Sermons on American Movies:

Amazing Grace Sunday

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 20, 2007

As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade, God is calling us to abolish modern day slavery

Amazing Grace Sunday February 18, 2007 Exodus 3:7-8 Amazing Grace is probably one of the best loved Hymns of all time. I understand it has been recorded on at least 1100 albums; there are almost 1000 arrangements for the song. After singing the hymn at Woodstock, Arlo Guthrie said “I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: *other

Praise The Lord; Come And Dine!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 23, 2009

Communion Meditation - 11 characteristics of a life lived in Christ.

1Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! 2Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! 3Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! 4Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! 5Let them praise the name of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Heroic Leadership From Fathers Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

A Peter Marshall sermon adapted to my congregation and today.

How many young boys imagination are swept away by heroes. How many boys play at Superman, Batman, and Spiderman and even Han Solo or Luke Skywalker? I remember wanting to be Spiderman and Captain America. Last night Josiah received a great thrill when we finally busted out his Batman bed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing – Much Better Than A Souvenir T-Shirt

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 1, 2010

You mightg not get a t-shirt every time you come to worship. That's OK, God gives you something even better with the Blessing.

Hundreds, perhaps thousands of people are attending the annual Rainmaker Rodeo this weekend in St. Albert. I wonder what they’ll have to show for it when it’s all said and done? Those of you who made it to the Rainmaker parade may have scored some free candy. If you went to the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Everyon Needs An Ark Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 22, 2011

There is much that we can say about the importance of the flood, but we should not miss the lesson about salvation that we see in the story of Noah.

Disaster movies ominously predict the end of the world. Whether it be asteroids or aliens, nuclear war or epidemic, our poor old planet is constantly being wiped out by some larger than life disaster. These movies sell because we seem to thrive on FEAR. One of the biggest disaster movies ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Slavery

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010

Real freedom is slavery - slavery to Jesus!

Intro: Sandy Perceval lived in a 97 room manor, built in 1864. He had lived there more than 30 years, he had been going into the cellar, when needed, to get a cigar from the bunch of cigars that he had found there. He never thought much about it until in 1995 he gave one to a friend. This friend ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 118: A Palm Sunday Preview

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 20, 2016

Get Pumped for Your Salvation!

Last Sunday in his children’s devotion, Mr. Donovan talked about movie previews. He pointed out how previews package up the highlights of an upcoming movie to get you excited about seeing that film. But once you’ve seen a preview a few times, the novelty wears off doesn’t it? When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Witnessing: God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 5, 2022

Do you consider yourself a good person? Have you ever doubted God’s goodness? What if you knew the truths about God’s goodness that would help you respond to people who are interested in eternal life and Heaven? You are invited to gain a greater understanding of God’s goodness.

Witnessing: God's Goodness Luke 18:18-30 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Last month, we borrowed out the movie, Heaven is for Real, from the library. It wasn't a great movie. I'm still trying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: *other

Remembering On Memorial Day

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 21, 2020

Memorial Day should be about remembering those who gave their lives for our freedom. It is a time to remember

Remembering on Memorial Day Psalm 22:25-29 Intro. This is Memorial Day week-end It’s sad that many do not know nor recognize what this day was for. It was to be a day for mourning and remembering those who had died in battle. Memorial Day was started after the civil war the remember ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sitting At The Feet Of The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 19, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus the Rabbi and four things that made him a great teacher while and earth and how they still make him a good teacher through his Spirit today.

I have a question for you. How many of you can recall a favorite teacher that you have ever had either in elementary school, high school, or college? Easily. What would be some of the character traits? What would be some of the skills? What would be some of the things they would bring to the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25, John 1:28-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Soul Care 104 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2023

To achieve the “Abundant Life” Jesus promised, will require our souls to be healthy and whole.

Soul Care: Soul Care 104 Thesis for series: To achieve the “Abundant Life” Jesus promised, will require our souls to be healthy and whole. So to experience a healthy soul will require soul evaluation on our part as well as intentional soul care! Soul care is our responsibility, so we need to make ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Matthew 16:26, Matthew 22:37, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Galatians 5:13-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Flood Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

This sermon addresses some issues concerning the flood, but emphasizes the grace involved in the ark.

Genesis 6:9-8:22 January 26, 2003 Imagine a future without dry land. A future where the earth, covered in water, has evolved into a gritty, nautical society held together by determination and ingenuity. The inhabitants of this once-flourishing planet cling to life on incredible floating cities, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me The Fruit! Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 5, 2003

In the story of the cursed fig tree Jesus is teaching his disciples that he expects more from us than just the ordinary. So what if it wasn’t fig season, if you are showing yourself to have fruit then you should have fruit. The Christian life is more tha

The Teachings of Christ “Show Me the Fruit!” # 5 in Series Mark 11:12–14; 20–25 INTRODUCTION One of the biggest movies of 1996 was Jerry Maguire. This movie starred Tom Cruise as Jerry, a high powered sports agent who left his firm to go out on his own, and Cuba Gooding Jr. as Rod Tidwell, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temporary Sitch

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 21, 2007

Our time on earth is short. God has something better is store for us in heaven.

One of my pastors as a young man used this illustration. A guy was asking another guy about his plans for the future. He asked him what are your plans. The guy responded, "I plan on graduating from college and getting a good job." The first guy said, "and then what?" The second guy said, "I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Memorial Day

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007

On Memorial Day we 1-Mourn the Loss 2-Remember the Lives 3-Are thankful for the Sacrifice

What is the history of Memorial Day? “Memorial Day is an official holiday in the United States. It was observed on May 30 until 1971, when for federal employees, the date was changed to the last Monday in May. It is also known as Decoration Day. The custom of placing flowers on the graves of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-25

Denomination: Christian Church