Sermons on Silent Night:

"I Am The Door Of The Sheep - I Am The Door” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 27, 2022

Christ is the Door. In Egypt, the blood of the lamb was taken, and the hyssop applied the blood to the door, which made the form of a cross as it went from the doorposts to the lintel and the blood ran down. At Calvary, hyssop was taken, offered to the Door on the cross, He who is the Lamb of God.

“I AM THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP - I AM THE DOOR” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 2 This is PART two of this address. In PART 1 we looked at Christ “The DOOR of the Sheep.” We looked at the Shepherd of the sheep. Now we continue looking at the significance of the Door in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:13, John 10:1-9, John 10:10, Matthew 24:32-33, Matthew 25:10, Mark 1:32-34, Mark 11:3-4, Luke 11:6-9, Luke 13:23-27, John 18:15-17, Acts 14:25-27, 1 Corinthians 16:6-8, Revelation 3:8, Colossians 4:2-4, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest Less Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Why are we granting God silence? Why are we allowing God the opportunity to rest?

Rest Less I. Introduction We are a people who struggle to get enough rest. In fact, the average American gets 6.8 hours of sleep at night, down more than an hour from 1942. To many in the medical field this is troubling because medical studies have related a lack of sleep to health problems and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have Many People In This City

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 16, 2022

It’s easy to ignore Jesus’ command to witness.Tonight we’re looking at a very provoking command to witness and we’ll hear 3 great encouragements given to Paul (and us) to give us the courage to speak up for Jesus.

I HAVE MANY PEOPLE IN THIS CITY Acts 18:9-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At times people don’t mind taking credit for what someone else is does, especially if it makes them look good. 2. James Avery told about how his wife, a third-grade teacher, noticed that one of her students was wearing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sanctified Silence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Silence has the advantage of being a two way street. By silence we speak to God, and also allow Him to speak to us. Silence is both saying something, and listening to something being said.

You can learn in silence what sound can never teach you. Howard Thurman tells of one of his University students who was a deep sea diver. He wrote of his experience of being on the bottom of the ocean. The water was clear and he was in the midst of a coral rock garden. He sat down to look around. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

"Watchmen On The Wall: The Intercessor’s Call” Part I Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Mar 27, 2025

We’re in a time where spiritual warfare isn’t optional—it’s essential. We’re in a time where spiritual warfare isn’t optional—it’s essential. While many chase platforms, God is calling people back to the prayer closet. You were positioned to stand in the gap.

Sermon Title: “Watchmen on the Wall: The Intercessor’s Call” Text: Isaiah 62:1–12 Opening: Family, Isaiah 62 is not just a prophetic promise—it’s a prophetic assignment. It speaks to the identity of a people, but it also calls out the assignment of a people. This chapter is a commissioning… for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-12

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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

God's Love For All People

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 12, 2011

“And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him saying ‘have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon possessed’. But He answered her not a word” Matthew 15:22-23.

Theme: God’s love for all people Text: Gen. 45:1-15; Rom. 11:1-2, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 We live in a world full of activity and noise both at home and outside even at night. Modern society has to live with sound systems, radios, TV’s, DVD’s, CD players, videos and video games. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whom Shall We Fear? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 7, 2021

Advent and Communion call us to wait, to be strong, to let our hearts take courage as we wait for day when He wakes us from our deep and dreamless sleep so that we can be with Him in the New Jerusalem.

Imagine you’re at home … watching some TV before you go to bed … when the power suddenly goes off. It’s dark. No lights inside. No lights outside. Might make you a bit nervous, you think? Even afraid? Now imagine that you have a big dog lying at your feet. Hum … you feel a bit more at ease, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Matthew 13:45, Micah 5:2

Denomination: United Methodist

"o Little Town Of Bethlehem" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 19, 2018

We need to go to Bethlehem … the Bethlehem of long ago. We need to find the peace and hope that was born there in Jesus Christ … and Advent and hymns like Brooks’ “O Little Town of Bethlehem” can take us there in mind and heart, amen?

On Thursday, November 29, the people living in and around Anchorage, Alaska, went about their lives as usual – working … shopping … watching TV … talking on the phone ... making plans … surfing the net … hinging out with friends. Just going about life. Totally unaware that 3.9 billion – that’s ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5, Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: United Methodist

I Must Need Go Through Samaria Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 26, 2016

This lesson discusses the Lord's visit to the city of Samaria to correct three problems: social, spousal and spiritual. These problems face many of our cities today. It also explains some evangelical compromises; with political officials, for legislative favors.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. To Correct the Social Problems of Samaria 2. To Correct the Spousal Problems of Samaria 3. To Correct the Spiritual Problems of Samaria Introductory Remarks. 1. In today's lesson, we will explore the profound theme: 'I Must Need Go through Samaria.' This is a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-10, John 4:11-43, John 4:4, Luke 16:18, Matthew 19:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John’s Question

Contributed by Dan Finch on Dec 25, 2010

Everybody wants to be a winner and be on the winning team. John the baptizer was afraid that he was mistaken about Jesus because he saw him headed toward a cross. We are still a lot like John. Following Jesus is often not about winning.

It’s hard to be sure when you are in pain It’s easy to be confident when things are going well – when you are young, strong – LeBron James for instance, went on TV and had a whole show just to say that he was going to the Miami Heat. Look at me, look how confident I am. This is going to be great. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Methodist

Why, O God, Why!

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 31, 2021

Sometimes it seems God is so far away from us. His silence picks our conscience and in despair we cry: Why, O God, Why.

TEXT: PSALMS 22:1, 42:5 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble (Psalm 10:1). My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? ... Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1, Psalm 42:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God At The Lake

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012

God makes himself known to us through amazing experiences so that we have those to cling to when the foundation crumbles.

God at the Lake Jan 29, 2012 Ps 19 I’ve been looking for the perfect opportunity to share a particular story. I’ve been waiting for 6 months to tell it. I’ve been sure that along the way, in the course of preaching, there would be a spot where I’d need an illustration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wilderness Experience

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 26, 2021

Have you ever felt that way before? were you don’t feel God’s presence in your life? You feel confused and question, “where are you Lord?

Let’s talk about something, I believe is very important.  Let me start by reading a few of my journal entries over the past month. Good morning Lord!  Patience version 2!  Learning to wait patiently on You.  Thank you for the lessons on how to patiently wait upon you.  I ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2, Psalm 13:1, Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Seventh in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected; Israel is guilty in their Convocation, Confrontation & Condemnation.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 7: The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected Mark 14:53-65 I. Introduction A. You know life is full of paradoxes, particularly 21st Century America. Daylight Savings Time - 1st two weeks can't stay awake to experience it! We spend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist