Sermons on Annual Feasts:

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 1 – The Introduction To These Psalms Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023

We are going to take up a study of The Psalms of Ascent, the Psalms numbered 120 – 134. They are called by various names but they are a wonderful collection of Psalms sung by the pilgrims three times a year as they ascended to Jerusalem in pilgrimage. This is the Introduction.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 1 – THE INTRODUCTION TO THESE PSALMS We are going to embark on a journey with the study of 15 Psalms that are called “The Songs of Degrees” in the AV, but “The Songs of Ascent” in most other versions. These Psalms go together and were sung on a pilgrimage as the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:16, Psalm 9:1-2, Psalm 19:1-2, Hebrews 13:13-14, Hebrews 11:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Child Asked For

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 17, 2015

As his name seems to suggest, Samuel was a child asked for. The destiny of the faithful was wrapped up in the birth of this child.

A CHILD ASKED FOR. 1 Samuel 1:4-20. It was still the days of the judges, and still everyone did what they thought was right in their own eyes (Judges 21:25). Yet the LORD was at work, shaping man’s destiny according to His plan. The ‘man according to His own heart’ (Acts 13:22) had not yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor God's House Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Respect God’s House | John 2:13-22+Matthew 21:12-13 Exodus 12:1-8 • The Passover Review: This was an annual feast where Israel sacrificed animals as a reminder of God’s deliverance. ((Remember, the animal had to be perfect ‘without blemish’) • The Issue o Merchants were selling sacrificial ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Place And Need For Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001

Where does worship fit in with God’s plan for His people?

‘Sanctuary’ – A holy place; a place set apart for sacred uses ‘that I may dwell among them’ – to abide or lodge where the people are Why now? Why did God choose this time to make a ‘place to dwell’ among the people? I. The Journey of the People A. Sojourn in Egypt (Genesis 50:22-Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8

Denomination: Baptist

God-Like In Caring For The Poor Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008

This is a teaching to equip the church about care for the poor

GOD-LIKE IN CARING FOR THE POOR Matthew 6:1-4 How do mature disciples respond to the poor? With compassion showing God’s love with acts of kindness and goodness. Disciples of Christ follow their Lord who cares for the poor. We are called to stand for justice. Biblical justice means lifting the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Escaping The Buffet Mentality: Feast On The Word Not The World

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

We as a church are bellying up to the buffet of the world much more often than we feed ourselves on the healthy and holy food of God’s word.

Escaping the Buffet Mentality “Americans are getting fatter” - - “and the south is leading the way.’ So says World News Digest by the Canadian press. What is the problem why are we as Americans getting fatter or having an excess of body fat. Some say it is genetics, choice, targeted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fast Until The Bridegroom Comes, Then Feast With Him

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

New birth, not new resolve; new covenant, not old traditions

Mark 2:18-22 Cornhill gobbet, 27/04/04 Broader context- Jesus’ titles and roles 1. The Son of God who comes to baptise with the Holy Spirit (1:1-11) 2. The Preacher of the kingdom of God (1:14,15) 3. The Teacher with authority (1:21-28) 4. The Healer of bodies (1:40-45) 5. The Son of Man who has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Feast, A Different Kind Of Lake

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 27, 2018

The Destiny of the Righteous (a forever feast) is a blessed contrast with the destruction of the wicked in the Lake of Fire.

Revelation 19 v. 17 and I saw and angel standing in the sun, and he cried with a big voice, saying to all the birds flying in the middle of the sky “Come! Gather to the mega-dinner of God, v. 18 in order that you might feast on the flesh of kings, and the flesh of leaders of thousands, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:17-21

Denomination: *other

#4 The Skeleton At The Feast: Adversity, Shuffle The Deck Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 16, 2017

This is #4 of a series on attitudes. This lesson can stand alone without the other parts. We consider it is good to evaluate and correct our attitudes on a regular basis.

#4 THE SKELETON AT THE FEAST... ADVERSITY, SHUFFLE THE DECK By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOUR ATTITUDES ARE THE FOUNDATION STONES OF REAL DAILY LIVING... Matthew 7:26 (KJV) And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:26-27, Proverbs 24:10, Exodus 32:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#5 The Skeleton At The Feast: Will You Go Away? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 16, 2017

This is part#5 of the skeleton at the feast dealing with personal attitudes. This lesson ask: WILL YOU GO AWAY TOO? Jesus ask his boys: The others are leaving are you going to leave me too?

#5 THE SKELETON AT THE FEAST... WILL YOU GO AWAY? TAKING OWNERSHIP OF OUR ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, John 6:66, Matthew 7:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fasting Before Feasting, Praying Before Swaying Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Esther is the story of a loving God who wakes up His people before it's too late. When many begin to sense the looming crisis of the end-time, they too will do the important heart work that prepares them for "what God wants to do for & through them".

ILL. Not very long ago there were two sheep who put on wolf's clothing and went among the wolves as spies, to see what was going on. And to help the flock be better prepared against these predators.They arrived on a holiday, when all the wolves were eating and drinking and dancing in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Idol Feasts & The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 6, 2014

Idol Feasts & The Lord’s Supper - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Command (ch 10 vs 14) • (2). The Reasons (ch 10 vs 15-22) • (3). The Objective (ch 10 vs 23 to ch 11 vs 1) SERMON BODY: • While waiting for his train, a man was talking to the station-master; • As they spoke an express train went by a ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Parable Of The Wedding Feast: A Marriage Invite For You

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 4, 2022

Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special.

Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special. I think of my sisters wedding or my moms wedding to my step dad. Hard wood floors, flowers everywhere, beautiful smells, beautiful sights, the taste of sweet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:37, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Wedding Feast--Sign Of The New Covenant Of Grace

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 15, 2025

At Cana, both Mary and Jesus knew that if Jesus intervened to fix the problem of the empty wineskins, as He did on her request, doing such a sign reminiscent of the prophets’ predictions about God’s redemptive action would start them both down the road to Calvary.

Second Sunday in Course 2025 Just last Sunday we heard from Isaiah that the Messiah would not cry out or mistreat the wounded. That surely describes Jesus. Today we hear from Isaiah, “For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, John 2:1-11, Psalm 96:1-3, Psalm 96:7-10, Isaiah 62:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Feast Of The Transfiguration Of The Lord- Ascending The Spiritual Mountain

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 1, 2023

It happens, geographically, on a mountain top because the higher you climb the more you see, so it’s revelatory of a person’s advancement in the spiritual life.

Even the highest moments of mystical union are meant to empower one to serve our neighbor. It’s about service. E.g. there is the story of a lady who went to a prayer group where everyone was sitting in silence. "When does the service begin?" she asked a man sitting near her. His answer: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic