Sermons on Festivals:

The Plot To Kill Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2016

The analysis of the plot to kill Jesus in Luke 22:1-6 alerts us to several dangers.

Scripture It was the final week of Jesus’ life, just days before his death. All of the public attempts of the various groups of religious leaders to discredit Jesus had failed completely, and they no longer dared ask him any question (Luke 20:40). Jesus warned his disciples, in the hearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Bloody Difference Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

One aspect of sermon writing I enjoy is researching topics I normally wouldn’t research—like learning how much bunker and bomb shelters cost. An 8x12 “mini” bunker costs $45,000—not including delivery or installation charges...

One aspect of sermon writing I enjoy is researching topics I normally wouldn’t research—like learning how much bunker and bomb shelters cost. An 8x12 “mini” bunker costs $45,000—not including delivery or installation charges. Nor does that include a bullet resistant door. For that you’ll have to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Sitting On The Fence

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 30, 2024

A first person narrative sermon from the perspective of Gamaliel.

Title: Sitting on the Fence Text: Acts 5:12 Subject: How Did The Sanhedrin Decide To Spare The Lives Of The Apostles? Complement: By Waiting To See If God Was Involved Big Idea: I'm trying to decide what to believe about Jesus. The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42, Acts 22:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Beginnings

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 16, 2025

They lived in fear, but rather than starting immediately on rebuilding the wall for protection, they instead built an altar and began to worship. They worship despite their fear of the surrounding people! They worship because they are afraid!

New Beginnings Ezra 3 You know, I used to be into refinishing old furniture, but not so much anymore. It takes time, a lot of work, and space and the proper tools to do the job well. Terri and I have an old wooden bed with matching wash cabinet with a really old tilt mirror and another old dresser ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit Within, The Spirit Without

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 10, 2005

A sermon for The Day of Pentecost

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 "The Spirit Within, the Spirit Without"   "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

It's All In The Timing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004

First of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. Key Understanding: God is expressed in Jesus It’s not the teaching, the philosophy, or the concepts of love and compassion that made Jesus controversial. It’s the person.

4/18/04 – It’s All in the Timing The Feast of Shelters Slide #1 The Feast of the Shelters was the third of the great annual festivals In the Jewish tradition there are several feasts. These events are a sort of religious holiday where several days are given to the celebration of life and the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary, Pentecost And Global Day Of Prayers

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 12, 2008

Mary, mother of Jesus is an example to us all in obedience, prayer and being filled with the Holy Spirit

Luke 1:26-38 Pentecost, Mother’s Day, 2008 Mary, Mother of Jesus Mother’s day, Pentecost, Global Day of Prayer Mary mother of Jesus - deified by the Catholics, ignored by the Protestants – both wrong And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: *other

The Two Commandments Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 27, 2009

This message from Exodus deals with the 10 commandments found in Exodus 20, and also points to how Jesus interpreted the 10 commandments by making them into just two.

The Two Commandments Exodus 19-24 CHCC: April 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: There was a Gallup Poll taken in 1990 which indicated that only 47% of the adult population in the United States knew more than five out of ten of the commandments. In fact, more people claimed to live by the ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready For A Miracle? Series

Contributed by Sharon Thurston on Nov 3, 2007

There was a man at the pool of Bethesda for 38 long years waiting to be put into the pool for his healing. and Jesus came and told him to take up your bed and walk.

Are you ready for a Miracle? John 5:1-8 There were 3 festivals (holy days) or Sabbath 1, Festival Passover of unleavened bread 2, The of Pentecost, 3, Festivals of Shelters. Men had come to celebrate from Jerusalem to Sinai. This celebration is the feast ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Communion Takes Us

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 28, 2007

Communion looks to the past present and future.

It is probably one of the most memorable scenes from the New Testament. For three years they had travelled the width and breadth of Palestine, listening to him teach, watching him heal, marvelling at the miracles that he performed. Sometimes they found what they were looking for and sometimes it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20, Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Whole Surprising Story Of Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 12, 2006

The real story of Christmas includes CPR.

The Whole Surprising Story of Christmas. How well do we really know the whole story of Christmas? Let’s start with this quiz… answer t or f. 1. There are no records of Joseph speaking in the Gospels. T. 2. Mary rode a donkey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. F. It very likely she walked, no mention ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In His Steps

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Following Jesus steps.

John 5:1-9 After this there was a festival of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha, which has five porticoes. 3 In these lay many invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed. 5 One man was there who had been ill for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Celebration Time

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2005

It is alright to celebrate Christmas

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How many of you are completely done with your Christmas shopping? Next Sunday is Christmas or I guess some would just call it holiday? • There has been a lot in the news concerning the Christmas holiday. Many businesses for some reason are fusing to call it Christmas. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Discipline Of Celebration Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008

Sermon #1 in a two sermon series on my favorite disciplines deals with celebration and how to maintain joy in everyday life

(sermon #1 in the My Favorite Disciplines) The Discipline of CELEBRATION Nehemiah 8:10; Philippians 4:4; Psalm 118:24 CHCC: December 7, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This fall some of our Pueblo groups studied a book called The Life You Always Wanted by John Ortberg. It’s a book about Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Reunion Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011

The ultimate Christian family reunion is about the future even more than it is about the past.

How many of you have ever been to a family reunion? What was it for? Was it someone’s 50th anniversary, or 80th birthday, or a regular event - every few years or so, to keep in touch? One of the things I really love about living here is how close together the families are. For most of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed