Sermons on Star In The East:

How To Celebrate The Season

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 14, 2010

This sermon tells us how God expects us to celebrate the season

Topic: How to celebrate His birth Text: John 1: 1-14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

And Your Questions Are? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 6, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 21: 5 – 38

Luke 21: 5 – 38 And Your Questions Are? 5 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, 6 “These things which you see—the days will come in which not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down.”7 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Vantage Point: Mankind Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008

Last of four sermons discussing Christmas from the vantage point of major contributors in the story of the incarnation.

Opening Set of Praise and Worship Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Hark The Herald Angels Sing While I’m Waiting Do You Hear What I Hear? Your Grace Is Enough Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle VANTAGE POINT—MANKIND Vantage Point Christmas—Part 4 There is only one Christmas story. It was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-31

Denomination: *other

Bah! Humbug!

Contributed by James May on Dec 13, 2009

A sermon on repentance and change based on Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol".

Bah! Humbug! By Pastor James May There is an old story that has been retold many times over the years since it was written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1843. The title of that story is “A Christmas Carol”, and it is one of my favorite programs to watch during the Christmas season. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Whole New World (Acts 16:9-16)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

THE FIRST CONVERT IN EUROPE (ACTS 16:9-16)

A WHOLE NEW WORLD (ACTS 16:1-15) A whole new world emerged to me when I moved from USA to Hong Kong in 2008 after living there for 21 years. Hong Kong was the gateway to China, the pearl of the Orient, and, more importantly, my wife’s hometown. I had no choice. Doris said, “If you’re not going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Managing Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 5, 2018

A look at how we can be better stewards, as we focus on relationships.

Managing Relationships Job 2:11-13 October 7, 2018 Last week’s message started off a little heavy - as we looked at what was going on in our government with the selection of judge Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court and the senate hearings. This morning, we’re going to start with another story, this ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13, Proverbs 17:17, Job 6:14-16, Romans 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

As kids we sang: "I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back!" But is that the reality of our adult lives? Are we willing to deny and sacrifice ourselves and all we have for Christ's sake?

[Sermon preached on 3 June 2018, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] When I was a kid—I think I was eight years old at the time—I attended a Summer Bible Camp. I will never forget it, for many reasons. In particular, I remember how at the end of the day’s program, we always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On The Mount # 2 Let There Be Light!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022

In Genesis 1:3, God said, “…Let there be light: and there was light.”

From the beginning of time, God wanted light to exist. He said, “…let there be light” and the Bible says, “…and there was light”. In Gen. 1:3, the Lord is talking about the light of the sun that separates the days from the nights. But this is not the only place in the Bible where the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:15-20 - Message 9 – God Makes Covenants That Are Everlasting. Promises And The Law Of Moses In Context Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 12, 2024

God made wonderful covenants and promises to Abraham that are widespread and everlasting. These we consider including the extent of Jewish land. Also we are told what the purpose of the Law of Moses is, and that the Law and promise are harmonious.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:15-20 - MESSAGE 9 – GOD MAKES COVENANTS THAT ARE EVERLASTING. PROMISES AND THE LAW OF MOSES IN CONTEXT [A]. PAUL LOOKS AT MAN MADE COVENANTS {{Galatians 3:15 “Brethren, I SPEAK IN TERMS OF HUMAN RELATIONS: even though it is only a man’s covenant, yet when it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15, Daniel 9:26-27, Galatians 3:16, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 12:1-2, Genesis 17:4, Genesis 17:7, Genesis 15:18, Galatians 3:17-18, Exodus 12:40-41, Acts 7:6, Galatians 3:19, James 2:9-11, James 3:2, James 2:13, Romans 3:20, Romans 4:15, Romans 7:7, Deuteronomy 33:2, Acts 7:53, Galatians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Christmas Chains

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002

Part 1 of a series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

Slide 1—Advent Candles Welcome, to the beginning of our Christmas Celebration here at Bethany. This is the first Sunday in Advent—which means we are begiining a look forward to clebrating both the first and seconding coming of Christ. I’m Pastor Don and I’m especially honored to have guests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-15, Titus 2:11

Denomination: Methodist

Now My Eyes Have Seen You Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

A moment to consider the wonders of God as a means to a right perspective in life - as Job did.

There’s a type of boat called a hydrofoil that has actually been around for over 100 yrs. The secret lies underneath the hull, where there are basically underwater wings. Once the boat reaches enough speed, it actually lifts out of the water and “flies” with only those wings in the water. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians In Name Only Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2010

In order to avoid being Christians in name only, we must continue to rely upon the Holy Spirit and not our own wisdom and power.

In his commentary on World Net Daily posted on April 21, 2009, David Welch wrote the following words: One of the most massive and widespread occurrences of identity theft has happened, and it is not even attracting the attention of local, state or national leaders. This particularly insidious ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Your Glory Shines So Bright Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 21, 2011

God's glory will be the defining feature of the new heaven and new earth. Therefore we need to make His glory the supreme passion of our life right now.

Right now, if you go outside, there are innumerable stars in the sky. But you can only see one of them – our sun. That is because the light from the sun is so bright that none of those other stars in the sky can be seen during the daytime. But if we wait until the sun sets tonight, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pants, Boats And Other Weird Requests Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 27, 2021

Is God asking you to do something unusual? How would you know if God was speaking to you? Has he perhaps already asked you to do something? What did he ask you to do? How did he speak to you? Have you begun it yet?

.................................................................................................................... At first glance it appears to be a crowning symbol of obnoxious rock star excess, yet a closer look reveals a deeper story about how a band used a tiny candy to alert them to major ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, 2 Kings 5:11-12

Denomination: Anglican

He Did It His Way Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 28, 2010

A study of chapter 48 verses 1 through 35

Ezekiel 48: 1 – 35 He Did It His Way 1 “Now these are the names of the tribes: From the northern border along the road to Hethlon at the entrance of Hamath, to Hazar Enan, the border of Damascus northward, in the direction of Hamath, there shall be one section for Dan from its east ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel