Sermons on The Nativity:

Narnia: Passage To A New World

Contributed by James Curry on Jan 5, 2006

From the light of the manger, we have an invitation to enter a whole new world similiar to how Lucy and the children found the world of Narnia

15 days ago the movie “Narnia” was released. Narnia is a mystical world full of intriguing characters, adventures, and ultimately (like any great story) a majestic battle between good and evil. Though ficticious, it parallels in many ways the world in which we live. Most like Midwest: Narnia is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Face God (And Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience (Acts - Part 30 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

5 Keys to Maintaining a Clear Conscience

How to Face God (& Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 30 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 10, 2003 Acts 18:1-22 5 KEYS TO MAINTAINING A CLEAR CONSCIENCE: 1. Be Faithful to do what God Asks You To Do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Watchers On The Hill Part 3

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 12, 2005

The third sermon in a 2005 Lenten Series (communion meditation)

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script ?The One in the Middle? by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, ?Watchers on the Hill,? produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) On my office door is this poster that features a reproduction of Hyatt Moore?s painting The Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Island Fever

Contributed by Laisani Cox on Mar 21, 2005

The island fever that we want to talk about tonight is when saints feel that their challenges are closing in around them.

At this time I would like you to turn with me to Isaiah 40:15, when you have it, please say ‘Amen’. For your hearing as it reads - “Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15

Denomination: Apostolic

I Have Seen The Pilot

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Oct 7, 2004

Our lives are literally a journey, and like those who once sailed the seas in magnificant old sailing ships, we shall encounter many storms. We need prepare for them and firmly establish to whom we shall entrust our helm .

† I have Seen The Pilot † Mariners tell of a story about an old square rigger sailing ship which found itself hard pressed on a lee Shore For you landlovers - a lee shore is a dangerous shore which the wind is blowing toward and any ship said to be on a Lee Shore is one which finds itself in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Die On Third!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 31, 2005

To “die on third” in baseball lingo equates to being “almost persuaded” in matters pertaining to one’s spiritual life.

DON’T DIE ON THIRD! 27 "King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe." 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian." 29 And Paul said, "I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

WHAT MAKES A LEADER A LEADER?

Sun. Oct.17/93 Lk. 9:57-62 FOLLOW THE LEADER - The Game as kids - Picking a leader for our country What We Need • A leader like Moses Who refused to be called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Christ In Christmas

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 21, 2003

A Christmas sermon based on an acrostic of the Word CHRISTMAS AND TITLES AND NAMES OF CHRIST

KEEPING “CHRIST” IN CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION How do some people spell Christmas. They write "X-Mas" instead of Christ. They are, in fact, leaving out the most important part of Christmas - "Christ." Because the Greek form of Christ, is "Christos, and the first Greek letter in His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

On The Tree, Not Under It

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

Christmas Eve sermon

On the Tree, Not Under It Well, tomorrow is Christmas Day. Many of you will arise early, either on your own or by your kids, to open presents placed under the tree. Now I’m sure that we all have received some gifts at Christmas that we could never use or maybe couldn’t figure what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying For Presence Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Sixth lesson in a series on Revival influenced by Rick Atchley. This lesson shows importance and power of prayer.

PRAYING FOR PRESENCE Exodus 32-33 INTRODUCTION: There was a your man in his early 30’s who was single and was beginning to get worried about it so he went to a local church and met an attractive young lady. He went up to her and struck up a conversation with her. They chatted about every thing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

Forth sermon in a five part series on Holy Spirit assisted Evangelism.

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 4 Last Session we looked at: Christ promised the disciples the Holy Spirit. (John 14:15-21) Pentecost - The Holy Spirit as Jesus promised: (Acts 2:1-4) 4 things happened to them. They were anointed: They were inspired: They become effective witnesses: They became ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Pilgrims Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011

For many of us today our world is a strange place that we find hard to navigate through just as if we were Pilgrims. In many ways it’s as if we have just landed and have no idea of where we are. With all the strange things we encounter it is hard to rec

A Pilgrims Thanksgiving Luke 24:1-35 A famous Presbyterian used the word Pilgrim in one of his movies and it became part of American movie legend. That movie legend was Marion Robert Morrison better known to you and me as John Wayne. “I know I'm gonna use good judgement. I haven't lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Brass Tacks Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2011

When you have an opportunity to share the Gospel, you need to know which basics to target.

The Brass Tacks of Christianity Acts 13:26-41 1. PHOENIX (Reuters) – In a brazen attempt reminiscent of a medieval siege, Mexican smugglers tried to use a hefty catapult to hurl drugs north over the U.S. Border, authorities said.. Surveillance video taken by National Guard troops deployed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Service With A Smile Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 22, 2007

Service with a smile—it makes a difference not only in the person who is served but also in the one who serves.

When you go to a restaurant to eat does it make a difference to you if the server offers a smile or not? I think most of us respond better to service with a smile. One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Johnny was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Methodist

The (Extra) Ordinary Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Ruth Hind on Dec 19, 2007

Sermon for Midnight Communion

The birth of a baby is both ordinary and extra-ordinary. If you are a couple expecting a child, or a doting grandparent, auntie or uncle then the birth of that particular baby is incredibly special. Life as you know it will never be the same again. There will be a new addition to you family. But ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican