Sermons on Establishment:

The Lord's Day: Resurrection Joy, Not Sabbath Duty

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 10, 2026

Here's the truth we're going to establish today: the Lord's Day is not the Sabbath. Christians are not commanded to observe the Sabbath. Our gathering on Sunday is not about keeping a law—it's about celebrating a resurrection.

The Lord's Day: Resurrection Joy, Not Sabbath Duty Introduction: The Confusion in Our Pews Today we’re going to take a look at something that might be a cause of confusion to some Christians. Our Sunday School lesson this morning, titled: The Lord’s Day dealt with God’s command to honor the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:16-17, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 15:17, Revelation 1:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Colossians 2:16-17, Acts 15:19-20, Galatians 4:9-11, Romans 14:4-6, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Our Church Ordinances

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

or·di·nance Pronunciation Key (ôr dn- ns) n. 1. An authoritative command or order. 2. A custom or practice established by long usage. 3. A Christian rite, especially the Eucharist. 4. A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city g

or·di·nance Pronunciation Key (ôr dn- ns) n. 1. An authoritative command or order. 2. A custom or practice established by long usage. 3. A Christian rite, especially the Eucharist. 4. A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city government. Matthew 28 19 Go ye therefore, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorials In God's Word

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on May 25, 2002

Do we truly honor Memorial Day? We have lost much of the intended meaning of this "holy-day" since it was established in the aftermath of the Civil War. However, God’s Word gives clear instruction on the true meaning a memorial should include. Discover it

Holiday = root, "holy day" = Set apart to meditate on day / event / occasion + A day elevated above others for holy purposes + Over time = Meaning has degenerated = Downward trend of life + [1] Leisure time away from work, devoted to rest or pleasure = [2] A day on which work is suspended by law or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sinners Selling Sinless Saviour

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 19, 2008

Judas had a talent for handling money and he thought that with his gift, he would surely be in the new government which Jesus would establish once He threw out the Romans. When it dawned upon him he was wrong, He decided to run.

LUKE 22:2-6 SINNERS SELLING SINLESS SAVIOUR I. SELLER: A. Simpleton. B. Savvy. C. Selling. II. SHAME: A. Sorrow. B. Suddenness. C. Sustaining. III. SAINTS? A. Superior? B. Sedulousness? C. Sobriety? When President Roosevelt spoke to the nation following the attack on Pearl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

Why Are You Hiding, When God Can Deal With It”

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 23, 2008

The method of temptation used by Satan established a pattern according to which he would deal with man: (1) Getting Man to Question God, i.e., he was trying to distort or cast doubt on the word of God, (that is the beginning of every temptation.) Satan i

“ Why Are You Hiding, when God can deal with it” The same way satan came to Adam he did the same with the second Adam 3:1 Though Satan came to Jesus openly (cf. Matt. 4:1–11) First Temptation Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1–4 4 Then aJesus was led up by bthe Spirit into the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Humble Servants Honored Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2009

God has had enough of people who do not listen to His word & despise those who do. God will one day judge those who are depending on externals to establish their relationship with Him, who delight in their way instead of the Lord’s way.

ISAIAH 66: 1-6 GOD’S HUMBLE SERVANTS HONORED As the climax to the book, this chapter describes the Lord fulfilling some of the promises He has made. The Lord had promise to distinguish between His true people and those who honor Him with their lips but whose hearts are far from Him (especially ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Biography - Anti Christ And The New World (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 25, 2005

3rd message in my prophecy series which looks at the riegn of the Anti Christ and what the Bible says he will be like. He will establish 3 things on earth, I show what they are and also talk about how close the world is to his appearing.

Title: Biography - Anti Christ And The New World Order - Part 3 Text: Rev 6 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Tonight is biography night, where we explain the life and reign of the Anti Christ and the New World Order that is yet to come. - The Bible gives us many great insights into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel: God’s Only Way Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 29, 2015

In the book of Galatians Paul does everything he can to establish that any other Gospel other than faith in Christ is no gospel at all. In so many areas of life we have many good options. When it comes to the gospel there is only one way.

When you take a flight the airline’s final announcement is usually something like this; thank you for choosing our airline, we know you have a choice when you fly and we hope you decide to choose us again. In so many areas of life we have many good options. When it comes to the gospel can we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Compelling Inquiry At Midnight! Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 7, 2015

To establish that true salvation comes through genuine faith and willing obedience to God. This lesson reviews a man’s inquiry and conversion at midnight after the “Jail House Rocks.” It also depicts the "pattern of conversion," revealed by the Holy Spirit, unto the Apostles.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Question is Personal 2. The Question is Participative 3. The Question is Profitable Introductory Remarks. 1. In today's lesson, we will discuss a man who asked the most compelling inquiry of his lifetime. A question having eternal implications! A question all men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is America In For A Shaking?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

In Leviticus and Deut. God included in His covenant with Israel, the Shemitah which is the Hebrew word translated “release” in Deut. 15:1-3.Just as God reserved the seventh day of the week as a Sabbath, He also established the seventh year as the Shemitah

Is America in for a Shaking? 
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Scripture: Jeremiah 25:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Supremacy Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 18, 2023

We find help from Colossians 1:15-23. There was a similar situation in Colosse. There were false teaching and beliefs spreading that discounted the nature of Jesus. There were weak testimonies among them. In Colossians 1:15-23 Paul establishes Jesus supreme.

So you just want to lift up Jesus and let all people be drawn to Him? You probably know that you are going to face lots of challenges. There are so many superstitions that have a hold on people. Then there is the negative testimony of weak Christians. The lies about Jesus are shouted from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Compelling Inquiry At Midnight (Sermonette) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 5, 2024

To establish that true salvation comes through genuine faith and willing obedience to God. This lesson reviews a man’s inquiry and conversion at midnight after the “Jail House Rocks.” It also depicts the "pattern of conversion," revealed by the Holy Spirit, unto the Apostles.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Question is Personal 2. The Question is Participative 3. The Question is Profitable Introductory Remarks. 1. In today's lesson, we will discuss a man who asked the most compelling inquiry of his lifetime. A question having eternal implications! This is a question ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34, Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2020

The Second Law was given to the new and younger generation who are prepared by God to enter into Canaan. Moses establishes YHWH as Great God, God’s characters and God’s demands are also recorded. Read further to know the disposition and imposition of God in our lives.

Theme: Great God Text: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: The Second Law was given to the new and younger generation who are prepared by God to enter into Canaan. Though it looks like a summary of all that he taught over the years in the wilderness in fact, there are new things added to this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Methodist

Great Commission And Mission Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2020

The great commission in Mathew 28:18-20 gives three features. It also reminds us of the new power of the disciples, through which they had new perspectives in their lives and led them to establish Church through new presentations. Ends with the accountability of Trainer and trainee.

Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Theme: Great Commission Introduction: Commission and commissioner are very familiar words to our modern society. Two thousand and twenty years ago, Jesus Christ has shared this power with his disciples and gave them order, it was a mandate for followers of Christ. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Watchman, What Of The Night? Give Hope!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2021

The world seems to be entering what is called THE SEASON OF TIME OF SORROWS. God's word says it is high time to redeem the time. We have nothing to fear. This will develop into a series on the second coming. We must establish Christian have no need to fear.

WATCHMAN WHAT OF THE NIGHT? GIVE HOPE IN THE DARK NIGHT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Beginning of a serious on “Expecting the Rapture.”) It would be very helpful if you would read and study: MATTHEW 24, MARK 13, LUKE 21, 2 TIMOTHY 3 before teaching this lesson. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God