Sermons on Visitations:

God Gives Music To A Mother's Heart Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 26, 2003

What makes your heart sing? God’s method of making music in us includes more than meets the eye. Learn the lessons Mary and Elizabeth teach us and join in the heavenly song.

It was a Saturday in mid December of 1977. Joey Cannon and I were having breakfast at the Pancake House in Memphis, TN. We used to meet on Saturday mornings at a prayer breakfast. As we enjoyed our blueberry pancakes with bacon and eggs we noticed something at the same time. The music was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts From A Child - Pt 1

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004

Two gifts that kids give us are priorities and purpose.

(Overhead 1) Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby are right, “Kids do say the darnest things.” We never know what they are going to say and sometimes they say the most insightful, amazing, and even somewhat shocking things, especially this time of year when it comes to Jesus and the manger. In his book, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Church Of God

A Father's Concern Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Paul wants his readers to move towards perfection. We learn to love one another, to agree with one another, to live in peace with one another

You can almost feel Paul’s frustration as he comes to the end of this letter. He’s done all he could to bring these people to maturity in Christ. He’s begged them, cajoled them, even threatened them and none of it seems to have made any difference. In fact in the end he’s had to resort to utter ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

#2 - Accept No Substitutes For God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005

God’s commands are "for our good" (Deut. 10:13). That means they are fences to keep us from pain, not from fun! This sermon is on Commandment #2 - Don’t substitute a different God for the real One! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. REVIEW SERIES THEME: We’re focusing on 10 principles for preventing unnecessary pain in your life. If you remember, I said there is some pain you can’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Holiness

What God Desires Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2001

The psalmist asked: "What is man that you are mindful of him?" This sermon asks, what is man that God should even want to spend time with him?

OPEN: Recently, President Elect George W. Bush has been going through the process of having Congress approve his cabinet selections. During John F. Kennedy’s presidency, there was one member of his cabinet who had a unique relationship with the President: the Attorney General was his brother ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Climbing Into The Manger Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 23, 2001

We experience the Christmas touch of God as we personally give the gift of ourselves to God and experience both belonging and forgiveness.

It was a few days before Christmas on the Oregon coast. Two men whose families lived next door opted to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. An unexpected storm surprised the weekend sailors. Before long, the sea became angry, and the two had a difficult time keeping the sailboat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Church Of God

God Christmas Gift - Part I Series

Contributed by Tom Maines on Nov 28, 2001

God’s gave the world the indescribable gift of His Son - Jesus Christ.

Sermon – November 25, 2001 Title: The Gift of God - Part I Text: 2 Cor 9:15 “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” Introduction: No doubt, we all have receive some gifts at Christmas that we could never use or perhaps could never figure what it was. Many of these are tucked away in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 1, 2002

Paul’s ministry, like ours was one which relied not just on the power of God, but on many fellow workers sharing the load in the fellowship of the gospel.

Rom 15:14-16:27 The King of Syria was having trouble in his war with Israel. Every time he set up an ambush, Elisha, the prophet, would warn the king of Israel. So the King of Syria decided to send an army to capture Elisha to put an end to this nuisance. The army arrived at Dothan where Elisha ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Tests Of Real Religion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009

Receptivity to the Word & responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender in obedience to & constant practice of the Word. For inner spiritual devotion to Christ as Lord will be demonstrated by me

JAMES 1:26-27 THE TESTS OF REAL RELIGION We have been studying about being receptive to the Word and responsive to its teachings. Receptivity to the Word and responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender to obedience and constant ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering People

Contributed by Curtis Emerson on Jun 8, 2010

Memorial Day Sermon, Scripture and quotes to encourage those listening to remember those that have given themselves for our freedom, especially spiritual freedom.

Remember People; Joshua 4:1-7 Pastor Curtis Emerson Joshua 4 1Now when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying, 2"Take for yourselves twelve men from the people, one man from each tribe, 3and command them, saying, 'Take up for yourselves twelve stones ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

No More Bread

Contributed by Ben Irabor on Aug 9, 2010

Our constant claims of hot bread backed only by stale crumbs on frayed carpets of man’s tradition have left countless generation’s hungry, homeless, and with nowhere else to go but Moab.

No More Bread, “In the House Of God” The priority of God’s presence has been lost in the modern Church. We‘re like bakeries that are open, but have no bread. And furthermore, we’re not interest in selling bread. We just like the chit-chat that goes on around cold ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unknown - But Not To God! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 25, 2010

But it isn't just a nation's soldiers who give themselves to a cause, do their duty, pay the price, & then are forgotten or unknown. It happens among the people of God, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the tenth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 11:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Passing Judgment Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 26, 2014

Let’s consider what it means to stop passing judgment on others. 1- We must not be stumbling blocks 2- We must recognize the kingdom 3- We must do whatever leads to peace

INTRO.- ILL.- Wrong Guesses: A six-year-old lad came home with a note from his teacher in which it was suggested that he be taken out of school because he was “too stupid to learn.” That boy was Thomas A. Edison. (and yet Edison is the fourth most prolific inventor in history, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Health Checkup #1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 29, 2014

A look at Matthew chapter 25 verses 31 through 46

Health Checkup #1 Matthew 25: 31 – 46 31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Church. What Is It Good For? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 12, 2012

This sermon gives six reasons why church attendance is important

“A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Foursquare