Sermons on Two Inns:

The Real Iron Man

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 15, 2024

This sermon relies heavily on the sermon "Kissed By The King", originally preached by Ken Gurley and published in his book "Preaching for a New Millenium: Hell's Midnight Train" (2007).

The Real Iron Man I. Introduction: When I was a child, my dad took me to a barbershop run by two great women, Linda and Sammy Jo. Grandpa went to them too. It smelled of cigarette smoke, barbicide, shaving cream, and brill cream. On the walls were placks with practical wisdom like: "Never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:27-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eye Witness News 4 - Bethlehem (Advent 4, 2009) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week four focusing on the little town of Bethlehem.

Luke 2:1-7 NIV In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas - A Story Glazed Over

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2011

Let's put aside our familiarity of the Christmas story, and dig in with an open heart and mind to the message at hand.

2010.12.24.Sermon.Christmas Eve William Akehurst, HSWC Revisiting this old story, with an open mind and heart. Listen and don’t glaze over. There is more than meets the eye when we delve in. Luke 2:1-20 Matthew 2:1-12 I don’t know who to give credit to for this message. I had read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Silent Nights - Pt. 2 - Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 15, 2013

We enjoy "Silent Night" at Christmas, but what if every night is silent? How do we endure quiet seasons of life when nothing is stirring . . . even God?

Silent Nights Pt. 2 - Closed Doors I. Introduction Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round your virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep heavenly peace, Sleep heavenly peace! Silent Night although it is one of the most popular (top 100) Christmas Songs of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ordinary Events That Changed The World Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 2, 2024

A Christmas message focused on the Innkeeper. When we examine the Christmas story and its many events, we see that they generally begin with insignificant, ordinary activities. Yet God does extraordinary things through these events.

OUTLINE From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Part 1 Ordinary events that changed the world Dr. Tom Bartlett December 1, 2024 Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 1:11-12

Denomination: Other

A Baby On The Way: Water Breaks News Breaks

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 22, 2004

A message about the importance of The Message

A Baby on the Way: Water Breaks News Breaks Luke 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION... Incarnation of Christ An old pioneer traveled westward across the great plains until he came to an abrupt halt at the edge of the Grand Canyon. He gawked at the sight before him: a vast chasm one mile down, from four to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is A Rapture In Reverse

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2018

The Nativity of the Lord – Christmas Mass During the Night (Traditional Christmas Biblical reading).

The third grade was staging their annual Christmas pageant. Finally it came time for the birth. Mary was hidden from the crowd by bales of hay. A boy appeared on stage, in a bathrobe with sandals, a stethoscope around his neck. He disappeared behind the hay bales, and reemerged with a bundle. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Part 4 - Service Giving And Mercy Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 29, 2005

In this sermon we examine the biblical definition and use of Srvice (or helps), giving and mercy in the spiritual gifts.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 4 – “Service, Giving and Mercy” Rev. Bruce A. Shields – First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org I would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

People Matter Most

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 10, 2021

The christian life has many rituals but the most important requirement of the christian is to treat your brother with love.

Four to hang Three sent up for stealing Woman found guilty or drug charge Two on sex charges Crime and violence are pervading our society leaving in its wake, weeping mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. Those who crime does affect, vehicular accidents are affecting, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-7, Isaiah 58:10, Matthew 5:13-14, Luke 10:33-36

Denomination: Adventist

And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him

Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011

This was a sermon that I preached in a seminary class to a group of seminary professors and colleagues during one of Chapel services.

And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him SCRIPTURE: “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.” Luke 2:40 Introduction When you look back over the road you have traveled, what accounts for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study Parables Series

Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010

The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. How then should we study parables?

The study of parables What are parables? The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. It is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Luke 16:19-31, John 10:19

Denomination: Christian Church

'twas The Night Before Christ - The Real Story

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 14, 2023

used at an outreach event on Christmas Eve to bring the understanding to the Savior's birth in an informal way

'Twas the Night Before Christmas: The REAL story 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. It's a poem by Clement Clarke Moore that tells us about how Santa Claus visits our homes to bring us gifts. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

From The Cradle To The Cross

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 26, 2012

Jesus’ mission to Earth did not stop at the cradle, or even the cross; He will return with a crown.

From the Cradle to the Cross December 23, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus’ mission to Earth did not stop at the cradle, or even the cross; He will return with a crown. Focus Passage: Luke 2:1-20 Supplemental Passage: He who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Like The Script, Then Rewrite It!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 6, 2013

Life is to short, to fall for the tricks of the enemy, we should be just like “sweet brown” you know the lady that coined the term, “ain’t got time for that”

Don’t like the script, then rewrite it! Ill. Ron Hutchcraft tells the story of Harold. Harold wanted to be in the annual Christmas play which was always a big production in his town. But Harold was not the top student in his class and seemed to have a lot of problems. The directors of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Surprise Guest Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. To the shepherds of Bethlehem and the people in Bethlehem the birth of Christ was a surprise. What were their reactions? Has our "familiarity" with the Christmas Story dulled us to the wonder of this sp

THE SURPRISE GUEST Part 2 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Luke 2:8-20 Read at beginning of service: John 10:14-16 (NIV) 14 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me-- 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10, John 10:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal