Sermons on Holidays:

Sunday Is The Son's Day Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 24, 2021

Set apart one day in seven to stop what you are doing to remember the Lord as Creator and Redeemer as you look forward to the eternal rest only Christ provides.

In 1611, every minister in Virginia was required to read, “The Articles, Laws and Orders” to his congregation every Sunday, reminding them failure to attend church twice each Lord’s Day was punishable in the first instance by the loss of a day’s food. A second offense resulted in a whipping and a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 9, 2023

Make the most of your opportunity.

INTRODUCTION • When you think about teams and athletes considered dark horses, one common thread you find is that when the opportunity came knocking, they were ready to take advantage of the opportunity presented to them. • When I pondered this thought, a couple of names came to mind from the NFL; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:12-15, Acts 16:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Me God, I'm Sad Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 17, 2022

Sadness almost always accompanies loss. We all feel sad sometimes. The scripture that deals with sadness the most, and in the most agonizing way, is the book of Lamentations written by the prophet Jeremiah.

8-25-13 (Revised 10-16-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M SAD! Lamentations 3:19-58 This morning, we are going to be taking a look at the book of Lamentations which has the sad lamentings of the prophet Jeremiah. Have you ever had to pray, “Help me God, I'm sad”? The actress, Brooke Shields, has ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hide And Seek: When God Protects

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 22, 2025

A Kuwait war testimony anchored in Psalm 18, showing how God protects, hides, guides, and delivers His children through overwhelming danger and impossible odds.

I have read Psalm 18 hundreds of times, but there is a version of that psalm that you can only learn in the dark. You can memorize it in the light, you can preach it in comfort, but you can only feel it—really feel it—when life leaves you nowhere to stand but in the sheltering shadow of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-6, Psalm 27:5, Psalm 138:7-8, Psalm 143:1, Isaiah 41:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Some People Attend Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 9, 2025

Today I will be preaching on HOW SOME PEOPLE ATTEND CHURCH.

• • Some Christian’s church attendance is very important to them. • To others there are other things in their life that is more important than church attendance. Let me read you a letter how important church attendance is to some people. The letter goes like this… "Dear Pastor, You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Coming Changes Everything!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 28, 2001

The peace of Christ will extend to all nations through the gospel.

These days, we’re told, "the rules have changed." Politicians and news reporters are constantly telling us that, in the light of recent events, life, as we know will be altered forever. Heightened security, liberties changed to inconveniences, fear and suspicion – all these are the signs ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wonder Of His Preparation (Part 1, The Wonder Of Christmas) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Dec 12, 2001

God sent us a prophet in the person of John the Baptist to "prepare the way of the Lord." Take a look at the events surrounding his life and see what God did with the wonder of His preparation.

The Wonder of His Preparation (Part 1, The Wonder of Christmas) Text: Luke 1:1-80 (pg. 723 in pew Bible) This is the time of year when we find that our houses don’t have adequate lighting and there are not enough green plants in our homes that look like candy, so we go and put these things into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey To Bethlehem Part 2 Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2001

The second part of our Journey takes us into the town of Bethlehem, to the Inn and finally to the stable where Jesus was born.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Committed To Caring ... Connected To Each Other

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002

Developing a Heart That Cares For One Another Beyond Words

INTRODUCTION There is nothing more important to us in this life than relationships … a relationship with our Savior … relationships with our friends … relationship with family … relationships in church … relationships! If there is something that I have noticed among teenagers it is this … they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who's Your Father?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002

On Father’s Day it is important to honor the greatest dad -- Our heavenly Father. Any earthly dad who reflects his heavenly Father’s love in Jesus is tops!

Happy Father’s Day, dads! Did you all get pounced on in bed this morning? My boys each made me a card (that was very special). I’m going to go home after church and, of course, call my dad. Most of you know my father. Well, this is my favorite picture of my dad. We keep it in a curio cabinet in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Elijah: "God's Remedy For Depression” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 22, 2002

God had provided us with an answer to every problem we face in this life. In this story of Elijah God gives us His remedy for overcoming depression.

In our last message, we were forced to leave Elijah in the depths of despair. We last saw the prophet sitting under a juniper tree, asking God to take his life. The mighty prophet of God is discouraged and depressed. He has been used mightily of the Lord and he had expected a great revival to come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contentment Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jul 24, 2001

an exposition of Philippians 4:10-20

Islington Baptist Church July 15, 2001 Philippians 4:10-20 Series: Big problems for Christians and all people Scripture readings: II Cor. 8-9, I Tim 6:6-10 Contentment: the secret to being content Before I went on holidays we were in the midst of a series entitled “Big problems for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Daniel - A Hero In A Pagan Culture Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The Bible is quite literally an anthology of hero stories. The writer chooses the most crucial events in the hero’s life and builds his story on those key moments. Let’s look at The Story of Daniel - A Hero in a Pagan Culture.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Creating and choosing heroes are one of the most significant things that cultures do. We see this everyday in one way or another. Watch ESPN Sports Center, and you can see an entire evening of basketball games reduced to a couple of minutes by Kenny Mayne and Dan ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:21

Turn Back O Man

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Aug 11, 2001

The importance of repentance

About four years ago, I read a story in the paper about a couple who were about 45 years old. They were fortunate enough to have picked the correct six numbers in the lottery the year before the story appeared and they were featured in the same paper at that time when they said that the win would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-14, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering With The Choir

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Aug 27, 2001

"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds" II Corinthians 10:4

A country preacher sold a mule to a friend, and told him the mule was trained to go when the rider said "Praise the Lord," and to stop when the rider said, "Amen." The buyer mounted the beast and commanded, "Praise the Lord," and the mule shot off like a rocket. The startled rider panicked. "Whoa!" ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Baptist