Sermons on Celebrities:

The Risen Savior Of The World! Series

Contributed by Rev.dr.vijay Raju on Mar 30, 2024

Indeed, Jesus is risen! This is the joyful proclamation that Christians worldwide celebrate on Easter Sunday. The resurrection of Jesus is the central event of the Christian faith, and it is a source of hope, joy, and victory for all who believe.

"Today, we come together to celebrate the most consequential event in Christian history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event changed everything, giving us hope, redemption, and the promise of eternal life. The resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith and the ultimate proof that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feast Of Tabernacles (Sukkot) – The Feast Of Ingathering Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 6, 2025

The Feast of Tabernacles, also called the Feast of Ingathering, celebrates God’s faithful provision, His abiding presence, and the ultimate promise that He will dwell (tabernacle) forever with His redeemed people.

2025.10.06. STUDY NOTES. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) – The Feast of Ingathering GOD’s Presence, Provision, and Promise – Past, Present, and Future William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The Feast of Tabernacles, also called the Feast of Ingathering, celebrates God’s faithful provision, His abiding ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-44, Exodus 23:16, Deuteronomy 16:13-17, Psalm 16:11, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Revelation 21:3, John 7:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Retaining The Childlike Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2021

To grow old and still retain the joy and wonder of a child at Christmas, with God’s help, quit complaining about your own problems. Instead, celebrate what God has done in sending us His Son, and share it with as many people as you can.

A little girl came home from Sunday school waving a paper for her mother to see. “Look Mommy,” she exclaimed, “Teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she ever saw!” Her mother took one look and had to agree with the teacher. Hoping her daughter could explain her creation, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Renewal:women's Challenge To The Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon was preached on a Women’s Day Celebration and involes how God used Deborah and Jael to bring about His plans and purposes for the nation. My wife and I preached this sermon together.

Spiritual Renewal: Women’s Challenge To The Church Women’ Day 9:30 September 20, 1992 Text Judges 4 Ps19:1-7 Romans 8:31-39 TOBY .ls2 Speak to us O God, that which we need to hear this day concerning our spirittual renewal as your people ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002

There are more hymns celebrating the cross than the open tomb which might lead some to think Jesus’ death was more important than His resurrection. But, how important is the resurrection to us?

OPEN: Women: are there times when your husbands don’t seem to be paying attention? One man wrote: The ears are a marvelous creation: A piano has 88 keys, but each of your ears has a range of 1500 keys. They are so finely tuned that you can hear the blood running through your vessels. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pointers On Praise

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 30, 2007

This message was a part of a celebration service we did on the final service of the year. We included numerous testimonies in a vareity of forms (video, voice-overs, text on PowerPoint, etc.). It was a powerful service!

Pointers on Praise One Sunday a visitor showed up in a more formal, liturgical church than he was used to attending. The church was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. That made it all the more obvious when this visitor got excited about something the minister said and he shouted out “Praise the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004

Part 2 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! What do people remember during Christmas season? This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ.

THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS John 3:16 This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ. Whoever Takes the Son Many years ago, there was a very wealthy man who shared a passion for art collecting with his son. They had priceless ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Merry Christmas, Assembly Required? Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 13, 2004

Don’t allow the fast pace of the holidays and the unbiblical views of others influence you or detract you from being able to celebrate and assemble a Real Christmas for you and your family this year.

A Merry Christmas, assembly required? *Luke 2:8-20 “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. {9} and, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. {10} and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumph And Tragedy Series

Contributed by Jon Rohr on Mar 18, 2008

Where do I fit in to the Triumph and tragedy of Passion week? Am I celebrating the presence of Jesus or critical of Him? Am I overwhelmed by Him, or contemptuous of those who follow Him?

Sermon: Triumph and Tragedy or Where Do I Fit? Series: Easter Season 2008 Text: John 12:1-11 March 16, 2008 AM John 12:1-11 (NIV) Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 "Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - A Christian Holiday?

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 1, 2003

People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth?

By: Donna J. Kazenske People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth? If Christmas is truly a Christian holiday, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-5, Luke 2:8

Denomination: *other

The Miracle Of Restored Joy

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 5, 2008

Maybe you are here this morning and you’ve lost some of your joy,We read here in John how Jesus restored joy to those who attended a marriage celebration in Cana.

The Miracle of Restored Joy John 2:1-11 A young couple very much in love were getting married in church. However, Sue the wife was very nervous about the big occasion and so the Pastor chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. 1 John 4:18 which says “There is no fear in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Behaving The Gospel.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 9, 2004

I find often that in the world of celebrities, they make a profession of faith, yet there life is not consistent with their profession. So, this evening we want to discuss behaving the gospel. We will look at the sanctimonious of Peter and the scolding

Behaving the gospel. Galatians 2: 11 -- 21. 10/10/04 I suppose you have already noticed, as you have been following along in the book of Galatians, that the first two chapters of the book, the apostle Paul is giving his personal testimony. Isn’t it wonderful to hear one’s own testimony how he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 113 An Investigative Report. Hallelujah, Praise Ye The Lord

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 5, 2008

An Investigative approach to this chapter. Asking the questions What? Who? What? Who? What? When? and Why? of PRAISE Prayer: That our Jewish friends would see their reciting this passage for their passover celebration in this light.

Psalm 113 an Investigative Report by William Akehurst, HSWC Hallelujah Praise the LORD Approaching this chapter as an investigator. Asking, What, Who, What, Who What, When and Why. Sounds like a song from the Who’s in Whoville from one of Dr. Seuss’ books. Background. Spurgeon says, this psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We're All In This Together

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 9, 2013

In the 11th & 12th chapters of Nehemiah, we see the people gathered for a common bond. They all Participate, they are all Important and they Celebrate what God has done through them together.

We’re All In This Together Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 Intro: Football season is right around the corner and everybody is getting geared up. For me, my hope is that this is the year for my faltering yellow jackets of Georgia Tech. Many fantasy leagues are starting and we are going to have a fantasy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Declaring Messiah! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 14, 2012

Many years before Jesus was born, Isaiah declared Messiah to the nation of Israel and Jesus, Immanuel, God with us, fulfilled every declaration for Messiah! Let us celebrate the coming of our Savior!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: December 8, 2012 Date Preached: December 9, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Approaching the Manger Title: Declaring Messiah! Text: Isaiah 9:2-7 [NLT] Introduction: Have you seen the latest commercials from Samsung about their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist