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What Christmas Is Really All About

Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 23, 2000

A reminder of and a discovery of the true meaning of Christmas.

INTRODUCTION: A little boy drew a manger scene in his Sunday School class. When he was done he showed the teacher what he had drawn. There was Mary and Joseph, and baby Jesus, and the animals, and the shepherds, and a chubby boy sitting by the baby Jesus. The teacher asked, "who is this chubby ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Chastening Of God

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Nov 24, 2004

The chastening of God often goes unrecognized in the lives of his people, but the only true way to "find rest" is to yield and repent.

The Chastening Of God Text: Amos 4:6-12 Introduction: • Amos the prophet lived and ministered during the reigns of : i) King Jeroboam II in Israel ii) King Uzziah in Judah a. The kingdom was split i. 10 tribes in the north - Israel ii. 2 tribes in the south – Judah • He himself lived in a town ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Name Above All Names: "Messiah" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004

As the long-awaited Messiah, Jesus came upon the scene as a powerful king, but didn’t fit the people’s preconceived notions of what that Messiah would be. He is OUR king!

It was a question that struck at the very heart of WHO he was and WHAT he came to do . . . “Are you the Christ?” Mark’s gospel tells us that after Jesus had been apprehended in the Garden the large mob armed with swords and clubs took Jesus to the high priest. There all the chief priests, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Mark 14:60-64

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Sure God Hears You Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God delights in dependence which honors his superabundant sufficiency.

Scripture Introduction A little boy kneeled with his mother beside his bed to say his bedtime prayers: “Lord, bless mommy and daddy and baby Susie; and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!” Amen. Mom was surprised; Billy never prayed so loudly before. So she said, “You don’t need to yell, son; God’s not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Never Wrong To Do Right Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 11, 2008

Jesus was challenged by the Pharisees to do the right thing. But what was the right thing to do on the Sabbath with a man with a withered hand?

Mark 3:1-6 It’s Never Wrong to Do Right And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered (right) hand. So they (the Pharisees) watched Him closely, (and asked Him “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?”) whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Vocation Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 22, 2005

God may not be asking you to change your occupation, but he wants to be sure you understand your vocation.

Last Wednesday a man in his late 30s called to talk about changing his career. He is a devout Christian, strongly committed to his family, and very active in his church. A couple of years ago he spoke with his pastor about it, but he didn’t feel the urgency then that he feels now. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

His Faithful, Fickle Followers Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007

Part of a series looking at 4 people whose lives were changed as a result of their encounter with Christ. This message looks at the crowds.

His Faithful, Fickle Followers Mt. 21:1-11 Show “That’s My King” Video What an amazing description of our King. But is it our description of the King? Turn with me please to Mt. 21:1-11. We’re looking at people in Scripture whose encounter with Jesus changed their lives. •Today, we look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 14, 2010

God arrives as the humble King to set up his rule in the lives of his people.

Scripture Introduction As you drive past churches during the next weeks, you will likely see at least one sign proclaiming, “Wise Men Still Seek Him.” It is a cute wordplay on Matthew 2.1-2: “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pray As A Child, Calling Out To Your Dear Father

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 10, 2010

How dare we call the holy God, Father! But that’s what Jesus teaches us to do. Let’s see why we can pray as a child calling out to our dear Father.

Text: Luke 11:1-13 Theme: Pray as a Child, Calling Out to Your Dear Father A. Pray without embarrassment B. Pray expecting the best Season: Pentecost 10c Date: August 1, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Pray-as-a-Child,-Calling-Out-to-Your-Dear-Father-Luke11_1-13.html ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

For Crimes That I Have Done Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 21, 2011

So many people are under the impression that there are simply no negative consequences for their sins. But our sins deserve judgment and punishment. Jesus took that punishment for us on the cross when he suffered and died.

Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (Amplified Bible) with my adaptations 13Behold, My Servant shall deal wisely and shall prosper; He shall be exalted and extolled and shall stand very high. 14[For many the Servant of God became an object of horror; many were astonished at Him.] His face and His whole ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

"God's Goodness"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 15, 2009

Message on the promises of Psalm 84:11

“God’s Goodness” January 18, 2009 “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” Psalm 84:11 If you know me at all, you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Holiness

Sovereign Love Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 24, 2010

God's love is sovereign, unshakable, and true.

Sovereign Love, Isaiah 50:4-9a Scripture “The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears, and I have not been rebellious; I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Camping With The Snakes Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 27, 2009

(PowerPoint slides are freely available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Discovering God’s provision to overcome the snakes.

Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-14) Camping with the Snakes John 3:9-21 The people of Israel are on the brink of victory. They are about to start defeating the nation of Canaan after spending 40 years wandering around the wilderness. They are about to enter the Promised Land that God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-21

Denomination: *other

The Meal That Heals

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 6, 2009

A look at the communion meal

The Meal That Heals Inspired by Perry Stone’s book of the same title Aug. 30, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker I Understanding the communion meal A Over 3,500 years ago, the Hebrew people were being held in bondage by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift With A Cost Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

This time of year, we get excited and touched by Baby Jesus in a cradle but you can’t separate the cradle from the cross. This gift of Jesus comes with a sacrificial cost. A lot of us understand the cradle but we fail to connect the cradle with the cross.

The Gift with a Cost Isaiah 53:1-12 Christmas has become the #1 self-focused consumer day in America. It’s so interesting that Good Friday leads into Easter and Black Friday leads us into the Christmas holidays. The church needs to lead a movement of conspiracy to reclaim Christmas from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Methodist