Sermons on Celebrities:

Celebrating In The Losers Cirlce Series

Contributed by Tim George on Mar 17, 2001

James tells us the story of a rich man and a poor man who came to church one day. One appeared to be a winner – the other a loser. How should a group of losers who have been made winners by Christ treat such people?

No body likes a loser. Have you ever seen a losers circle at the racetrack? When is the last time you saw the runner-up on a box of Wheaties? People generally think little of losers. That makes it all the more hurtful to some when someone like Ted Turner is quoted as saying, “Christianity is for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Pastoral Anniversary Celebration

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 5, 2001

IN their honor I wish to lift up several images of servant/leadership of God in which to acknowledge the marks of character that a Pastor possess.

ANNIVERSARY Sermon for Pastor_______ April 2001. PRAYER . . . MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGES SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ALL THOSE WHO ARE BEING CHALLENGED THIS DAY. There has been much ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33, Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

Celebrate Jesus: The Incarnation

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jesus is the God Man.

Celebrate Jesus: The Incarnation John 1:14 Series Text: 1 Tim. 3:16 And by common confession great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Beheld by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory. Around ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating God's Provision Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As we’ll see this morning, even though God’s people faced the daunting task of building the Temple, it was a time of jubilant joy and unparalleled unity.

Celebrating God’s Provision Almost every pastor I know either gets excited about a building program or dreads it like the plague. Some feel very inadequate to the task. Others complain that it takes too much extra work. Many don’t like the tensions that arise related to cost, size, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Something Worth Celebrating

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

Give thanks to the Lord!

SOMETHING WORTH CELEBRATING Psalm 118:1-29 S: Palm Sunday Th: Praise Pr: GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD! ?: Why? KW: Explanations TS: We will find in Psalm 118 three explanations of why we should give thanks to the Lord. The _____ explanations of why we should give thanks to the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

"A Celebration Of Holiness"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 27, 2003

Funeral message for Reta O’Neill, a 98 year old saint in the Church.

Introduction 1. I want to express to Reta’s family our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 2. But we are also here to join with you in celebration of her homecoming! For I believe there is a joyous reunion taking place between Reta and many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Celebrate Good Times

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration!

I. The Prodigal’s Party A. Text: Luke 15:10-32 B. Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration! C. In this particular parable, we are going to consider that it was the Father’s idea to celebrate! D. Verse 10 actually goes with the previous parable Jesus told. However, I read it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10-32

Easter - Celebration Of Emptiness

Contributed by Bob Groves on Feb 10, 2003

Easter Sermon

Imagination is a Wonderful thing... Out of it we get – A FAT Man that delivers gifts... A RABBIT that lays/hides Eggs... A FAIRY that pays money for Teeth... WHY CAN’T WE Have an IMAGINATION? OF HOW GOOD LIFE REALLY CAN BE W/JC Or About HEAVEN... EASTER STORY HOPE in the MOST ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why Celebrate Christmas?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 24, 2003

It is always interesting to note those who did come and those who did not come to that first Christmas celebration. Why did they not come? And why did others come to celebrate the birth of the Christ child? The reasons are the same today.

Text: (Luke 2:15 KJV) And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Empty Celebration - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2006

Jesus made 3 ’Empty Promises’ which give more ful’fill’ment than anything else to mankind today. Link included to Formatted Text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

An Empty Celebration Philippians 2:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EmptyCelebration.html Opening ill.--Jeremy was not a normal child. He had a terminal illness which affected both his body and his mind. Still, his parents had tried to give him as normal a life as possible and had sent him to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Celebrate Easter? Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 17, 2006

I Corinthians 15 provides three reasons to celebrate Easter.

Last Monday, four couples in this church celebrated wedding anniversaries. Tom & Darlyn reached a special milestone - their 40th. Two weeks ago today, members of their family held a reception here at the church. Their whole family came from near and far for the celebration along with many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-54

Denomination: Brethren

Celebrating The Sunday School

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2006

This sermon examines the Biblical purpose that is fulfilled through a Sunday School ministry.

Today, I want to lead you in a celebration of the Sunday School. Why do we promote Sunday School since it is not mentioned in the Bible and Jesus did not establish it? Where did it come from? Sunday School began in the 1700’s in Gloucester, England with a man named Robert Raikes. Mr. Raikes, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration Of Who You Are Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 20, 2005

Because of what Christ has done for us, we have peace, have been reconciled with God, have access to the Father, are members of God’s household and have God’s spirit living in us.

CSI: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “Celebration of Who You Are” 07/24/05 Intro: We have been looking at who God created us to be in Christ Jesus and what that means for our lives? Today we are going to wrap up this series by celebrating what God has done for us in Jesus and what it means for us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2005

We know that God is faithful because the Bible tells us so, and we see His faithful track record.

Introduction A. Well, a lot has happened in each of our lives in the last three weeks, and even more so in the world. 1. Last Sunday when we met together, a major hurricane named Katrina was aiming its furry at New Orleans and the neighboring cities and states. 2. As you know so well, it came ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Towards A Celebration Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Matt Day on Aug 22, 2004

Study on Nehemiah 12, identifying the significance, process and fruits of celebrating God’s work in our lives.

Celebrate! – Nehemiah 12 Kids celebration message : What has been the best thing happened in your week? What has been the worst thing? It’s easy to be thankful when nice things happen, harder to be thankful to God when not so nice things happen. It says in bible – give thanks in all circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:1-47

Denomination: Baptist