messiah. Their quest was gloriously rewarded, thanks to that guiding star. Whatever led you here this morning, I believe God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Mennonite

The Way Of The Messiah: Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.

Have you ever seen a star being born? Here we see a picture from the James Webb Space Telescope, of just such an event. From the STSI: “NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is celebrating the first anniversary of its start of science operations with this image of a star-forming region in the Rho ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 20, 2016

This is a look at chapter one of the Book of Revelation

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 1 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 In the introduction we dealt with the purpose of the Book of Revelation. If you will recall – the purpose of the book is to reveal Jesus Christ and to reveal things. If you get nothing else out ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trickling Stream To Rushing River (God's Big Plan)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 6, 2008

This is a sermon that uses the Mississippi to illistrate just how big God’s plan of salvation really is... and we all need to be a part of God’s big plan.

Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed