Sermons on Simeon And Anna:

Challenges To The Older Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2019

Preached for Grandparents day; talking about aging issues; Thesis: Let us consider some signs- characteristics, qualities, or practices- along the journey that may help us as we navigate “the land between”

HoHum: To the tune of Jesus Loves Me Jesus loves me, this I know though my hair is white as snow, though my sight is growing dim still He bids me to trust in Him (Chorus: Yes, Jesus loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so) Though my steps are oh so slow with my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Proverbs 1:7, Philippians 4:8, Luke 12:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Things About The Christmas Story We May Have Missed

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2011

A sermon on 7 Things About the Christmas Story We May Have Missed based on Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 (Outline and material adapted from Joe McKeever at: http://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/10-things-about-the-christmas-story-you-may-have

Introduction: There are things from the Christmas story that many get wrong, out of order or assume to be true when it might not be the case. “The cattle are lowing” in Away in a Manger, there is no indication there were cattle in the stable or anywhere nearby. “The First ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mark Among The Gospels

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 29, 2013

The 4 Gospels were written by 4 different men with 4 different slants. Each of the 4 emphasize an aspect of Jesus personality, the well-rounded God-man, the Savior of all mankind.

Mark Among the Gospels 1. Topher and Fire and Flood. The youth group is amazing. All of you who help stand. Who participate. 2. One goal of our youth ministry is to develop the faith and service of our youth. It’s about Jesus. 3. If you read the four gospels in order, you will probably notice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul In Corinth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 10, 2018

The Kingdom is about people, friends, foes, and most who are neither. When we lose our focus on people, we lose our focus on the kingdom.

Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:1-17) 1. One young blogger writes, Today, my mom tells my sister that she is worried about her because she has a headache and feels like she might be getting a slight cold. I have had the flu for two weeks and have a 103 degree fever. I ask, "What about me?" Her response? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Look For In Jesus Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014

simply challenging our thinking as to what we look for in certain things; how we approach and look at certain topics

What do you look for in Jesus? What do you see? Text: Mt. 16:13 Intro: 1. In the region of Caesarea Phillippi, Jesus asked his disciples: Who do people say the Son of Man is? 2. While this is an identity question, their answer also indicates just what it is they look for. I. PEOPLE RESPONDED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Your Extended Years

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

When God grants an extension of life, it is not just for personal pleasure or ease—it is for purpose. Hezekiah’s 15 extra years were not an accident; they were an opportunity to realign with God's agenda and make a greater impact.

LIVING IN YOUR EXTENDED YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 38:5 Supporting Texts: Psalm 90:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ephesians 5:15-17, John 9:4, 2 Kings 20:1-11 INTRODUCTION: When God grants an extension of life, it is not just for personal pleasure or ease—it is for purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What John Taught (Luke 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 5, 2024

Is what John the Baptist taught relevant to us? Let's look at Luke 3.

What did John the Baptist teach about fruits of repentance? What did he say about the poor, tax collectors and soldiers? What did God say at Jesus’ baptism? Let’s look at Luke 3. How are we introduced to John the Baptist’s ministry? Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Pattern For Church Life

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 9, 2008

Mary wasn’t perfect put she is the perfect example of motherhood and Christianity.

May 11, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:46 Subject: Mother’s Day Sermon Title: Holy Ghost Mama Happy Mother’s Day! And Happy Pentecost! I wonder if there is any significance to the fact that Mother’s Day and Pentecost fall on the same day this year? You men may not know it but being a mom has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word "Hope" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

Jesus is hope incarnate, we are to be hope incarnate

Advent Series: The WORD Made Flesh November 28, 2004 The Word “Hope” Made Flesh John 1:1-5, 14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: *other

We're Glad You Came

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 21, 2014

A sermon on the response to Jesus coming.

"We're Glad You Came" Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: CONSIDER AGAIN CHRISTMAS When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen lit candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Near To God In Worship Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 25, 2013

Why worship the Lord? What benefits are there? What happens if we don't? Today we look at some psalms that greatly encourage our worship and closeness to God. It's a feeling like no other to come into God's presence in worship.

The theme of Psalm 81 could be: don’t pretend to love God—really love Him! It was written by Asaph or one of his descendants and starts out with a joyous occasion of celebrating a harvest festival to the Lord. 1 – 5a So Israel is admonished to sing to God using percussion, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Boy Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 4, 2005

The mystery of the incarnation helps us to know: 1. God’s strength is in his apparent weakness. 2. Jesus understands the human condition. 3. God’s desire is to be with us.

A new trend is literally turning a longstanding Christmas tradition on its head. Hammacher Schlemmer, a retail company based in New York, is offering a unique yuletide decoration: the Upside-Down Christmas Tree. The tree is seven feet tall and pre-lit with over 800 commercial grade lights, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Methodist

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Viewing Christmas through an Old Testament perspective

Looking At Christmas Through Dr. Elmer Towns Old Testament Eyes December 18, 2011 A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning.

A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son” (Gal. 4:4). 2. The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning. “He indeed was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, 1 Peter 1:20, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Did The Prophets Know?

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 30, 2024

What did the prophets of the Old Testament know about the coming of Christ. Here is a partial list based on the "Who, What, When, Where, and Way" of the Prophets knowledge about the coming Messiah.

What did the Prophet’s Know Matthew 1:18-25 Intro. Matt. 1:22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Everything about the birth of Christ was planned by the Creator. Much of what would happen surrounding the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 59:20, John 3:13, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist