Sermons on Honorable Members:

Being A Family Of God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 16, 2021

In the following sermon I am going to examine Apostle Paul’s thanksgiving prayer to the church of Philippi and suggest the foundation of a great church honors Christ through thanksgiving, mutual love, joy, unity of purpose, and steadfast devotion to carry on a good work until He returns!

Being a Family of God Philippians 1:3-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most people remember where they were when they got news of the twin towers falling, they are also unlikely to forgot where they were when they first heard of the Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Cost!

Contributed by Scott Fields on May 28, 2023

We remember and honor those from the revolutionary war until today who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy in this country. Let us not forget about another who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms of all who will come to Him.

This is Memorial Day weekend. A day when we remember all those that gave their life to give us the freedom we experience today. We should take time to remember them, thank God for them and never forget the price they paid for our freedoms and I do not think there are many people who would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-50, Matthew 26:57-68, Matthew 27:1, Matthew 27:11-37

Respecting And Rebuking The Saints Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 12, 2022

In 1 Timothy 5, Paul focused Timothy's attention on specific groups in the church and how to minister to them. In today's section, Paul shared with Timothy how to rebuke specific individuals, how to honor elders, and how to deal with elders who sin.

Introduction: A. One day a man passed by an enclosure at the zoo and noticed that in the enclosure was both a large lion and an active monkey. 1. The man said to the zoo keeper, “How well does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The zoo keeper said, “It works ok for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2, 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test Your Faith

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 6, 2026

The life of Rahab and Achan teach us some important lessons. While Rahab trusted God and stood firm in the faith, Achan coveted after worldly things which had serious consequences. The question is, “What kind of faith do we have?” and how is this faith displayed in our everyday lives.

Today’s meditation is taken from 2 Corinthians 13:5, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups.” (MSG) Paul was making an appeal to the Corinthian believers to examine themselves consistently to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Luke 18:8, Joshua 2:10-11, Joshua 2:13, Joshua 6:17-18, Joshua 7:1, Joshua 7:13, Joshua 7:19-21, Joshua 6:25, Joshua 7:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Parable Of Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2011

How can someone become a citizen of God’s kingdom and a member of His family? Through Matthew alone of the Synoptic Gospels, he preserves: 1) The Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44), 2) The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value (Matthew 13:45–46

Buried treasure is the stuff of popular stories (a more colorful equivalent of winning the lottery today), but also in the ancient world a more realistic possibility than it is today, even with the help of a metal-detector. Before banking was generally established, to hide wealth in the form of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Other

A Sure Way To A Real Reward: Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003

The greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and serve together in such a way that we will receive a “well-done” from Jesus one day.” How we keep or fail to keep this third com

We like it when we get a pat on the back, a warm handshake of congratulations, a thank you note for a job well-done. We like to be rewarded. But don’t you think that the greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Wives: Submit Yourselves Unto Your Husbands Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 2, 2011

Sermon #3 in the 2003 Calvary Family Series. God instructs husbands to love their wives. (See previous sermon). God instructs wives to respect their husbands and submit to them. Before we abandon time-honored truth, let's look at what the Bible says.

WIVES Calvary Baptist Church May 25, 2003 This is message number three of six on the family, beginning with mothers day and ending on Father's day. Keywords: Wives, Wife, Submission, Marriage TEXT: Col. 3:18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. QUOTE: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Builders

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010

For Remembrance Sunday, honoring those who had died the previous year. Some dreams are deferred but not forgotten; we can prepare those who come after us to fulfill them. And the future of our church needs to share in the magnificence of its original dr

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 17, 1992 Today is Remembrance Day in the life of our church. We take a Sunday each year following Easter and remember in a special way those who of our worshipping congregation who have passed away since the previous Easter. In this way we hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time To Wake Up! Time Is Short Series

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 3, 2025

Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon. That makes me realize that our time always gets closer. Then what should we do with such a short time?

It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short by Rev. Saumiman Saud THE TIME HAS COME (It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short) (Romans 13:11-14) Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why These Particular Shepherds?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002

The night our Savior was born in Bethlehem there were many other shepherds watching over flocks in the Judean hill country. This outline submits some thoughts as to why these particular shepherds were so highly honored.

WHY THESE PARTICULAR SHEPHERDS? Now there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.” Luke 2:8-9. There were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry & The Minister

Contributed by Toby Powers on Aug 7, 2006

Ordination Sermon: This world is not in need of more politicians, philanthropists, or professors. We are in need of real Preachers who become real Pastors who really care about, help, and direct their people for the honor and glory of God.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA 30110 www.trumpetoftruthonline.org The Ministry & The Minister Ephesians 4:11-13 Intro: This world is not in need of more politicians, philanthropists, or professors. We are in need of real Preachers who become real ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jabez

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

The Holy Spirit used Jabez by leading him to overcome a painful background. Jabez’s mother gave birth to him with great pain, yet the Spirit of God allowed him to become a man of great honor.

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Jabez by Paul Fritz 1 Chronicles 4:9-4:10 How the Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Jabez (I Chron. 4:9,10) Illustration: Oh, that You would bless me . . . and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain! –1 Chronicles 4:10 When we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify And Remove The Masks People Hide Behi

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify and Remove the Masks People Hide Behind Mark 7:6-7:8 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) 1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day 2007

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 9, 2007

From Proverbs 31 I want to mention some things that mothers do in order to honor them today. 1- Her hands work 2- Her mouth speaks 3- Her heart loves

INTRO.- ILL.- A drill sergeant was frustrated in his efforts to make a soldier out of a certain recruit. The trainee lagged behind on marches, used any excuse to go on sick call, grumbled constantly about the food, and never made his cot properly. But one day, a noticeable change took place in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

C.e. Sunday

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

Christian Education Sunday We honor all our Sunday School Teachers and workers today. More then 1 million were in Sunday School this morning in our Assembly of God Churches. 120,000 volunteers.

Christian Education Sunday We honor all our Sunday School Teachers and workers today. More then 1 million were in Sunday School this morning in our Assembly of God Churches. 120,000 volunteers. Isaiah 55 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational