Sermons on Celebrate:

There Was No Room At The Inn

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Dec 21, 2006

There was no room for Jesus to be born at the inn. This is a Christmas sermon dealing with the birth of Christ. This sermon is dealing with making sure we have room for Jesus in our lives. There was no room for Him at the inn. But is there room for him in

There was no room at the inn! Luke 2:7 Dec. 17th 2006 Pastor Lorenzo Edwards As you all know December is the time that we have set aside to remember the birth of our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ. No one knows the exact day when Jesus was born. But December 25, the date assigned to remember the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-8, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Faith Leads To Death In Hope

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 2, 2009

A funeral sermon for a long time member of the church, who died in faith.

Dave Anderson, April 4, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Death Working Backwards Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

Christ gives us hope that death no longer has dominion, but works backwards to produce life.

“Death Working Backwards” Scripture: John 1:1-18 The life of Jesus is filled with what skeptics would call “impossibilities.” From the very moment the egg in Mary’s womb was fertilized by the Holy Spirit, to his long-predicted birth in Bethlehem, to his being sent and called out of Egypt, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reason For The Season

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2002

What is the "real" reason for the Christmas season. Presents, family, Jesus or sin?

INTRODUCTION  Why do we take time to celebrate the Christmas holiday? Why does a nation of people take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate this national holiday? Are you all busy? How much time have you taken out of your busy schedule to decorate (how much have you taken out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17, Luke 12:51-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Your Name Is Called?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 20, 2003

Does your name bless or curse people and will you have a name of blessing or cursing after you die?

When Your Name Is Called? What’s in a name? We all have them. Maybe our name is very common or like one fellow from W VA our names may be unique. Seems they put names in a hat and drew out the size tag, 6 7/8 and that is what they named him 6 7/8 Jones. Whatever our name is it has meaning now ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, 2 Chronicles 20:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way!

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Nov 26, 2003

John the Baptist came to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. How do we prepare today?

“Prepare The Way!” Luke 1:13-17 November 30, 2003 Now that it is winter here in Nebraska, getting to work in the morning will be a little more difficult for me. More preparation will need be done before I can pull (or skid) into the parking lot here at church. Above and beyond the normal, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting For The Christmas Miracle

Contributed by William Yates on Dec 3, 2003

In the story of Jesus being presented in the Temple we see the faithfulness of Anna and Simeon.

Luke 2 Jesus Presented in the Temple 22 Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the LORD"), 24and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Are You Giving Thanks?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2005

We have been blessed in so many ways that we too often never truly give thanks to God for His blessings.

Are You Giving Thanks? Selected Passages November 20, 2005 Thanksgiving Message Introduction Can you believe that this Thursday is Thanksgiving Day? Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? Lou Whitmire, a reporter in Mansfield, Ohio, asked the all important question "Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Advent: Utterly New Anticipation

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 20, 2005

UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION IS THE HOPE GIVEN THAT WE MAY WALK IN THE LIGHT OF GOD!

ADVENT: UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION ISAIAH 2: 1-5 NOVEMBER 28, 2004 INTRODUCTION: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: Had They Known - Do You Believe?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Easter message on believing.

Easter: Had They Known – Do You Believe? John 20:1-29 In my sermon on “Palm Sunday,” I told you Simon’s perspective on what he witnessed during the last week of Christ’s life and the impact it had on his life. Many historians believe he became a Christian because of this incident and the fact ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter: The Uncomfortable Reality!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 23, 2016

The resurrection made the disciples afraid and ashamed at first, but Jesus gave them peace. Jesus rebuked them for doubting and that was a rebuke to all the world. Salvation or condemnation depends on believing that Jesus is risen.

Easter: The Uncomfortable Reality! Kelly Durant 3-27-16 Mark 16: 14 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said to them, “Go into all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Transforming Power Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2011

The Word of God transforms. It brings conviction and joy. Do not undermine the intake of God's Word. Cultivate a respect for His Word.

RECAP last week's message – Rebuilding the People of God (1) Watch Your Character. Nehemiah chose people who are faithful and fear God. Your greatest ability is dependability. (2) Remember Your Identity. Nehemiah organised the people and reinstated the worship of God among the people. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Open Arms

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2011

This message was prepared for National Back to Church Sunday

Open Arms Luke 15:11-24 National Back to Church Sunday September 18, 2011 Morning Service A Sunday School teacher was giving a lesson on the story of the Prodigal Son. The class discussed how the young son had taken his inheritance and left home, living it up until he had nothing left. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Ruby Mallory on May 27, 2013

Easter or Resurrection Sunday, which is it really?

Where do we go from here? A teachable moment. Luke 24:30-(31) ; 44-49 Matthew 28:19-20 Last Sunday, we, (Christians all over the world) celebrated Easter. However, the correct terminology should have been Passover or Resurrection Sunday.  I’m not here to mess up any body’s religion. But I want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:30-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Halloween?

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Is Halloween Christian?

A Christian Halloween?” 10/18/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez Pastor_rr@yahoo.com Gal 5:19-21 “19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Apostolic