Sermons on 13th Sunday Of The Year:

God's Beloved

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 31, 2000

Year C. The Baptism of Our Lord January 7, 2001

Year C. The Baptism of Our Lord Luke 3: 15-16, 21-22 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Title; “God’s Beloved” Heavenly Father we do not fear, for You have redeemed us; You have called us by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

What Next?

Contributed by Steve Jones on Jan 4, 2001

The past year has expired so what’s next?

What Next? Psalm 39 The setting could easily have David sitting on New Years eve looking back at a year filled with disappointments. He had done what most of us have done. He made some New Years resolutions.  Resolution #1 “I will watch my ways.”  Resolution #2 “I will keep my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Christian Husband: What He's Supposed To Be Like And Why

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Just last year an old friend of mine got married.

Just last year an old friend of mine got married. She married a fella who is an automobile mechanic. A couple of friends and I agreed that this was a big score for her. What better than to land a guy who can fix cars. I suppose in a way my opinion has been colored by the Red Green show. At times ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

A House United

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

A number of years ago, I received a package from Germany.

A number of years ago, I received a package from Germany. Getting packages from Germany is no novelty, as my older brother was a missionary pastor there for many years and this particular package indicated that it had been sent by him. When I opened it up, it was to find a bit of odd-colored ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Ephesians 2:1-22, Ephesians 2:11-13

A Fighting Senior Citizen Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2002

At 85 years old, Caleb takes on the giants of the promised land.

A Fighting Senior Citizen – Joshua 14:6-15 Intro: 20 Signs That You’re Getting Old 1. You’re asleep, but others worry that you’re dead. 2. Your back goes out more often than you do. 3. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 4. You buy a compass for the dash ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15, Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003

Thanksgiving Holiday reminder that we need to be aware of all year.

12, October 2003 Dakota Community Church A Heart of Thanksgiving Introduction: The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Diamond Wedding Anniversary

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 16, 2005

Reflections on George and Elsie Walton’s 60 years of marriage

Elsie and George’s Diamond Wedding George and Elsie have come here today to give thanks to God for their togetherness that began with their marriage 60 years ago on 22nd December 1945. They met at a dance in 1942. I am told Elsie was a good dancer - which explains why she’s been leading us on a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Anglican

I Almost Finished Well

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 2, 2007

This is a sermon reflecting on the past year and on the need to finish well in the Lord.

1 Kings 12:1-13:29 I Almost Finished Well, In the Lord 1/23/2000 1 Kings 12:25-33 1 Corin. 9:24-27 Our year has come to an end. How many of us have started on a project in 2006 with great expectations of what we were going to do, only to have that project sit around and eventually left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Fs Of Faith

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Student commissioning service to start out the new school year.

1. Friends – chose them wisely A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. (Proverbs 12:26) David & Jonathan (1 Sam. 23:16-18) Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Dan. 2:49; 3:12-30) A. Friends that will go through the fire with you. 12My command ...read more

Scripture: James 2:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Band Lessons

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 14, 2007

Discipleship principles gleaned from my years of participation in band.

Band Lessons Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

What To Expect In The Future

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 1, 2010

Look out here we go again a new year.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN Future As we look ahead a number of things are uncertain. Looking at the past years a number of things are for sure. This year we can expect; 1. SIN TO INCREASE WORLD WIDE. 2nd Tim: 3:2 Timothy 3 1This know also, that in the last days perilous times ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Abc’s Of Commitment

Contributed by John Reid on Jan 1, 2010

Illustration: Commitments each member needs to make for the new year.

Pastor’s Message “We will not forsake the house of our God” (Neh. 10:39). “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can” (John Wesley). We all make commitments. They ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:4-6

Denomination: Other

Foremost

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jul 16, 2009

This is a sermon commemorating the years of gospel service of the patriarchs of the Walker Family.

Foremost, I want to give the honor that is due to patriarchs of the Walker family that labors and toils in the thankless and often overworked profession of the gospel ministry. My late father, Rev. Roosevelt Leon Walker, Jr. preached for over 50 years before his death. My uncles, Bishop George ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: *other

Funeral For Elderly Lady

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

funeral for elderly lady who was a member of the church for 74 years

On behalf of the family, I would like thank all that are here today, as we come to celebrate the life of Thelma Waggle and recognize all that she has meant to us and done for us…..as well as celebrate her eternal inheritance that was given to her when she accepted the eternal promise of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To extend the gift of peace to people during a busy time of year.

[S] In just a few more days we will celebrate the most spectacular event in all of human history. The general population calls it Christmas or Winter Break or Happy Holidays, but we know it as the birth of the Messiah. We tend to celebrate the event with the giving and receiving of gifts as ...read more

Scripture: John 2:8-14

Denomination: Methodist