Sermons on Surpassing Glory:

Offer Up Prayers Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 7, 2005

Advent 2(C) - We offer up prayers of thankfulness for Christian fellowship and prayers seeking a continuing faithfulness.

OFFER UP PRAYERS OF THANKFULNESS Philippians 1:3-11 -- ADVENT 2 -- December 4, 2005 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: In this season of Advent it is easy, as we listen to our readings and look at the cover of our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Flood Assurance (Revised)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005

The question is not, "Why do bad things happen." The better question is, "Why were we spared." And the answer? Because we have a God who loves us!

Title: Flood Assurance Text: Luke 13:1-5, but it only makes sense in the context of Luke 12:54-57,1-9. FCF: We are all judged and worthy of death, but God be praised we have an advocate who pleads to give us more time. SO: I want my congregation to feel sympathy for the people of New Orleans, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Middle Aged Reason For Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 8, 2005

In this Psalm I examine the Psalm writer’s attitude to the future as he faces old age and how he deals with his enemies. This is during Advent and has a little reflective flavor of the season in it.

December 11, 2005 Psalm 71 What do you think about your future? Maybe you’re one of those people who’s done an overall road map of your life. Maybe in ten years you want to retire, or have your house paid off, or have enough money saved up to buy a car, or get married and have children. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

In Spite Of It All

Contributed by James May on Dec 11, 2005

In spite of all that Satan or man can do to destroy you, Jesus has the power to deliver and set free. Many of God’s people have a wounded spirit and need Jesus’ delivering power.

IN SPITE OF IT ALL By Pastor Jim May I know that his is the Christmas Season and that most ministers, during this time of the year, will focus on the story of the birth of Christ. Perhaps that will be the message subject for Christmas Day, but today I want to talk to you more about the things in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Temptations Of Christ

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005

When we go through temptation we do not need to go through in our own strength rather we can rely on our Saviour who has been tempted in every way, yet who did not give in.

The Temptations of Christ Scripture Readings Hebrews 4:14-5:3 Matthew 4:1-11 (text) Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ It doesn’t take us long in life to learn that valleys follow mountains, lows follow highs, and solutions quickly dissolve into more problems. You finish university studies and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Peace - The Mysterious Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas

(Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church, Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: MATTHEW 1:18-25 TITLE: “PEACE – THE MYSTERIOUS GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy and Charlie Brown are talking. Lucy says, “I hate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Respond To God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 15, 2005

How Mary’s response to God’s enlightenment is an example to us all on how to respond to God.

How to Respond to God Part 3 of 4 in the series, Christmas Calms Our Fears Last week we reflected on the pronouncement of the angel to Zechariah that the prayers of he and his wife Elizabeth had been heard and that they were going to have a son. Let’s pick up the story in the first chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Carol

Contributed by James May on Dec 18, 2005

A sermon based upon the story of Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ "Christmas Carol". Let the Holy Spirit reveal your past, present and future.

A Christian Carol Sunday, December 18, 2005 – AM By Pastor Jim May Let us take a journey this morning. It’s a journey that will begin right where you are now, for where else can we really begin? Today I want us to think of one of the greatest works of literature, penned by Charles Dickens, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Without Restraint Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 18, 2005

We have standards because Jesus has made the difference in history.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT RESTRAINT Philippians 1:27 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE HAVE STANDARDS. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Culture TS: We will consider several cultures that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

"The" Man Becomes "A" Man

Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 19, 2005

Christmas sermon reflecting on Christ coming to earth in the form of a man. Emphasizes a personal relationship with Christ, as opposed to merely believing with head knowledge.

Well we are just one week away from the big day! Kids, are you getting a bit excited? Adults, have you finished all your shopping? Many of you are soon to be in the presence of family and friends that you have not seen throughout the year, and you always want to impress them with your knowledge ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Narnia: Encouter The Power Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

The story of Narnia is the story of our world. Two great rival powers are pitted against one another for the control and destiny of the creature. This story reminds us of the power of Christ to rescue us and give us a hope and a future. But it also spe

Series; Advent Narnia Series Message #2 Encounter the Power Introduction: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a story about great powers arrayed against one another. The power of the White witch is indeed great for she has made the Emperor’s land always winter and never Christmas. Her ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Personal Passover

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 25, 2005

There is no power that can contest with the power of prayer.

Exo. 12:21-31 “Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover. And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage Secrets From The Garden Of Eden

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

Marriage between a man and a woman is essentially, intentionally and constitutionally a divinely ordained covenant, spiritual in origin, civil in its legality, and personal in its expression.

MARRIAGE SECRETS FROM THE GARDEN OF EDEN. Gen. 1:26-28; 2:18-25 Int. There is a question being raised in our day concerning the fundamental nature of marriage. Is it strictly a civil institution to be affirmed and acknowledged by a secular set of standards, or is it a spiritual covenant that has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Doesn't Always See The Promises Fulfilled

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 25, 2004

Week 3 of a study of Faith

As children we learned many Bible promises that said if we had faith, God would grant our requests, right? We learned that mountains would move, if we had enough faith, right? How many times have we had that faith and the mountain did not move? What do we do when it seems as though God is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Are You Talking To Me?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 2, 2004

What was the perspect of Joseph and Mary to the "Good News"

Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Are you talking to Me? Luke 1:26-40, Matthew 1:18-24 Perspective is an interesting thing. What you or I see is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-40

Denomination: Congregational