Sermons on Visit To Gergesa:

Part 3 – Genesis 18:1-15 – Who Were Those Masked Men, Anyway? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 6, 2010

Genesis 18:1-2 (NLT) mysteriously speaks of 3 men who visit Abraham. WHO ARE THESE MASKED MEN? (OK, so they are not wearing literal masks but their real identities are masked from us. Who are they?)

Part 3 – Genesis 18:1-15 – WHO WERE THOSE MASKED MEN, ANYWAY? Some of you would have no idea of who I am talking about when I speak of the LONE RANGER. He is way before your time and he doesn’t fit into our culture anymore. Pity. He had a strict moral code and even the actor, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Special Visitor.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 4, 2021

A young girl becomes pregnant after one of Gods angels visits her with news from God. She realizes from his message to her that she has been picked to bear a child that will change the world.

Sermon Title: A special visitor. Scripture Text: Luke 1:26-38 Jesus is a masculine given name derived from Greek form of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yeshua or Y'shua. As its roots lie in the name Yeshua/Y'shua, it is etymologically related to another biblical name, Joshua. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stuck In A Pothole!

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 15, 2023

In order to get the visitation of the Holy Spirit you must be fitted together, not having 2 agenda’s, 2 paths or 2 ways. Satan knows this fact very well and tries everything to stop our unity.

Duet 2:1-3 Then we turned and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red Sea, as the Lord directed me; and for many days we journeyed around Mount Seir. 2And the Lord spoke to me [Moses], saying, 3 You have roamed around this mountain country long enough; turn northward. Ephesian ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope When Your Future Is Unsure Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 21, 2023

The Christmas story is never complete without a visit to Simeon. He provides the picture of the hope Jesus secures for us by coming into the world.Simeon reminds of us of how Jesus leads us and is our daily hope for tomorrow.

If you were to travel to Israel today by airplane, most likely you would arrive at the Tel Aviv - Ben-Gurion airport and see a 50-meter-long mural that depicts all the famous people in Jewish History. The mural is meant to showcase 4000 years of Jewish History. The mural tells the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Caused The Wise Men To ‘leave-It-All?’

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2024

The Wise Men were the ultimate seekers after Jesus. They left their businesses, their families, their reputations, and risked their lives to honor the Christ-child. The very night after their visit, the holy Family had to flee Herod. What timing!

WHAT CAUSED THE WISE MEN TO ‘LEAVE-IT-ALL?’ Mt. 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A lady was sitting in traffic. A man was standing nearby holding a sign asking for money. She rolled down her window and said, “Sir, I’m going to give you this dollar, not because you deserve it, but because it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three Seekers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Surely one of the great stories of Christmas is the account of the visit of the Wise Men from the East. This delightful tale of strange men from some faraway land who brought Christmas presents to the baby Jesus is filled with mystery and intrigue.

The Three Seekers In our series that we’re calling Christmas Characters, we looked at Herod two weeks ago: - Herod was preoccupied with power. - Herod was preoccupied with possessions. - Herod was preoccupied with prestige. - Herod was preoccupied with paranoia. Last week we focused on Mary, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Propohetic Insight For Today Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Story of Misunderstanding In an ancient story called "The Holy Man," a group of pilgrims are traveling across a vast desert to visit the holy shrines and temples of antiquity. After several days’ journey into the desert, they sight a great rolling clo

Story of Misunderstanding In an ancient story called "The Holy Man," a group of pilgrims are traveling across a vast desert to visit the holy shrines and temples of antiquity. After several days’ journey into the desert, they sight a great rolling cloud of dust in the distance moving toward ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Fbi Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. Like this Pastor, the message of Jesus was controversial in his day. If Jesus

INTRODUCTION Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. According to the Baptist Press news service, “Nov. 23, 2004, started out like any other normal morning for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Logos Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2010

The Christmas season is about celebrating the incarnation, the time when God became a man. God visited this planet in human form over 2,000 years ago; how do we understand who our Savior is?

The Logos (John 1:1-13) 1. This past Tuesday, it was difficult to drive in and out of our church parking lot because of a barrage of traffic down Webster Street. 2. Where did this traffic come from? Downtown was blocked off because President Obama and Vice-President Biden were speaking at a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Be Corrupted - Unleavened Vs. Leavened

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 27, 2015

To show that we need to live lives in an unclean world. James 1:27 (Amplified Bible) External religious worship [religion as it is expressed in outward acts] that is pure and unblemished in the sight of God the Father is this: to visit and help and care

I. EXORDIUM: Are you leavened or unleavened? I'm unleavened because I walk by faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7 2 Corinthians 5:7 (Amplified Bible) For we walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Manner Of His Preaching Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 11, 2018

The first section of Chapter 2 [v. 1-8] records Paul’s comments about his visit to Thessalonica. His words suggest that people outside the church were charging him with unworthy motives and improper conduct.

5/28/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 5: The Manner of His Preaching (1Th 2:1-8) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 (NIV) 1 You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. 2 We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"never The Same Again - Part 2) Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 4, 2022

The story of Father Damien who came to the island of Molokai to serve and he came to help people die. Peter, who was visiting the churches along the coast and heals Aeneas and Dorcas. The central figure in Acts is the Holy Spirit, not the disciples.

In Jesus Holy Name August 7, 2022 Text: Acts 9:32-43 Redeemer Lutheran “Never the Same Again -Part II ” When visiting the Hawaiian Island many tourists will visit the island of Molokai. It has quiet charm, gentle breezes and a soft surf. Father Damien came to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 2:1-10 - Message 4 – Paul’s Strategic Position As Apostle To The Gentiles Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2023

The Galatians had been seduced into error by false teachers trying to put them under Law instead of grace. Paul writes decisively to them and recounts his own involvement in the gospel dealing with this error and his visits to Jerusalem.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 2:1-10 - MESSAGE 4 – PAUL’S STRATEGIC POSITION AS APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THIS MESSAGE (a). Let’s look at the background so far we have covered in the previous messages. Paul had been commissioned by God to preach to the Gentiles the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-3, Acts 15:39, Galatians 2:4-5, Acts 15:1-4, Galatians 2:6-10, Acts 15:5-12, Acts 15:13-21, Acts 15:22-30, 1 Corinthians 12:13-14, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Together We Are Strong

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Apr 5, 2020

Have you ever thought that God allows sorrows to come into our lives, and in that end, those sorrows have a purpose. Whether it be tragedy, sorrow, depression, disappointment, or grief; these sorrows are gonna eventually visit the house of every person.

Together we are strong. 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:17, Psalm 46:1, Ephesians 5:15, Proverbs 13:20

Majesty In A Manger

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 3, 2024

Luke chapter 2 tells us about the shepherds who heard about Jesus and visited Him, but Hebrews 1 tells us who the baby in the manger really was. What child is this? He is majesty in the manger.

Introduction: A. C.S. Lewis, the famous British writer and literary scholar, who was an atheist for many years, wrote: “Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.” 1. As you know, he was referring to the birth of Jesus in a stable and Jesus’ first bed was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Luke 2:10-12, Romans 8:16-17, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16, John 1:14, Colossians 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ