Sermons on Turn Loose:

The Boy Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 4, 2005

The mystery of the incarnation helps us to know: 1. God’s strength is in his apparent weakness. 2. Jesus understands the human condition. 3. God’s desire is to be with us.

A new trend is literally turning a longstanding Christmas tradition on its head. Hammacher Schlemmer, a retail company based in New York, is offering a unique yuletide decoration: the Upside-Down Christmas Tree. The tree is seven feet tall and pre-lit with over 800 commercial grade lights, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Methodist

#2 - How To Make A New Start Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

If we are going to follow Jesus, we are going to have to leave the old life behind. . . but that’s not easy! Here’s how to make a new start... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Last week, we talked about the first step. . . preparing to be a follower of Jesus. “Honestly consider Jesus’ claims”. . . Now, I want this to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Holiness

Freely Forgiven

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 7, 2005

Sinners have always been saved the same way! By faith! Abraham and David are Biblical examples of this fact.

Freely Forgiven Rom 4:1-8 There is a surprising resistance to the message of “justification by faith.” Not infrequently I have been challenged by people who have said, “Do you mean to tell me that if a murderer–rapist repents and believes at the last minute before he dies he will be justified by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In Spite Of It All

Contributed by James May on Dec 11, 2005

In spite of all that Satan or man can do to destroy you, Jesus has the power to deliver and set free. Many of God’s people have a wounded spirit and need Jesus’ delivering power.

IN SPITE OF IT ALL By Pastor Jim May I know that his is the Christmas Season and that most ministers, during this time of the year, will focus on the story of the birth of Christ. Perhaps that will be the message subject for Christmas Day, but today I want to talk to you more about the things in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Aslan's Roar/Aslan's Purr Series

Contributed by Dwight Hires on Dec 12, 2005

Message using the Narnia theme as a hook for a salvation message.

Aslan’s Roar/Aslan’s Purr Selected Texts HOT TOPICS: NARNIA December 18, 2005 Don’t hesitate to contact me at lacenterchurch@yahoo.com Disney just released a movie they have bet $100 million on becoming a great hit. “Narnia” is based on C.S. Lewis’ children’s tale, The Lion, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Temptations Of Christ

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005

When we go through temptation we do not need to go through in our own strength rather we can rely on our Saviour who has been tempted in every way, yet who did not give in.

The Temptations of Christ Scripture Readings Hebrews 4:14-5:3 Matthew 4:1-11 (text) Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ It doesn’t take us long in life to learn that valleys follow mountains, lows follow highs, and solutions quickly dissolve into more problems. You finish university studies and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Respond To God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 15, 2005

How Mary’s response to God’s enlightenment is an example to us all on how to respond to God.

How to Respond to God Part 3 of 4 in the series, Christmas Calms Our Fears Last week we reflected on the pronouncement of the angel to Zechariah that the prayers of he and his wife Elizabeth had been heard and that they were going to have a son. Let’s pick up the story in the first chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: A World Without Jesus Would Be A Darker World Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Dec 16, 2005

The is the second of a series that coincided with the release of the film "Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." It explores the question, "What If Jesus Had Never Been Born." I used the book by the same title written by D. James Kennedy and J

What If It Was Always Winter And Never Christmas? (What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?) Part #2 – December 18 – “A world without Jesus would be a darker world” I read about how Japan celebrates Christmas, which has become a major event over there. They put up decorations, exchange presents, send ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Dec 16, 2005

Grace has symptoms. When we have genuinely experienced God’s grace in Christ we become generous givers.

“The Grace of Giving” II Corinthians 8:1-15 Mililani Community Church September 18, 2005 Pastor Rick Bartosik OUTLINE When the subject of stewardship is mentioned, some people immediately think of tithing. There is nothing wrong with tithing. Tithing was the Old Testament way of giving. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Clatie Nichols

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 22, 2005

THiseulogy is for a man who was a believer who dedicated his life to take care of his ailing wife for 20 years. Great Family man

Clatie Nichols December 3, 2005 Although Clatie Nichols made his entrance into the world on February 3rd, 1920 in the huge suburb of Country Park outside of Little Rock Arkansas, God had taken note of his presence in heaven a long time before that. For the Scriputes tell us in Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fatal Living, Vital Dying Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2002

We are made right with God by God.

FATAL LIVING, VITAL DYING Galatians 2:15-21 S: Justification Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE MADE RIGHT WITH GOD BY GOD. ?: What? KW: Implications TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 2:15-21 two implications of being made right with God by God. The _____ implication of being made right ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002

Part 1 of a 3 part series on suffering.

The Joy of Suffering I preceded this series by examining the false view that God guarantees us health, wealth and a carefree lifestyle. This was absolutely necessary for a number of obvious reasons. We are to uphold truth. The belief that our inheritance is in this life distorts the scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19, James 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part Eight

WATCH OUT (MARK 13) Christians are often confronted with apocalyptic, millennial and eschatological expectations whenever a disaster occurs. On the morning of 9/11, a relative called from overseas, asked if we were alright and eventually ended the call with a sigh and an exclamation: “This is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting The Jewish Thing Right Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002

We are to live in grace by faith.

GETTING THE JEWISH THING RIGHT Galatians 3:6-14 S: Faith and Law (Legalism) Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO LIVE IN GRACE BY FAITH. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Testimony TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 3:6-14 three testimonies that tell us we are to live in grace by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Soldier's Endurance

Contributed by James May on May 15, 2002

Paul’s instruction to Timothy to be a good soldier of the cross and endure hardships is still relevant.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible