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Christmas: God is Here John 1:14

William Richard Ezell

At Christmas, this sermon proclaims, God was expressing Himself in a language that we could understand. God was identifying with the frailties and tragedies of the human race. God was getting up close and personal. God was announcing to the world: "I'm here!"

Jesus’ Death: The Risen Christ — Satisfied with His Sufferings Isaiah 53:3-12

John Piper

This sermon invites us to deepen our understanding and strengthen our faith as we fix our gaze on the resurrection of Jesus as it was described by the prophet Isaiah 700 years before the first Easter. Iin Isaiah 53 we see the content and the confirmation of the resurrection of Christ -- content because the precious meaning of it for our lives is opened to us; and confirmation because it was predicted 700 years before it happened.

Building: How God Perfects our Prayers Beyond our Expectations 2 Samuel 7.1-17

Michael A. Milton

The Lord has provided some profound truths for believers in this hearing for a permit to build the Temple.

Contentment: The Path that Leads to Contentment Hebrews 13:5-6

Marvin A. McMickle

Many of us cannot be content with who we are and what we have accomplished or acquired because this world is always telling us that we need something more.

Trials: How to Get the Most out of a Trial James 1:2-11

Byron Yawn

Embracing pain's role in our sanctification is usually the farthest thing from our minds.

Heroes of the Faith: Peter (Matt. 14:1-36)

Stuart Briscoe

There is a tendency for us to feel that when we're dealing with our own problems, that we really don't have time or energy to deal with anybody else's problems.

Sabbath: Keeping God’s Sabbath Exodus 20:8-11; 31:13-17; John 5:1-23

David A. deSilva

The Sabbath was ordained by God in creation itself.

Peace: Fully Equipped Christians Hebrews 13:20-21

Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.

Benedictions are meant to impart a gift from God of unusual grace and mercy on all our lives.

Baccalaureate: What are You Doing after Graduation? Genesis 45:4-8a

William H. Willimon

Graduation speakers are fond of extolling the great things you will do after graduation. Your great achievements are only a beginning. With the education you received, you can do anything. Wall Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, or Rodeo Drive, breathlessly awaiting you to do that thing that you do, with them.

Who Are Your Friends? 1 Corinthians 15:33

This children's sermon uses water and food coloring to remind kids that, while there are things we can do everyday that make our hearts grow closer to Christ, having the wrong friends can cause the opposite result!