Sermons on Wedlock:

Where Are We Going

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: To reach the promised land we must choose trust over fear.

Thesis: To reach the promised land we must choose trust over fear. Intro.: 1. It has gone down as one of the greatest baseball games ever! a. 6th game of 1986 American League championship series. 1) California Angels ..... Boston Red Sox. 2) California led series 3 games to 2 (best of 7). b. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-36

The Average Ones: God Uses "Seconds."

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Does God only care about those in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the "second bests," the Hagars?

The Average One: God Uses "Seconds" (Gen.21:1-21) 1. I love bargains.... 2. Alden’s Christmas tree (1972)--$10; HobbyLobby--$30 (1998) 7.5ft 3. Other bargains are seconds...our first kitchen table... 4. Sometimes people feel like "seconds" (unfavorite child, single, after a divorce, child ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Lagacy Of 6 "D's To Our Children

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

How To Rise Our Kids 1. DEDICATE MY KIDS TO THE LORD 2. DISCIPLE MY KIDS 3. DISCIPLINE MY KIDS 4. DEVELOPE MY KIDS 5. DEVOTE LOVE TO MY KIDS 6. DEFEND MY KIDS

Sun May 2/93 Ps. 78:1-8 A Lagacy of 6 "D’s To Our Children ------------------------------------- IT HAPPENS IN A DAY TO OUR CHILDREN 2,556 - kids are born out of wedlock 2,989 - kids see their parents divorce 3,288 - kids run away from home 7,742 - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"A Godly Mother"

Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on May 13, 2006

Encouragement to mothers and "mother-like" women in facing the challenges of life.

“A Godly Mother” Luke 1:26-38 Introduction Today we honor and recognize our mothers. There is no greater vocation nor honor than being a mother. It is a great privilege that is not bestowed upon everyone. One of the greatest mothers who ever lived was a young, poor, virgin maid named Mary. Her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

When The Devil Knocks, Keep Pressing On Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006

No matter the opposition in life, keep pressing on to the High calling of Christ Jesus! - Sermon 5 in Under Construction series

When the Devil Knocks, Keep Pressing On! Nehemiah 6:1-19 Construction Series # Nehemiah is the perfect Old Testament example of the Energizer bunny, he keeps going and going and going, despite all types of different distractions. Some from inside sources, some from outside sources. However, he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared - Proclaim The Birth" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008

The Christmas Story not only proclaims God’s love in his incarnation, but also demonstrates how God moves through the lives of regular people to establish his kingdom

Matthew 1:18-25 “Be Prepared – Proclaim the Birth” INTRODUCTION The Christmas Story is the story of God--Creator of the Universe--interacting with human history. This story, however, is not just about God’s loving and grace-filled activity, it is also about Mary and Joseph. This young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Lutheran

As The Family Goes...so Goes The Nation.

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 4, 2015

“He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction” (Mal 4:6)

Have you noticed all the bad news and madness lately? One of the common denominators in most of the National News has to do with moral values and the state of the American family. “The American family is at its worst state in the history of the country”, states one report. The ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Any Room Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 1, 2019

There was no room to be found for Mary and Joseph to stay in Bethlehem? Seriously? You'd think someone would have taken pity on a VERY pregnant woman that day, but no one did. Why not?

Several years ago, a church held a Christmas pageant with a group of 4 year-olds. Everything went along pretty well until Mary and Joseph “arrived” at the inn. The 4 year-old Joseph asked: “Do you have any room for us?”. “No,” replied the innkeeper, “the inn is full.” “But it’s so cold outside, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is No Turkey

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2000

For Christ the King Sunday: This message contrasts the one-time celebrations to which we "invite" the turkey to the full-time, all-seasons lordship of Jesus.

After Thanksgiving dinner, the men in the house retired to the family room to share in that most sacred of spiritual rituals – we worshipped at the shrine of the great god football. And it was not long before someone scored a touchdown and went into a liturgical dance in the end zone: high fives, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mary-Did You Know? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary.

MARY-DID YOU KNOW? Part 2 Luke 1:26-38 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Knock At Midnight Series

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 13, 2003

we often think we should only ask God once, but there is a record that shows the need for persisent prayer

A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT LUKE 11: 5—8 Introduction….Prayer is perhaps the most important arsenial the christian has at his / her disposal. This message is a continuation of the sermon I preached on the power of prayer. So you could call this message the power of prayer part 2. this message deals with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

O What A Wonderful Gift Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 17, 2002

Jesus was God’s wonderful gift to us - how will you react to that Gift

Field Dalling/ Saxlingham Christmas Eve 2002 Luke 1:26-38: Receiving a wonderful gift. Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad called him into his study told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 15, 2007

Driven from his home as an "illegitimate" child, Jephthah fought against the odds and elements to rediscover and reinvent himself. His tenacity led him to eventually become the hero and CEO of the nation that originally kicked him out. What to do when th

I. LIFE IS JUST NOT ALWAYS FAIR A. True In The World, In Church, In Families, In Workplace B. Times When You Feel You’re Unfairly Treated 1. There may be times when you feel underappreciated, favoritism 2. There may be times when you feel excluded, left out II. DEUTERONOMY 23 – LAWS OF ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Dual Personality Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2011

Jesus at his baptism, tood on our identity--that of a sinner. At our baptism, we take on Jesus' identity--missionary, evangelist proclaiming the God's kingdom is near.

Matthew 3:13-17 “Dual Personality” INTRODUCTION A reader of the scriptures does not get very far in any of the four gospels before coming upon this critical event in the life of Christ—his baptism. It is one of the few incidents in Jesus’ life that is contained in all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

When Your Bubble Gets Busted

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

Lifes Detours

WHEN YOUR BUBBLE GET’S BUSTED ESTHER 1:1-12 INTRO. ANGER, MALICE, DEPRESSION, DESPONDACY, AND RETAIATION, ARE OFTEN THE RESULTS OF HAVING OUR BUBBLES BUSTED. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, IF WE ARE HONEST, WE CAN ATTEST TO THE FACT THAT WE HAVE HAD OUR BUBBLES BUSTED AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. WE ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist