Sermons on Child Labour:

The Approachable God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

To find the Child-that was the goal. Anything that takes us off the path that leads to Christ is not part of God's plan. The job of the angels and the star was finished when the shepherds and the wise men bowed before the Christ-child.

Lucy is expounding on the meaning of Christmas and she says, "this is the time of the year that we show kindness and good will, when we accept others and welcome them into our home." Charlie Brown says, "why can't we be kind and accepting all through the year and not just at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Thieves In The Church

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Ephesians 4:28 reminds us of something concerning believers: " Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

Ephesians 4:28 reminds us of something concerning believers: " Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth." The Bible teaches that, "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature-{or a new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

The Christian Church Worker Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

The strength of any church lies in its people—especially those who serve faithfully and selflessly. Christian workers are the heartbeat of the church’s ministry. Whether seen or unseen, their labour plays a vital role in advancing God’s kingdom.

THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 12:11, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 25:21 INTRODUCTION: The strength of any church lies in its people—especially those who serve faithfully and selflessly. Christian workers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passion For God's House Series

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 14, 2009

The hearers are to understand that evil is to be driven from society and from our individual lives by the zeal of Jesus.

Death was coming in the darkness. Every family would be touched by death. Grief was on the wings of the night. The only way to be saved was to eat a special meal with unleavened bread and put the blood of the sacrificial lamb above the door post. Those in the community who followed these ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does A Man Get For His Toil?

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 5, 2001

“For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labours under the sun?”

Theme: What does a man gain for his toil Text: Eccl. 1:2, 2:21-23; Col. 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk. 12:13-21 Read Eccl. 2:21-23 “For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. What does a man get for all the toil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiastes 2:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Messengers Of Grace

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 29, 2020

This sermon was preached over the past weekend at the celebration service for the 'celebration service' for our new officers here in Fiji, the Messengers of Grace session.

Today I’d like to introduce you to one of my favourite items of clothing, I picked up this T-shirt at a concert back in 2011, yes the Moody Blues were playing in Wellington and we going there for another special event and Rochelle had heard me mention that this concert was going to be on the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-13, James 1:5, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Be A Good Parent Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2004

Would you like to be a successful Christian parent? Would you like to raise your children so that they’ll please God? Paul gives us powerful guidelines on how to make a difference in our child’s life.

OPEN - I read a poem several years ago that went this way: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it is yours... If it doesn’t, it never was. But, if it just sits in your living room, messes up your stuff, eats your food, takes your money, and doesn’t appear to realize that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Questions Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Christmas brought three questions which every person needed to deal with as they encountered the Christ child. Christmas isn’t so much about what God has done for us as it is about our response to the Christ child and to these questions.

The Questions of Christmas Luke 2:8-20 It’s tough to miss Christmas if you live in America today. We hear the ads on the radio and TV, see the lighted houses and buildings, the decorated yards in our neighborhoods, and the displays inside every store remind us Christmas is coming in case we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Childlike Not Childish

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2011

Remember Jesus words to us: Unless you become as a child again, you will not inherit the kingdom of heaven! Our Lord does not mean there is anything wrong with maturing in growing up. There is a big difference between being child-like and childish.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2,8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15 and Mark 1:1-8. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her children and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11, Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Anglican

Everlasting Father

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 8, 2022

Everlasting Father. Of all the titles given to the Christ-child, this one, Everlasting Father, probably raises the most questions. It is really intriguing. After all, how can a child be a father? And how can a newborn be so old as to be called everlasting?

Alba 12-26-2021 EVERLASTING FATHER Isaiah 9:6 You know, God couldn’t wait to tell people about the coming of Christmas. So 700 years beforehand, 2,700 years ago now, God foretold the Christmas story by choosing a prophet named Isaiah to tell the world about a an amazing baby. Isaiah’s prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejection Denied.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2023

So just what is rejection? For a child, it could be another child not sharing. -For a teen, feelings of not fitting in. Constant peer pressure. -For an adult, rejection might come by prejudice, race, religion, rejection comes with many faces.

Rejection Denied. Romans 15:7TPT Rejection is one of the most painful experiences known to mankind. I can remember my first year in High School/9th grade. I was going by the lunchroom when a girl motioned for me to come close to the window. When I did, she shouted, “You’re ugly!” The words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Beginnings: Embracing God’s Plan For Our Children Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 13, 2024

Today, we gather for a special occasion: the dedication of a child. This is a moment where we acknowledge God’s gift of life and commit to raising this child in the ways of the Lord. I want us to reflect on the importance of nurturing children in the way of the Lord.

Blessed Beginnings: Embracing God’s Plan for Our Children Introduction Today, we gather for a special occasion: the dedication of a child. This is a moment where we acknowledge God’s gift of life and commit to raising this child in the ways of the Lord. I want us to reflect on the importance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3, Genesis 33:5, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Numbers 6:24-26, Mark 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Men On Father’s Day

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

Exhortation To Men

To Men On Father’s Day I have been asked by a dear sister in the faith to do a sermon to men as if it were my last sermon or my dream sermon. Hey, when you get a good suggestion my motto is use it. So, put on your seat belts, men, for here we go! Men, I am as you are, so as I challenge you, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

"joy To The World Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 8, 2019

Has the Bethlehem child changed your life? If He is your Lord and King … if He reigns over your heart and soul … if He has changed your life … then He rules over your heart and soul and life with perfect truth and grace then you can’t help but sing: Joy to the world!

I head a story about a woman who was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift … only to find out that it had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Advent 2 2018 - Observing Mary Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 13, 2018

Some tend to over emphasize Mary; while others tend to nearly dismiss her. What can we learn from Scriptures that show us the heart of Mary? Mary is indeed a good example for us to follow.

Observing Mary Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:34, Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:46-48, Luke 2:29-32, John 7:3-5, Luke 2:33, Luke 2:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene