Sermons on Turtledoves: showing 46-60 of 278

Born To Die

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 23, 2018

The Divine Purpose for the Divine Birth of Jesus

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Weekend Message/Devotion December 23, 2018 Born to Die Hebrews 10:5-10 This reading so illuminates and so magnifies the will of God and the mission of His Only Son that it needs to be more fully shared at this time of year. This reading is surely a Christmas message. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Psalm 40:6-8, Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014

Candle-mas, the story of Simeon is a simple story, but if you look closely, there is a lot about the way we should be living our lives … as either Jesus will appear one day on earth, or we will die and meet him in heaven; either way, we want to be ready.

Word Count: 2579 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2014: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: "Candle-mas", the story of Simeon is a simple story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Episcopal

It’s Elementary??? Well, Mostly !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2015

Gleaning some obvious and some "not-so-obvious" lessons from the First Christmas!!!

IT’S ELEMENTARY??? WELL, MOSTLY !!! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. After sharing a good meal and a bottle of Petrie wine, they retire to their tent for the night. At about 3 AM, Holmes nudges Watson and asks, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: *other

Anticipation

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 14, 2019

This is a message on Simeon.

Have you ever felt ANTICIPATION? You just can’t wait until you GET something or something happens? As a kid we would have big Thanksgiving Dinners and my cousins would drive up from Glenpool. I would set on the front DIVAN, that’s what we called SOFA’S back in the day, but I would set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Redeemed From The Curse

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2007

Paul’s explanation of Christ’s removal of the curse by hanging on the cross

Intro: as you read the blessings of Deuteronomy 28 you find that God was willing to bless His people if they obeyed the laws of God. But in their failing to fulfill the laws of God, God pronounced many curses for disobedience to the law. These curses were terrible, if you read the entire list. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Everyone's Gone Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 31, 2004

The theme will be disappointment. For many people, the days after Christmas are filled with disappointment and for some, depression. The excitement of the holidays is over and everyone has gone home. Those whose children are now adults find themselves at

Luke 2:8-24, 39-40 My wife began the sermon by telling about the birth of our first son and the feeling she had when everyone went home and we were left alone to care for and raise him. There is always a “coming down” after an exciting event. The event can be the birth of a child, a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-40

Denomination: Methodist

Lying

Contributed by John Ong on Jun 18, 2015

The Bible is straightforward in saying that lying is a sin and is offensive to God.

ACTS 5:1-11 SHARES THE STORY OF ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA… But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest. Then Peter said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Fear This Year

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jan 1, 2018

Do you see The Lord as your reward, more valuable than all earthly gains?

GENESIS 15:1-15 AMP “After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; Your reward [for obedience] shall be very great.” Abram said, “Lord GOD, what reward will You give me, since I am [leaving this world] childless, and he who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free Indeed

Contributed by Mari Larson on Nov 12, 2018

Reformation Sunday and also Stewardship Commitment Sunday

We’ve been hearing a lot about freedom lately, and it’s clear from advertisements that there are different ways to define and prioritize our freedoms. Jesus wasn’t a politician, but he was and is accused of being very, even too political. But when he spoke of freedom, he was transcending politics ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Killing Of The Innocent

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 22, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 1: 1 – 17

Leviticus 1: 1 – 17 The killing of the innocent 1 Now the LORD called to Moses, and spoke to him from the tabernacle of meeting, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When any one of you brings an offering to the LORD, you shall bring your offering of the livestock—of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The 12 Days Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2015

When you view the Christmas story in Scripture, it almost seems like God didn't invest much in Jesus' birth. Lowly parent, born in a barn, laid in a manger, announced to mere shepherds. Is there something about this gift of Christ that we're missing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc00HVmkaXY (acapella – fade out at 3:00) Did you notice how much fun those guys had singing that song? That’s the way it ought to be because Christmas is a fun time of the year. There’s another Christmas song that says that Christmas is the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Direction Are You Traveling?

Contributed by James May on Jul 10, 2002

God told Jeremiah that Israel was going backwards and not forwards. I wonder if we, the church, are not getting farther from God instead of closer to Him?

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: Jeremiah 7:23-34, Jeremiah 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Other Side Of Christmas

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 9, 2015

Christmas 1 (B). By faith Simeon and Anna saw the fullness of redemption in Christ at His presentation in the temple. Likewise by faith, we see now the fullness of our redemption in Him, even though the future is yet to unfold.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The other side of Christmas” We have been preparing for weeks. With Advent services and Advent candles, and Lessons and Carols, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Brings It Out

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 5, 2011

YOU CAINT HIDE SIN

WHEN GOD BRINGS IT OUT Text: Num.5:12-31 Nu 32:23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out. 1. ONLY A THOUGHT IN THE HUSBAND.(13) 1Co 10:22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? WHAT DO WE DO THAT MAKES GOD ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 5:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle Part 7 The Coverings Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

The outer covering was unattractive in appearance. It speaks of Jesus without form or comeliness...but oh the inner coverings reveal the beauty of Christ.

THE COVERINGS (Ex. 26:1-14; 36:8-19) The boards, studied in the last lesson, consti¬tuted the walls of the tabernacle. Over these boards, which stood fifteen feet high, four coverings were placed to form the roof of this peculiar building. We shall study these from the outside inward. 1. Why ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:1-14, Exodus 36:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational