Sermons on Gods Celebration:

God’s True Light Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Nov 16, 2022

Let the truth of the true light set you free. Living in lies, living in darkness is no way to live. In fact, it's not living at all. The freedom of the true light is the freedom from sin.

I wonder if you have the same problem that I have. I'm not talking about falling asleep when you're supposed to take out the trash, but rather not being able to find a working flashlight when you need one. This is a common problem, you know. I have a tote in the garage, so right when I need ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Recognizing Jesus

Contributed by Robert Allen on Dec 14, 2013

How it is possible to celebrate the birth of Jesus and not understand who He is.

Not Recognizing Jesus John 1: 1-18 Could we be so busy that we wouldn’t recognize Jesus if He came among us today? The text today says that the world did that very thing. Christmas is really all about God becoming flesh in the form of man, in the form of His own creation. God, in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Have I Learned? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002

Celebration Sunday of Bethany Church’s 40 Days of purpose campaign

(stories at end of sermon) It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of 40 days. We are here to celebrate. I have been asking you to write your stories about what have you learned during 40 Days of Purpose. Those are compiled in today’s Celebration Packet unless you asked me not to print yours. And ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:2

Denomination: Methodist

Thank You Lord

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

As we all know in just a few days this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving.

As we all know in just a few days this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving. Americans as well as Hispanics will celebrate this day in the same fashion. This is a day when everyone will clear their agenda, and everyone will find the time to come together and enjoy an opulent dinner. This is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For Christmas Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 29, 2001

Before we can truly celebrate Christmas we must be prepared!

Preparing for Christmas Selected Passages December 2, 2001 Introduction This is the time of year when everyone starts getting ready for Christmas. The stores are packed with people buying gifts. Elevators are filled with instrumental Christmas favorites. Those boxes packed away months ago are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 24, 2002

The key to a distinctively Christian Thanksgiving celebration is giving thanks for the right things.

This morning, I’d like to begin with a question. Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday? The word "holiday," after all, comes from the phrase "holy day". And so, is Thanksgiving a holy day for those who serve and worship Jesus Christ? Does the twenty-eighth of November have any special spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 13, 2018

In celebration of Mother's Day, part 2 focuses on the 5th commandment.

The Ten Commandments Part 2 Scriptures: Exo. 20:12; Phil. 4:13; 1Cor. 10:13; Eph. 4:27; 6:1-3 Today we celebrate mothers. I want to wish all mothers a happy Mother’s Day as mothers are truly a blessing from God. This week I had the opportunity to read the results of a survey that was conducted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Anyhow

Contributed by Jonathan Edwards Cagle on Nov 21, 2024

Soon we will be celebrating the holiday season. To begin we give thanks.

In just a few days we will be celebrating a day of the year that many look forward to or just plain dread. It’s a day for eating and sleeping but most especially it’s a day to give Thanks. It’s a time of family dinners, and retail shopping. It’s a time for sleeping or relaxing reading etc. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Other

Walled In Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 9 in our exposition of Nehemiah celebrating the completed wall project.

Chico Alliance Church "Walled In" REVIEW I. REBUILDING THE WALLS 1-7 A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through intense intercession C. Resolving needs through planning and perseverance D. Resisting opposition through prayer and perseverance 1. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Marriage: A Labor Of Love

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

Celebrating the importance of strong marriages build up the family, community and church

SPECIAL DAY: LABOR DAY TEXT: HEBREWS 13:4 TITLE: “MARRIAGE: A LABOR OF LOVE” INTRODUCTION: A. It may be Labor Day weekend, but today we have some members celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary: Don and Donna Peed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eighth Day Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2011

The Sunday celebration, that of the new Sabbath, is the eighth day described by the Fathers of the Church.

Monday of 5th week in Course 7 February 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The great myths of Mesopotamia were myths of creation. Gods battled and slew each other, and the cosmos was formed from the dead body of a god. And it was pretty rank and fetid. That’s the way pagans look at their world. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Easter - Doubters Unite!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 17, 2017

Easter Worship Celebration! Looking at Easter through the eyes of Doubting Thomas!

Easter - Doubters April 16, 2017 John 20:19-29 In a closely contested race, the judges called it a photo finish. They looked at the photo to determine the winner, and it was clear that Alfonso crossed the line in first place, just ahead of Samuel. The judges were in total agreement, so the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Study Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline."

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: STUDY ROMANS 12:2 INTRODUCTION… Time management from The Unleashing Connection, Winter 1990, p. 3 "In one year, the average American will read or complete 3,000 notices and forms, read 100 newspapers and 36 magazines, watch 2,463 hours of television, listen to 730 hours ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Supper Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 4, 2004

The celebration of "The Supper" allows us to remember the sacrifice of Jesus for us.

The Supper March 7, 2004 Mark 14:22-25 Theme: The celebration of “The Supper” allows us to remember the sacrifice of Jesus for us. Intro: Today we are going to look at and celebrate The Last Supper of Christ. Many of you may come with some understanding about this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25, 1 Peter 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The King

Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Nov 25, 2007

This sermon was written to help us celebrate the Crucified Christ as our King.

Luke 23:35-43 (NIV) The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran