Sermons on Dorothy Day:

People Count (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 29, 2001

People count most of all.

PEOPLE COUNT II Tim. 1:3-5 INTRO.- ILL.- Ron was a fifteen-year-old teenager, a tenth-grade student at Granger High School. It was game day, and he was the only sophomore suiting up with the varsity team. Excitedly, he invited his mother to attend. It was her very first football game, and she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Sayings - Seven Days

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 11, 2001

Everytime something to do with SEVEN arises in the Bible, we immediately think of the first seven - the seven days mentioned in Genesis Chapter 1.

SEVEN SAYING - SEVEN DAYS ------------------------- 1) Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34) 2) Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43) 3) Woman, behold thy son! [And to the disciple] behold thy mother! (John 19:26-27) 4) My God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day Top 10

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001

The Top 10 qualities all fathers should possess

INTRODUCTION SERMON X. COURAGE A. Courage is an important trait for the Christian father to possess. We are called to be men of courage. A man of courage will have the courage to walk with God. A man of courage will trust in the Lord when times are tough and when they are good. 1. It is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of The Lord Part 1

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

A discussion of the term the Day of theLord and related events. The need for readiness.

THE DAY OF THE LORD I THESSALONIANS 5:1-11 I THESSALONIANS 5:2 "FOR YOURSELVES KNOW PERFECTLY THAT THE DAY OF THE LORD SO COMETH AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT." INTRODUCTION: When perilous times occur many ask why is it that God seemingly allows bad men to prosper and go unpunished. Many see God as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The Son Came Out

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 30, 2001

The Resurrection of Christ.

INTRODUCTION: LIFE, WITH ALLL OF Its UNCERTAINTIES CAN BE BITTER OR IT CAN BE SWEET, DEPENDING ON HOW YOU LIVE. YOU CAN LIVE LIFE OR LIFE CAN LIVE YOU. FOR SOME, LIFE IS A CONTINUED SOAP OPRA OF DISSAPPOINTMENT WITH ONE EPISODE AFTER ANOTHER. FOR OTHERS, IT IS A LOVE STORY WHERE THEY PUT THEIR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Day Inn Keeper Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon featuring the first ever Christmas letter written by an ancient inn keeper, and recently rediscovered in the Stockholm University Library archives.

"She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because there was no room in the village inn." (Luke 2:7, NLT)" Over the years various traditions have developed around the innkeeper and we’ve imagined quite a bit about him. Often we’ve thought of him as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Role Of Israel In The Last Days

Contributed by John Stensrud on Dec 12, 2001

A sermon incorporting current events, history and the Word of God suggesting that the Second Advent of Christ is very near

The Role of Israel in the Last Days A sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church of Elgin, Illinois on December 9, 2001 by Pastor John Stensrud Matthew 24:32-39 “Learn a lesson from the fig tree: When its branches become green and soft and new leaves appear, you know summer is near. In the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

What A Difference A Day Makes Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

God intended the Sabbath for blessing, we’ve turned into burden; meant for enjoyment, we’ve allowed it to enslave; created for our pleasure, we corrupt it into added pressure.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES! (Exodus 20:8-11) The newspaper editorialized: The world is too big for us. Too much going on, too many crimes, too much violence and excitement. Try as you will, you get behind in the race, in spite of yourself. It’s an incessant strain, to keep pace.…and still, you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Rejoice, For Today Is The Day Of Salvation!

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 14, 2005

At just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. The sacrifice of Jesus enables God to once more look upon man and to hold out His heart and hands to man and say "Come, now is the day of salvation."

Title: Rejoice, for Today is the Day of Salvation! Scripture: Romans 5:1-8 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Thoughts About Labor Day

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 6, 2005

Christian values effect the way employers and employees interact.

Thoughts About Labor Day I Thess. 4:11 & II Thess. 3:10-12 INTRO: I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. While we call it "Labor Day," we try to do as little labor as possible and most working people have the day off. I don’t recall anyone wishing me a "happy labor day" or sending me a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Genesis 2:15, Colossians 3:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Day: Quietly Faithful

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 5, 2004

Who’s your hero? Famous athlete? Singer? Movie Star? Maybe you should look closer at your mom...someone who was quietly faithful; day by day, year after year after year.

May 9, 2004 Title: Mother’s Day: Quietly Faithful Text: Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: A man couldn’t decide what to get his wife for mother’s Day…she he wrote her this lovely poem: M is for the mink coat you want, dear, O is for the opal ring you crave, T is for the tiny car you’d love to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Nazarene

Loving Life And Good Days

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 15, 2004

This sermons deals with a promise on how to love life, and have good days !

Loving Life & Having Good Days ! 1 Peter 3:10-11 The more I look at society today, and the more time I spend in the ministry interacting with people, the more I realize how little people really enjoy or love the life that God has breathed into them. I also know that for many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Needs A Day Of Rest? Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

How to prevent burnout by observing the forth Commandment

INTRODUCTION Do you remember the old “Blue Laws?” When I was a child not many businesses were open on Sundays. Those that were opened were looked down upon. The “Blue Laws” were eventually challenged in court and done away with. Now, you can shop, eat out, conduct business, enjoy recreation or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:121, Exodus 31:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day: They Still Speak

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 20, 2004

A look at those who have gone before who understood the words of faith, undertook a walk of faith, acomplished works of faith and withstood trials of faith.

INTRODUCTION Memorial Day was established in 1868 to honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. It has grown to become a solemn recognition of all of our nation’s war dead and the high price of our freedom. Joke – A church had a bulletin board decorated with pictures of soldiers who had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 8th Sermon--The Meaning and the Miracles: Miracle of SOUND [rushing mighty wind, Miracle of SIGHT [flaming heads] Miracle of SPEECH [other tongues].

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Very controversial chapter! Many denominations build entire belief system around it. Some set it aside, afraid of looking like they are holy rollers…but let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist