Sermons on 40 Days:

Fly The Flag High

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 25, 2014

The Second Sunday in June of each year is the beginning of National Flag Week. Here is a short Biblical perspective for Flag Day which is June 14th of each year.

Fly the Flag High As a Christians' Banner Psalm 20:5 says, "May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the LORD fulfill all your petitions!" The word banner (דָּגַל dāg̱al) is a verb meaning to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rekindle Your Valentine Love

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 4, 2018

Marriage is God's plan of which couples who seek, embrace and envision their relationship under His guidance, will enjoy His directions, His protection and His blessings.

Rekindle Your Valentine Love Your Marriage Should Be A Joyful Witness In taking a Biblical look at marriage there are three truths that must be the foundation of our examination. 1.) Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church and do not be harsh with them. (Colossians 3:19; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seizing God’s Opportunities

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 22, 2017

This sermon is taken from the Latin expression, "Carpe Diem," or "Seize the Day." It's about seizing those opportunities God gives to us. It extracts nuggets of information about Jonathan's victory over the Philistines found in 1 Samuel 14. (This sermon has been updated)

Seizing God’s Opportunities 1 Samuel 14:1-15 John Wycliffe lived 200 years before the Protestant Reformation, which ushered in a belief system that moved the church away from Roman Catholicism, and towards a belief in God and the Scriptures as the source of divine revelation. Wycliffe, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-15, 1 Samuel 14:6

Denomination: Foursquare

So Close, Yet So Far Away Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 20: 1- 18

John 20: 1- 18 So close, yet so far away 1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Temple Abomination? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 2, 2017

Will a Temple be rebuilt in Jerusalem and when?

Before reading our text this morning, It is helpful for us to quickly visit God’s Prophecies through Daniel. Open your Bibles to Daniel 9 and read along with me verses 20-27…. The “seven” noted by God in Daniel is actually 7 years! And so… Daniel 9:24 – Seventy “sevens” (490 Hebrew Calendar ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Nov 16, 2018

Thanksgiving message

In Everything Give Thanks INTRO. The 102 Pilgrims were crammed into the Mayflower’s hold (which was about the size of a volleyball court). Compound the misery of such cramped quarters by a lack of light and fresh air (all the hatches were battened down because of foul weather). Add a diet of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Routine Rut

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 31, 2018

Life is unpredictable yet for the most part many of us live our lives in a very predictable fashion. What can we do? The simple answer is change but we don't like that word; even if it's for the better. But change shouldn't be shunned; it can be embraced.

ESCAPING THE ROUTINE RUT As we head into the new year we might not be too excited. One reason is we anticipate that 2019 will not be too much different than 2018. Life is unpredictable yet for the most part many of us live our lives in a very predictable fashion. We perform the same routines ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:7-8, Ephesians 5:15-16, Philippians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 13, 2018

In celebration of Mother's Day, part 2 focuses on the 5th commandment.

The Ten Commandments Part 2 Scriptures: Exo. 20:12; Phil. 4:13; 1Cor. 10:13; Eph. 4:27; 6:1-3 Today we celebrate mothers. I want to wish all mothers a happy Mother’s Day as mothers are truly a blessing from God. This week I had the opportunity to read the results of a survey that was conducted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

She Touched The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 17, 2018

This sermon is about the widow of Nain and how she touched the heart of Jesus. leading to Jesus rising her son from the dead. Our pain alone can move the heart of God. Can be used as a Mother's Day message or a stand alone message.

She Touched The Heart Of Jesus Psalms 121:1-8 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 7:11-17 Today we take a moment to recognize the gift of women not only to the body of Christ, but also to the world. As we look at our new testament verses from Colossians 3:12-14. I want you to think about a girl or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember!

Contributed by David Simpson on May 25, 2018

A Memorial Day Sermon to challenge us to remember our fallen soldiers and remember God and his blessings.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church May 27, 2018 (My thanks to Bruce Howell for the outline and some illustrations for this message) Remember! SLIDE #1 Psalm 103:1-14 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Keeping The Sabbath Holy

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 3, 2018

A closer look at the observance of the Sabbath

Weekend Message/Devotion June 3, 2018 Mark 2:23-3:6 Keeping the Sabbath Holy “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Exodus 20:8 This is a subject that always brings out responses from extreme legalism to extreme liberal interpretation. “And He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're Just Like Your Father

Contributed by Matthew Spate on Jun 16, 2018

Applying the Beatitudes to your life as a Christian father to model your Heavenly father, God.

You’re just like your Father • Illustrations: Talk about what your sons do now as fathers that you did. I believe God wants to use you, I believe God wants Fathers to be like Him, their Heavenly Father. Read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus’ Bad Sabbath Habits Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 24, 2012

This text presents what the sabbath is about.

Sabbath Conflict Our text today covers two stories, both of which focus on the matter of Sabbath-keeping. So, let’s take a moment to understand the place of the Sabbath in Jewish culture. That the Sabbath must be observed was not a matter of debate among the Jews. The observance was grounded in ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mothers - Carpenters Of The Home

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 2, 2012

Mother's Day sermon showing how Eunice, Jochebed and Hannah "built" their family

MOTHERS- CARPENTERS OF THE HOME Exodus 2; 2 Tim. 1:5; Two kids told mother not to cook for Mother's day ... they would do it. 9 pots, 2 skillets, 4 large bowls, 11 spoons, 5 measuring cups and 1 whole roll of paper towels later Mom said ... "That was the best Jell-O I ever had." \ Job ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

His Mercy Endures Forever

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 4, 2015

Thanksgiving. God's greatest gift to us is His mercy. From His mercy we receive both provision for this life, and through Christ, grace for life in His kingdom, now and forever.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). “His mercy endures forever” Thanksgiving. It’s one of our favorite holidays. One of the major holidays in America. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

Denomination: Lutheran