Sermons on Holiday Blues:

Why Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020

When we face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy? Really, James? Find out how how that's possible.

One of my favorite songs or mantras that I often repeated when I was a young man was: “Why me?” “Why does this always happen to me?” Every time there was a problem … any time something threw off my day or my plans … I would launch into an endless chorus of “Why Me?” One day I was singing the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Benefits Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 22, 2013

There are benefits to accepting God's invitation to be grateful. If we live with a grateful heart we are living in God's will, in God's presence and we will live above our circumstances. True thankfulness comes only from love of God.

The Benefits of Thanksgiving Intro: Thankful Video. We are told to give thanks always but what exactly does that mean? Do we lay everything down and just say thank you 24 hours a day 365 days a year? Ephesians 5:17-20 (read) 5:20 “giving thanks always for everything to God the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers For Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014

The fourth in a series dealing with the parables found in Matthew. This sermon was preached on Memorial Day and so it somewhat ties in with that holiday.

Soldiers for Christ: (Parables of Matthew Part Four) Text: Matthew 13:18 – 23 Well it’s Memorial Day weekend; and as you all know, Memorial Day was a holiday created originally for the purpose of honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. There’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Scott White on Oct 24, 2016

A lesson on the roots of Thanksgiving, both the holiday and the act of giving thanks to the One who gives us His all.

Scripture: Psalms 100 A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the LORD, He [is] God; [It is] He [who] has made us, and not we ourselves; [fn] [We are] His people and the sheep of His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chinese New Year 2023

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 22, 2023

Chinese New Year is the most important traditional Chinese holiday, and this sermon shares how we celebrate it as Christians.

Opening: One Chinese person walks into a bar in America late one night, and he sees Steven Spielberg. As a great fan of his movies, he rushes over to him and asks for his autograph. Instead, Spielberg slaps him and says, "You, Chinese people bombed our Pearl Harbor, get out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Colossians 2:8, Mark 7:8, 1 Timothy 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sing With Power

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jul 5, 2005

Have you noticed many of God’s people walking around with faces longer than a hoe-handle? People who praise God, don’t sing the blues.

This Psalm was probably composed following the return from captivity in Babylon. Perhaps those returning had it in their hearts to seek vengeance, or maybe they spent too much time dwelling on all the bad things that had happened to them. But God moved upon the writer of this Psalm to tell them to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy - More Than Enough Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 2, 2006

Third and last in series Emotions, this message deals with Joy, with a tie-in to the Thanksgiving holiday. It examines joy as the by-product of a life with certain characteristics.

Joy: More than Enough Emotions, part 3 Wildwind Community Church 11/26/2006 Psalms 4:6-8 In 1996 there was a news report about an Army veteran named John Crabtree who had been receiving benefits from the government. Evidently he had been wounded in Vietnam and was now on permanent disability. One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:6-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

"America – Land That I Love” God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2010

God loves the United States and He is warning her to change her path so that He can bless her again and not allow disasters to destroy her.

“America – land that I love” Signed – “God” July 4, 2010 – Today the United States is 234 years old. "Remember Me" Lately I have become concerned about the people I represent. I no longer see the Pride in your eyes that I once seen when I traveled down your streets in the Veterans Day parades ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harmony Amidst Diverse Opinions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2021

Differences between believers are not always about the Biblical vs. the Unbiblical; most differences are about the extra-Biblical or a misunderstanding of what Christianity is. We must therefore be careful in determining the hills for which we are willing to die.

Harmony Amidst Diverse Opinions (Romans 14:1-23) 1. My young son ran to me, crying. “Daddy, I stubbed my toe,” he sobbed. “Let me kiss it and make it better,” I said. “Which toe was it?” My son answered, “The one that has no roast beef.” [rd.com] 2. Would that life was so simple. It never is. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth Of Christmas

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 27, 2012

It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any other holiday throughout the year. And I think there is a reason that this is true…Over 2000 years ago God gave the world the

Video Why Do We Celebrate Christmas Slide #1 Welcome to Vista Pointe We are so glad that you chose to be with us this evening for this very special service. It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Christmas And Love - The Connection

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 16, 2021

For many, Christmas is a secular holiday where people feel "the Christmas spirit" and thus are a little more caring of others. It's a time for giving gifts and having large family gatherings for a holiday meal. But for a Christian, it anything but. For a Christian it is about Love.

Christmas and Love – The Connection Scripture: John 3:16; Mark 12:30-31; First Peter 4:8; First John 4:16-19 This morning I want to talk to you about the connection between Christmas and love. This Saturday we will celebrate Christmas. This is the time of year when people tend to be more ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Mark 12:30-31, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are The Nine? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 26, 2012

Those lives that day sought & received external physical change for that was all they were after. Being satisfied they went on their way. Those that did missed out on the greatest blessing Jesus offers to the one who returns to Him.

LUKE 17: 11-19 WHERE ARE THE NINE? [2 Kings 5:10-15 / Psalm 103] Some people are too quickly satisfied with Jesus’ blessings, others are never satisfied with Jesus’ blessings. These extreme types remind me of two stories. A food editor of the local newspaper received a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 15:11-19, Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Give Thanks

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 23, 2002

With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a good time for us to reflect on how blessed we are as a people.

Let Us Give Thanks HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 11-23-02 With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a time for us reflect on How blessed we are as a people. Especially in S. Calif. and here at Harvest House Blessed first, because we are saved and are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opening Our Heart's Door To God's Plan Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

A four part series for the four weeks of Advent that seeks to make Christ more central in our holiday preparations and celebrations.

“OPENING OUR HEART’S DOOR TO GOD’S PLAN” TEXT: LUKE 1:26-38 Sunday, November 30, 2003 A gift at the right time. What is the word for that? A gift at the right time. Opportune, opportune. Thank you. It’s this little thing right here. I had to reglue it because I dropped it. It is a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Decorations For My Heart

Contributed by Jennifer Mathews on Dec 28, 2004

This sermon demonstrates the power of the Holy Spirit to liberate Christians from Satan’s lie that Christmas is merely a commercial holiday.

Decorations For My Heart By Rev. Jennifer Mathews This holy season has been one of great joy for me, because this year I got Christmas for Christmas! Perhaps you are wondering, "What does she mean, Christmas for Christmas?" You see, I have not truly celebrated Christian holidays ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational