Sermons on 8th Day:

Giving God The First Part Of The Day

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 6, 2024

God desires a relationship with us. Do we intend to move toward God?

“Giving God the first part of the day.” Luke 5:16 HOW LONG IS MY LIFE SOURCE: “New Years - NOW IS THE HOUR!” by Melvin Newland, Minister, Central Christian Church, Brownsville, TX A few years ago People Magazine: ? published an article entitled “Dead Ahead” ? telling about a new clock that keeps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving God The First Day Of The Week

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 22, 2024

Giving God the first day of the week (Sunday) as a day of rest and worship is the best way to start your week.

Giving God the 1st day of the week Hebrews 10:23-25 A Preacher told this story: • Of something that happened during his week • He had the undivided attention of his congregation when • he related the following incident: He said “I stopped: ? in a coffee shop the other day and ? sat at the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vision 2018: Reviving The Days Of Elijah

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

What needs to be revived (facilitated) are MIRACLES, DOUBLE-ANOINTING and THE HARVEST. You and I have a major role to play.

Opening illustration/video. Introduction: Abraham Heschel once wrote, “To be a prophet is both a distinction and an affliction.” Elijah was no exception. Few prophets in Scripture have provoked as many ministers, challenged as many evangelists and inspired as many prophets as Elijah. This man from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"every Day Is Pentecost"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 14, 2024

A sermon about change in the church.

“Every Day is Pentecost” Acts 2:1-21 The Book of Acts is the story of the early Church and how it evolved. It’s an amazingly exciting adventure. And in it we get a very intriguing picture of a group of people—folks just like you and me—who are continually being changed and formed and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Happy Mother's Day?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 16, 2024

Mother's Day used to be such an easy Sunday for preachers because we could preach sermons filled with warm, happy illustrations. And everybody wore flowers - red if mother was still alive, & white if she had died.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL. KANSAS, OK TEXT: Ephesians 4:25-32 A. Today is Mother's Day, & Mother's Day used to be such an easy Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Kill A Lion On A Snowy Day

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 1, 2024

Message about Benaniah who killed a lion on a snowy day. Importance of killing lions for the next generation.

Title: How to kill a Lion on a snowy Day Theme: New Years challenge to do more for God in 2024. Be intentional about how we live but also how we fight. Text: 2 Samuel 23:8 - 37 Notes used from Ray Steadman's sermon with same title. Opening Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-22 Benaiah was the son ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-37

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Donkey For One Day

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 22, 2024

This was the first time this inexperienced donkey had carried a person, and that person is the son of God. The one who carried all of humanity was carried by a donkey for one day.

And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here. And if anyone asks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-31

Valentine's Day 2024

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

A Valentine's Day message

INTRODUCTION: WELL, HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY SUNDAY, AS TODAY IS THE SUNDAY BEFORE VALENTINE’S DAY. OH, AND DON’T BE TOO QUICK TO RUN OFF AS WE HAVE A SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOU ALL AS A REMEMBRANCE OF SPENDING VALENTINE’S SUNDAY HERE AT BETHANY. VALENTINE’S DAY, ALSO KNOWN AS SAINT VALENTINE’S DAY, HAS AN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Day Someday Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023

While God’s judgment seems to be put off and comes slowly, it surely will come.

A. SETTING: 1 KINGS 21:1-23 1. Why was king Ahab whining? “Go to bed … with his face to the wall and refused to eat? (v. 4). a. Ahab wanted to expand his vegetable garden (v. 2), but Naboth refused to sell to him. Why? b. “The Lord forbid that I give … the inheritance ... from my ancestors” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 17, 2024

Today is Father’s Day. A celebration of those who have fathered us and mentored us. Men of Faith in our lives, who have shown us and directed us to the love of our HEAVENLY FATHER.

2024.06.16.Sermon Notes. FATHER’S DAY FAITH William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Abraham has finally received GOD’s Promise of a son from whom many nations and descendants of Abraham would come. But today, we see GOD putting this Father to the ultimate test. Choose this son whom you love, or ME. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7, Hebrews 11:8-12, Genesis 22:1-24, Hebrews 11:17-19, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Best Days Of Your Life?

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 25, 2024

The best days of your life are reputed to be the days that one has enjoyed the most.

Russell Brand, an English comedian and actor once remarked: “People do this a lot. They don't seem to realize that the future is just like now, but in a little while, so they say they're going to do things in anticipation of some kind of seismic shift in their worldview that never actually ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:3, Ecclesiastes 6:12, Proverbs 11:24-25, John 6:53

Mother's Day 2024

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2025

Mary, an example of a godly woman.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 1:26-38; 46-56 1. Sixteen years. How old was Mary when Jesus was born? 2. She needed a Savior. What is our reaction to the claim Mary was born without sin? (Immaculate Conception). “My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior” (1:47). B. HOW WAS MARY AN EXAMPLE OF A GODLY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2020

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025

A mother's tears.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. A mother’s tears: nothing so tender, so convicting, so touching and so powerful. Why? ? Because mothers are more tender and gentler than any others ? Because mothers care deeper than any others ? Because all life comes from mothers ? Because mothers have great hopes for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Baptist

Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Sep 1, 2024

G. K. Chesterton once said that it is often supposed that when people stop believing in God, they believe in nothing. Alas, it is worse than that. When they stop believing in God, they believe in anything.

Greetings my family in Christ. As always, it is a joy to be with you on this communion day, the first of the month that we do a little extra to remember the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross for you and me. We gather this and every Sunday to offer our praise and worship to the God of all creation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-24, Revelation 3:14-16, Proverbs 15:8-9, Zechariah 13:9, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have Boldness On The Day Of Judgment

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 15, 2024

There is something that many people should fear, and that is the judgment of God. Scripture tells us that there is a Judgment Day coming. That, for many, should cause them to be afraid if they have any idea what it could mean for them.

Alba 9-15-2024 HOW TO HAVE BOLDNESS ON THE DAY OF JUDGMENT I John 4:12-21 Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. is a minister who also raises chickens. He told this story: “Understand Linda, my wife, hates any kind of a bird. Too much Alfred Hitchcock when she was a girl, remember the horror show 'The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ