Sermons on visitations:

I'm Dreaming Of A Right Christmas Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

The angel’s visit to Joseph and Joseph’s response.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 18, 2005 2nd in “Touched By An Angel” sermon series “I’m Dreaming of a Right Christmas” –Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 The Christmas story is woven full of incredible twists and turns. God taking on human form. A virgin giving birth. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To The King

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 27, 2012

This story takes a look at the Magi's visit to see Jesus

The Road to the King Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Roads of life! 1. One of the things my wife likes about the valley is the straight roads! Motion sickness is one of the worst! 2. Roads and highways have often been used to symbolize life! --John Bunyan’s Christian classic Pilgrim’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2 Sons And A Vineyard Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

The Context of This Story is Jesus' Final Visit to Jerusalem

January 16, 2021 The Context – Jesus’s last visit to Jerusalem before His death {Matthew 21-23}: Days before, Jesus had ridden into Jerusalem on a colt and the crowds had enthusiastically escorted Him into the city, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9 - Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

They Watched Him And He Watched Them

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 13, 2025

A questionable missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support.

• The pastor asked the man “What group are you associated with?” • The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” • The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” • Again, he got the answer, “I belong to the invisible church!” • Getting a bit suspicious, the pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose - Daring To Care Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

When you look closely at the history of the first church there in Jerusalem, you see an exciting & growing church. And as they grew, they became more & more concerned about helping those in need.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019)) TEXT: Matthew 25:31-40; Acts 4:32-35 A. During the past 2 weeks we've been looking at the purpose of the church & found that as a church we're called first of all to seek & to save the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Threshing In The Winepress

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

Those who go forth in the service of the LORD are empowered for the task He sets them. We commence our mission from the altar named, The LORD our Peace.

THRESHING IN THE WINE-PRESS. Judges 6:11-24. God calls people everywhere, from all walks of life, to serve Him. The call of God comes to deliver us from our sins, and to set us upon the path of righteousness. This path involves duties, which will vary from person to person, but which make up the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018

Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.

Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

A Slave’s Life Matters

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 2, 2016

Hagar is property! You can imagine how difficult and disappointing her life was? When the master and the mistress of the household decide that Hagar can be used to bear them an heir, Hagar is not consulted. She is simply told what her role will be.

February 21, 2016 Tom Lowe Title: A Slave’s Life Matters Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:13-16 Today I want to tell you about a woman who was abused, rejected, and almost died. She is in the Bible, but you probably don’t recall much about her. Her story is not well-known, even to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love Without Hypocrisy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 2, 2023

Agape love in action.

LOVE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY. Romans 12:9-16b. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. So far in Romans, ‘agape’ has spoken of the love of God toward us (cf. Romans 5:5; Romans 5:8; Romans 8:35; Romans 8:39). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 12: A Holy Conversation

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 21, 2021

Our Christian conduct speaks volumes.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 11: A Good Conversation 1 Peter 2:11-12 Introduction Royalty has its privileges. We can think of England’s royal family, for instance. They possess great wealth and influence. They live a lifestyle which is the envy of many people. How many people have dreamed that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Demonstration Of Paul's Authority

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

DEMONSTRATION OF HIS AUTHORITY IN LIGHT OF HIS UPCOMING VISIT 1.

DEMONSTRATION OF HIS AUTHORITY IN LIGHT OF HIS UPCOMING VISIT 1. Promise not to be burdensome (12:14-18) 2. Concern for their spiritual maturity (12:19-21) 3. Exercise of God-given authority (13:1-10) CLOSE AND BENEDICTION (13:11-14) ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The New Birth

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Feb 20, 2005

A sermon looking into the visit of Nicodemus to Jesus under the cloak of darkness.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone February 20, 2005 Genesis 12:1-4a, John 3:1-17 ¡§The New Birth¡¨ Surreptitious, sneaky, scared, apprehensive, unsure, clandestine. All these words apply to Nicodemus who approached Jesus late one night under the cover of darkness. Not many crimes ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Pharisee Learns About Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 10, 2009

Interesting insight regarding Nicodemus’ visit and its implication for us

We read and hear so much about covert ops these days. People trying to hide what they’re doing from those around them for personal, political, or economic gain do things in secret that they wouldn’t do openly. Nicodemus was a man on a quest. He flew in the face of popular opinion in order to learn ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement At Lautoka Corps

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 23, 2020

A message of encouragement during a Corps visit in the values of The Salvation Army.

A short survey; can I see a show of hands, who has had a really good week? Who has had an average sort of week? I can see from your faces that some have had a really tough week. I asked these questions because sometimes we come to a place like this thinking, we are all in the same boat. Others may ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, John 13:35, 1 John 4:20, Galatians 5:20-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Nicodemus

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 21, 2021

The life of Nicodemus is slightly explored along with his visit to Jesus.

NICODEMUS I. WHO WAS NICODEMUS? Nicodemus was somebody rather special in Jewish society. He was a Pharisee, the aristocracy of Jerusalem. 70 Elders and teachers---HIGH priest was PRESIDENT He is a Pharisee, which means that he was an influential man in religious circles in Jesus’ time. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26, John 3:2-9, John 7:50, John 19:39

Denomination: Pentecostal