Sermons on fireworks: showing 271-285 of 568

True Freedom

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

Uses patriotic theme to discuss spiritual freedom.

“TRUE FREEDOM” Gal. 4:28-5:1 INTRO – What is your mental picture of freedom? On this Sunday after the 4th of July, maybe the picture of our flag, “Old Glory,” flying in the wind, or the Marines on the island of Iwo Jima hoisting the flag comes to your mind. Or maybe our military personnel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Save The Pagans: A Survivor's Tale

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 23, 2001

God’s angry at sin. But mercy triumphs over judgment. What a hero!

Who will save the Pagans: A Survivor’s Tale by Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC May 20, 2001 Text: Jonah 3:1-10 (NLT) 3 Then the LORD spoke to Jonah a second time: 2 “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh, and deliver the message of judgment I have given you.” 3 This time ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Abraham: The Call

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 11, 2001

The call of Abraham is addressed in three elements contained in the following statement: ’God calls ordinary people.’

There’s a children’s Bible song called “Father Abraham.” The words speak of Abraham having many children, and also speaks of you and I being Abraham’s children. It reminds me of a couple back home. They adopted two children because they believed they couldn’t have any biologically, but then they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

A call to be salt-and-light citizens.

Psalm 33.12-22 Blessed is the Nation.. It was in the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13, he found himself sloshing around in a small boat on a mission: He’d volunteered to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Problem With The Lack Of Assurance

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2002

post 9/11 we feel sense of insecurity in life, so how sure do we feel about our eternal life?

The Problem with the Lack of Assurance 1 John 5 Some Americans today don’t trust their immigration dept. people anymore. It seems many terrorists have slipped through their fingers. There is a fear that more terrorist attacks may come because they cannot keep track of all the illegal immigrants ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Authority & Power Of His Voice Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 24, 2005

When Jesus enters the ministry, we see the authority and power of His words. We knows that when He calls, He enables. And when He says it, we can count on it happening.

Mark 1:14-28 The Authority and Power of His Voice Indiana Jones movie The Last Crusade: It’s the story of Indiana Jones and his father’s quest for the Holy Grail, the legendary chalice that Jesus used in his Last Supper with his disciples. In one of the final scenes, the ancient temple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Arguing With God

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 29, 2009

Jonah

ARGUING WITH GOD (JONAH 4) What is a missionary? Here are some traditional and non-technical definitions from the web: "A missionary is a person who, in response to God’s call and gifting, leaves his/her comfort zone and crosses cultural, geographic or other barriers to proclaim the Gospel and live ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Of Wine And Weddings With Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 29, 2009

Jesus reveals his glory in a most unusual circumstance.

John 2:1-11 Water to Wine Weddings are expensive these days. I read about some celebrity couple who spent one million dollars on their wedding recently. They had everything plus fireworks. There are books available to help you plan a wedding from elaberate to low-cost. I heard on the TV not ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have Seen His Glory

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 16, 2010

We Have Seen His Glory 1) It shines forth in truth and grace 2) It shines forth in us

Wouldn’t you like to have been on that mountain? On the Mount of Transfiguration Jesus turned as bright as the sun and his clothes flashed like lightning. Wouldn’t you like to have seen that? When the other disciples heard what Peter, James, and John had witnessed they must have felt ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Independence Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

Celebrating the the prize of independence and freedom before the reality is in hand.

Independence Day This weekend many people are celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Many have taken extra time off from work and are traveling. Some are taking a special opportunity to visit family. Others just stay home and perhaps watch the John Wayne marathon on TV. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

One Nation Under...?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 19, 2011

Our nation should have a fear of the Lord.

“One Nation Under ...?” July 3, 2011 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Ask not what your country can do for you, but you can do for your country; We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal and are endowed by the their Creator with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Protocol

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 2, 2012

A sermon about the Second coming and Resurrection to clear up misconceptions for those who are confused.

A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"You Are The Answer To Your Own Prayer"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2011

Jesus instructs us to pray for workers in the harvest field; are we answering the prayer?

Matthew 9:35-38 “You are the Answer to Your Own Prayer” In the book A Generation Alone one of the authors worked extensively with Vietnam Vets, recovering from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. PTSD is a condition resulting from a stressful incident which is beyond our normal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Being A Servant

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

What are the characteristics of being a servant.

September 23, 2012 Matthew 25:14-30 For the past 4-5 weeks, we’ve been talking about what it means to be a servant, to be what Christians like to say ~ to be a good steward with what God has given us. So, what does that mean to be a good steward? Some definitions are ~ 1) a person who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 17, 2013

How much more will your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. D L Moody was once asked why he urged Christians to be filled constantly with the Holy Spirit. Well, he said "I need a continual infilling because I leak. Updated May 2018.

For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings before the Message. On This date they were: Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:25-35,37; Romans 8:14-17 and John 14:8-27. This is Pentecost Sunday...... Today the liturgical color is red .... The color representing ......the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-6, Acts 2:1-39

Denomination: Anglican