Sermons on Sustaining Us:

Emmanuel, "God With Us"

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 9, 2002

God is with us if we will but realize it

Emmanuel “God with us” Matt 1:18-25 1. GOD WITH US IN THE FLESH 1 Tim. 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness, far exceeding our understanding 1. He appeared in a human body. 2. Was approved by the Spirit. 3. Was seen by angels. 4. He was proclaimed among all kinds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Purpose For Us

Contributed by John Howard on Dec 29, 2002

What purpose is there for me here? What does God want from me?

Ephesians 5:1-21 The Purpose of God I was asked recently the question we all ask ourselves at one time or another - Why am I here? - What purpose is there for me here? - Now the person who asked me this is a Christian - And after confirming the importance of his decision to accept Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Tented With Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 30, 2002

A Sermon for the Second Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18

2nd Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18 "Jesus Tented with Us."   1 ¶ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God; 3 all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. 4 In him was life, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Heating Us Up Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 17, 2003

If we are luke warm, how do we heat things up?

Revelation 3:14-22 October 5, 2003 Heating Us Up Last week I compared the Church of Smyrna with the Church of Laodicea. After the service I was reminded that this passage has been read over our church prophetically in the past. I also think that this message over all the seven comes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

God's Plan For Us

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003

Is the Christian life a constant challenge to improve and please God, or a soft rocking chair of comfort as we wait for heaven? The truth is somewhere in the middle.

Sometimes it seems that the Christian community is divided into two different camps. One camp views the Christian life as one of a constant challenge to do better, to try harder, to work to please God. And the other extreme tends to see the Christian life as basking in the warm glow of salvation ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Using the Lord’s prayer as a model for praying

October 5 - Teach us to Pray 48% of churchgoers admit they haven’t experienced God’s presents in the last year! This must not happen here. This must be an alive place - it will be transformed. Merve Griffith to Oral Roberts - is it true you’ve heard God speak to you? Oral replies - Merve, God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emmanuel - God With Us!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 14, 2003

Christmas message based on Matthew 1:21-23.

Emmanuel ¡V God with Us! Matthew 1:21-23 John 1:1-3, 10-14 December 14, 2003 Introduction This morning we continue our look at the Christmas story as related in Matthew. Last week we read from Matthew 1:18-25, which in those eight verses gives us a quick synopsis of the miracle of Jesus¡¦ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Dec 16, 2003

The Christmas Story that means so much to all Christian believers can be told with six words, “To us a child is born.” Our great Light, Liberator, and Lord.

TO US A CHILD IS BORN ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The Christmas Story that means so much to all Christian believers can be told with six words, “To us a child is born.” If it were not for the appearance of Immanuel (God with us) we would not need to celebrate Easter. The birth of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Incarnation; God With Us

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 22, 2003

The event of Jesus’ incarnation was the most unique event of history; the effect on our lives still is!

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC December 14, 2003 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 (NIV) 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14

Denomination: United Methodist

Emmanuel - God With Us Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 22, 2003

8th in series. Much of this sermon comes from a sermon titled "The Drama of Christmas" by Stephan Chapman. You can find it on Sermon Central

The Many Names of God Review Emmanuel In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Appears To Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. I felt that God had gone away. I felt little hope and the joy of ministry had disappeared. I no longer had the desire, the mission to bring the good news that had motivated me into ministry. It was a dark time, one of the worst times of my life. 2. Do you know what I am talking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Us Mature Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#2 in "Let Us" Series

#2 "LET US MATURE" TEXT: Heb. 5:7-6:3 INTRO: There has been a dramatic shift in our society over the past generation. We have gone from a sense of duty and responsibility to a demand for services and entertainment. The society around us has put great emphasis on "how do you feel?" as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power That Worketh In Us

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true.

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true. Our God is powerful God. He is an awesome God. But, thank God, He has given that power to us! Read Luke 10:19 Power - Gr. Dunamis, "Dynamite." The use of dynamite can be for good or for destruction. Our text says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Ephesians 3:20

The Power That Worketh In Us

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true.

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true. Our God is powerful God. He is an awesome God. But, thank God, He has given that power to us! Read Luke 10:19 Power - Gr. Dunamis, "Dynamite." The use of dynamite can be for good or for destruction. Our text says, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

The Spirit Reassures Us

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GAVE US HIS SPIRIT TO REASSURE US OF OUR PRIVILEGED FAMILY RELATIONSHIP AND GLORIOUS INHERITANCE (SONS AND HEIRS -- THE INDWELLING SPIRIT ASSURES US OF OUR IDENTITY AND INHERITANCE IN THE FAMILY OF GOD) 1.

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GAVE US HIS SPIRIT TO REASSURE US OF OUR PRIVILEGED FAMILY RELATIONSHIP AND GLORIOUS INHERITANCE (SONS AND HEIRS -- THE INDWELLING SPIRIT ASSURES US OF OUR IDENTITY AND INHERITANCE IN THE FAMILY OF GOD) 1. (:14-15) We Are Now Adopted As God's Very Own Children a. God has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible