Sermons on Victorious Life:

Why Did The Angels Announce The Birth To Shepherds?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2017

A message about the choice to proclaim the news of Christ's birth to the lowly shepherds. The sermon looks at how the shepherds were a foreshadowing of who the ministry of Jesus would focus on.

OF COURSE IT WAS SHEPHERDS: We act like this was an inevitable part of the story, but it wasn’t. - Luke 2:8-12. - The Christmas story is so familiar that we presume that each part had to happen that way. “Of course the shepherds heard from the angels. It had to be like that.” Only it didn’t. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 13, 2017

John the Baptist pre-figured and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus but the religious authorities of the day could not understand what John was doing in his preaching and especially in baptising Jewish people when there was no need to do so.

THE WITNESS OF JOHN (John 1:19-28) In this 1st chapter of John’s gospel he begins his message, his good news to demonstrate that Jesus is the Mind, the Reason, the Word of God come into this world in the form of a human being. Having set down this central thought, John now begins to tell the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Joy Is Restored Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017

Sorrow is but for a time. The power of prayer, memories of God’s past healing and His loving-kindness sustain Israel. God heals the pain of the present in the same manner as He has healed the pain of the past.

Joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying: it is keen pleasure, or elation. Joy is more elusive, subtle, and nuanced than happiness. We can manipulate circumstances to our own advantage to obtain what we think will bring happiness, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Other

Freedom In Our Fellowship Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 26, 2017

The Lord intends us to enjoy fellowship together that has the intimacy of a family, the interdependence of a body and an acceptance of one another, despite our differences. Such fellowship may really grow, if we understand crucial Biblical principles.

FREEDOM IN OUR FELLOWSHIP - PART 3 OF 5 1. INTRODUCTION A. ENJOY FELLOWSHIP We have seen that the Lord intends for us to enjoy fellowship together in His church, which has: 1) The intimacy of a family 2) The interdependence of a body 3) An acceptance of one another despite our differences B. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Church Of God

An After Christmas Word

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 29, 2017

The legacy of Anna and Simeon for Christmas celebration

Weekend Message/Devotion Reading: Luke 2:22-40 Let me begin by hoping you all had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a NEW YEAR of blessings and prosperity. Let us seek prosperity in gainful knowledge and practice of God’s Word and Will for our lives. – AMEN In this week’s Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Exodus 13:12-15, Psalm 119:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Resolutions Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018

Vision for 2018, growth based on church health, not necessarily numbers.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back On Track Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 20, 2018

This is the first sermon in a three part series that calls us to make a commitment to God not just a resolution. It encourages folks to look back and try and figure out where they got off track and right their course.

Well here we are entering a brand New Year, its funny how we see the mark of a New Year on the calendar as a place to start over even if it’s just another day. A lot of people make New Year’s resolutions, things like losing weight, going on a diet, or spending less money and making more to try and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is Blind

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 17, 2012

I wrote this sermon for those who are blind and don't know it's Jesus. He's waiting for me eyes to come open about what he's going to do for his followers

Using God, first thing I want to learn, so I vision myself taking advantage of any opportunity that comes my way. I don’t feel like doing this, I do it automatically to get as close as I can to Jesus is how I’m using God. Vital information comes on a daily bases that information is ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worthy Walk

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 21, 2012

This chapter begins with the word- Therefore. This word is a transition word from doctrine to duty, principle to practice, position to behavior. This is typical of Paul’s writings- (Romans 12:1, Gal.5:1 just to name a few).

The Worthy Walk Ephesians 4:1-3NAS Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nothing Impossible With God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Can you do anything for yourself? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD can do everything for us. IV. TEXT: Luke 18:27 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He replied, “What is impossible

I. EXORDIUM: Can you do anything for yourself? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD can do everything for us. IV. TEXT: Luke 18:27 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.” Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Anchored In The Storm Pt3

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012

Another tragedy that often happens when some people are going through a storm, is that they stop being faithful to God in the area of giving. So the third anchor we must throw out is

Part 1 & Part 2 Review 1. When You’re In A Storm, You Cannot Depend On Human Wisdom The sailors that were traveling with Paul were skilled and knowledgeable men. They knew what to do when they found themselves caught in a storm so they begin to lighten the ship’s load and even threw the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 11, 2012

Paul was not giving 21st Century Pastors a liturgy for administering Communion. He was admonishing people who eat together in the name of Jesus to eat with the right Spirit - a spirit of unity.

Waiting Scripture: 1 Cor. 11:17-34 We were hungry. We had put in a long day at school. We had played hard outside after school. We were called inside by Mom or the porch light going on indicating it was time to come in. We had cleaned up for supper, which in itself was a daunting task, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The 3 Doors In Revelation

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Nov 13, 2012

Our Job as Christians

The 3 doors in revelations Rev 4:1 Introduction: How many of you remember the game show let’s make a deal? A lot of times a person would win a prize and then have a chance to exchange it for what was behind the curtain or door. Here in revelation we see 3 doors 1) is an open door for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Kind Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

this Psalm expresses our trust and dependence upon God

OUR KIND OF PRAYER Text: Ps. 25 Intro: 1. sing the youth song---unto thee, O Lord, Do I lift up my soul… 2. That is taken straight from Ps. 25, our text for tonite. 3. Read the Psalm 4. What do we see of the psalmist as he looks to God? I. WE SEE HIS SPIRIT A. sacrificial---v. 1-2 I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yhwh The Son

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 7, 2018

This sermon is an attempt to help us to realize the gravity and magnitude of Who is being introduced in the first chapter of Mark. When we describe the Trinity as God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit it tends to fragment YHWH in our minds.

Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:9-13 which we will read in a few minutes. Last week we took a look at what John the Baptist meant when he said that he was baptizing people with water but Jesus would baptize them with the Holy Spirit. And we saw that Grace is God’s underserved favor toward ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene