Sermons on Identify Seasons:

Don't Miss This Opportunity

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Dec 8, 2013

Secular observance of the pre-Christmas season focuses primarily on the First Coming of Christ that occurred 2,000 years ago. As Christians, our focus is on preparation for the Second Coming, which in turn readies us to remember Christmas.

Don’t miss this opportunity. Throughout the year, we get mailings from stores telling us of some special sale or event where they will save us tons of money on whatever it is that the stores tell us we need. It seems that quantity increases tenfold or more during the Christmas shopping time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Are We Really The Ones Whom God Has Saved.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 14, 2014

This is the season of Joy, but not for everyone, in fact many have serious doubts. And we in the church maybe similar; even John the Baptist seriously doubted Jesus at the end. Can we take inspiration from him? Read on!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th December 2010 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Advent 3 Year A Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is the third ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Episcopal

Look Forward, Not Back

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 29, 2017

Advent is a season when we look forward to the coming of Jesus, both His first coming born in Bethlehem and his second coming in power and great glory - are we ready? 'Be on your guard.' ‘KEEP AWAKE!

LOOK FORWARD, NOT BACK MK. 13:33-37. Today we start a new Christian year and that is marked in our lectionary by our gospel readings coming from St. Mark. Mark is unusual as it is the only synoptic gospel which does not give an account of the birth of Jesus. But it does speak of when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Upward Call Of God Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 7, 2011

2011 is the beginning of a new day, a new year, and a new season. A look at our mission as believers and as a church? How do we live our lives with a sense of God’s eternal purpose in everything that we do?

The Upward Call of God Pt 1 Introduction To Know, To Live, To Give Pt 1 Mat 16:13-14 If- asked- man on the street who Jesus was- you would get a variety of answers as we see in this verse. They had heard about Jesus, knew something about Him, but they did not personally know Him. Mat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Running Naked? Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2011

2011 is the beginning of a new day, a new year, and a new season. A look at our mission as believers and as a church? How do we live our lives with a sense of God’s eternal purpose in everything that we do?

The Upward Call of God Pt 2 Phil 3:12-14 V12 Christ laid a hold of you why- take a hold of why V13 Do not allow your past to determine your future V14 There is an upward call of God on every believer. 2 Tim 1:8-9 V8 Live sacrificially to further God’s Kingdom V9 Our calling is according to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Charismatic

St Andrew's Day

Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 21, 2011

At the beginning of the Season of Advent we prepare to celebrate the First Coming of Jesus and remember the promise that He will return; meantime we are to be His witnesses, His disciples in the present age, bringing people to Him, just as Andrew brought

Acts 1: 1-11 St Andrew’s Day Advent is all about preparing to celebrating the incarnation; the historical fact that God came to earth in the form of Jesus of Nazareth. The Word became flesh in order to teach and heal and come to the help of sinners by dying on the cross to take away the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have Those Post Christmas Blues?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2016

The excitement of Christmas is over. Life has almost gotten back to normal. And many people suffer from the Post-Christmas blahs a kind of depression in fact here is a song for this season titled "The Post-Christmas Blues".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned Scriptures are: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19 and Matthew 2:13-23. Christmas day 2015 ....is over! .... The tree may still be up, .... but it looks mighty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-3, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

Lent From Ashes To Alms

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 23, 2015

The Season of Lent is a time to live out discipleship in the world. A close look at how God rewards us as we journey these forty days of Lent From Ashes to Alms. How do you answer the call of Lent?

“Lent From Ashes to Alms” “Take heed that you do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1-4 Intro: Many years ago I was pastor of an average church that had about 65 in Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:21, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apostolic Fulfillment

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 5, 2013

In these last days God is going to use the apostolic and the prophetic anointing to perfect the church through the revealed Word of God as well as the prophetic word, which contains God’s special instructions for this season. The apostolic and prophet

APOSTOLIC FULFILLMENT Isaiah 26:3 - You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. The world today is looking for peace. But peace can only come through Jesus. God wants His children to live in peace in a troubled world. We do not have to partake of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22

Denomination: Charismatic

That It May Go Well With You And Your Children Series

Contributed by Rev.v.p Isaac on Jun 2, 2016

God is a God of seasons and cycles - and we are now entering a time that he has designated for huge blessings to be poured out into our lives. You can feel it….you can sense it in the spirit….

“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with you, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, for ever.” [Deut.4: 40 KJV] “It ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:40

Denomination: Charismatic

Songs After Silence Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 14, 2024

Everyone loves to listen to Christmas carols. Carols make the Christmas season so special and memorable.Can you imagine Christmas without Christmas carols? There was around four hundred years never heard of joyful celebrations.

Theme: Songs after Silence Text: Luke 1:46-55 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: Everyone loves to listen to Christmas carols. Carols make the Christmas season so special and memorable.Can you imagine Christmas without Christmas carols? There was around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

When The Heavens Are Opened

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025

Open heavens signify divine access, favour, and intervention. When the heavens are opened, the supernatural becomes evident in the natural, and God’s blessings, presence, and voice are revealed. It is a season of transformation, where limitations are removed, and breakthroughs are experienced.

Title: WHEN THE HEAVENS ARE OPENED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:16-17 “When He had been baptised, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Isaiah 64:1-3, Genesis 28:12-17, Deuteronomy 28:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power Factors For Your Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 29, 2025

This sermon addresses 7 key elements for successful Christian living. It was preached to Liberty Ministry College students to emphasize the essentials for Christian ministry. It is a good reminder for seasoned Christians of what must be nurtured in their lives to finish well.

In this chapel service, I want to share with you Seven Power Factors for a Successful Journey with the Lord. You already have a zeal for Christ, or you would not be attending this service today. How can you perpetuate that for the long run? What are the essentials for a fruitful ministry in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-67, Philippians 3:1-12, Galatians 5:16-17, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 13:1-14, 1 Timothy 1:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-19, John 4:1-25, Job 42:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Your Breakthrough Is In Your Response Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon explores how responding to God’s voice brings breakthrough and blessing. It emphasizes that our willingness to act on what God speaks is often the key to unlocking His promises and stepping into new seasons of favor and growth.

There comes a moment in every believer’s life when hearing God’s voice isn’t enough—we must respond. God speaks, He guides, He reveals His will, but it is our response that determines whether or not we step into the fullness of what He has for us. We can hear God’s direction clearly, but if we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Other

Jesus: The Greatest Gift Ever Given - John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 6, 2024

As we approach this season of giving, many of us are searching for the perfect gift for our loved ones. But let me remind you today of the greatest gift that has ever been given—Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Jesus: The Greatest Gift Ever Given - John 3:16 Theme: Jesus Christ is the ultimate expression of God’s love and the greatest gift to humanity. Key Scripture: John 3:16 – “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, John 10:10, John 10:28, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal