Sermons on celebration:

Mission: Possible--The Celebration Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016

The church celebrates its mission every time it gathers for worship, especially on Sunday, and especially on Easter Sunday. This Easter sermons reflects on the mystery that is the central celebration of the Church--the resurrection.

When I was a little boy, my grandmother had a large conch shell. I don’t know where that old shell came from. I’m not sure if she ever went to the beach, or if someone brought it to her from their beach trip. What I remember is holding that conch shell up to my ear and being told I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Celebrating And Embracing God's Salvation

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

When we gather as the church, we -gather to celebrate and embrace God’s salvation!

The Sunday School teacher was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at the class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes today is Palm Sunday.” “That’s fantastic!” the teacher replied. “Does anyone know what next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-10, Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Celebrating And Embracing God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

Great is God’s faithfulness!

A common source of challenge in life is commitment as illustrated in the following story: The church choir director was frustrated with the sporadic attendance of all the choir members for rehearsals for the Christmas Choral Concert. At the final rehearsal he announced, “I want to personally thank ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Celebrating And Embracing God's Plan

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

God’s plan for us is good, is future oriented, and gives us hope.

Pastor Kevin Shelton tells the story of an elderly woman, who resided next to an affirmed atheist, in an older suburb. This woman, he notes, received a meager social security survivor’s benefit. Although, her finances only afforded her not even the most basic meal plans, daily she would open her ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Celebrating And Embracing God's People

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

Our church and our faith is about people… and God.

This morning I begin by acknowledging two mothers who were and have been very important shapers and influencers of my life. The first is my Grandmother Kane. Though she has been dead for over 3 decades, her influence, especially concerning her deep and long-lasting faith and deep and legendary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord's Supper: A Time Of Celebration

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Apr 22, 2003

THE LORD’ SUPPER: A TIME OF CELEBRATION A. WELCOME TODAY, IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!! 1. We gather here to day to celebrate, to worship, and to proclaim the greatness of our God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ. B. To

THE LORD’ SUPPER: A TIME OF CELEBRATION A. WELCOME TODAY, IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!! 1. We gather here to day to celebrate, to worship, and to proclaim the greatness of our God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ. B. Today, we want to focus on the Lord’s Supper, what it ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Celebrating The Victory, But What Was The Battle? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Packed within three verses are some of the most important truths of the Gospel, for these verses explain WHY Jesus died on the cross and exactly what He accomplished by that death.

Celebrating the Victory, But What Was the Battle? (Romans 3:24-26) 1. A wife wrote: Last year, when the power mower was broken and wouldn’t run. I kept hinting to my husband that he ought to get it fixed, but somehow the message never sank in. Finally I thought of a clever way to make the point. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Are The Nine?: A Celebration Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Robert Massey on Nov 27, 2002

Ten lepers were healed, yet only one returned to give thanks. There are several truths that can be seen from this one who returned to give thanks that we should apply to ourselves to help us be thankful.

Most of us are familiar with the traditional story of Thanksgiving where William Bradford, of Plymouth Rock, proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving to celebrate the survival of the Pilgrims in their second year in the New World, as well as an abundant harvest that they had reaped with the aid of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 1 Chronicles 29:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Celebrating The Hope That Easter Brings

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 17, 2006

Examines the hope we enjoy because of the resurrection. Suitable for a sunrise service.

CELEBRATING THE HOPE THAT JESUS BRINGS - Mark 16:1-8 Today we gather, much earlier than usual, to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was nearly 2000 years ago, that Jesus rose from the dead. It was almost 2000 years ago the ladies went and found an empty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Sweet Life- Commnunion Celebration

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 26, 2004

Communion service with examples of bitterness and the sweet rewards of following Christ

“The Sweet Life” A Communion Celebration The Problem of Sin Sin= Actions or attitudes by which humans rebel against God, miss His purpose for their life, and surrender to the power of evil rather than to God. The words used in the Bible for sin mean “to miss the mark.” Sin had its origins in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Quinton Hammonds on Nov 27, 2001

This sermon tells us part of what we are and what we have as Saved persons living in Christ.

CELEBRATING OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST ROMANS 8:35-37 DR. Q.E. HAMMONDS Our theme for this month is celebrating our identity in Christ. To define the word identity simply means who you are. At times you as a person can be identified by different means. Like when I was a boy I was identified as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Your Marriage To Christ!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 28, 2006

Celebrate Your Marriage to Christ! 1) He’s like no other groom. 2) You’re like no other bride.

“I can’t be cool. I can’t be laid-back. Something happened and I want to celebrate it” (http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/movies/1402AP_Crusie_Holmes_Wedding.html). About a month ago the starry-eyed Tom Cruise blurted out those words before he proceeded to jump up and down on Oprah Winfrey’s couch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Gain And Celebrate The Victory

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

In order for there to be true victory in our lives, there are several tried and true principles that we need to understand and apply in our lives.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. HOW TO GAIN AND CELEBRATE THE VICTORY Introduction: Illustration: Bach, The Musical Genius 1. All of us are waiting for the final chord to be ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Day -Cause For Celebration.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 16, 2004

A christmas sermon that is serching for the cause for celebration. a couple of other sermon central sources that i failed to record. Has an unusual cowboy story which is useful for seeker services.

LK 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Celebration Of My Mother's Life

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 18, 2002

The funeral message I shared at my mothers going home celebration.

A Celebration of my Mother’s life Throughout the years I’m sure I have caused my mother a lot of grief, and I’m so thankful that today I have an opportunity to GRANT HER HONOR. Her life would parallel many of the godly women in the Bible, but I’ve chosen Proverbs 31 to share with you a brief ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist