Sermons on Visitations:

The Visit Of The Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007

These guys are the wrong people, from the wrong religion! What are they doing in the Christmas story? ...

The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Father’s Gifts At Christmas: The Visit Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 22, 2013

The Gifts of God the Father at Christmas surely give us reason to wish others a "Merry Christmas".

The Father’s Gifts at Christmas: The Visit Luke 1:67-75 When we receive “good news” we love to share it, especially when it comes to children and family. Because of Zacharias’ disbelief upon the news that his aged wife would have a child, Zacharias ability to speak was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-75

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Way Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2003

the visit of the wise men to see Jesus

January 19, 2003 Matthew 2:1-12 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christmas Annunciation

Contributed by Ron Huson on Dec 3, 2004

Why Did God To Visit Us?

The Christmas Annunciation I-The Christmas Story Begins With Zacharias And Elizabeth A-The Miraculous Birth Of One Who Would Herald The Coming Of Messiah B-The Last Prophesy Given In The Old Testament -Malachi 3:1a; 4:4-5 II-The Ministry Of Elijah -Getting The Attention Of The People Back To The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-79

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Greg Mclarty on Mar 9, 2007

Preparing the way for God’s visitation...

Prepare the Way Isaiah 40:3 A voice of one who cries: Prepare in the wilderness the way of the Lord [clear away the obstacles]; make straight and smooth in the desert a highway for our God! God wants to move in and amongst His people. To see lost saved, deaf hear, blind to see. He wants to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow The Star, Part 1

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 23, 2008

A Look at the Visit of the Magi in Matthew 2.

FOLLOW THE STAR, PART 1 MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION As we begin to focus on the Christmas season, we are going to look at the visit of the Magi, or wise men in Matthew 2. Turn there in your Bible. Now, there is a tremendous amount of background and introductory information that needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss The King

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 1, 2007

Don’t miss a visitation with the King

Intro: years ago in Maine our family planned a fishing trip, they called me once, twice, but I kept sleeping. When I woke up, they were gone and when they came back home, it was one of the greatest days of fishing ever. I was sick for a week. They caught some of the most beautiful trout ever. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Preacher Of Gergesa Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 15, 2013

The demon possessed man had another side we never view. Perhaps this will help.

June 23, 2013 The Preacher of Gergesa At the edge of town a huge pecan tree had grown next to the cemetery fence. One day, two boys picked up a bucketful of nuts and sat by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the haul. “One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me,” said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: *other

Hi All, This Is Paul Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2013

A study of the book of Romans 1: 5 – 16

Romans 1: 5 – 16 Hi All, This Is Paul 5 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, 6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; 7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Call To Compassion Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 8, 2011

A talk encouraging the church to love one another, showing compassion to those in need as a sign of Christ’s love, and so that people will see we are his disciples.

[Note to the Reader - this talk owes a lot to the excellent book by Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg entitled Becoming a Contagious Christian] This is the fourth talk in a series entitled Making Jesus Better Known. Week one was People Matter to God. Week two was Impacting Your World and week three ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Anglican

Be Ready For His Coming

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return. Pray that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 1, 2018

Thy name is good (Ps.52:9,54:6). i.e., powerful, majestic, awesome and pleasant(Ex.15:3, Jer.33:2, Is.42:8, Am.5:8). Wherever his name is declared and honored, he would bless that place(Ex.20:24). When God declared his name to Moses implied his characters are good (Ex.33:19,34:6).

Nahum 1 Introduction: Sennacherib’s general Rabshakeh challenged with a louder voice to Israel ‘which God can deliver you from my Hand’ in 722BC (2Ki.19:10-11). But within 100 years, the fall has come to Assyrians. Nahum, Habakkuk and Malachi are the three minor prophets talk about burden ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Terms Of Peace

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 14, 2024

A look at the decree of judgment upon Jerusalem

The Terms of Peace Text: Luke 19:39-44 Happy St. Patty’s Day everyone! It’s a week before Palm Sunday… two weeks before Resurrection Sunday, and I’m super excited. I love celebrating the Resurrection! I’m glad you’re here with us. I’m thankful. And I want to encourage you to invite someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-44, Luke 14:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Come Out Of The Wilderness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2006

The wilderness is an important place to visit, but not a place to stay.

Mark 1:9-15 “Come Out of the Wilderness” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jesus’ wilderness time came immediately after His baptism and the powerful affirmation of Who He was: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Benefits Of Abiding Series

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014

Contrast between Abiding in the Vine or just Visiting.

Are you ABIDING IN or simply VISITING the VINE? Contrasts: ABIDING: VISITING: 1. Daily Communion 1. Infrequent / 911 Communion 2. Intimate / Close God 2. Distant God 3. Faith / God Reliant 3. Doubt / Self Reliant 4. Great desire to connect with His Body 4. Little or no desire to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational