Sermons on Labor Day:

Choose Ye This Day

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 25, 2002

Why do we give an invitation? Here are three reasons...Three invitations really.

A man stepped up to the first tee to begin his round of golf. He teed up the ball, took a mighty swing and missed the ball, but hit a rather large ant hill; ants, parts of ants, turf and dirt scattered everywhere. He swung again, missed the ball again, making thousands more ant widows and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: United Methodist

A Bad Hair Day

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

What to do when it seems everything is going wrong

ROM.8:28 "WHAT TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU’RE HAVING A BAD HAIR DAY" A) Story of an Indian lying in the middle of the road with his ear pressed to the ground. * The Indian was mumbling these words: "Truck, Chevy truck, Chevy pick up truck, Large tires, Man driving, German shepherd in front seat, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Prophets

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000

It is not a question of prophets in the land today, it is just which should we listen to.

Habakkuk Chapter 2 (READ 2:1-3) In 1930 a member of the British Parliament wrote a book called "The Gathering Storm" In the book he told of gathering storm clouds that were coming and would change the face of Europe. He was scorned and laughed at. Winston Churchill who wrote that book was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Fine Day

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001

The first Easter was One Fine day

One Fine Day John 20:1-18 Easter Message 1998 I. A Startling Report A. Mary finds the tomb empty 1. Mary goes to the tomb a.) Mary was going to finish the burial preparation 1.) Jesus was given a royal burial – The time on Friday did not allow them to finish the work 2.) May had additional spices ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

A Valentine's Day Sermon

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling.

Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling. Intro.: 1. Illust. According to legend, there was a third century Christian who lived in Rome named Valentine. He was imprisoned during one of the periodic persecutions against Christians and was sentenced to death. While in prison, Valentine was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-21

Asaph's Bad Day

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last.

Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last. Intro.: 1. Everyone has a bad day. 2. Asaph, the writer of Psalm 73, had a bad day/attitude. Psalm 73 tells us how to "deal with it!" I. OPENING AFFIRMATION (v. 1): "God is good!" We agree with that, but find it hard to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Father's Day 2000

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Christian fathers should be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- ILL.- A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." And I say, "What gift?" ILL.- Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to the 21, I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Day 2000 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Our mothers need to be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I KNOW, BECAUSE I ALREADY AT 3 PIECES." ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembrance Day - Then And Now

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

The Israelites soon forgot their marvellous deliverance in the Exodus from Egypt - just as we today forget God’s mercies - which is why a Remembrance Day is a necessary challenge to remember what we were, what happened and what we should be.

REMEMBRANCE DAY -THEN AND NOW What does Remembrance Day mean to you? For some who lost loved ones in the wars of the 20th century it will have very special memories, but for most of us it’s a very necessary reminder of suffering and sacrifice by ordinary men and women ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

This Day The Victor's Song

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The enemies of God's people are entrenched oppression and their own loser's heart, but God is a God of victory, who calls us to participate in His victory.

I like winning. I do not like to lose. If I am going to compete, I want to be the winner. Number two is not good enough. Silver medals are not good enough. Almost is not good enough. I like winning. I do not like to lose. Grantland Rice may be more deeply Christian than I, as he wrote, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Six Days Of Creativity

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 29, 2001

Purposes in the 6 days of Creation

SIX DAYS OF CREATIVITY GENESIS 1:3-31 INTRODUCTION The six days of creation are told from the perspective of an individual standing on the surface of the earth and observing the events. We have a very poetic telling of the creation of all things. The first three days we see the creation of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Jesus Lied Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 17, 2001

This sermon addresses the growing belief that "all roads lead to God." All roads do -- but does the road you’re on lead to God the Father or God the Judge?

Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com “The Day Jesus Lied” September 9, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor The Introduction To The Scripture Lesson… We are continuing our study of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Of The Lord's Power

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

A sermon on the story of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal.

READING: 1 Kings 18:17-40 (Text v39.) Ever wondered why it is that a church can be small and struggling (and remain that way) - insignificant in the community - and not even looking like changing for many years to come; and then ALL OF A SUDDEN, through a series of events - a speaker comes with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love And The Last Days

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002

This sermon tells of how love is the best response to who those who may resist the Gospel

LOVE AND THE LAST DAYS MATT 24:11-12 Sunam 4/7/02 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Intro: Certainly the things taking place in Israel are a clearer indication that the Lord’s return is going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother's Day 2002

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 10, 2002

Mothers should be praised on Mother’s Day, not preached to.

MOTHER’S DAY 2002 Prov. 31:10-31 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, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ