Sermons on Holidays:

A Call To Remember

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 25, 2006

The word of God calls us to remember certain things. This sermon reminds us of what those things are.

We are called by God to remember. In fact, there are over 100 passages in the Bible that deal with the act of remembering. Verses like – DEUTERONOMY 4:9 - ‘Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, or let them slip from your heart ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: *other

Memorial Day - 2006

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 26, 2006

1- Remember the deceased 2- Remember the living

INTRO.- ILL.- Thomas Monaghan is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of Domino’s Pizza. From 1970 to 1985, Domino’s grew from a small debt-ridden chain to the second largest pizza company in America. When asked to account for the phenomenal growth of the company, Monaghan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A True Memorial

Contributed by Gordon Maxwell on May 26, 2006

memorial day sermon with witnessing as the goal.

Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day, a day this great country has set aside to remember those that died to maintain this freedom we all enjoy. Just the fact that we can set here today without having to worry about being arrested is a testament to the men and now women also. One of the reasons our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Remember The Lord Our God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 27, 2006

This is a Memorial Day Sermon preached in our Church in a special observance for remembering those of our Church Family The Lord had recently called Home to be with Him.

WE REMEMBER THE LORD OUR GOD --Psalm 20 (Text: Psalm 20:7) “Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, But we will call only on the name of the Lord our God.” [Translation: “The Psalter,” COMMON WORSHIP: SERVICES AND PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, The Archbishops’ Council, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Soldiers Of Christ, Arise

Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 27, 2006

A message for Memorial Day, challenging Christians to embrace three vital hallmarks of good soldiers of Christ.

Soldiers of Christ, Arise 2 Timothy 2: 1-7 Intro: 1. Wars and conflicts have been a tragic part of our human experience ever since our banishment from the Garden of Eden. • The attempt at resolving our differences through the point of the spear, the edge of the sword, the barrel of the gun, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Makings Of A Memorial

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 29, 2006

What are the ingredients of a good memorial?

THE MAKING OF A MEMORIAL Exodus 17 I. The Murmuring II. The Marauders A. The Strategy of the Foe 1st – He attacked Unexpectedly – Vs. 8 2nd. – He attacked Indirectly – Deut. 25:17-18 3rd – He attacked Viciously – Deut. 25:18 4th – He attacked Arrogantly – Deut. 25:18 B. The Strength of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Hero

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 30, 2006

Have you answered the call and are you living your life in response to a committed faith? Are you a hero for God?

Tomorrow is Memorial Day and as you can see I have asked the members of the military, and the fire department, and the police department to wear their uniforms today. Especially to our military and now since 9/11 our police, EMS, and fire personnel we want to say thanks. If you are currently ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Establishing A Personal Memorial

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon was used for Memorial Day to show how we need to set some places and things as a Memorial for our own lives to remind us about the Lord and what He has done for us.

Establishing A Personal Memorial Joshua 4:1-9 Intro.: A. In April 1863, in Columbus, Miss. After decorating graves of her two sons who died in the Civil War as Confederate Soldiers – an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, “What are you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

Dads That Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2006

God will help you to be a dad who makes a difference. Here’s how...

Part 2: Dads that Make a Difference (Series: Heavenly Help for Your Family) 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 18, 2006 *On this Father’s Day in 2006, I hope you are thankful for Dad. I hope you can look back and say, “I had a dad who made a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Remembering

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

2006 Memorial Day Sermon

(1) 22 years ago next month, President Ronald Reagan, gave what I think is one of the best ‘Memorial Day’ speeches ever given. It was on the 40th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of France that led to the destruction and ultimate surrender of Nazi Germany. It in he said, “We stand on a lonely, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Thanksliving

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006

We can pay back our parents, but how do you pay back God for all He has done for you? By Thanksliving.

THANKS LIVING Thanksgiving-An act of giving thanks; an expression of gratitude, especially to God: TEXT 1 Thess 5:18 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Let me also share this Scripture with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Could They Forget?

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

An Expository message I preached on Memorial Day, but useful year-round, that warns us of the possiblity of forgetting the blessing of the Lord.

How Could They Forget? Text: Numbers 13:25-14:11 Intro: Tomorrow, we will celebrate Memorial Day. It is a day for us to remember all of the men who gave their lives so that we could enjoy the freedom we have today. I love my service men. They are heroes. “In the Revolutionary War 33,000 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Thanksgiving Is Thanksliving

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 29, 2006

Life’s meaning and purpose is intricately connected with giving thanks.

Sermon for Thanksgiving Sunday Yr B, 8/10/2006 Based on Joel 2:21-27; Ps 126 & 1 Tim 2:1-7 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Thanksgiving is Thanksliving” Mrs. Avondale was walking ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-27

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be Thankful In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 10, 2006

It’s easy to be thankful during the good times of life, but how can we be thankful during the difficult times?

Imagine a man who has lost everything…all of his possessions…his ten children…even his health. How would this man respond to such incredible tragedy? Would he be filled with bitterness? Would he go insane? Would he commit suicide? Perhaps you don’t know that there actually was a man who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 24, 2006

In this message we will learn how to give thanks to God. And we will see that Thanksgiving is a spiritual discipline.

Give Thanks… The Life – part 7 Today is the one year anniversary of an incredible day at Central. The Sunday before Thanksgiving last year was the day of our miracle offering. It was an awesome day… After almost a year of planning we as a body brought our cash offering and our 3 year ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ