Sermons on The Star:

"i Will Bless You!"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 26, 2020

Why did God pick out a fairly obscure man like Abraham to give all these blessings? He wasn’t a man of great accomplishments, renown, or power. Why would God choose him?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Genesis 12:1-7; 1 Samuel 16:7 ILL. I want to read part of what Danny Dutton, an 8-yr-old 3rd ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7, 1 Samuel 16:7, Exodus 4:13, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John's Vision Of Jesus

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 6, 2018

Jesus displays His presence and power so that we may be accountable to Him when temptations beset us and assured by Him when trials besiege us.

The Book of Revelation was given by the Father to Jesus, who presented it through the Apostle John “to show to his servants the things that must soon take place” (Rev. 1:1). The prophecy was written in the mid-90s by John on the island of Patmos, where he was in exile “on account of the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20, Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Face Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

When Mary pressed the soft warm cheeks of baby Jesus to her own, she was touching the face of God. When the shepherds and the wise men came to see Jesus they were seeing the face of God. Christmas is about the face of God.

John Mcgee Jr. wrote the poem High Flight. It is so meaningful to some pilots, they repeat it as they sit in their planes soaring though the skies. It goes like this- Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

The Season For Seeing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

God made the message of Christmas a visual message to appeal to the eyes. Christmas from day one has always been a season for seeing. By His coming into the world Jesus changed how men see reality. He changed how man sees God and history, and how he sees the role of man and the goal of God.

Mr. and Mrs. Nudelman were on a 50th wedding anniversary trip to Paris where they visited the Louvre. As they slowly walked past the masterpieces of the ages, Mrs. Nudelman stopped in front of a huge Renaissance painting called, The Child In The Manger. As she stood there, Mr Nudelman asked her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Who Is This King Of Glory?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 10, 2017

A sermon on the exalted position of Jesus as the king of kings.

"Who Is This King of Glory?" Psalms 24:1-10 Introduction: The 24th Psalm of David is the third of a trilogy of compositions by David that are Messianic in their theme. Psalm 22 is about the Cross; 23 is about the shepherd's Crook and the 24th is about the Crown; it's about a king but not just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 12 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 29, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at Revelation chapter twelve.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 12 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book – Rev 5 C. The First ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 136 (Kjv) Title: His Loving Kindness Endures Forever Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2020

The theme of this psalm isT “mercy’s vast unfathomable sea.” God’s love is deeper, far deeper than that. The psalmist looks first at God’s goodness manifested in His “mercy.” The word for mercy is the usual word for grace or lovingkindness. That “mercy endures forever.”

3/25/20 Tom Lowe Psalm 136 (KJV) 1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. 2O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth forever. 3O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4To him who alone doeth great wonders: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 13, 2000

This is a Candlelight service using different candles and narrative to tell the Christmas story.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Candles needed Joseph – red Mary – blue Jesus – gold Two shepherds – green Three angels – white Three Magi (Wisemen) – silver ----Only the 1st and last stanzas of the hymns are to be sung---- Prelude – Instrumentalist plays Christmas music In the beginning was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Enjoying A God-Planned Christmas" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

A God-Planned Christmas is one in which we open our hearts to his great love.

Iliff and Saltillo UM December 22, 2002 Enjoying a God-Planned Christmas Psalm 89:1-4; 19-26 Introduction: STORY: On Sunday afternoon, June 1st 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea. Darrell was trapped ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4, Psalm 89:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

What If God Gave You A Mission Like He Did The Wisemen?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 15, 2002

What would be your response if God gave you a mission like He did the wisemen?

Someone once asked the question: "Do you know what would have happened If it had been Three Wise Women, Instead of Three Wise Men?" The answer: They would have asked for directions, Arrived on time, Helped deliver the baby, Cleaned the stable, Made a casserole, Brought practical gifts and There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Throught The Eyes Of The World Series

Contributed by Craig Lee on Nov 1, 2006

What the world saw when Jesus was born!

Christmas Trough The Eyes of The World Luke 3:15, Matthew 2:1-3, Luke 2:8-20 The past two weeks we have taken a look at Christmas from the prospective of Jesus’ parents. For Mary a precious child was born, the very Son of God. Joseph, chosen to be the father to protect and love Mary, raising ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmaseve Service #3 Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Dec 16, 2003

This is a Christmas Eve Lord’s Supper Candelite Service

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE John 1:1-14 Candles Joseph — red Mary — blue Jesus — ivory Two shepherds — green Three angels — white Three Magi (Wisemen) — burgundy Only the 1st and last stanzas of the hymns are to be sung Prelude — ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Day: Name That Tune!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 22, 2007

This all-age talk for Christmas Day is based around a game of ’Name that Tune’. Each of the 5 tunes, once guessed, help to build up the sermon which ends asking people to invite Jesus into their lives if they’ve not already done so.

(The big idea: The point of this all-age sermon is that Jesus is totally unique! There is no-one like him. He alone reveals God to humanity and he alone reveals God’s plans for us. Just like a piece of music the more we listen to it and get to know it the more its unique qualities become obvious. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Anglican

Advent 4 - (Peace) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent. Peace.

"Peace" When I look back to memories of Christmas past, particularly memories of Christmas as a child, I always find that I remember Christmas Eve more than I remember Christmas Day. I wonder why that is? Perhaps it is the sense of build-up and expectation, the sense of excitement about what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Just Not Possible

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006

The Word of God teaches that there are things that are impossible.

IT’S JUST NOT POSSIBLE MATT 17:20 A. Jesus said, that if we had the faith nothing would be impossible ¡V but is that true? Of course it is because Jesus said it. However He did not mean that everything is possible because the Word of God teaches that there are things that are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Baptist