Sermons on The Census:

Wisdom For Worrying Times

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 7, 2013

1. Be sure to listen to the Lord (vs. 18-20). 2. Rest in your relationship with Christ (vs. 21). 3. Always remember that Christ is close (vs. 22-23). 4. Commit yourself to live for Christ (vs. 24-25).

Wisdom for Worrying Times Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: *Joseph was surely worried in the opening verses of this Scripture. Mary had been "betrothed" to Joseph. The KJV says "espoused" in vs. 18. We get engaged before we get married. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Puppy Story

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 4, 2014

Two Christians, one unbeliever, a little girl, a puppy, and a shark constitues a story about the lost and the believers responsiblities.

Last weekend Debbie and I were in Charleston, SC for a nice Valentines weekend. We walked for 9 hours around the city, through the market place, and toward the harbor. From where we were standing, we could see a decommissioned aircraft carrier, submarine, and a destroyer. This took me back to my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 23:37-38, 1 Timothy 4:16, Revelation 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Living As The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014

John goes to great lengths at the start of this passage to assure us that we are members of God’s family now. It’s not how we live that guarantees us a place in God’s family. We are God’s family. But how we live shows that.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings For a while this was one of Sarah’s favourite photos. A few months ago she was sending it to everyone she could think of. Not because it was a great shot of one of our boys. In fact, it’s not a photo of Micah or Joshua at all. No, it’s a photo of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Men Who Matter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 17, 2012

Encourment for men to be courageous.

Message Notes: June 17, 2012 A.M. On a tour of Panama City Beach, the Pope took a few days off to visit the coast for some sightseeing. He was cruising along the beach in the Pope-mobile when there was a frantic commotion just off the shore. A helpless man, wearing an Auburn football jersey, was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Reflection Of Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011

This was a Christmas Day message challenging people to not leave Christ in Christmas

A Reflection of Tomorrow So here is the question: When do your put Christmas away? We usually do it on New Year’s Day. You know; take down the tree and Christmas cards, remove the lights from outside the house, pack up the nativity scene. And before the first day of the new year is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-82

Denomination: Wesleyan

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 19, 2010

God humbles himself to save a people who have fallen very low indeed.

Scripture Introduction Probably few of us are really familiar with the twelve books in the section of the Old Testament called the “Minor Prophets.” They are not unimportant, but small books compared to Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel – the Major Prophets. Pastor James Boice, who preached through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Simply A Sanctified Saint Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 12, 2021

Series #1, An introductory message to 1 Corinthians.

I. Introduction A. There are many issues of concern or interest to the church today. -Issues of curiosity or issues that can unite or divide a church. -Issues of theology or issues of faith and practice. -Issues such as: -Divorce and remarriage. -Role of women in ministry. -Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Slave Market Liberated Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 4, 2015

Like Paul, we are all slaves to our sins. But Jesus bought us from the slave market to set us free. So why do we continue in bondage. This sermon attempts to answer that question.

Come with me in a time machine this morning. We will travel back to Rome circa 60 AD. We find ourselves at the Graecostadium, the slave market. As we wander around, we see men, women, and children standing on revolving blocks. Immediately we observe the fact that these people are nude, totally ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14

Denomination: Foursquare

Pentecost Power

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 9, 2019

A sermon about Holy Spirit revival.

Pentecost Sunday 2019 June 9, 2019 John 20:19-23 “Pentecost Power” Ireneaus, a second century bishop, repeats words from the Apostle John that he received from the elders, possibly Polycarp, who told Ireneaus about conversations he had with John. According to Ireneaus, John said, “The days will ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Father Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jun 14, 2019

Fathers today are seen as little more than another child for the wife to take of. We have lowered the expectation of dads to an all time low. But dads, fathers are so very needed.

INTRODUCTION: How important are a father’s words of wisdom? How valuable is a father's presence in the lives of his children? How necessary is a father's influence as compared to his income or him providing for his family? How many of you remember the old song “Cat’s in the cradle”? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27, Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Ultimate Ruler

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

THIS IS A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE THAT SPEAKS OF THE EXCITEMENT WE SHOULD HAVE AT THE BIRTH OF CHRIST, THE KING OF KINGS.

OUR ULTIMATE RULER JOHN 18:28-38 THE BIRTH OF A ROYAL BABY IS ALWAYS AN EXCITING EVENT FOR THE NATION, AND FOR THE WORLD. I REMEMBER THE HAPPINESS THAT SURROUNDED THE BIRTH OF WILLIAM AND HARRY FOR PRINCESS DIANA AND CHARLES. A TOWN CRYER STOOD OUTSIDE BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND ANNOUNCED WILLIAM’S ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up For Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2017

Five lessons in this Scripture: 1. The courage (vs. 25-32). 2. The conflict (vs. 26-28; 33). 3. The compromise (vs. 34-40). 4. The comfort (vs. 40-41). 5. The commitment (vs. 42).

Stand Up for Jesus! Acts 5 25-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 25, 2013 *Where would we be tonight if these Christians in Acts 5 and countless other Christians had not said and done the right thing? Where would we be if they had refused to stand up for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:25-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story Through The Eyes Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 7, 2017

A Candlelight service told mostly through the eyes of Joseph

Christmas Eve Candlelight service Saturday, December 24, 2016 The following narrative is based on scriptures from Matthew 1 and Luke 1 & 2 and from On this Holy Night by Max Lucado. I did this as a first person monologue and my daughter helped me out by playing Mary. Please feel free to use ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Friends

When Was Jesus Really Born, And Why It Doesn't Matter.

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 10, 2022

Delivered at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 25 Dec 2021. An in-depth study of the date of the Messiah's birth. We know it wasn't 25 December but when was it? And does the actual date really matter.

20211225 Parsha Shemot – When was Yeshua (Jesus) born and does it matter. Blessing Torah Portion – Ex 2:1-10 Haftarah - Isaiah 27:7-13 Brit Chadashah Matthew 1:18-25 Shemot is both the title for the second book from the scroll of the Torah and the title of the first Torah portion therein. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3, Exodus 12:2

Denomination: *other

The Inn, The Incarnation And The Invitation (Based On Luke 2:1-20) Series

Contributed by Timothy Cox on Jan 11, 2014

Preached 24th December 2013 at the Midnight Communion. Debunks Christmas and re-focuses on the incarnation of Jesus, what that meant to the shepherds and means to us.

***The following conventions have been used in this sermon, which may assist delivery: Capitals indicate Bold Text, parts bracketed between forward slashes indicate italics, it may also be helpful to skip who wrote or defined what*** Five minutes into the film /Love Actually/ (1) a little girl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican