Sermons on Celebrant:

Has The Way Of The Most High Changed? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2023

God loves us. He wants to shed His grace–His very divine life–on every human being.

Saturday of the Second Week in Lent 2023 Every four weeks, those of us who pray the Church’s official morning prayer encounter Psalm 77, which is a lament by a temple Levite. Things are not going well for Israel, in this man’s view, and after reviewing all the awful things that have been ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:14-20, Psalm 103:1-4, Psalm 103:8-12, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

Christmas 2022

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 20, 2022

Christmas is about the one eternal gift that was given to the world - Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Christmas 2022 Scripture: Luke 2:7-12; Matthew 2: 1, 11, 16 Christmas has always been my most favorite time of the year. With some of the things that have happened in 2022, some people might have a hard time celebrating Christmas this year. But I want to tell you something New Light; I still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-12, Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Importance Of Not Making Any Human Being An Idol. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2024

Let us remember that every human being, no matter how remarkable or influential, is a sinner in need of God's grace, just like us.

As Christians, we are called to worship only one God - the Lord Jesus Christ. Yet, it's easy to fall into the trap of placing human beings on a pedestal, elevating them to a status that only belongs to God. Whether it's a charismatic leader, a beloved pastor, or even a family member, or any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5, John 4:23-24, Hebrews 12:2

Our Memorial Convocations Are More Than Nostalgia

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 28, 2025

Each feast was a memorial of some historical event in the life of Israel and was more than just an exercise in nostalgia. Each Jew was called to consider himself or herself as living in that historical moment.

Friday of the 17th Week in Course 2025 When we think of Torah, the Jewish Law, we usually think of the Ten Commandments and the various prohibitions that flow from those natural law ordinances. So, for instance, the first commandment prohibits worship of any God but Hashem, and the pagans of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1, Leviticus 23:4-11, Leviticus 23:15-16, Leviticus 23:27, Leviticus 23:34-37, Psalm 81:3-6, Psalm 81:10-11, Matthew 13:54-58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Three Of The Greatest Days In History

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006

There are holidays that we will celebrate all of our lives, but there are three days that we will celebrate for all eternity.

THREE OF THE GREATEST DAYS IN HISTORY Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day, a day we remember all who sacrifaced thier lives so that we can live as free individuals. A great day. But there are three other day that will be labeled as the greatest days in history. The first is the day of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrating God’s Watchman Because Of Their True Value

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 28, 2025

We celebrate our pastors because of their vigilance as they are called to be constantly on duty and alert to dangers that could harm their flock.

Sermon: Celebrating God’s Watchman Because of Their True Value Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12 “The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12, Matthew 15:8

Denomination: Methodist

Meditations For A Quinceañera

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 27, 2002

This is a sample ceremony for a Christian younglady’s "coming of age" celebration which most hispanic cultures celebrate.

Consecration of a Quinceañera If you cannot find 14 fourteen girls or if you don’t want to have a "court of attendants", it is appropriate to have the quinceañera stand alone with her parents. It is suggested that the following objects be used in the ceremony. 1. A Bible (preferably with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Was Jesus!

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Apr 2, 2021

The celebration of Easter is more than bonnets, baskets, bunnies, and candy. It is the celebration of the atoning work of Jesus Christ.

John 1:1-3, 11-12 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, John 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

"God Doesn't Play By Our Rules"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2004

The Church should be the place of celebration.

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “God Doesn’t Play by Our Rules” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Christmas?

Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Jun 6, 2005

why we celebrate this day.

WHY CHRISTMAS? 1. It is the DAY to remember the birth of our SAVIOR. -There are three pivotal points in history, as we know it. The first pivotal point is the creation of the Earth. The second is the Flood, which changed everything in time. The biggest thing that we need to understand is that the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something To Sing About

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 27, 2007

A call to celebrate a worthy God

Psalm 98:1-9 Something to Sing About Woodlawn Baptist Church August 26, 2007 Read Psalm 98:1-9 What an amazing psalm of worship! From beginning to end this is a psalm of praise and adoration! It is a psalm of joy…a psalm of gladness and excitement for the great God we serve! Today I’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Passover!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 16, 2011

Let's celebrate the Resurrection correctly!

Monday officially starts the Passover, but seeing this is Sunday and I need to blog now and then I thought I would get an early start. ;-) Christians should really celebrate the Lord’s resurrection on Passover, not Easter. After all, it was the Passover meal He was eating that we call the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Coming To Town!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 9, 2009

Preparations necessary for Christmas celebrations.

Introduction: A pastor received a Christmas card with a note in it, from a lady in his congregation. He said she was very complimentary about his preaching and compared him with Chuck Swindoll. She finished by writing, "I think you are one of the really great preachers of all time." Later that day, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006

A sermon to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

A. Today, I want to remind you of “the good news of great joy” that began on the day that Jesus was born. 1. In 10 days, a large part of the world will pause and for a moment will give their attention to Jesus and his birth. 2. On December 25th each year, people’s minds journey back to a manger ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Birthday Jesus

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Dec 25, 2016

True Meaning and Celebration of Christmas

Happy Birthday Jesus This is the day we have set side to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ… Happy Birthday Jesus and Merry Christmas to all of you! I pray you have planned a great time of celebration with family and friends, or even some of us will enjoy a day of peace and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8, Luke 9:6

Denomination: Baptist