Sermons on The Stars:

What Do The Magi's Gifts Mean Today?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

The gifts that the magi presented to the baby Jesus have metaphorical meaning. What do they mean today?

The story about the three magi visiting the baby Yeshua is a problematic story. If such an event took place, why is it only found in Matthew's Gospel? The idea of three magi traveling from Persia to Judea is fascinating. The narrative says that they followed the Bethlehem star. Many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Role Models

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 2, 2022

The question today is “Who is our role model?”

Sports figures, rock and roll stars, movie stars are all some of the most popular. If you could pick any role model, who would you pick? First of all, we must find out what we desire most. In Psalm 78:7-8, we are told to set our hope in God. What if I was given the job of influencing others on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8, Proverbs 24:21

Denomination: Baptist

Sin, Salvation, Grace, And Faith.

Contributed by John Tristan Jayme on Oct 16, 2022

Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

Thoughts: I was invited to a baptist outreach program, and their theme was the evangelical explosion training (EE). One of the questions is, "If you were to die today and stand before God and He asked, 'Why should I let you into My kingdom?' what would you say?" though the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

My Light, My Salvation, And The Strength Of My Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 2, 2022

The dawn of a New Year.

MY LIGHT, MY SALVATION, AND THE STRENGTH OF MY LIFE. Psalm 27:1. It is a wonderful and profound statement: “The LORD is my light and my salvation.” It is a challenging and liberating truth: “Of whom then shall I be afraid?” Yet we must be careful not to gloss over this personal message, nor to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mediator Wanted (Job 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2025

Do we need a mediator with God?

Did Job seek a mediator between himself and God? Is there one? Let’s begin in Job 9. Can any of us claim sinless perfection before a perfect God? This was Job’s response: “Indeed, I’m fully aware that this is so, but how can a person become right with God? If one were to seek to argue with him, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Putting The Father Out Front

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 26, 2024

You might be a redneck was made famous by Jeff Foxworthy. Well you might be a Christian if you Put the Father out front.

Putting the Father out Front. Ps 16:8 First thing I want us to notice is I. The Selection. “I have set the LORD always before me…” The word “always” means just what it says. Daily, continually and perpetually I set the Lord before me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8

Denomination: Baptist

Outline Views Of Creation And Discussion Of Origin Of Earth

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Who do we believe in creation?

VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Presence Of The Living Christ

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 25, 2010

Christ lives. The evidence is seen in multiple ways as His people serve and worship.

REVELATION 1:12-20 IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LIVING CHRIST “I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. The hairs of his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Serving With Passion - Philippians 2:16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024

Did you know it's your responsibility to get other people ready for Judgment Day? How is that done?

Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:16

Supremacy And Sufficiency Of Christ

Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon outlines the main ideas of Col 1:15-20 emphasising the pre-emminence of Christ over the cosmos.

Col 1:15-20 (Part 1) Intro [Illustration] When I was in the Army me and a few mates were tasked with piqueting a truck laden with ammunition on a Friday night. Well, as you can imagine most young men had other things planned rather than guarding a truck on a Friday night. So we sat around ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ecology,” Is Really A Matter Of Morality.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 2, 2001

Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday Psalm 8 June 10th, 2001

Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday Psalm 8 June 10th, 2001 Title: “Ecology,” is really a matter of morality.” This is a Song of Praise, sung by an individual but framed by a choral refrain verses two and ten. The main reason given for the praise is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You See In Christmas?

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Contemplating the timeless truths of Christmas

Most likely every one of us who have come together on this special morning have, in the past several days caught at least a glimpse of a familiar scene… that is, THE NATIVITY SCENE… some form of representing the birth of Jesus, God the Son… the savior of all creation. - Perhaps in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Current Events In Prophecy - Lebanon And Gaza Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Third in a prophecy series. Written in summer 2006 after Hezbollah and Hamas terrorists targeted Israel.

When I started this prophecy series, I had sketched out what I thought would be a series of four or five teachings starting with the rapture of the church and culminating with the millennial reign of Christ on earth. This week was to be week three and I was going to speak to you about the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman And The Dragon

Contributed by Robert Robinson on Oct 17, 2005

This is a look at the Church in the Last Day’s.

The Woman and the Dragon: The Place of the Church in the Last Days Revelation 12:1-17 The book of Revelation is filled with strange and wonderful symbolism, which is charged with emotion. In chapter 12, a woman appears clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Opening The Door To Your Spiritual Journey Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 17, 2005

An introduction and first sermon in a three part Advent Series developed loosly from The Chronicles of Narnia. Additional Sermons: Turkish Delight, Trickes of the Evil One and Miracle at the Stone Table.

Narnia: Introduction & Explanation It may seem a little strange that we are building our Advent series around a “fairy tale” as C.S. Lewis called his novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Let me set your mind at ease, we’re going to do what Lewis himself hinted at concerning all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist