Sermons on Fall Festivals:

Holiness – Part 2 – You Be Holy Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. Teaching sheet at end of sermon.

"Holiness – Part 2 – You be Holy" 2 Peter 1:2-4 Pastor John Bright 2 Peter 1 “2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4, Psalm 139:13-14, John 6:44, Genesis 1:27, Galatians 5:19-25, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Colossians 3:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Can The Foundations Of America Be Restored? Only Through A Revival Of The Young

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 24, 2023

Christianity is the underpinning of western civilization, and as we jettison it for entertainment, nihilism, pleasure, and post-modernism, we unsurprisingly see a society tipping into chaos

In our desperate search for what went wrong with western civilization, digging through layer after layer, social structures breaking down, norms shifting, confusion abounding, unrest spreading, and suicide flourishing, we search and long and cry out, "What has gone wrong!?" We think to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

God’s Protection Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2023

The devil took this passage to entice Jesus to jump off the pinnacle. The devil used or misused this text as though it provides unconditional security in any and every circumstance. Jesus own experience shows that even faithful ones suffer, have emotional anguish and physical pain.

The theme of this Psalm is God’s protection. There is a sense that Psalm 91 stands alone from all other passages of the Bible. It contains the only passage of the Bible quoted by the devil. Scripture teaches us that God protects those who love him and will help them in their trouble. The devil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost A Fresh Wind Blows

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 15, 2006

The wind of the Spirit in the Book of Acts signified the birth of the Church. It empowered the 120 and by night fall had added at least 3000 to their ranks. From 120 to 3120 in 24 hours now that’s Church growth.

A fresh wind blows IAN JOHNSON Shavuot ("weeks") or Pentecost is one of three Pilgrim Festivals in the Jewish calendar. It falls on the sixth day of Sivan beginning at sunset the night before Shavuot is also known as the Feast of Weeks because it occurs seven weeks after the first day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Biblical Guide To Voting

Contributed by Greg Addison on Oct 22, 2008

How do we as christians approach voting in a post-modern world? Are we mixing politics with spiritual matters to discuss this? See how the Bible guides us to vote and to vote biblically.

A BIBILICAL GUIDE TO VOTING We are facing a monumental event for us as Christians. It is as important an event for us to establish the testimony of Christ as we will see in years. What is that event? Is it the upcoming Fall Festival? Is it the opening of Upward basketball? I am talking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Peaceable Politics Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 5, 2008

With all the things that go on during the political season, do you lose sight of the big picture? Today, we’ll spend our time looking at the big picture concerning politics. We’ll see what the Bible tells us our chief political job as a Christian is.

I read an article the other day that was written by an Air Force officer who had been stationed with the Army Corps of Engineers in Baghdad. He told of something that happened to him while they were working on the reconstruction of Iraq. His unit was responsible for rebuilding roads and bridges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Cost Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007

When things cost more for us, they mean more to us. Things make all the difference when we are changed, moved to laugh or cry, celebrated and sacrificed for. “Why The COST Makes All The Difference” explores the high cost Jesus paid and how we should respo

What Difference Does Easter Make? Easter/Lenten Series 2007. Sunday March 25th “Why The Cost Makes All The Difference” Do you have anything in your possession you wouldn’t give up, trade, or give away? Take a moment to write down an answer or two. If you were to arrive home and find it on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

To Lent Or Not To Lent ... That Is The Question

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 26, 2015

Building a continuum with the legalism of the Jews on one end and the Law of Love on the other end. Then trying to decide exactly where along that continuum Lent falls.

(Establishing the first end of the continuum - Legalism) Exodus 20:8-10 (NLT) “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. “On that day no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Small Things Really Matters!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 30, 2015

At times, huge attention is given for big matters but alas we slip and fall in small matters and thereby our witness as Christians suffers drastically!

Small things really matters! Romans 13:8 “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” At times, huge attention is given for big matters but alas we slip and fall in small matters and thereby our witness as Christians suffers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Singleness And Marriage

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Sep 13, 2018

Based on Tim Kellar's book and "How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk" by John Van Epp, PhD.

Here is a video of it: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Vineyard

Foreknown And Predestinated By God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 27, 2019

We are all FOREKNOWN and predestined by God Almighty but to fall into this perfect plan you need to be saved by accepting Jesus as your Lord and Personal Saviour.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: FOREKNOWN AND PREDESTINATED BY GOD Romans 8:29 King James Version (KJV) 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Hallelujah beloved, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Charismatic

Partiality And Favoritism Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2019

James teaches us that showing partiality or favoritism is actually a sin and spells out how we can more easily avoid falling into this temptation.

This passage begins a new section in James. There are certain temptations and trials that are constantly confronting us. One of the strongest is that of showing partiality or favoritism, of discriminating against people. READ James 2:1. So, here we have the charge against showing partiality. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

They That Wait

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 28, 2025

The seeds of comfort often take root in the soil of pain. When your life seems to be falling apart, wait on the Lord and God will strengthen you.

Isaiah 40:28-31 “They That Wait” 6-29-2025 Isaiah 40:1 “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,” saith your God. The book of Isaiah makes a dramatic shift at this point. Chapter 40 refers to the restoration after the Exile. Judah still had 100 years of trouble before Jerusalem would fall, then 70 years ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

If You Do Only One Thing...

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001

A New Year’s message. By doing just one certain thing all the other important things in life will naturally start to fall in line.

January 2, 2000 INTRODUCTION Well, it looks like we made it. Our second day safely into the new millenium. I was talking to Al Hsu the week before Christmas, and he said most preachers get to preach several messages at the beginning of a new year. You may even have opportunity a few times ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heman

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 15, 2024

Heman, in spite of living a holy life, wept for the sins that came along with His birth, i.e. the sins that came as part of the fall of mankind.

Psalm 51 and Psalm 88 were written by two saints of God when they were going through extreme agony. David wrote Psalm 51 after he sinned against Bathsheba. Psalm 88 was written by Heman, one of the sons of Asaph. Heman was a wise man and seer in David's kingdom. Heman had a very good ...read more