Sermons on The Wise Men:

Propelled Into Destiny

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

In every life, there are pivotal moments when destiny is defined for that person. The decisions made at those crucial times usually set the course for the rest of our lives. Message explores this dynamic in Daniel's life and makes application for today.

Daniel 2:1-19, 47-49 4/12/15 In every life, there are pivotal moments when destiny is defined for that person. The decisions made at those crucial times usually set the course for the rest of our lives. I was watching a documentary a few days ago about the life of Martin Luther. In his early 20’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49, Matthew 4:19, Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Between Two Comings

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 16, 2001

An Advent Sermon

1st Sun. in Advent Mark 13:33-37 "Between two Comings !!" A time of celebration is at hand. Yes, a time of celebration is at hand, a new year begins today!! But wait you say, Pastor, this isn’t January 1st, it is November 25th. Ah, true it is, but just the same, a new year begins today. The new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Newborn King Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

There have been some people, because of their pedigree, who were destined for greatness the moment they were born. Such is the case with Jesus Christ, who surpasses them all in greatness and power!

The Second Sunday after Christmas Micah 5:2-5a There have been some people, who, the minute they were born, everyone knew that they were destined for greatness. In 1500 A.D. a baby boy was born that all expected great things from. His name was Charles, and his father was Duke Philip, the Duke of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope,waiting, Anticipation And Longing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 3, 2002

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advnet Lectinary series B Waiting for Christ to come

First Sunday In Advent Mark 13:24-37 HOPE, WAITING, ANTICIPATION and LONGING. 24 ¶ "But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christmas Story: What We Want Most At Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Learning from Ralphie what we want most at Christmas

Classic TV Christmas Getting what we Want Most at Christmas A Christmas Story INTRODUCTION The only thing nine-year-old Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB gun. Mom won’t even consider it. "You’ll shoot your eye out!" she proclaims, thus ending the argument before it gets ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Do You Have Those Post Christmas Blues?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2016

The excitement of Christmas is over. Life has almost gotten back to normal. And many people suffer from the Post-Christmas blahs a kind of depression in fact here is a song for this season titled "The Post-Christmas Blues".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned Scriptures are: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19 and Matthew 2:13-23. Christmas day 2015 ....is over! .... The tree may still be up, .... but it looks mighty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-3, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

What Happened To Epiphany?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 4, 2007

The Epiphany, Jan. 6th is about God’s revelation of himself in flesh in the person of Jesus to the Magi. The sermon deals with "reactions" to the baby Jesus and the adult Jesus, his words and resurrection.

In Jesus Holy Name January 7, 2007 Epiphany Matthew 2:1-3 Redeemer “What Happened to Epiphany?” Yesterday was January 6th, the 12th Day of Christmas. How many of you missed our Epiphany worship service last night? You missed it? It wasn’t in the bulletin? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Simeon: A True Worshipper

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

True worshippers are both godly and devout.

A. SIMEON: A TRUE WORSHIPPER: LUKE 2:25-32 “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just An Ordinary Light!

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 14, 2014

A perspective on John 1: 1-18. Jesus was born of flesh and blood just like you and me. And yet Christians confess that he is the Light of the world. How can this be? What sort of light is he?

John 1: 1-18 Not Just An Ordinary Light! People respond to light. Sunlight brings people out to work and play. This celestial body of light, the sun provides energy and life for living things. Moonlight and starlight give us something to watch in the otherwise dark night sky. Some people look ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"What If We Give Up?

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 30, 2015

For the Sunday after Christmas I asked this question..."what if no one told the story? What if we gave up? If those who came before us had given up we would not be where we are now.

“What if we give Up? Luke 2:8-20 Most of us have seen this movie more times than we can count. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart falls into some financial trouble and not knowing what to do, he suddenly wishes he had never been born. Clarence, his guardian angel decides to grant his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Scholar Becomes A Saint Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 23, 2014

Insight & purity [holiness] result from being "Made Wise By The Word." May we too meditate on God's Word throughout the day and grow in understanding & wisdom.

PSALM 119: 97-104 [The Ministry of The Word Series] MADE WISE BY THE WORD [or A SCHOLAR BECOMES A SAINT] How should we live? Where is the guide to life? Every new car comes with an owner's manual. But where is the owner's manual for us? The psalmist answers in this section that the owner's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Box Jesus

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

A day after Christmas sermon based on the faithfulness of Jospeh

What a weekend it has been? Can you believe it is all over for another year? All over for another year. No it is most certainly not!!! What do you think that’s it? Do you think that Jesus boils down to Christmas and Easter. BOXING DAY Boxing day has really lost its significance. Some say it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Present Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

The Bible reveals: Christmas past – Who Jesus was- all the way back to the Beginning and the first Christmas. It reveals Christmas present - who Jesus is present tense – which is Emmanuel - which means the God who is with us right now and the Bible remind

Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv: “The Greatest Story Ever Told” Thoughts on video – Is this not a miracle – the repeating over and over of the great story of Jesus birth? Think about it! All over this world people in different languages will read the Christmas Story this week – people will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Trust In Man To Avoid The Curse

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2016

To show that GOD will not allow us to be cursed by putting our trust in men and ourselves but only trusting in GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you trusting in men? No. Only in JESUS CHRIST and GOD do I put my trust. John 14:1 (Amplified Bible) DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Trust In Man To Avoid The Curse

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2017

To show that GOD will not allow us to be cursed by putting our trust in men and ourselves but only trusting in GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you trusting in men? No. Only in JESUS CHRIST and GOD do I put my trust. John 14:1 (Amplified Bible) DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5

Denomination: Pentecostal