Sermons on Festival Of Weeks:

The Discipline Of Celebration

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 14, 2012

The Sabbath is meant to be a day to celebrate God and enjoy life.

The Discipline of Celebration June 10, 2012 Intro: I’d like for you to think for a moment of one of the great celebrations you have been a part of. One of the ones you look back on very fondly, that brings a smile to your face even in the remembrance of it. Take a moment or two and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Our Memorial Convocations Are More Than Nostalgia

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 28, 2025

Each feast was a memorial of some historical event in the life of Israel and was more than just an exercise in nostalgia. Each Jew was called to consider himself or herself as living in that historical moment.

Friday of the 17th Week in Course 2025 When we think of Torah, the Jewish Law, we usually think of the Ten Commandments and the various prohibitions that flow from those natural law ordinances. So, for instance, the first commandment prohibits worship of any God but Hashem, and the pagans of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1, Leviticus 23:4-11, Leviticus 23:15-16, Leviticus 23:27, Leviticus 23:34-37, Psalm 81:3-6, Psalm 81:10-11, Matthew 13:54-58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

God's Trust Fund Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 15, 2012

Following the instruction of the Lord is better than sacrifices.

GOD’S TRUST FUND [PART TWO] “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It shall be health to your navel, and marrow ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: *other

Celebration And A Sense Of Doom Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

On Palm Sunday, Jesus rode in triumphantly, knowing that this was the beginning of the end

A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:8-11, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Offers A Better Bread (John 6:51-59) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

What exactly happens, when we celebrate the Eucharist? And what exactly are we eating?

Today, we continue working our way through John 6. Let's start by simply rereading, starting from verse 22. This verse picks up after Jesus fed 5,000 people the bread and the fish, and after Jesus walked on the water. (22) On the next day, the crowd-- the one standing on the other side of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-59, John 6:22-50, 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Nothing Has Changed - Week 4 Series

Contributed by John Sanders on Feb 22, 2020

The final sermon in a teaching series on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah.

Good morning, and welcome to The Church @ Clayton Crossings. When you walked in this morning, you probably noticed some of our Scouts greeting you and handing out bulletins. If you’re someone who follows the news, you likely heard a story about the financial state of Boy Scouts of America this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16, Nehemiah 7:1-2, Nehemiah 8:1-3, Nehemiah 8:8-12, Hosea 4:6, Nehemiah 12:47, Nehemiah 13:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lent 2013 Week 6 Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 24, 2013

Palm Sunday - How many in the crowd were seeing the "big picture?" Are we seeing the big picture personally or focused on just a small part?

This is the sixth week of the Lenten season and today we’ll be taking a look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Matthew 21:1-11 “As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Did You Shine This Past Week

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon is based on the text from Philippians 2:12-18 and touches on the subjects complaining, homosexuality, abortion, and shining for Christ.

"Did You Shine This Past Week?" 11:00 2/5/93 Psalm 27:1-6 Matt 5:13-16 Text Philipp. 2:12-18 .ls2 Most of us like to look good. We like for our shoes to shine, our cars to shine, our words to be polished and we want our hair in place. We want others to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pilate's Perspective Of Jesus' Last Week

Contributed by Michael Worker on Mar 29, 2002

A view of the last week of Jesus life through the eyes of Pontius Pilate.

It was the time of the Passover. Typically the Passover was a busy time in Jerusalem. For this reason, Pilate planned to spend several weeks in Jerusalem at this time of year. This year, Procula, his wife, wished to make the trip also, but Pilate refused her. "It’s too risky" he said, "The city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7, Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Fulfillment Of 69 Weeks (4 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

All religious books claim to be the word of God, but prophecy sets the Bible apart as having God’s seal of authentication. This section looks at the exact fulfillment of Daniel’s prophecy from the decree to the Messiah.

(Part 4 of 6) According to the angel of God, once the decree to rebuild Jerusalem went forth, God’s people would know for certain that the Messiah would be in Israel in 483 years. This is a fascinating prophecy that opens up scripture and indisputably points to Jesus Christ as the Messiah. God told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Daniel 9:25

Denomination: Baptist

The 70th Week (5 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

All religious books claim to be the word of God, but prophecy sets the Bible apart as having God’s seal of authentication. This section looks at the 70th week of Daniel.

The 70th Week (Part 5 of 6) Look again at Daniel 9: 26 "And after the sixty-two weeks Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself; And the people of the prince who is to come Shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end of it shall be with a flood, And till the end of the war desolations ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:26-27, Revelation 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Week 26 The Temple & Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 9, 2003

Week 26 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 26 The Temple and Two Witnesses Date: January 29, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 11: 1-14 Introduction Intro: God always has His witnesses! Even in this time of great wickedness and absolute rebellion against God, He has His witnesses in this sin cursed world. Ill. The goal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Week 32 The Beast From The Earth Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Week 32 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 32 “The Beast from the Earth” Date: March 19, 2003 Place; Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 13:11-18 In our last study, as we began the 13th chapter, it introduced us to the “beast from the sea”. We identified him as being the Antichrist. He is a man that is fully indwelt and empowered by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Week 35 Prelude To The Bowl Judgments Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Week 35 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 35 “Prelude to the Bowl Judgments” Date: April 9, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 15:1-8 Introduction This is the 35th lesson in our study. Chapter 15 is the shortest chapter in the Book of Revelation with only 8 verses. Chapter 15 introduces the 7 bowls of wrath, God’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Week 27 The 6th Trumpet Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Week 27 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 27 “Seventh Trumpet/The Kingdom Proclaimed Date: February 5, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 11: 15-19 Introduction We have been waiting since Revelation 8:13 for the third “woe” judgment and here in chapter 11 verse 15 it has finally arrived. When the angel blows the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist