Sermons on Celebrate:

Patience? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 1, 2017

Sometimes God want us to wait but calls us to pray and respond to the leading of Christ!

Our Scripture of the week is Psalm 46:10a - "Be still, and know that I am God!” Why is it a good thing to pause daily and think about God?? We get so busy with our lives, with our relationships, with our jobs, with our recreation, with our entertainment, and so on and so on, we forget the reality ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memorial For A Christian Lady

Contributed by Adam James on Feb 16, 2017

A short reflection I used for an active Christian lady who passed at the age of 90 years.

One of the major themes in the book of Ecclesiastes, and certainly a theme that is reflected in our passage this afternoon, is that everything in this life, including life itself, is temporary. The author wrote that, “For everything there is a season. A time to be born and a time to die.” Words ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Paradigm Of Praise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 13, 2015

Maintaining an attitude of praise in the midst of affliction: Jesus' example.

A PARADIGM OF PRAISE. Psalm 22:23-31. The details of the sufferings in Psalm 22:1-21 match more exactly the anguish of Jesus than anything that we can find in any of the written records of David’s life - and because of this the church has always read this Psalm of David as a Psalm of Jesus. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond The Upper Room: Wind, Fire, And Word

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 7, 2023

The arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost was with wind, fire, and the Word of God that would change the world.

At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, God's promised Messiah and Savior of humanity. On Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate the finished work of Christ upon the cross for our redemption and His triumph over death, hell, and the grave by rising from the dead. Yet when it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:1-4, Genesis 11:6, Exodus 13:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

For You

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 7, 2023

A Sermon for Maundy Thursday

April 6, 2023 Maundy Thursday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Matthew 26:17-30 For You Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is joy in hosting a meal. Eating is so essential to all of us. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Is Blood Needed For Forgiveness Of Sins? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 3, 2019

A "Will" requires death (shedding of blood) in order for the promises in a will is realized; the old and new covenant requires shedding of blood but Jesus' was from heaven, once and for all, and eternal!

As we prepare our hearts for Communion, let us listen and learn from God’s Word in Hebrews 9….. As we had noted from the first half of Hebrews 9, God established a relationship with the Hebrews of old through a covenant but it was limited, temporary, and only a shadow of what is in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:14-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do We Mean By "apostolic" In Our Profession? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2021

The Church is apostolic because its foundation stones are the apostles chosen by Jesus himself as his first witnesses, prophets, priests and leaders.

Monday of 24th Week in Course There are four marks of the Church—unity, holiness, apostolicity and catholicity. The unity is oneness in belief and practice. The holiness. Ah, we mustn't think that means that all members of the Church and even all clergy are holy. There have some real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-8, 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Catholic

Sis."annie Mae

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 10, 2024

A story of faith and courage

Once upon a time, in a small village nestled between rolling hills, lived a woman namedSis. Anna Mae. Sis.Anna Mae was an Afro-American woman known for her strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit. She filled her days with hard work, tending to her modest home and caring for her two children, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Betwixt And Between (Sunday After Christmas And Before New Year)

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 19, 2024

The Sunday between Christmas and the New Year can be quiet and reflective. Here is a sermon I've prepared for such a Sunday

The phrase "betwixt and between" is an old-fashioned or literary expression that means being in an intermediate or transitional state—neither fully one thing nor the other. It describes a situation of uncertainty, ambiguity, or being caught in the middle. One such example is the days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Feast Or Fast

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 11, 2006

Two problems creating conflict with Christ

Luke 5:33-39 To Feast or Fast Woodlawn Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Introduction Why do you attend church? What is all this about to you? What does Christ mean to you, and why do you keep coming back to Him? These are only a few of many such important questions I think we fail to ponder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Homecoming 2006

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006

Wht hapends when the kid of the past comes home to the church family as a pastor. Churches all build the body of Christ.

Homecoming – Whoa, what an honor, to be invited to speak to you for your.. …Well … MY….Our homecoming celebration. After all it is me that was missing. I thought it a little odd to be invited to come to speak to you in 2001, Ken asked me at one of the Big preachers’ meetings when he learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Welcome Home

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 16, 2006

Jesus told three parables about lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son. The stories highlight the truth that missing people matter to God. God places tremendous value on every individual. All heaven rejoices when one person repents and turns to God.

“Welcome Home” Luke 15:11-27 Those of you who have had or currently have sons can closely identify with the story Jesus told about a rebellious son. The rebellious son was the teenager and the other son was obedient and probably in his twenties. In Luke chapter 15 Luke records that Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Saved By The Blood Of The Lamb

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 5, 2008

The message brings to light the signifance of salvation through the blood.

We have been talking about Jacob and his family the last several weeks. As you recall, Joseph was one of Jacob’s twelve children. He was favored by his father and because of this special attention, Joseph was hated by his brothers. He had quite an eventful life. Joseph went from shepherd to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Easter - Emptiness And Fullness! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2008

This is an Easter sermon useing Rick Warren’s five purposes as an outline.

Easter - Emptiness And Fullness! Let me say right up front - Easter is about Jesus Christ! Easter is about Jesus - born of a virgin - living a sinless life. Easter is about Jesus - dying for sin - taking the punishment of sin with Him to the grave. Easter is about Jesus - rising from the dead - ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Love Like Dad Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 17, 2015

Lost People, God's Heart, Rebellion, Legalism

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Learning to Love Like Dad (Father’s Day) Luke 15:1-3; 11-32 (pg. 729) June 21, 2015 Introduction: I’ve shared this story with you before, but on Father’s Day I’d like to share it again, and include something I haven’t shared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ