Sermons on Wreath:

A Savior Is Born

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 8, 2001

The shepherds were the first to experience the power of the birth of Christ

A Savior is Born Luke 2:8-20 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in his study on Christmas morning and dreaming of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Success Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000

This sermon is based on the illustration of vine and the branches in John.

01/30/00 - What's In It for Me? …Success! Every follower of Jesus wants to be valuable to him. We look forward to the day that he will come back for us and say, "Well done, good and faithful servant". When the "day of the Lord" your life will be judged to be successful or meaningless depending ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Not Take The Bait? Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

Resisting temptation is the only way to go

Title: Why Not Take The Bait? Text: James 1:12-15 Topic: Temptation / overcoming verses giving in Sermon Purpose: -I want the congregation to think about the ways giving into temptation has negatively impacted their lives. -I want the congregation to think of the ways that overcoming ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Micah's Shepherd King Wk 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Dec 13, 2008

In this third week of Advent we continue to "Major on the Minors" as Pastor Terry looks at the Prophecy of Micah of the one who would come to deliver Israel from captivity and how that same One has come to deliver you and I.

Again on this third week of Advent we are “majoring on the Minors” as we consider a prophetic word from the Book of Micah. The entire book that bears his name speaks of a redeemer who is unmatched in His compassion toward sinners and His desire to pardon. In one of the prophet’s visions he sees ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Another Hero

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH WHO THE REAL HEROES ARE.

HFL APRIL 11, 2010 ACTS 14;11-13 11When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!” 12Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker. 13The priest of Zeus, whose temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Over To Bethelehem

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 22, 2015

Christmas Eve. The story of the shepherds is narrated in second person. The testimony of the apostles has come to us in scripture therefore we too, as did the shepherds, have seen the Christ, the babe in the manger.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Over to Bethlehem” It’s Here. Christmas Eve. We have been preparing for Christmas throughout Advent. We have lit the advent wreath. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word And Light Incarnate

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 24, 2014

Sermon for Christmas Day, Year B.

Christmas Day Yr B, 21/12/2014 Heb 1:1-2; Jn 1:3-5, 9 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Word and Light Incarnate” For many folks, this time of year is very stressful because of their high expectations of themselves and others. On the lighter side, I came across ten things that help you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm Nobody's Fool I'm My Own Man

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019

There are also a lot of popular proverbs in our culture today. Let’s see how well you know them.

Proverbs 1:1-10 (NASB) 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity; 4 To ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Racy Words

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 22, 2019

The Christian journey can be described as a "race." We choose the kind of race we run -- fun and games; obligatory; or the long-term run.

1. Last week we “passed the baton” in regard to teaching people the word of God from generation to generation and person to person. 2. It made me think of the ancient Roman Games and how they were used as illustrations for the Christian life. 3. The Games in Rome were a big deal. Although much of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Rebirth

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 21, 2023

One of the pertinent definitions of Rebirth is stated as a period of new life, growth, or activity. It can include a revival of one's inner self.

Eleanor Roosevelt, the former first lady of the United States once remarked: “Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Titus 3:5, 2 Peter 1:21, Matthew 17:1-9

Thy Kingdom Come

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 22, 2021

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year B

November 21, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 18:33-37 Thy Kingdom Come Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This Sunday begins the final week of the church year calendar. It’s also the final Sunday in the very long season of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2021

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year C

December 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 The Refiner’s Fire Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Children need to be challenged. Maturing from a child into an adult ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Solitary City Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 9, 2025

This sermon explores the profound grief, acknowledged sin, and desperate appeal to God found in Jerusalem's lament following its destruction.

Introduction We open our Bibles today to a book of tears, to a funeral song for a city. The book of Lamentations opens not with a shout of praise, but with a gasp of grief. The prophet, traditionally held to be Jeremiah, looks out over the smoking ruins of Jerusalem—the city of David, the home of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve: The True Light Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 3, 2026

A Christmas Eve sermon for a service that includes communion and a candlelight "Silent Night"

[After the “Retooning the Nativity” video, available on Igniter Media] ] That video is a helpful reminder that many of the things we associate with Christmas are more tradition than truth. There weren’t kings. There wasn’t a grumpy innkeeper. Jesus wasn’t born on December 25. That kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Prophet: Advent 1 Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 1, 2001

Shows that Jesus is the Prophet of God, speaking God’s Word, and thus demands our response.

Jesus the Prophet: Advent 1 Acts 3: 17-26 Deuteronomy 18:15-19 Robert Warren December 2nd, 2001 When most people hear the word prophet, they think of someone who tells the future, usually in a mystical sense. We tend to think of someone like Nostradamus, one of the most famous so-called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ