Sermons on The Nativity:

Encountering Jesus

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 29, 2015

Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. What exactly is the best way for each of us to encounter Jesus? We are each unique individuals, and each of us is drawn to Jesus by different ways

Oh the riches of this world True joy I have not found The pull of your might The chase of my wants My flesh cannot contend With the spirit man within Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. Mosquito Coast--(Harrison Ford ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Charismatic

"Fear No Evil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 13, 2016

A sermon about trusting God.

"Fear No Evil" Psalm 23 There can be no doubt that one of the key messages of this Psalm is that we are not alone... ...we are loved beyond measure... ...we can trust God... ...And because of this we need not fear!!! We all know that fear, hatred, loneliness and mistrust is running rampant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Faith Church - Benediction Service

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 9, 2018

Our church's final service was held on April 8, 2018, and we discussed three critical things as we each look ahead to what God has for us next: 1) remember what God has done, 2) tell others of what God has done, and 3) imagine what God will do next.

Benediction Service 1 Chronicles 16:8-13 & 23-36 Benediction Service - Today, we celebrate our final church service here at Living Faith Church -- Last week, I said this would not be a funeral … and I meant it - We won’t have a funeral for three simple reasons: 1. Our Savior is alive 2. He is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-13, 1 Chronicles 16:23-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calls, Gathers, Enlightens And Sanctifies

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 24, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year B

May 23, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Calls, Gathers, Enlightens and Sanctifies Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Pentecost celebrates the Holy Spirit’s entry on the church of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Herald Of Light

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 14, 2020

John came as a herald to the Light of the World. He calls us to be the same.

December 13, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Isaiah 61:1-4; John 1:6-8, 19-28 The Herald of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re well into the season of Advent now. This brief season uses the beloved ritual of lighting ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Immanuel, God Is With Us

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 6, 2014

God telegraphs what He does well in advance if anyone will listen.

Immanuel, God is with Us Isaiah 7:1-17 Introduction As we approach the Christmas season, we start to think about Jesus coming to earth as a baby in a manger in Bethlehem. We remember the nativity stories in Matthew and Luke. We remember the words from the Apostle John, “And the Word became flesh ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17, Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Planning, Prioritizing, Proceeding Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 8, 2018

How do we plan our lives and actually do it?

As I noted last week, we closed the year 2017 and look forward to a new year by thinking about the 7 P’s for the Christian life: Pray, Plan, Pray, Prioritize, Pray, Proceed, Praise! Last week we made a note of praying and praising from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18…... How thankful were we the last week? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Sue Babb on Jan 9, 2018

Great things can come out insignificant places. God can use the smallest and weakest to shame the biggest and strongest.

I. Intro. A. I heard about a mother who was running furiously from store to store on Christmas Eve … trying to get those last-minute gifts. 1. Suddenly she realized she’d lost track of her little 3-year-old son. 2. In a panic, she retraced her steps and ...read more

Ruth The Caregiver - Sermon I: Committed Caregiver Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Nov 4, 2019

What would we do without a true friend - one who cares about us, prays with and for us, shares with us. Ruth's commitment to her friend was voluntary, total and unconditional. So should ours be.

RUTH: WOMAN OF DEVOTION – SERMON I: COMMITTED CAREGIVER Most of us at one time or another during our lifetime served as a caregiver for someone else. If you were a mother, you were the caregiver for your children; or perhaps you found yourself having to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-17

Just Which Advent?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

what are we waiting for during Advent

Matthew 11:2-11 Now when John the Baptist was in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else who will be the promised One?” Jesus answered, “Go and report to John what you hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Unanswered Prayer When Discouraged Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 10, 2018

Elijah asked to die and God did not even answer him

“Unanswered Pray When Discouraged” I Kings 19:1-4 11-11-2018AM Who is Elijah? The name Elijah means “Yahweh is my God.” The two words rendered “Tishbite” and “inhabitant” are in the original “exactly alike.” The meaning seems to be “Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbi of Gilead.” Of Tishbi in Gilead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Flesh And Spirit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2023

How do the flesh and the Spirit war against one another within each of us? How do we deal with an imperfect church and a perfect Savior?

How do the flesh and Spirit affect our lives and our relationship to the law? Is the law pictured as the husband of the soul in a similar manner as a man is to his wife? Or do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law is binding on a person only as long as he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Immanuel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 6, 2021

Situations, circumstances should not decide our stand. Our faith and trust in God must be beyond the circumstance and threats. The one who is with is greater, mightier than the one in the world. He is great and might.

Theme: Jesus is Emmanuel Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction This Prince of Bethlehem is also called Immanuel (Matthew 1:18-24). He is the Miracle worker (Luke 1:26-38), Holy one (Luke 1:46-55), Embodiment of grace(John 1:1-14), Source of Salvation (Luke 1:67-80), Saviour of the World (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Jael Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 5, 2022

Quietly, Jael took a mallet and drove a tent peg through Sisera's temple into the ground while he was sleeping, killing him instantly.

Jael Jael's Nationality Kenite Spouse Heber the Kenite Contents 1. Name 2. Heber the Kenite 3. Jael in the Book of Judges 4. Extra-biblical reference 5. Commentary 1. Name ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Partner Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 2 - A Prayer Partner I. Introduction If you have ever been in a blazing hot parking lot with an undone clothes hanger clutched in your hands as you try to pull up the lock on a car door that is locked with your keys laying on the seat of the car, then you will whole heartedly agree ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, 1 Corinthians 14:2

Denomination: Pentecostal