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Surviving Christmas

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

Life is hard. Sometimes so is Christmas. This is about more than surviving it.

Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7 – Surviving Christmas These two Grand Mananers took a ferry off the island and went deep into the woods on the mainland, searching for a Christmas tree. After hours of subzero temperatures and a few close calls with hungry wolves, one Grand Mananer turned to the other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not Here I Come

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 27, 2006

A sermn for the 1st Sunday in Advent

1st Sunday in Advent Luke 21: 25-36 Sermon "Ready or Not -- Here I Come" Luke 21 25* “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26* men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Feel The Heat

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2012

A sermon on Hosea 7:3-8 (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary: http://ibiblestudies.com/auth/orr/the_oven_and_the_baker.htm and Johnny Wilson of Sermon Central: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/hot-to-trot-johnny-wilson-sermon-on-judgment-133603.asp

HoHum: What kind of a baker is this? Usually what the baker would do was build a big fire in the oven at night and then he would only have hot coals then next morning, much better to bake with. Here it appears that the fire is still hot the next morning but the baker does nothing about it. He ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebel Without A Cause

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 14, 2012

A sermon about the dangers of rebellion.

“Rebel without a Cause!” 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. Wikpedia - Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American drama ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

Manna For Mothers

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 13, 2013

A sermon dealing with the things taught to Solomon by his mother.

“Manna for Mothers” Proverbs 31:1-31 Pro 31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Mother’s Day is a bittersweet time for many of us. If your mother is in this service you ought to thank God for the opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Brother Vs. Brother

Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Apr 3, 2011

It is amazing how a grudge between brothers ended up as judgment between two nations.

Brother vs. Brother By Alan Vaughn Text: Obadiah 1:12-14 (New International Version, ©2011) 12 You should not gloat over your brother in the day of his misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast so much in the day of their trouble. ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What We Believe About Marriage" - Part Three

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 29, 2011

What does our church believe about marriage?

Our church says: “We define marriage as a life covenant between one man and one woman according to the Scripture.” We have talked about the nature of marriage as we looked to verses 3-6. Next, we considered what Jesus said about the difficulty of marriage and about divorce in verses 7-10. Now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift For Those Who Seem To Have Everything Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the final sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message shows that God gave a gift that first Christmas for each and every person.

Most of us have a person in our lives that is impossible to buy for. The question that plagues many of us during the season is, “What do you get the person that has everything?” The answer is, “a gift card.” A recent New York Times article looked at the gift card industry. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Calling: Abraham And Sarah"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2016

A sermon about God calling us, no matter our situation in life.

"God Calling: Abraham and Sarah" Genesis 11:27-12:9 It can be terribly difficult to make decisions in this life. Some of us have a difficult time deciding what to wear in the morning. Others of us may have a hard time trying to decide what to order from a menu. And as far as major life ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Moving Out And Welcoming In

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

Let's talk about being salt and light (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, chapter 15, pg. 167- 177)

HoHum: Christianity is one beggar telling another beggar where he found bread- D.T. NILES WBTU: 3 disciples are important for us to remain faithful disciples of Jesus. These are in Luke 6. This outlines for us an important night and day in the life and ministry of Jesus. Jesus spent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seed And The Sower - Part 2

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 1, 2016

The parable of the seed and the Sower is a snapshot of any society and most likely any congregation. How a person responds to the Word of God indicates what type of soil they are. The seed is perfect. The Sower is generous. What type of soil are you?

Please take your Bibles and turn to Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 NIV When I was a young teenager I actually did some broadcast sowing of seed. We were renting a field which was only a couple of acres and my Dad had plowed and dragged the field but we did not have a broadcast planter so we filled up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Be An Example: Practical Lessons For Parents And Young Leaders 1 Tim 4:12 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Paul, an elder minister of the Gospel, exhorts Timothy, his young protégé. His advice is intensely practical, and applies to any of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: *other

How God Turns Trash Into Treasure

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 15, 2013

1. Jesus finds us (vs. 9). 2. Jesus invites us to follow Him (vs. 9). 3. Jesus fellowships with us (vs. 10). 4. Jesus functions as a doctor to heal us from our sin (vs. 11-13).

“What We All Have Felt” (Betrayed) Text: Mark 14:10-11, 44-46 I want to talk to you today about something that is NOT funny. If we could have worked it out I would have showed you how NOT funny it really is on the screen by showing you a video clip from the PASSION OF CHRIST. I'll share an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For A Visitation

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 21, 2013

The story of Mary and Joseph in the first Christmas teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope.

PREPARATION FOR THE VISITATION OPENING: Children Nativity Video Clip INTRO TO SPEAKER: It was seven years ago today I preached my first message at BCC. • The title was, “Love, Acceptance, Forgiveness.” This is still our mission today. • When we came here, Caleb was in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

God is a God that offers us New Beginnings

NEW BEGINNINGS Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) A new year always seems to bring with it the opportunity for new beginnings. We associate the word resolution with New Year. The word resolution, as defined ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ