Sermons on Celebration:

He Still Came Part 4

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 23, 2012

Jesus coming has impacted everything! May we keep Christ as our central focus of life.

Video: flash mob Christmas in the mall (Google youtube Christmas Flash mob) This world would certainly be a different place if Jesus had not come, would it not? Can you even imagine? First of all, this church would not exist. The New Testament would not exist. Christmas and Easter would not ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In A Name--The Divine Name? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2024

Jesus is standing between the Father and the people, very much like Moses on Sinai or in Jordan before they cross over into the land of promise.

Seventh Sunday of Easter 2024 Today we celebrate the Seventh Sunday of Easter, so we have had six full weeks since our Resurrection day. Most US Catholics today celebrate the Ascension of Jesus, but we operate here on the calendar that prevailed for almost two thousand years, until the US bishops, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Acts 1:15-26, 1 John 4:11-16, John 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

A Solemn Feast Day

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2020

A summons to resounding praise.

A SOLEMN FEAST DAY. Psalm 81:1-7. This Psalm opens with a summons to resounding praise (Psalm 81:1-3), with reasons to do so attached (Psalm 81:4-7). It continues with an address by God, beginning with a commandment, with a promise attached (Psalm 81:8-10); and going on to upbraid the people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Advent (Hope, Love, Joy, Peace)

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 30, 2019

An overview of the four Sundays of Advent and what each candle means

Today we will enter into the Christian Season of Advent. ‘Advent’ comes from the Latin word meaning ‘coming’ or ‘arrival’. This is the time when Christians look forward to the birth of Jesus in that manger in Bethlehem. In the early days of the church, Advent was a time of prayer and confession. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:6, Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Episcopal

The Parable Of The Lost Sheep: A Message Of Redemption And Restoration

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 9, 2023

This timeless story carries a message of hope, redemption, and restoration that is relevant to each one of us, whether we are saved, backslidden, or seeking a deeper connection with God. Let us embark on a journey of inspiration and exhortation, as we look to this profound parable.

Point 1: The Shepherd's Love and Care In Matthew 18:10, Jesus begins by emphasizing the preciousness of each individual soul. Our Heavenly Father cares deeply for every person, regardless of their current spiritual state. Just as a shepherd would leave the ninety-nine sheep to search for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Columbus And A Day To Remember

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2023

Columbus providentially discovered the New World when he set sail to share the gospel.

I know that celebrating the discoveries of the bold explorer Christopher Columbus is no longer politically correct. Even the supposed conservative politicians in our national capital want to remove him from history. Oklahoma senator James Lankford proposed removing the Columbus Day holiday from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gift For The New Year

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2017

Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.

1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"we Can Do Better"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 2, 2019

The message is about being humble than we are we can do better>

Sermon “WE Can Do Better” Luke 1, 7-14 1. Consider the Humility of some folks in the sports arena • Jim Thorpe? He was the most famous athlete of his time, able to run with speed and power as well as pass, catch, punt and kick. After leading the Canton Bulldogs to three unofficial world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

What Did Jesus Say About The Father? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 20, 2022

Loneliness happens when we believe we have nothing in common with others.

God is … What Did Jesus Say About the Father? January 23, 2022 Luke 15:11-13 NIV “Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13, Luke 15:14-16, Luke 15:17-20, Luke 15:22-24, Luke 15:25-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being "re-Found"

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 26, 2023

Are you the rebellious son, lost and far from God? Are you the self-righteous Pharisee, no longer capable of rejoicing when a sinner returns to God?

Luke 15:11-24 'And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ (Luke 15:23, 24) Is Re-found really a word? Well, technically, no. But for this devotional and this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Worth Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 9, 2025

Godly mothers are priceless gifts to families and society. Their roles are divine and their labour is eternal.

THE WORTH OF A GODLY MOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 31:28 “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” INTRODUCTION: Mother’s Day is a special time set aside to honour and celebrate the invaluable role of mothers in our families, churches, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Thing Of Horror Or Of Hope

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2008

We must remain faithful, as Christ is faithful, and allow even our sufferings to be united to His.

Celebration of St. Jerome September 30, 2008 There’s an unintentional irony in the use of these readings from Job and Psalm 88 on the memorial of St. Jerome. Job, sitting on his compost heap scratching his boils, is longing for death, to go down into the depths of the earth. The psalmist, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Catholic

Promise Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012

God keeps his promises both at the birth of Jesus, and in our lives today.

Luke 2:1-14 “Promise Fulfilled” INTRODUCTION The birth of a child is viewed in a variety of different ways by different people. Some people see it as a miracle. Others may understand birth to encapsulate life and the potential that all life holds. For many of those who gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Communion At Christmas

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

Brief message preceding Lord's supper on Christmas Eve

Communion at Christmas It is such a meaningful time when we celebrate the Lord’s Supper during the Christmas season. For many this season is often filled with gift buying and family time and usually eating more than we should. All of those things are good, maybe we could eat less but all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Uncomfortable Commitment

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

This is a message for Christmas Eve used to introduce the Lord's supper.

It is such a meaningful time when we celebrate the Lord’s Supper during the Christmas season. For many this season is often filled with gift buying and family time and usually eating more than we should. All of those things are good, maybe we could eat less but all in all we do these things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist