Sermons on Swing Low:

Prepare!

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 8, 2017

Preparing our hearts for the wonder of Christmas

Prepare WHAG December 18th, 2016 Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5 You’ve probably noticed that we are doing the Christmas season a little different this year. We are celebrating the Advent Wreath, focusing more on prayer and meditation during the service, and trying to focus more on the real reason for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 21, 2023

Find the highest honor in the lowest place. That’s where Jesus found it, and that’s where you will find it, as well.

When concert artists do a concert, they usually present a rider, which spells out what they expect from their hosts. Beyonce has such a rider, and several years ago (2013), The Daily Star obtained a copy of her rider. It includes the following demands: • All crew members must wear 100 percent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Uplifting Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2021

If you want God to lift you up in worship, then come humbly, come sincerely, and come believing God.

Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a typical American family driving home from church one Sunday. Dad was fussing about the sermon being too long and sort of boring. Mom said she thought the organist played too loudly during the second hymn they sang. Sis, who was a music major in college, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5, Hebrews 11:4, Hebrews 11:6, Jude 1:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Do You Think You Are? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

God welcomes honest, humble prayers from needy hearts; true prayer is not performance, but sincere confession that receives mercy and transforms us by His grace.

If your heart is tired and your prayers feel thin, you’re in the right place. The Lord welcomes real people with real needs and real words. He is not looking for polish; He is listening for honesty. He is not impressed by our resumes; He is moved by our repentance. We’ve all had those moments—hands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Prayer, Proclamation, Positioning

The Doorway To Eternity Series

Contributed by Conley Bordeaux, Sr. on Dec 18, 2002

Using words heard basically at Christmas only. The words here are "brought forth"

The Words of Christmas – Bring Forth A Son… The Doorway to Eternity Matthew 1:21-23 December 22, 2002 1. The Sunday before Christmas and excitement is in the air 2. Christmas means many things to many people – time off – bonus money – travel to family - rest and relaxation – for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Of Salvation

Contributed by Jonwesley Barnhill on Sep 10, 2002

An in-depth look at the lessons we can learn about salvation through Jesus Christ in Noah’s Ark.

I. Introduction A. One day while studying about Noah in Sunday School I remembered that as a child I heard a preacher talk about how Noah’s Ark was in many ways like God’s Plan of Salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. II. There are many ways in which this comparison could be made. A. The saving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Firm A Foundation

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 20, 2002

The foundations in America are showing signs of crumbling. We need some firm foundations.

September 22, 2002 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, And do not the things which I say? 47Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like: 48He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: United Methodist

The Wonder Of His Presentation (Part 2, The Wonder Of Christmas) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Dec 12, 2001

The angelic visitations to Mary, Elizabeth, and Joseph make for an incredible account of God mastery of presentation. See how the wonder of Christmas comes alive in this part of Jesus’ birth.

The Wonder of His Presentation (Part 2, The Wonder of Christmas) Text: John 1:1-14, Luke 1:26-38, Matt. 1:18-24, Luke 1:39-45 The birth of Jesus is an awesome encounter of God in the flesh. But before He was born, the signs given to His future parents and those who would be eye-witnesses of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45, Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Time Had Fully Come

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 31, 2001

How the time was ripe for Jesus’ arrival

“When the time had fully come” Gal 4:4 23/12/01 am Gal 4:4 as long as an heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2 He is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. 3 So also, when we were children, we were in slavery under the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness, Road Construction, And Redemption

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 29, 2002

How does one attain rigteousness? Which road to take? Only one.

RIGHTEOUSNESS, ROAD CONSTRUCTION, AND REDEMPTION (Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28) It’s summertime now, and that means that the road construction season is in full swing. During the road construction season, I find myself spending a lot of time looking for something that isn’t there. What I mean is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's Your Father?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002

On Father’s Day it is important to honor the greatest dad -- Our heavenly Father. Any earthly dad who reflects his heavenly Father’s love in Jesus is tops!

Happy Father’s Day, dads! Did you all get pounced on in bed this morning? My boys each made me a card (that was very special). I’m going to go home after church and, of course, call my dad. Most of you know my father. Well, this is my favorite picture of my dad. We keep it in a curio cabinet in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Should We Invest In Humanity?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

This is a follow-up message to Vacation Bible School. It is the idea of investing our lives in people.

SHOULD WE INVEST IN HUMANITY? Mark 10:13-16 INTRO.- Since we just finished VBS this last week I want to begin by sharing a few more children’s stories. ILL.- A lady said, “As we drove home from church one afternoon, we were talking about a friend who was baptized that day. We spoke of how proud ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Freedom in Christ is one of the churches most valuable commodities.

THE COST OF FREEDOM – Romans 14:13-23  What is one of the churches most precious comoditys? What do we stomp on with a vengence in the eyes of the world? What does the world look for and rarely seen intact in the body of Christ? UNITY John 17 ‘That they may be one even as we are one’ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

In our pursuit of godly character we must recommit ourselves to doing family God’s way: children submit and parents nurture in God’s ways.

Character Counts! Family Matters (Ephesians 6:1-4) Theme: God created the family to reflect His character. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that the American family is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deep Water Faith

Contributed by William Butler on Mar 9, 2003

God desires that we LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP.

DEEP WATER Scripture: Luke 5:1-4,5 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. 5 And Simon answering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist