Sermons on Celebrate:

The Tragedy Of Unoffered Prayer Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 20, 2019

The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayers but unoffered prayer. It is those who travail in prayer that will prevail in life! God is calling us to pray. Get ready to be celebrated.

THE TRAGEDY OF UNOFFERED PRAYER Genesis 25:21. "Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant." 1 Samuel 12: 23 (NKJV) “Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21, 1 Samuel 12:23, James 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mothering Sunday: Honouring The Heart Of Motherhood Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2024

On Mothering Sunday, we are reminded of the profound impact of motherhood in our lives. It's a time to honour and celebrate the sacrificial love, strength, and wisdom of mothers.

Title: "Mothering Sunday: Honouring the Heart of Motherhood" Introduction: Today, as we gather on Mothering Sunday, we are reminded of the profound impact of motherhood in our lives. It's a time to honor and celebrate the sacrificial love, strength, and wisdom of mothers. Yet, beyond ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13, Proverbs 31:26, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Ephesians 5:2, Proverbs 31:28-29, 2 Timothy 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Shine: The Light Has Come - John 1:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 30, 2025

For the Christian, Christmas is about far more than presents under a tree or turkey on a table. It is about celebrating the greatest truth in human history: the Light has come.

Go! And Shine: The Light Has Come - John 1:5 John 1:5 (NLT): “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” Introduction: Only 12 Weeks to Christmas Friends, did you know there are only twelve weeks until Christmas? For some of us, that thought brings joy. For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 4:16, Psalm 119:105, John 8:12, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Matthew 5:14, Numbers 6:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Pride

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 7, 2025

Whenever we accomplish something good, it is only natural to have a positive emotional reaction. There is nothing wrong with celebrating an achievement, but there is a darker side to pride that can be ugly.

Alba 4-6-2025 THE DANGER OF PRIDE I Corinthians 4:6-13 In the Peanuts cartoon, one day Linus tells Charlie Brown, “When I get big, I'm going to be a humble, little country doctor. I'll live in the city, and every morning I'll get up, climb into my sports car, and zoom into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Faithful

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 6, 2024

Today we’re celebrating the “faithfulness of God.” We’re going to look at 5 ways God is faithful and then see reasons why we should be faithful.

GOD IS FAITHFUL Deut. 7:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 4 AFRICAN PROVERBS 1. “Before you hunt an elephant, consider whether you’re up to the test.” 2. “When you’re sent to clean the chicken, that’s not to say it’s yours.” 3. “The slippery rock can’t make you fall twice.” 4. “The nights that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Still Under Construction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that God is continually working on us, shaping us into the best versions of ourselves, and we should celebrate and trust in His process and promise of completion.

Good morning, church family! Today, I want to talk to you about a journey. Not a journey of miles, but one of faith, transformation, and growth. It's a journey that we're all on, whether we realize it or not. It's the journey of becoming the best possible versions of ourselves, the versions that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Topics: Prize, Procession

Weak Base And Foolish Revivalists

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 16, 2020

Are you focusing your ministry on the many or on the few. Are you looking to impact the world or fill a pew?

1 Cor 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 1 Peter 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Friday: A Sermon For Passion Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2024

Why is this sermon called "Palm Friday?" Is it not "Palm Sunday?" Is not Friday called "Good Friday?"

Palm Friday: A Sermon for Passion Sunday John 18:22 NKJV And when He had said these things, one of the officers who stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, “Do You answer the high priest like that?” We now come to the Sunday which has two names in the Lectionary. It is called ...read more

Scripture: John 18:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Judgment Against A Rebellious Nation Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 20, 2025

Jesus is either your Lord or your convenience, there is no middle ground here. The nation of Judah did not have Jesus (only a promise of Him to come); but now, He has become our only way and we must seek Him while we can!

Isaiah, Part 3 God’s judgment against a Rebellious Nation Isaiah 3:1-22 and Isaiah 4:1-6 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve come to worship with us! - Last week, we saw a very simple encouragement: God wanted us to: • Avoid the things that would bring us to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-22, Isaiah 4:1-6, Ezekiel 16:50, Leviticus 18:22, John 14:3, John 14:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undignified Dancing Mk 2 Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 20, 2025

David, no longer in fear of the Ark of the Covenant, dances into his city and gets a telling off from his wife, you can't make this stuff up. What happens next and what does it mean for us as we celebrate our relationship with God. The reworking of an earlier sermon of mine.

Undignified Dancing MK 2 Over the past two weeks I’ve talked about living victoriously in Christ. For as children of God we can. Today I’m looking into ceebrating living lives of rejoicing in our understanding of God. Read 2 Samuel 6:6-23as the main passage for the message. Now within this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:6-23, 1 Samuel 18:7, 1 Samuel 18:28-29, 1 Samuel 25:44, 2 Samuel 3:14-22, Ecclesiastes 3:4, 1 Samuel 18:20, Hebrews 9:4, 1 Chronicles 6:29, 1 Corinthians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Reason

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 11, 2001

A Poetic Sermon that the Holy Spirit helped me with about Jesus’ Divinely-guided escape from Herod and how JESUS is the Reason for celebrating Christmas. Be blessed, in Jesus’ Name!

"The Reason" By Sterling Franklin Let’s open up with a word of Prayer... Our Mighty Lord, we Praise You for who You are, what you have done, are doing, and WILL do. Father, thank You SO MUCH for sending Your Only Begotten Son to earth, not to condemn the world, but to Save it. Bless us with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passover Service

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002

God commanded in Exodus 12 that this day be remembered. Passover is the celebration of the day of deliverance of the Israelites. It’s the day God delivered His people out of the slavery of Egypt.

Passover Service While people are getting their seats have Jewish music playing in the background. Introduction to Passover Service: God commanded in Exodus 12 that this day be remembered. Passover is the celebration of the day of deliverance of the Israelites. It’s the day God delivered His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'tis The Season

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2003

The shallow adulation and transitory merriment that the people showed toward John the Baptist is echoed toward Christ in the world’s celebration during what is known as advent or the Christmas season.

‘TIS THE SEASON JOHN 5:35 I. The Season of John the Baptist A. The Ministry of John the Baptist 1. He was a burning and a shining light 2. Several words can be used for light a. Luchnos – a portable lamp or luminary. b. phōs – light, source of luminousness 3. A light shining in the darkness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:35

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 2, 2009

A sermon based on John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices, and for Celebrate Recovery. It is on the second beatitude "Blessed are those who mourn"- Matthew 5:4

Evening Service for 3/1/2009 (Mat 5:4 NIV) Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Introduction: Glen and Jo Ann live in Orange County, California in a low lying area. It flooded one year and the local newspaper sent a reporter, in a boat, out to Glen and Jo Ann’s neighborhood. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aliens In A Strange World

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

What makes us different from the world? Are we trying to fit in where we don’t belong? God has made us different, celebrate the difference.

Aliens in a Strange World We live in a culture today that is significantly different than it was 200 years ago. Even 50 years ago it was significantly different. As disciples of Christ, is the church different? Are we as believers, trying to fit in with a culture that is diametrically opposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12