The Christmas Story: Born for a Purpose

In a unique sense, Jesus was born to die upon Calvary; and even in His birth we see the shadow of His death. The cradle of Christmas points to the cross of Calvary. This sermon explores the connection between the two.

Preparing for the Christmas Story

In this Christmas season of preparation and anticipation, this sermon reflects on the preparation that Almighty God put into the very first Christmas production - the birth of His Son, Christ Jesus. Every fact and facet of this momentous event was calculated by God with great precision and forethought.

Not Bad, Just Too Busy

At Christmas-time, it is so easy to get caught up in a month-long frenzy of buying, rushing, decorating, and partying. The danger is that in the midst of all the busyness, buying, and partying, we will miss the real meaning of Christmas. Just like the Bethlehem innkeeper. This sermon offers six suggestions for getting back in touch with the reason for the season.

Devotion And Preaching

What would worship be like if your congregation had prepared for the sermon? How would the spiritual growth of your congregation mature if you could encourage devotional time with a sermon that addressed the specific needs of the congregation while being relevant to a weekly devotional schedule?

Christian Citizenship 101

Philippians 3:7-21; 4:1 Millions of America citizens were neither born in the United States nor have at least one parent who is a United States citizen. They are Americans because they have chosen to become a citizen of the U.S. by naturalization. According to the Office of U.S. Citizenshi

Longing For Eden

Part of a series that explores the meaning of Old Testament prophecies about the coming of Jesus, this Christmas sermon starts with Genesis 3 and looks at how the coming of Jesus fulfills our longing for Eden.

Orderly Worship

Twenty-third in a series 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 So, my friends, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues; but all things should be done decently and in order. (1 Corinthians 14:39-40) During the past year, we have been preaching/teaching in the book of 1 Corinthians. We n

There’s A Miracle In Your Mess

Figuratively speaking, many of us have been impregnated by God. There is a dream, a business, a ministry, a book, or some great work that He is growing within us. Unfortunately for the average person, spiritual pregnancies are even more difficult to handle than natural births. But, as this sermon attests, the message of Christmas can help you deal with the contradiction of your inner reality and your external circumstances.

Don’t Forget God

It seems that at Thanksgiving we thank everyone, and so we should. According to this Thanksgiving sermon, we are right to thank the people that have contributed to our lives, we should consider our forefathers, and we should praise our family and friends. But let's not forget God. He is the source of all blessings.