Sermons on The Commandment Of Love:

Hope At Christmas Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 6, 2025

This sermon proclaims that the heart of Christmas is God’s promised hope fulfilled in Jesus—the Light who breaks our darkness, conquers sin, and invites us to live in the peace and confidence of His eternal reign.

The Heart of Christmas: Hope Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 15:4 Christmas is almost here! It truly is a special time of year. Before we open God’s Word together, I’d like to invite you on a short journey into the past—to remember what Christmas has meant to you through the years. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Home For Good Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 7, 2025

#7 in "God Wins: The Message of Revelation"

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Revelation 21. I read an interesting stat this week. According to the American Automobile Association, 119 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between Christmas and New Year’s. Nearly a third of our entire population will be on the move — ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Did You Know Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Dec 9, 2025

This sermon looks at what Mary knew, what she didn't know, what she knew and still surprised her.

It was the Sunday before Christmas, when a young brother and sister were singing their favorite carol, "Silent Night," in church. Everything was going well until the final line. The little boy, full of enthusiasm, belted out the conclusion with total conviction: "Sleep in heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:12-13, Isaiah 7:14

When Hope Interrupts Your Plans Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 24, 2025

Hope is trusting God’s plan even when it feels bigger than you.

The Thrills of Hope #3 When Hope Interrupts Your Plans Dr. Marty Baker | Luke 1:26–38 | December 21, 2025 Welcome to Stevens Creek Church! We are so glad that you are here. I also want to welcome all of you who are in our Grovetown Campus, our North Augusta Campus, our South Campus, in our Atrium ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Six Trees

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 1, 2026

An Advent journey through the whole story of the bible from Genesis to Revelation - by using six trees from the Bible

In the wilderness a voice splits open the wind, a hard cry— REPENT Even now the axe gleams, lying at the root of the trees, cold as truth, waiting for the weight of a just hand. Every tree that bears no good fruit leans already toward its ending, toward the fire that hungers for what has hollowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-10, Revelation 22:1-6, 1 Peter 2:21-25, Galatians 3:10-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Riverfront Property Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 30, 2026

In these desperate times, swim in the river of life, diving deep into God’s Spirit. Then look forward to the day when you will share in the inheritance God has promised to you.

During the Covid pandemic, the U.S. housing market went haywire. Inventory went down 37% and prices went up 24%, both setting records. The housing market got so bizarre that a Bethesda, Maryland, homebuyer included in her written offer a pledge to name her first-born child after the seller. She ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-23, John 7:37-39, Ephesians 1:11-14, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Grace In The Workplace

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011

Don’t get the idea that to serve God you have to be a minister, or a missionary, or on the staff of some Christian organization. Every job, if it is done in the power of the Holy Spirit, is a sacred job.

Introduction We’re preaching through the Book of Proverbs. A human proverb is a short sentence based on long experience, but these are short sentences based on something better than long experience. They’re based on the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, as given to Solomon. Now, today I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Grand Invasion

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

God began a "grand invasion" of the world 2000 years ago with the birth of Christ, and He wants to invade the hearts of people, as well.

Let’s turn in our Bibles to Luke Chapter 2 because Linus [ph 0:00:42.9] just read the first 14 verses of Luke Chapter 2. We’re going to pick up the story, the story of the Birth of Jesus in verse 15. And also turn to Revelation Chapter 12 if you want because I’m going to go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wipe That Smirk Off Your Face

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 11, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 49: 1 – 39

Jeremiah 49: 1 – 39 He will wipe that smirk off your face 1 Against the Ammonites. Thus, says the LORD: “Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then does Milcom inherit Gad, and his people dwell in its cities? 2 Therefore behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “That I will cause to be heard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 49:39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004

This is the introductory sermon in a sereis on the life of Moses. Part 1 of 9.

MOSES FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Scripture: Exodus Chapter One Intro. A. A few weeks ago I talked to you about genealogies and Family Trees. I thought I would share with you today a few comments that came from a genealogy support group. 1. My family coat of arms ties in the back…is that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Right Kind Of Dirt

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

What about all the people who at one time professed faith in Jesus Christ but who now seem to have little interest in the things of the Lord?

I've made my choice," wrote the basketball star. "I love Jesus Christ and I try to serve Him to the best of my ability. How about you?" No, those are not the words of David Robinson, A. C. Green or any other Christian currently playing in the NBA. That testimony is from a tract written thirty years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Absolutely Priceless

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

Being part of the kingdom of heaven, being a disciple of Jesus Christ, is worth whatever sacrifice one has to make

DAN: Hi, Ryan, is there something I can do for you? RYAN: Oh, no, but there is something I can do for you! DAN: What's that? RYAN: Well, I am holding in my hand a ticket for the Packer/Viking game at the dome on Monday night, December 20. DAN: Oh, wow! Are you serious? RYAN: Yep. DAN: Boy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift For The Lowliest Servants (Shepherds)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 26, 2000

The story of the faithful shepherds on the night of Jesus’ birth shows us how God in grace can give the greatest blessings to the humblest of servants.

THE GREATEST GIFT FOR THE LOWLIEST SERVANTS (Shepherds) (LUKE 2:8-20) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is loacted at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/shepherds.html] REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Coming Out Of The Closet

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What does it take for Christianity to come out inside of hiding from the world in its closet

I grew up in a home where both my parents smoked. You know how it is when you grow up in it, you get used to the smell and don’t even recognize it. I never really recognized it until Laura and I were married and moved away from home. We didn’t smoke, so when we would go over to the house to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prophecy: Words To Us From God?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

Are there some ways other than the Bible through which God lets us know what He desires and what He expects from us?

RYAN: Pastor Dan, there is something I need to tell you right away. DAN: Are you sure it can’t wait until after the worship service is over? RYAN: No. No, this is important. DAN: OK, what is it? RYAN: Well, God told me that we need to change the color of the church carpet. DAN: Oh, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Baptist