Sermons on Joy And Celebration:

In Celebration Of Mothers

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on May 7, 2018

A sermon to celebrate mothers on Mothers' Day by considering three mothers’ stories.

IN CELEBRATION OF MOTHERS ON MOTHERS’ DAY I. Incidentals and remembrances of motherhood Today is a special day, giving us a fine occasion to appreciate mothers for the difficult, often thankless, and so very important job they do. Mothers provide great comfort and stability for their children ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-4, Exodus 2:10, 1 Samuel 1:24-28, Genesis 3:20, Genesis 5:4, Genesis 4:25-26, Deuteronomy 21:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time For Celebration Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Mar 24, 2012

When God does great things we need to celebrate like David did and bring a proper attitude in our worship.

The year is so long ago we won’t mention it. But I was a freshmen in High School, I was playing soccer for my churches club team. We’re playing this team and they’re better than we are. They’re beating us, not bad, but they’re winning. Then it happens, it’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Womanhood!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 12, 2021

hat a study of the characteristics Biblical Womanhood will grant us an avalanche of reasons as to why we can celebrate the crowning jewel of God’s creation called – Woman!

Genesis 1 (NIV) 26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27 So God created mankind in his own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Joy In The Desert

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 15, 2001

3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"

"The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gifts Of Christmas: Joy Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Joy Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/18/2016 If you have been able to join us the past two weeks, you know that we began a journey through the season of Advent by unwrapping the gifts of Christmas. We began with the gift of hope—hope for yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Celebrate Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

Jesus’ victory over death brings celebration to life! A message for Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday April 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One minute he was peacefully perched inside his birdcage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. His problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to vacuum out his bird cage. She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating Pentecost

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 4, 2006

understanding the day of Pentecost in Acts 2

Intro: as Pentecostals we should admit we don’t do church celebrations as good as many other denominational churches. I think many churches do communion better than we do, and celebrations around Lent and Advent are done much better in many churches. So I think we should do Pentecost Sunday better ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let's Celebrate

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Absence of Praise simply means someone has an inadequate view of God

Let’s Celebrate Who are we all hiding from? It was the little boy’s first trip to church, and his mother had hurriedly put him through the correct ‘Sunday best’ procedure of thorough washing, dressing in smart clothes, and the inventing of a parting in his hair. previously unknown to his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Celebration Of Remebrance

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 31, 2004

Scripture indicates who different people said Jesus was. As we reflect on the Lord’s supper we will look at those passages and then pose the question who do you say Jesus is?

A Celebration of Remembrance January 2, 2005 Intro: Today, we are going to begin 2005 with a communion celebration. We will reflect on the sacrifice of Christ and what it means for us. When Jesus instituted The Lord’s Supper, he instructed his disciples to do this to remember him. “And he took ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

We celebrate Jesus’ enlightening presence among us; the coming of the one who brought the whole creation into being; our new found status as children of God, the fact that God has lowered himself to human form and dwelt among us; and we celebrate the glor

What are we here to celebrate today? 1 The light which enlightens everyone v9 Jesus Christ, who will bring them true enlightenment. What is enlightenment? Enlightenment is one of those concepts that’s very popular these days. I’m not sure anyone really understands what they mean by it, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

A Baptism Celebration

Contributed by Michael Stover on Dec 7, 2005

Why is baptism so important?

I. The Basis for Baptism is the Authority of Jesus A. “Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 23, 2005

The meaning of Christmas is when we go beyond the celebration to share with the hungry and the needy.

At Christmas time, in many places children act out the Christmas story. In the parish where I work, it is like a street theatre. If you are travelling by the road, you may see Joseph and Mary walking on the road in search of an inn. Years ago in one place, there was a Christmas play like this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Join The Celebration

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2003

This message was the kick off for our VBS that had the theme of celebrating

Join the Celebration Selected Passages August 3, 2003 Children’s Message Prop: A party invitation Introduction Can any of you tell me the meaning of the word celebrate? What kinds of celebrations do you have? Birthday parties, family reunions, ect. Can anybody tell me what this is? (Hold up ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Passover Celebration Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

This is the 7th sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

Series: David’s Lamp (Kings Of Judah) #7 PASSOVER CELEBRATION 2 Chronicles 29:1-31:1 Introduction: 2 Chronicles 29:1-11; 30:1-31:1 Passover: Tradition Not Always Followed 1. Passover was 1 day and began on Nisan 14. Nisan became the first month on the Jewish calendar at the time of the first ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating A Life

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 31, 2004

This message was delivered at the Funeral of my grandfather. I used Romans 8 31-39 as a basis for showing that Alzheimers never seperated him from God

One of the greatest men I have ever known, Henry Mearl Azbell, began his journey here on this earth on December 23, 1917 in Cass County, Indiana, born to Charles and Lilly. After 86 years of life here, he began his eternal journey on Feb. 14, 2004. One of 14 children, Henry is survived by sister ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational