Sermons on Wrapping Paper:

Christmas - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020

Time and time again God tried to get His message of love through to His human creation with little response. Finally, when there was no other way, He wrapped up His message in person. Jesus was and is that message.

There’s a story about a man in Wales who sought to win the affection of a certain lady for 42 years before she finally said, "Yes." The couple, both 74, recently became "Mr. and Mrs." For more than 40 years, the persistent, but rather shy man slipped a weekly love letter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Greatest Investment Advice Ever Given

Contributed by Eric Kramer on Feb 26, 2005

Investment advice, in a long story format, edit according to your needs, not copywrited, bible quotes taken from internet bible quotes, feel free to add to or edit this paper any way acceptable to God. I am no expert and dont claim to be, no formal theol

The Greatest Investment Advice Ever Given The king held vast amounts of gold in his treasury, so risk another investment, especially in a foreign country. It was far to travel; over 1,000 miles away, and 2 countries buffered him between his well-defended lands and the Italian peninsula’s Roman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15

Denomination: Catholic

Game Over: When It All Goes Back In The Box Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Sometimes we get so intent on winning the game that we forget what the point is anyway. You see the point of the board game, The Game of Life, is not to have more paper money at the end but to have fun with the people you’re playing with. And that’s the w

Game Over: When It All Goes Back in the Box Seven Simple Truths About LIFE Ecclesiastes 2:9-11, Matthew 16: 24-27, Matthew 5:3 In December 1994 syndicated columnist Bob Greene told the inspiring story of Rob Mouw. Rob played on the soccer team in his senior year at Wheaton Christian High School. In ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

What It Means To Live Free In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 12, 2020

Living free in Jesus Christ means: 1. We can be ruled by God's righteousness (vs. 14-18). 2. We get a brand-new beginning (vs. 19). 3. We get holy shame for our sins (vs. 20-21). 4. We get a holy harvest (vs. 22). 5. We have God's greatest gift (vs. 23).

What It Means to Live Free in Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 6:14-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 26, 2016 (Revised December 12, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 6:14. Remember that in the first 5 chapters, Paul made the most compelling case ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Evidence Of Truth Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

It is a well-documented truth in the Old Testament that a truth is established when two or three different witnesses present evidence. As John wraps up his treatise on the vital signs of the believer, he touches upon a foundational truth of the Gosp

God’s Evidence of The Truth 1 John 5:6-9 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

"There" Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Mar 22, 2003

It is very important that we understand how God positions us for His work as well as His blessings. So often,...blessings come wrapped in strange packages.......so we end up not going "There". Are you "there"?

“THERE” (In producing this proclamation, I was intrinsicaly excited about the implications of that word "there". I gleaned from the interpretations of others, and the insight offered by many to come to the conclusion that there is a real blessing in being positionally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reinventing The Church 3 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

We will no longer be a “Shrink-wrapped” Church, but a, “Connected” Church. “LOVE” IS OUR MOTTO = BEING in right relationship with God and others! Things are vastly different than the way they used to be! WE LOOK AT THE FOUR GENERATIONS IN THE CHURCH AND A

REINVENTING CHURCH, part 3. We have been hearing about how we need to REINVENT the Church in the community we live today. The first reinventing principle is this: We will no longer be a “Come and get it” Church but a “Go and get ‘em” Church! WE GO OUTSIDE THE CHURCH TO THEM! The second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness Is Our Message, Our Goal, Our Calling Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014

This is holiness: to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. This is holiness: to love your neighbor has yourself. This is holiness: to recognize our identity and our purpose, both wrapped up in the work of God.

WAC2BL: Holiness Is Our Message, Our Goal, Our Calling Scripture Text: 1 Peter 2.9-17 (9-12) INTRODUCTION Last week we discovered that mission and purpose are characteristics of God’s design for His Church. We are not an aimless ship, wandering the seas of history, …blown about by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Surprises

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2016

Christmas is meant to be a time of surprises, that's why we wrap up gifts! The first Christmas was definitely a big surprise: Jesus' parents,how He was born,who was notified, how He saved, and that He's coming back!

CHRISTMAS SURPRISES Luke 1:26-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no rooms. The hotel is full." 2. The Jewish lady ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arise Out Of Darkness And Shine

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Oct 13, 2017

The whole earth maybe covered in darkness but who says you have to be wrapped in the darkness. Get up and pray, get up and study the Word, get into real fellowship with the Light and God’s sunrise glory will cover you.

Introduction Isaiah Receives a Revelation of Darkness The book of Isaiah is a very important book in the Old Testament. It is a book full of prophecies, revelations and glimpses of Jesus Christ hundreds of years before Jesus came to the earth. For example in Isaiah 9:1-7, the birth of Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven Touched The Earth

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 2, 2025

When John says, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” he is describing a moment in history when heaven literally touched the earth. God stepped into time, wrapped Himself in humanity, and lived among us.

HEAVEN TOUCHED THE EARTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:14 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:6-11, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 1:23, Colossians 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION: The mystery of the Incarnation is one of the most powerful demonstrations of divine love. When John says, “The Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love In Every Relationships Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 15, 2016

The word for love in 1 Corinthians 13 is the strongest and most powerful word to describe the love from God. In this message, we will learn three things that will strength every relationships.

Today is February 14, 2016, this is also called Valentine's day or the day of the hearts. According to Wikipedia, here in the United States, about 190 million Valentine's Day cards are sent each year, not including the hundreds of millions of cards school children exchange. Additionally, in recent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Nazarene

Spend Less Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 6, 2009

If we want this Christmas season to be different, we must learn the secret of contentment.

Advent Conspiracy: Spend Less 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Rev. Brian Bill 12/6/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” When I was growing up, I always waited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation Remembers

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 29, 2005

This sermon details the cause of America’s distance from God - all in a context of remembering: the fallen soldiers; our Godly forefathers, and of course, remembering Jesus, our Christ.

Tomorrow, we will celebrate our nation’s Memorial Day. That is the day we set apart to honor those who have died in the defense of our great nation. Those who gave their all so that we could have it all. Those who made the ultimate sacrifice, so that we might not have to. As we look back into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6-8

Denomination: *other

Clues To Contentment Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 29, 2006

This is the final in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores living in contentment with our material condition.

(Opened message with showing of U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Music Video) Even though that song is now pushing 20 years old, it may more than any other song continue to describe our culture today. A culture littered with people who are searching, running, scaling, looking for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan