Sermons on Virgins Of Judah:

Advent With Handel's Messiah 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009

Jesus’ coming is a sign of God’s extravagant love

Advent with Handel’s Messiah Second Sunday December 7, 2008 Isaiah 7:10-15 Start with story of Kevin putting up “I love you” sign for Faith. Last Christmas, Linda Ruth gave me a book from The Voice Project called “The Voice from on High.” It is a translation and exploration of scripture from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-15

Denomination: *other

Joseph And Mary – A Story Of Love Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

Christmas is the confirmation that your life matters to God and that He loves you more deeply than you will ever know.

Back when Mary and I were teaching high school students at our church in Albuquerque, I came across a Christmas quiz that we used to give to the kids each year. Since then I’ve also used it with adults and found they often don’t do a whole lot better than the kids did. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is His Name ‘immanuel’ Or ‘jesus’? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 5, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 1: 18 – 25

Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Is His Name ‘Immanuel’ Or ‘Jesus’? 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Carols By Candlelight Christmas Service Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

A service outline with readings and suggested songs for a Carols by Candlelight Christmas Service

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE PLAN, READINGS AND COMMENTS A warm Welcome to our Carols by Candlelight Service. We are glad you are with us and pray that you will enjoy being here tonight. A quick safety announcement before we begin: If the candles set the church on fire - fire exits are to the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Look At Joseph, Husband Of Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 18, 2024

Joseph, the husband-to-be of Mary of Nazareth, was looking forward to his wedding day! But he received some news that almost made him change his mind. After a word from the Lord, he followed the Lord's instructions.

(Based on a sermon preached December 15, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Two Sundays ago we looked at Zacharias and Elisabeth as two important people in the first Christmas story. Last week we studied the message of the angel Gabriel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Hoop Of History

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 30, 2010

The hoop of history is a picture of human nature, the sin nature, and sinful man's history repeats itself. Israel's history is America's present! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The Hoop of History Judges 18-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HoopOfHistory.html The hoop of history has always been rolling, and it is still rolling. As a kid, I liked to play with hula hoops. And not just around my waist, but I would roll them. I would put a spin on them outside and throw ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breath Of Life - Advent 1

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 26, 2008

Just as Micah longed for the coming Messiah, so too we place our trust in the one who has been revealed; Jesus Christ!

“Breath of Life” Micah 7:1-7 Introduction That grand old man of English statesmanship, William Gladstone, one day arose in Parliament and solemnly announced that he had a sad statement to make. “Princess Alice is dead,” said he; “and love did it.” Her boy was ill with diphtheria and near to death. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Eve Candlelightiing Service

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Dec 1, 2010

A Christmas Eve Service including music suggestions and dramatic elements

Christmas Eve Service I. Welcome and Opening Prayer. II. Opening Song. III. Scene One: Introduction (Small Nativity Scene) Every year we are frustrated as we hear of another protest against the display of nativity scenes on public property. We are angered by these protests because deep down in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Restoration: An Exposition Of Isaiah 11

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 29, 2019

We all await a better day.

The Great Restoration: An Exposition of Isaiah 11 In desperate times, people look for a reason to have hope. Without hope, all is gloom and despair. The troubles we suffer from are often of our own making. There are those who trouble us also. And, all too often, we cause others much trouble. We ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Prophecies: "His"Story Written In Advance!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 26, 2013

To bring to the fore that Adonai God was in "full control" during the First Christmas time.

CHRISTMAS PROPHECIES –“HIS”STORY WRITTEN IN ADVANCE Some years ago during Christmas time, the womenfolk of our Church went to a reasonably distant Departmental store to buy gifts for the widows/orphans/Sunday school children of our Church. When, they came back it dawned on one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: *other

O.t. Prophecies Fullfilled In N.t. Scriptures

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

O.T. prophecies to do with the promised Messiah, and then we’ll read the N.T. scriptures to do with them being fulfilled.

JOHN 5:39 Today we’ll talk for a little while about some of the O.T. prophecies to do with the promised Messiah, and then we’ll read the N.T. scriptures to do with them being fulfilled. Listen as I read today’s text found in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To The Manger, Part 2

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 18, 2011

Everyone won’t always believe what God is doing in your life, or where He is taking you to, in your walk with Him! 

The Journey To The Manger, part 2 Last week, we talked about the journey that took place, through the blood line of Jesus, to get to the manger. And how God had used all kinds of different people, men and women. some less then perfect, truth be known, they were all less than perfect, we all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christ Of Prophesy

Contributed by Don Spooner on Mar 19, 2002

A review of Old testament scriptures that point to Jesus being the Almighty God manifest in flesh.

The Christ of Prophesy These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in The law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me. Luke 24:44. For had ye believed Moses, ye would have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44, John 5:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deeper Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2007

The world today has no real conception of what Christmas really means, and much less its deeper meaning.

THE DEEPER MEANING OF CHRISTMAS "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) Much of the world today has no real conception of what Christmas really means. To many, it is Santa Claus, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 30, 2012

He is the Good Shepherd and yet He was led as a lamb to the slaughter.

John 10:1-5-“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist