Sermons on 40 Days Of Lent:

Modern Day Prodigal

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 6, 2012

Open you’re Bibles this morning to the book of Luke 15…it is here that we find 3 of the Parables that Jesus taught on. Three main words come to my mind when thinking about these Parables…Lost…Found…and Rejoice. Jesus was preparing to share 3 stories tha

Welcome and Announcements… Slide #1 Prayer… Open our eyes Lord Open you’re Bibles this morning to the book of Luke 15…it is here that we find 3 of the Parables that Jesus taught on. Three main words come to my mind when thinking about these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

How To Have Healthy Relationships Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 30, 2006

3rd Week of 40 Days of Community adapted from sermon provided by Purpose Driven Ministries

We were created for community. We’re wired for relationships. We’re made to go through life together with others. The Bible says this, the top verse on your outline, Romans 12:5, “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” Will you circle that word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get In The Game: Preview Of Coming Attractions At Bethany Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 28, 2002

This is a "preview" of the National Campaign of the 40 Days of Purpose, a spiritual growth campaign in which Bethany Church will participate.

(PowerPoint presentation available--email author) Slide 1 GET IN THE GAME: Preview of Coming Attractions at Bethany Slide 2 What are the best things about the arrival of fall? Its crisp air, brisk breezes, and dipping temperatures? Its radiant colors and ravishing smells? The picture on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Habakkuk 3:2

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Be Part Of The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004

This sermon is my variation of Rick Warren’s Sermon from the 40 Days Of Purpose, Dealing With Fellowship.

Called To Be Part Of The Family GNLCC 10-24-04 1 Sam. 18:1-4 1 John 4:7-22 Have you ever met somebody, and right away the person felt like family to you. This was the case with Jonathan and David. Jonathan was the king’s son, and the next in the line for the throne. But from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can We Maintain Spiritual Momentum? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 see in Word format at www.praiseag.org

HOW CAN WE MAINTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM? Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: How many of you remember your physics class in high school? The PG paraphrase of Newton’s first law of motion states “Unless acted upon by a force an object at rest will stay at rest and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

This adapted sermon of Rick Warren challenges us to participate in the 40 Days of Community and join a small group.

What on earth are WE here for? That’s really the question we are asking over these 40 Days of Community. God has placed us here on this earth, in this place, and at this time for a reason, for a purpose. We are not here by accident. We are part of God’s plan. God’s #1 reason for bringing us on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Methodist

Reaching Out Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

Adapted sermon of Rick Warren for the 40 Days of Community on the need to reach out and share faith together.

We are in the second week of our 40 Days of Community and during the remainder of our 40 days, we are doing two things: deepening the sense of community within our church family, and reaching out to the community around our church family. We’re learning to build stronger relationships in our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

Mothers Day: Faith: Mother's Day Flour

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 11, 2007

This widow starts off with a tiny sparkle of faith and instead of holding on to what little she has - she let’s go, and the rest is history.

Today on Mother’s Day, we are going to look at a woman of faith. This woman in our Scripture doesn’t start out as a woman of faith, but she sure ends up a woman of faith….and that is what we need to start with this morning: Whoever you are, and whatever your faith is like – to end up as a person of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eighth Day Is Like New Year's Day

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2003

how Jesus’ circumcision gives us hope for the new year

December 31, 2003 Luke 2:21 21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. (NIV) On the first day, God said, “let there be light,” and there was light. On the second day, God separated the waters ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21

Denomination: Lutheran

1,335 Days And 2,300 Days Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 8, 2008

Part 17 - the last in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. This part deals with the confusing lengths of time given at the end of Chapter 12.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 17: 1,335 Days and 2,300 Days After seventeen weeks of study we have finally come to the end of our study on the prophecies found in the Old Testament book of Daniel. I don’t know about you, but I’m almost sorry to see it end. If you have suggestions for further ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Game Day - Pt. 2 - Draft Day Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The game is decided by those who get in the game, not by those who sit in the stands! It is Game Day. Are you on the field?

Draft Day I. Introduction It has become a spectacle or event that at times seems to rival the hype, excitement, and production of the Super Bowl or World Series. People line up. They put on their favorite team gear. Hold signs. Paint themselves from head to toe. It is the rabid craziness you would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ancient Of Days (All Saints Day 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 3, 2022

Daniel 7 tells us that the court is seated (Daniel 7:10) as the Son of Man (Jesus) approaches the Ancient of Days (God the Father) who will judge these four kingdoms represented by the four beasts! Today we will talk about our faith, the four beasts, the Ancient of Days.

THE ANCIENT OF DAYS Text: Daniel 7:1- 3, 13 - 18 Daniel 7:1-18 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, and told the sum of the matters. (2) Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Symbols Of Sacrifice - Remembrance Day (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 12, 2022

This is a message about remembering, and the symbols of the poppy and the cross that speak to the value of remembering. This also includes some of my family war time history.

Sermon for CATM - November 13, 2022. Remembrance Day - Psalm 105:1-8 "Symbols of Sacrifice" My grandfather, Gilbert Hyde Parker, was a naval engineer in WW2. He was on at least one navy ship during the war that was bombed by the Nazis and sank in frigid waters. There are unconfirmed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-8, Romans 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Veteran’s Day/Thanksgiving Day Message Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 18, 2022

There's only a couple of weeks between Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Day. This message is an attempt to combine features of each holiday.

(Note: Based on and edited from a message preached November 13, 2022 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Veteran’s Day was originally called Armistice Day in honor of the Armistice ending the First World War. This Armistice took place on “the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The 8th Day Of Jesus. What A Day!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 30, 2022

Our New Year's Day is nothing in comparison to Jesus' 8th Day. Find out how.

1.1.23 Luke 2:21 21 After eight days passed, when the child was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Usually at the end of a calendar year you see “Top 10” lists of things that happened during the year. If you were to ask people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21

Denomination: Lutheran