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The Significance Of A New Creation-9 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2016

9 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-IX—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: ?How many of you have any Regrets?... Wish you had a ‘Fresh Start’, a ‘Clean Slate’? Wish you could leave ‘this little podunk town’? or Wish you could leave the ‘Rat Race’ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unleashing Your Spiritual Vitality-3(2015) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2015

3 of 3 Peter steered the Christians of Asia into the vitality born of their privilege in Christ. What characterizes/Looses/Releases that vitality? To unleash the privilege of spiritual vitality, we must commit to....

UNLEASHING YOUR SPIRITUAL VITALITY/Vigor-III—1Peter 1:13-21 Vitality Born of Privilege Attention: Vitality is tied to freedom...Freedom to move as you please....To live life to the fullest thru God’s blessing...To live for Him with Exuberance, Excitement, with Anticipation...To be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Victor Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2015

Christmas is all about how Christ covers our curse by dying in our place on the cross, thus crushing the head of Satan.

Jesus the Victor Genesis 3:15 Rev. Brian Bill December 5-6, 2015 After the murder of 14 people in California this week, the New York Daily News ran a bold four word headline across the entire front page: “GOD ISN’T FIXING THIS.” In the midst of our cultural conversation about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Place Of Jesus’ Birth Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 20, 2015

What is the significance with regards to the place, Bethlehem and the manger, where Jesus was born. Can we find any significance in it. Does it have any meaning for us today. After all, God did choose where Jesus should be born. The question is why there?

INTRODUCTION I want to start off with a couple of related questions this morning: • Why are you here in this place, in this church, this morning? • Why are you in South Africa and not in America or Europe or Asia? • Why are you at the work you are at? • Why are you in the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What We Can Learn From The Shepherds This Christmas Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017

These shepherds were out in th efields one night when the angel of the Lord appreared to them to announce the birth of the Savior. Let us learn from them.

We have been learning many things from the important characters of the first Christmas story. It was interesting to see how they received the news regarding the coming of Christ the Messiah in their lives. In all these things, we see the hand of God at work making sure that they understood that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017

The birth of Jesus gives us hope that extends to every aspect of my life - past, present, and future.

Advent This morning is the first Sunday of Advent. Most of us are probably familiar with that concept, but for some of us our familiarity may be limited to those calendars with little windows that open up revealing a gift or treat for each day of the month leading up to Christmas. The word ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Savior Is Supreme! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 20, 2019

Savior is supreme! And this Scripture helps us see why. 1. He has unlimited understanding (vs. 14-17). 2. He has the humblest heart (vs. 18). 3. He has the highest holiness (vs. 18-20). 4. He is the heavenly healer (vs. 21-24).

Our Savior Is Supreme! The Gospel of John John 7:14-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 16, 2016 (Revised August 20, 2019) *Tonight in John 7:14-24 we will focus on the supremacy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And our Savior Is Supreme! This sure truth shows up all ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To Matthew 2023 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 4, 2023

Matthew tells the story of the Messiah's birth

Immanuel - God with Us Matthew 1:18-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-03-2023 Losing Baby Jesus Churches that have a nativity have been finding that it is hard to keep up with baby Jesus. It has been given an official name, “Baby Jesus Theft.” In 2012, a church in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005

I am sure that you would agree with me this morning that if I would say that the birth of Christ is the gladdest event of history, I repeat that, the birth of Christ is the gladdest, most joyful event of history.

Fear Not Sunday A.M. December 19, 1999 Luke 2:1-15 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Making Things Right When Things Go Wrong 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord can make things right when things go wrong.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without breaking them. He noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Room For Christ At Christmas

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

Make room for Jesus during the busy Christmas season.

Making Room "Don't Crowd Christ Out of Christmas" There is a new movie on the shelves at video stores around town. The movie is last winter's big hit, Jingle All the Way. The movie shows us how a successful Christmas is closely tied to getting the right gift for our loved ones -- no matter what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essence Of God #6 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Aug 18, 2005

A father said to his rebellious son, “Everyone in the USA is a privileged person.” The boy replied, “I disagree!” The father said, “That’s the privilege. You are free to reject God’s provision, but that will not change the fact of the sure consequence."

In the study of God’s plan of redemption for mankind, we must start with a very basic concept. That concept is..: It is God Who provides the redemption and it is humans who receive the redemption. This must NOT be “Basic Theology 101”, because very few people START their study at this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:9-13

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Giving Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

What kind of gifts can we give at Christmas? What can we learn from the example of the Maji’s gifts to Jesus?

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Giving Matthew 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 9:15 INTRODUCTION: It’s the Christmas season once again and our thoughts turn to presents! Kids are making their wish lists; visiting Santa at the mall. Meanwhile parents are running their credit cards up to the limit ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 5, 2017

1 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING (American)PRIVILEGE-I—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To AMERICAN PRIVILEGE Attention: A reading of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ Need: We are A Privileged & Proud Nation/People...But many Americans, including yourselves, may find your ‘privilege & pride’ are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Mind Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson is the second of three in the series: “The Mind of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. Christ’s Mind of Sacrifice Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ