Sermons on Star In The East:

Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 11, 2003

Christmas reminds us that Jesus is to be sought and truly worshipped by all the nations on the earth.

Introduction: Play DVD Video Clip Why do you celebrate Christmas? from “Essentials” Vol. 3 No. 6. Here we are—11 days away from Christmas. Can you believe it? Seems as though it has snuck up on us. Can you guess what people are thinking about getting you for Christmas? They want to get you a gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 13, 2002

Looking at the classic movie "A Christmas Story", we look at the perfect gifts of the Magi and the perfect gifts God has given us.

“Christmas Classics” A CHRISTMAS STORY Matthew 2:9-11 Introduction When I was a little kid, from about the age of 8 until the age of 10 my Granny would keep a jar for me in her kitchen cabinet. Whenever she had an extra dollar or a little extra change, she would put it in that jar for me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Big Is God

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 16, 2009

Is God bigger than my mistakes? Is God big enough to love the whole world? Of course God is, but sometimes we need to ask ourselves if our God is too small

HOW BIG IS GOD? April 13, 2008 Jay Davis Robison ISAIAH 12:1-6 She was a precocious 6 year old with a pink bow in her hair It was after worship service at church one Sunday When she turned and asked her mommy How Big is God? Is God bigger than our dog, or daddy or a mountain? Perceptive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When It Hurts

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 18, 2009

This is a natural question. Job was a righteous man we should consider the reasons for suffering and then remember that suffering can be redemptive.

WHERE IS GOD WHEN IT HURTS April 20, 2008 Jay Davis Robison JOB 1:1-3 & 13-21 Douglas- Faithful Xian who after yrs of training in psychotherapy turned down a lucrative career to start an inner city ministry few yrs ago wife discovered lump in breast, had breast removed Aft 2 yrs cancer spread to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Speaks

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2008

This is a first person rendition of how Joseph (the step-father of our Lord) may have viewed the events of Christ’s birth and life.

(This sermon is done first person. I’m including my actions in the hopes this will help anyone wanting to duplicate some or all of this sermon. The presentation begins with me at the back of the auditorium holding an old looking carpenter’s tool. I gradually make my way to the front of the pews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Step By Step Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 1 PART 1

The Book of Revelation WHO: The Beloved Apostle John WHAT: The book of Revelation is the written record of dramatic, God-sent visions given to one of God’s servants to uncover something’s previously hidden. WHERE: He wrote this book in his old age of about 90 from the lonely island of Patmos where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Chronicles Of Mary

Contributed by Daniel Saperstein on Dec 18, 2005

Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent using material from the Chronicles of Narnia to illustrate the faith of Mary

THE CHRONICLES OF MARY a sermon by Dan Saperstein preached at First Presbyterian Church, Bridgeport NE December 18, 2005 Texts: Ps. 89:1-4, 19-26 Luke 1:26-38 With the bitter cold and snow we have had lately, many of us can take comfort in the fact that Christmas is just around the corner. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is The Reason

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2009

Christianity historically has affirmed the uniqueness of Jesus ...the incarnate son of God. I begin with an illustration from The Charlie Brown Christmas special...when Charlie asks: Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is about?

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2009 Text: Matthew 1:20b-23 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Jesus Is the Reason” Last Tuesday evening countless households tuned in to watch as Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang pondered the meaning of Christmas. The Christmas special ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Lutheran

“a Way In A Manger”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Jul 13, 2011

God is still a "A Way Maker", He still a "Make Away" and He's still the Way, the Truth and the Light, to all things!

“A Way In A Manger” Luke 2:8-20 Intro. This month more than a billion people will celebrate Christmas. Amid candlelight, carols and the smells of cedar and incense, the old story will unfold again: Gabriel’s visitations, the journey to Bethlehem, the arrival of the baby in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

The Birth Of A King

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 20, 2011

The central message surrounding Jesus’ birth is that he came to save people from their sins. He did his part, beginning with his birth. Now individuals must do theirs by trusting him as their Savior.

He was born on February 11, 1847, in Milan, Ohio, the seventh and youngest child. As a youngster, he possessed a great curiosity which led him to ask an enormous amount of questions. His mother had once been a schoolteacher, but even she could not answer all his questions. This being the case, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings That God Has Promised To Those Who Love Him

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 20, 2012

1. PARDON AND PROTECTION 2. PROMOTION 3. PROSPERITY 4. PEACE 5. PROFIT 6. PRIVILEGE 7. PRIZE

1 CORINTHIANS 2:9 But as it is written: " Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him." THE BLESSINGS THAT GOD HAS PROMISED TO THOSE WHO LOVE HIM OUTLINE 1. PARDON AND PROTECTION 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Jan 20, 2012

There is a great confusion about who God is. Is the Elohim God the same as YHWH?

Who is Your God? Someone once said that our view of God determines who we are. If we picture God as harsh and judgmental, uninterested in the value of human beings, then that will be our modus operandi in life. So if God is the centre of our life and work, what does that make us? We have all heard ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"The Hanging However"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 24, 2011

A sermon about allowing God to work miracles in our lives.

John 2:1-11 “The Hanging ‘However’” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org A few months ago a friend of mine sent me a video clip from the t-v show “Ellen.” And the background to this clip is about a lady ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

# 5~four –pt 1~ The Meaning Of Bible Numbers Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 28, 2011

The number four is made up of three and one (3+1=4), and in this understanding it marks that which follows the revelation of God in the Trinity, (3) being the number of the TRINITY, (1) is the number of God.

# 5~FOUR –pt 1~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS 10-29-11 Today we’ll continue to look into the meaning of Bible Numbers if the Lord be willing and today we will say a few things about the number “four”. The number four always has reference to all that is created. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Innocents Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

A look at the killing of the innocent children by Herod

Matthew 2:13-18 Holy Innocents March 16, 2014 This morning, we’re going to look at a passage which comes from the Christmas story, but is readily avoided during the Christmas season. It’s a passage of scripture I’ve never preached from and is maybe one of the least preached on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist