Sermons on Day Of Epiphany:

Remembrance Day - Then And Now

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

The Israelites soon forgot their marvellous deliverance in the Exodus from Egypt - just as we today forget God’s mercies - which is why a Remembrance Day is a necessary challenge to remember what we were, what happened and what we should be.

REMEMBRANCE DAY -THEN AND NOW What does Remembrance Day mean to you? For some who lost loved ones in the wars of the 20th century it will have very special memories, but for most of us it’s a very necessary reminder of suffering and sacrifice by ordinary men and women ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

This Day The Victor's Song

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The enemies of God's people are entrenched oppression and their own loser's heart, but God is a God of victory, who calls us to participate in His victory.

I like winning. I do not like to lose. If I am going to compete, I want to be the winner. Number two is not good enough. Silver medals are not good enough. Almost is not good enough. I like winning. I do not like to lose. Grantland Rice may be more deeply Christian than I, as he wrote, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Bad Hair Day

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

What to do when it seems everything is going wrong

ROM.8:28 "WHAT TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU’RE HAVING A BAD HAIR DAY" A) Story of an Indian lying in the middle of the road with his ear pressed to the ground. * The Indian was mumbling these words: "Truck, Chevy truck, Chevy pick up truck, Large tires, Man driving, German shepherd in front seat, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Prophets

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000

It is not a question of prophets in the land today, it is just which should we listen to.

Habakkuk Chapter 2 (READ 2:1-3) In 1930 a member of the British Parliament wrote a book called "The Gathering Storm" In the book he told of gathering storm clouds that were coming and would change the face of Europe. He was scorned and laughed at. Winston Churchill who wrote that book was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having A Bad Day?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him.

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him. Intro.: 1. Everybody has a "bad day" every now and then. a. You know the sort of day we're talking about--a day when NOTHING goes right! 1) Shoestring breaks; get a run in pantyhose; 10 tries to get tie right. 2) Maybe you miss the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Halloween, Not The Day, But The Way.

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 25, 2001

Oct. 31st is not inherently evil, but it can be used to serve God or serve the Devil.

October 31 2001 Josh 24:15-15,Deut. 18: 9-14 Halloween not the day, but it is the way that we handle it that can serve God or Satan. The FBI said Monday night that they have asked all law enforcement officials to be on "high alert." (Oct 29 2001) Sources say Osama Bin Ladin’s network is poised to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15-16, Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Un-Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by David Campbell on Nov 23, 2001

How NOT to celebrate Thanksgiving!

"UNTHANKSGIVING DAY" Luke 12:16-21 Pastor Dave Campbell "And He told them this parable: "The ground of a certain man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, ’what shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ Then he said, ’this is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Suffering In Days Of Ease Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 21, 2001

We are to have the right perspective, recollection, aspiration, actions, and attitude in suffering.

"Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (2 Timothy 3:12). This does not mean that every Christian will suffer physical abuse as evidence of true salvation. While many Christians have sealed their faith with their blood, many more have had to withstand the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Red Letter Day

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 28, 2006

Encourages Christians to read God’s Word daily and apply it to their lives.

RED LETTER DAY PSALM 119:105 MAY 4, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” How often do I challenge you to be in God’s Word? It’s rare that I don’t mention being in the Word on a Sunday morning. Why do you think I mention it so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Baptist

A Long Day's Night

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jul 14, 2006

Jacob’s Wrestling match with the man of God how it changed Jacob to Israel.

Jacob the Wrestler Genesis 32:22 – 32:32 Today we’re going to look at Abraham’s grandson, Jacob. Unlike Abraham, who has a reputation for being a Godly man and doing the right thing, we must use different words to describe Jacob; words like shyster, liar, manipulator, cheater, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Memorial Day Message

Contributed by David Moe on Jul 22, 2006

This message was delivered to a secular audience at the cemetery in Reed City, MI on Memorial Day, 2006.

Address given Memorial Day, 2006, at Reed City Cemetery by Rev. David Moe, Pastor of Hersey Congregational Church … “(O)ne nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” In this brief message I’ve been asked to deliver this morning, I’d like to focus on just two of those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Bible Church

Esther: Queen For A Day

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

The Story of Esther is a story of God’s providence. Esther’s obedience, faithfulness, prayerfulness and self sacrificing attitude made it possible for God to use her. Those same attributes will allow God to use us as well.

Esther: Queen for a Day Esther 4:14 Queen For A Day (sympathy contest, hosted by Jack Bailey)(Local Los Angeles TV, 1948 - 1956) (NBC Daytime, 1956 - 60) (ABC Daytime, 1960 - 64) It was not really a quiz show, since there were no questions or stunts; it was just a relating of the sob stories ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy All The Day?

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 17, 2006

Jesus rebuked his disciples’ inaccurate expectations of his Messiahship, and warns them (and us) that the spiritual life includes persecution and struggle.

Psalm 116:1-9, Isaiah 50:4-9, James 2:14-26, Mark 8:27-38 There is a wonderful hymn by Isaac Watts, usually entitled “Alas, and did my savior bleed.” Those of us who were evangelized and nurtured by the Southern Baptists or those similar to them have probably heard is hundreds of times. What is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Father's Day 2005

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Description of a Christian father

Matthew 5:48, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Video Clip—“The Perfects” from SERMON SPICE (This video, filmed in black and white, is an over the top parody of an atypical family named the “Perfects” who are perfect in every way. It is set on a Sunday morning and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

1 - The Day After Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 29, 2006

Part 1 of "40 Days with the Lord" Series.

40 Days with the Lord Part 1 – The Day After Rev. Bruce A. Shields 4/30/2006 First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Luke 24:1 – 12 (The Resurrection) “1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church