Sermons on Leap Month:

God's Christmas Stockings

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 15, 2015

In this wonderful little passage we have the great MAGNFICANT but God has also given us some wonderful Christmas Stockings surprises - 1. John's leap of joy 2. Elizabeth's encouragement and humility 3. Mary's reassurances via the Holy Spirit

Theme: Advent # 4 God's Christmas Stockings Scripture: Luke 1:39-55 Proposition: In this wonderful little passage we have the great MAGNFICANT but God has also given us some wonderful Christmas Stockings surprises - 1. John's leap of joy 2. Elizabeth's encouragement and humility 3. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Nazarene

Break Free

Contributed by John Ong on Jan 12, 2016

To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back.

To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back. Letting go is an act of power, but with a heart that is ever enduring, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome The Winter Blues!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 6, 2019

Want to figure out how to cure the winter blues? The cold weather and all those bills can really get a person down but if we remember we are the Lord's portion by sovereign choice, by purchase, by conquest and by faith we can leap for joy!

The Lord’s Portion Deuteronomy 32:9, Ephesians 1:3-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To see where the quotes were used and to see a live video go to the above website As frosted air forces its way into our lungs and our teeth chatter as we jar our frozen car door ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:9, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sabbatical

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

(Preached after a 2 month Sabbatical.) Leisure time is of value because it leaves us Loosened up, Wised up, and Prayed up.

Sabbatical Job 29:20, Mark 6:31 SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 6:30-32 INTRODUCTION: Well, I’m back. In case any of you didn’t notice I was gone … I want to thank the Congregation for giving me a 2-month Sabbatical this summer. I really appreciate all the Staff and the Elders and others who ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray For Your Wife Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 3, 2008

These are simple prayers that you can pray for your wife. There are 31, so you can choose one to pray for each day of the month.

Pray For Your Wife: Ephesians 5:25-26 Introduction: While doing a mid-day devotion in the book of Ephesians, I came across a passage that struck my heart. Paul says, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her; that He might sanctify her, having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Poor Choices And Difficult Days Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2009

For 16 long months David lives distant from the Lord, but finally our hero turned to the Lord, and God was ready to help him.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who went to the police station with her friend to report that her husband was missing. 1. The police officer asked for a description of her husband. 2. The wife said, “He’s 45 years old, six foot three, has blue eyes, blond hair, an athletic build, is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One For Dads

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jun 17, 2007

A Father’s Day sermon written just 2 1/2 months after the passing of my Dad, but applies to all fathers.

This has been one of the most difficult sermons I have ever written and will be one of the more emotional ones I have presented, yet it is something I feel I need to do. Looking back over the past few months we have lost three fathers and one mother in this congregation. Special occasions, such ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Is The Beef? Where Is The Fruit?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2002

The average church member spends more a month on PREMIUM TV CABLE AND SATELLITE SYSTEMS THAN ON MISSIONS. WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT?

WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The average church member spends more a month on PREMIUM TV CABLE AND SATELLITE SYSTEMS THAN ON MISSIONS. WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT? I begin the lesson with a big, sweet yellow apple in my hand. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Owner Of It All

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 11, 2004

God is the owner of all things and we are just the stewards of what He has entrusted us with! This is a newsletter devotional for stewardship month

The Owner of it All 2 Corinthians 9:8 Newsletter Devotional Is all of that stuff that you have really yours? Does it really belong to you or is there something else at work in this life? I think that for the most part, the church as a whole does not understand the concept of stewardship because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Mystery Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 6, 2009

What would possess a man to take a woman who was nine month pregnant on a 120 km trip? This message looks at the Why of Bethlehem

Mystery of Bethlehem The theme we have chosen for this advent season is “The Mysteries of Christmas”. Last week we looked at the Mystery of the Virgin birth, how God Almighty the creator of the Universe stepped into the stream of human history to introduce his Son to the world. In that message we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Blessing Of First Things Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2013

This the second message in our money month series "The Blessed Life". Looking at the commands for the First Born, the First Fruit and the First Tithe.

The Blessing of First Things (Many of the concepts in this message come from Robert Morris’s book “The Blessed Life”) Well, here we are week two of Money Month. If you are visiting or new to Cornerstone each year we take the month of April to teach the theology of giving. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Appointed Time Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Dec 14, 2012

In the ninth chapter of Revelations John decribes an event using the specific hour, day, month, and year. This is amazing considering in heaven there is no measurement of time.

An Appointed Time Revelations 9:13-21 See: Rev. 9:13-21 In heaven everything is seen from the perspective of eternity. But to put things in perspective for us the reader we see the measurement of time. Mention: Rev. 8:1 for about the space of half an hour Also: Rev. 11:2-3 forty-two months and a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Treasures Endure Forever

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This message was prepared for a quarterly memorial service remembering residents of a senior living community who had passed away during the previous months.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, ‘Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord’” (Luke 5:8). Peter’s response is a very normal and natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 5:16-19, Revelation 21:4, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson 34. The Illustration Of Elijah (James 5:17-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.

Lesson Text: James 5:17-18 (NKJV) 17. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. 18. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Suicide

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 16, 2023

September is Suicide Prevention Month. It is a serious issue that impacts so many. However the great tragedy are those who commit spiritual suicide.

Spiritual Suicide Matthew 16:24-26 Intro. September is Suicide Awareness Month. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/ “September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist