Sermons on Winter:

The Four Seasons

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jan 7, 2010

A Christmas sermon from the angle of Vivaldi's four seasons.

Poets and artists have always been interested in depicting the seasons of the year. There’s a beauty known only to each season which engages and sparks the imagination to creativity. In 1725, Vivaldi composed his most known work The Four Seasons, the texture of each concerto resembling its ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Life Without Christmas Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 27, 2005

Let us rejoice in the truth of Christmas!

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT CHRISTMAS Galatians 4:4 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: LET US REJOICE IN THE TRUTH OF CHRISTMAS! ?: What? What should we rejoice in? KW: Ways TS: We will find ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

"Let's Make A Deal" Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 24, 2014

Life is always tempting us with doors number 1, 2, or 3. It takes wisdom, prayer, planning, preparation, and pusuing godly counsel to make the right choice.

This morning we are going to play a game that became very popular in the seventies and continues today. It’s called “Let’s Make A Deal.” Do you remember it? People would dress up in the most silliest of costumes in hopes of being selected to play in the game. If you were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Foursquare

302 – Reasons For The Seasons

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005

5 KEYS TO REMEMBER IN CHANGING SEASONS

Illustrate: His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser. He didn’t do very well in school a when he was 16 years old, a teacher advised him to drop out of high school and get a job. He didn’t do much better in the working world so that, by the time he was 32, he had failed at 76 different jobs. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Of Yourself

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Jun 12, 2004

Do you love that material object more then God? Do you allow your excuses to win out, instead of being obedient? Matthew 25 starting at verse 32

‘GIVING OF YOURSELF” I remember once a friend had told me that she had scrimped her pennies to purchase a heavy wool winter coat. Financially she was struggling at that time, so to put a few dollars away here and there was a bit challenging for her. But the day finally arrived and she had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's About Time Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

3rd in series on Galatians 4:4, describing how Jesus came at just the right time. This shows that the time was right SPIRITUALLY - He fulfills our needs as the Law never could.

Galatians 3:23-4:7 – It’s About Time When was Jesus born? The one that Isaiah called Wonderful - when was this child born, and when was this Son given? There are many ways to answer that question. Was Jesus born on December 25th? For about 1800 years, that has been the date assigned to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006

An Easter message about God’s love from John 3:16

“What’s Love Got to Do With It?” John 3:16 INTRODUCTION: Do you believe God is a loving God? Some of you have a knee-jerk “yes” response, because that’s what you’ve been taught to believe. But do your actions & attitudes reflect that? Down deep, do you really believe that God is a loving God? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: When Aslan Comes In Sight Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 13, 2005

#7 in Walking in the Spirit series. It’s also a tie-in with Narnia, about looking forward to Jesus coming. It uses Simeon as scripture basis.

Luke 2:25-35 – Narnia: When Aslan Comes in Sight Tonight I’d like to continue on in our series on walking in the Spirit (#7 by now). In fact, the Bible says that the Holy Spirit was upon this man who happens to be our main topic for the evening. We are going to read Luke 2:25-33. Now, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Good King Wenceslas In The Steps Of A King Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS BY ASSUMING THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST.

Good King Wenceslas In The Steps of a King Philippians 2:1-11 December 4, 2011 INTRO It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year now has less to do with Advent than new traditions Advent -- A time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Beginning

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 21, 2019

On Good Friday, all hope was lost. Yet, Easter Sunday brought hope, forgiveness, and life to all who would choose Jesus as Lord. He is risen, and he rises us to new life as well!

Luke 24:1-12 The Beginning Nature’s seasons remind us of the seasons of life. There is spring, where new growth is popping up out of the earth. The wild flowers are so pretty this time of year in South Texas. There is summer, and later fall, which here is like a slightly milder form of summer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:1, 1 Corinthians 15:55, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Correction Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 26, 2023

One might believe that after you become a “new born child of God,” that all the hardship of life would come to an end. That is the furthest of any truth.

“The Blessing Of Correction” Psalm 94:12-23 One might believe that after you become a “new born child of God,” that all the hardship of life would come to an end. That is the furthest of any truth. When we trust Christ as our Saviour we are not exempt from troubles and trials but we have the sweet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 2 focuses on the bat.

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Are You Living Like Bats? Scriptures: Numbers 13:17-21; 27-33; 14:1-10 Introduction In my message last week, we look at the buzzards. The main point I want you to remember from last week is that the buzzard needs 10-12 feet of running room in order to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Interrogation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

As Paul continues to defend doctrine, he asks the Galatians 6 rapid-fire questions in 5 verses.

INTRO: These next two chapters are going to be a little complicated. The 60 verses that make up Galatians 3 and 4 are said to be some of the strongest writing that Paul ever penned. His opponents, the Judaizers, were using every possible means to enslave the believers in Galatia, and Paul was not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of A Shipwreck

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 28, 2003

You know you have to pity the lost person friends. They reject Jesus for the world and then lose the world.

THE COST OF A SHIPWRECK Acts 27: 14 Last week we looked around the subject of how to survive a shipwreck. We covered some things that will cause your ship to sink. This morning I want to talk about the cost of a shipwreck. Remember now Paul was a prisoner and they put him on a ship to go to Rome. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14

Denomination: Baptist

The First Controversy In The Church Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 1, 2005

What does a church in action do with problems? How do we handle controversy? By following the example of the early church.

The First Controversy in the Church A church in action will still have some problems. ILL>>>Perhaps the only way to avoid quarreling with your wife is to let her go her way and you go hers. ILL>>> Sue Martinuk, War had broken out between my roommate and me. We dealt with our anger by not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist