Sermons on Wrapping Paper:

Understanding Women

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2014

Can you understand the women in your life?

My son has always been a pretty sharp lad. At five, we were trading friendly barbs at each other like “Your feet stink” and such. I shot what I thought was a pretty cool one at him and he comes back with “The only thing holding you together is the Lord.” I thought that pretty well grasped the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Brother? Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

Christ’s blood is better than Abel’s blood of the sacrifice (not Abel’s own blood shed). Abel's own blood cries for vengeance (Genesis 4:10); Christ's blood cries for peace and pardon.

The Book of Genesis is the outline of God's plan of creation and redemption. God made everything found them as good. Chapter 3 describes the root of sin whereas chapter 4 is a continuation that describes the fruit of sin. "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by ...read more

Denomination: Other

Judgment Has Been Scheduled Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2016

Whether judging a nation in the course of history or all mankind in the end times, God is completely organized and on schedule.

Judgment Has Been Scheduled (Psalm 75) 1. This week, I emailed Janie to remind her to purchase a new giant calendar for 2017. Even though the new year is more than 6 months away, we will soon be scheduling events for 2017. 2. Sometimes, when event are scheduled even further in advance — ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessings And Sacrifice

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 23, 2024

In the Kingdom the greatest blessings often come after great sacrifice. Titles and position sometimes do not bring what people desire because they are promoted to their level of incompetence.

Mark 10:32 And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, 33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Unspeakable Gift!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 28, 2011

Why the gift of God is unspeakable and why we should without reservation worship Him and pay full allegiance to Him.

2Co 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. The word translated unspeakable (anekdiegetos) is used only here in the Bible. Thayer defines it as the unspeakable, indescribable James Swanson, Dictionary of Biblical Languages describes it as indescribable, beyond words (neb), unspeakable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day The Stone Cried Out!

Contributed by James Owens on Aug 29, 2001

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ causes the stone of His tomb to proclaim, "He is risen!"

“The Day The Stone Cried Out!” Text: Luke 19:37- 40 Matthew 27:57- 60 Introduction: The Triumphant Entry of the King! 1. Jesus was here at the height of His popularity.  Healing the sick, cleansing the lepers, raising the dead, etc.  Even after His statement in John 6 – It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60, Luke 19:37-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Time To _____ Up!

Contributed by Randall Mitchell, Sr. on Jun 1, 2007

Various "Ups" in Christian Life

Message Title: "It is time to _____ UP!" Message Text: Romans 13:11,12 & various scriptures Opening remarks: The Base Commander of Goodfellow AFB in an article in the base newspaper wrote that he saw too many people looking down. This was the reason that many times the cars with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom In The Christ Child

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 11, 2011

He came for acceptance, He came for reconciliation, He came to save mankind from their sins, He came to show love, He came to heal, He came...He came to be glorified through you and me! **I want to give you three more important facts that Jesus came to

Freedom In the Christ Child Isaiah 9:6-7NLT For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His government and its peace
will never end. He will rule ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon For Christmas Day

Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011

A classic sermon by Martin Luther.

The Story of the Birth of Jesus; and the Angels' Song I. The Birth of Jesus The Story of Jesus' Birth 1. It is written in Haggai 2,6-7, that God says, "I will shake the heavens; and the precious things of all nations shall come." This is fulfilled today, for the heavens were shaken, that is, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Titles Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Sep 27, 2007

The Eternal Word becomes flesh, then God the Son becomes the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

Seven Titles of Jesus Christ Welcome: Introduction: Who: The apostle John, the beloved disciple, the one who was closest to Jesus, the only man standing at Jesus’ cross when He died. When: AD 90-100 Where Written from Ephesus. Why: But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Heaven When You're Walking Through Hell

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

Today, I want to speak to you about finding a path forward in this time of great turmoil. The title of my message is, “Finding Heaven When You’re Walking through Hell.”

Keep your Bibles open to with me Colossians 3, will you? If you’re joining us online, welcome. We are glad you’re here. Please take a moment to let us know how we can pray for you using the communication in our worship guide and by typing in the chat section of our livestream. I am mindful that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds: Why Them? Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

Why would God announce the Savior's birth to a group of lowly shepherds first? The answer is the heart of the gospel.

Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. And I would also encourage you to find Ezekiel 34, and put a bookmark there, because we are going to be opening that up a little later. Every Christmas, there is an “it” toy. The most popular toy that everyone wants, and no one can find. These days, it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18, Ezekiel 34:1-24, John 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Gift

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Christmas message: Jesus best gift ever

What was the best or worst Christmas gift you ever received? [Allow feedback] - Mine: best and worst same year worst: bridal doll, humorous - tiger socks, best - Ronda’s acceptance of my marriage proposal We think a lot about gift giving at Christmas. I plan on going home after this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Dead Men Lives Again

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Feb 10, 2022

How many of you would like to see a great spiritual awakening in our country?

When the Dead Live Again (John 11: 33-45) John 11:33–45 (NASB95) 33When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and was troubled, 34and said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.” 35Jesus wept. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-45

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 22, 2021

Mike Slaughter challenges our comfortable traditions his book: Christmas Is Not Your Birthday. Quotes from Linus. Incarnation,.. how divinity interacted with human DNA, that’s the mystery the Virgin Birth. Quote from Christianity Today 1996

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2021 Text: Matthew 1:20b-21 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday” It’s Christmas Eve. Excitement & anticipation are in the air. Christmas trees light up our homes with bright lights and shiny ornaments. Colorful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran