Sermons on Zechariah And Elizabeth:

Eye Witness News - Midnight Candlelight Service Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is the Midnight Service that follows all four stories into the culmination of a candle lit service at Midnight.

“Midnight Mass 2009” GATHERING MUSIC Our worship begins with the first note of our Gathering Music. If you must whisper, let it be a prayer. * CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 9:6) For a child has been born for us, A son given to us; Authority rests upon his shoulder, and he is named: Wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing The Challenges Of 2010!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 8, 2010

So much for the past year! But, considering the tide of events, it seems we will be facing greater challenges this year. Let’s gear up!

Introduction: Two teenage brothers grew up as hooligans in a slum, making a living as couriers of illegal substances traded in the streets. These egocentric thugs religiously kept their dodgy earnings and shrewdly started their own illicit modus operandi until they became self-made millionaires ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010

THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES ON THE NAMES FOR CHRIST AS RECORDED IN ISAIAH. IT WAS USED DURING THE ADVENT SEASON.

HIS NAME WILL BE CALLED WONDERFUL Isaiah 9:6 INTRODUCTION: TODAY BRINGS TO THE BEGINNING OF A VERY EXCITING TIME ON OUR CHRISTIAN CALENDAR. IN FACT MOST LECTIONARIES START THEIR YEAR WITH THE ADVENT SEASON. ADVENT IS A TIME OF PREPARATION. IT’S A TIME THAT WE FOCUS ON THE LORD’S ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Renewal

Contributed by David Cook on Mar 27, 2010

Going back to the place where we first encountered the Lord can lead to spiritual renewal.

How many of you this morning are thirsty for renewal in your life? I’ve been praying for you this week in a way I’ve never prayed before. I’m asking God to make you thirsty for Him. I’m asking that God will make you restless for renewal and revival. Everyone one of us needs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Marital Rocks And Hard Places Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 10, 2009

Part one six on marriage and family

…let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you. This is my rule in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7: 17b (NRSVA) Today we are beginning a six-part series on marriage and family life. Family life is not just about husband, wife, 2.3 kids, the dog and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 2 - Family Ties Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 15, 2009

Missing ingredient that holds marriages together is intimacy

18Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” 19So out of the ground the LORD God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 5, 2011

God's power rests in community prayer as the catalyst that sparks the supernatural movement of God.

INTRO Ever since moving to the valley, my eyes have been drawn to the mountains and the river. There’s days in the summer months when I ride my bike to Elizabeth Park, and gaze at the river’s powerful flow. It’s fascinating for me to watch the river at different stages. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 7, 2012

This is my introductory message to a series I am currently preaching on the Gospel of Luke. This message was preached on Sunday, December 25, 2011 and covers the birth of Christ

The final portion of this sermon is copied from a message that I found here on Sermon Central. I do not remember the author of the sermon. The Gospel of Luke Chapters 1 & 2 Today we are starting a new series on the Gospel of Luke My goal is to start today with the birth of Jesus and end on ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John 2:1-11 Jesus Turns Water Into Wine

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 8, 2013

~This wine that Jesus created looked, smelled, and tasted exceptionally good, this wine had a stronger body, and better flavor than ordinary wine, but I personally think you couldn't have gotten drunk on it if you'd drank it all. -- Jesus came to save

John 2:1-11 JESUS TURNS WATER INTO WINE 6-8-13 Today I want to talk for a few minutes about the 1st eleven verses here in John 2:1-11, here we're told that this was Jesus first miracle, He turned water into wine. As I was putting this together I read the story ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Cure For Worry

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 12, 2015

Worry may be common to all of us but it is sin! God in Philippians 4:6-8 deals with the issue of worry and provides us with four steps to overcome worry.

God's Cure for Worry Philippians 4:6-8 One pastor has said that "there is nothing more prevalent in the age in which we live than the increasing problem of tension. It isn't for nothing that the ulcer has become the badge of modern life." We all have to admit that worry is a common problem. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Musketeers-Father, Son And Holy Spirit

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 16, 2015

The Spirit works with us to guide us closer to God in faith and helps us to do his work in the world. In this way, the Holy Spirit acts as our helper. He lives inside us and knows us even better than we know ourselves.

There was once a teacher who was teaching first grade in a large elementary school. One morning all of the teachers were called to the staff room for an emergency meeting, and they hurried over, leaving their classes unsupervised. All of the teachers were worried, but none more so than this ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Anglican

Mary - The Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 18, 2020

A look at the call of Mary and her reaction to being called and how that can help us to follow God's plan in our lives.

Surprise! Surprise! December 13, 2020 Luke 1:26-38 Start with a description of surprising my wife by coming home a day early bringing our son home from North Carolina . . . . ? The Russian poet Boris Pasternak said, “Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” ? Ralph Waldo Emerson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-53, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Theotokos

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 7, 2021

Isang Pagninilay ng Bagong Taon.

Mary, Theotokos Banal na kasulatan: Lucas 2:16-21, Bilang 6:22-27, Galacia 4:4-7. Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Binabati kita lahat Isang Maligaya at Mapayapang Bagong Taon - 2021! Ngayon, ipinagdiriwang namin ang solemne ng Maria, Theotokos at mayroon kaming teksto ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-21, Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Other

The Church In Chains Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:12-18

Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Church in Chains” Philippians 1:12-18 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18, Revelation 20:4, Acts 4:18-20, Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Methodist

Three Good Reasons To Say 'no" To God

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

Mary had many good reasons to say 'np' to the message from the angel. But she chose the wisest answer to say to God. She said 'yes.'

I love the quote that you’ll see printed on the front of your bulletin. Martin Luther was the one who said it about the Christmas story. "There are three wonders here: one, that God should become a man; another, that a virgin should bear a child; and third, that Mary believed. And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38