Sermons on Liturgy Calendar:

Don't Pass On The Passover Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 29, 2007

Studying the details and the meaning of Passover is quite an undertaking, but three facts seem obvious. Let’s note these facts.

Don’t Pass on the Passover Exodus 12:1-13 1. One traditional question Jewish children ask their father as part of the Passover dinner is "Ma Nishtana ha lei la haze," "Why is this NIGHT different than any other NIGHT." Dad then recounts the story of the Exodus. 2. Comedian George Burns, who was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have You Tasted My Apple?

Contributed by Charles Whatley on May 20, 2004

We Christians have experienced great things and have great stories to tell...if only we’ll tell them!

Every year at the University of Chicago Divinity School, they have what is called "Baptist Day." On this one day, everyone brings a picnic lunch to be eaten outdoors in a grassy picnic area. The school would invite some great theological mind to lecture while the students and faculty ate their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

First Do...then Teach

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

A little different take on the Ascension, using the words of Luke: "all that Jesus began to do and to teach"...giving special emphasis to the sequence, First Do...then Teach.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on May 23, 2004. Title: First Do…Then Teach Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Many people are quite familiar with the death of Jesus Christ … • And His resurrection… • But people aren’t quite as familiar with the Ascension… • The Ascension of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Glory Of Shavuot (A Fresh Wind Blows

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2005

The wind in the Book of Acts signified the birth of the Church. It empowered the 120 and by night fall had added at least 3000 to their ranks. From 120 to 3120 in 24 hours now that’s Church growth. Peter didn’t have time to conduct Church growth seminars

THE GLORY OF SHAVUOT (A fresh wind blows) IAN JOHNSON Jun 08, 2005 Shavuot ("weeks") or Pentecost is one of three Pilgrim Festivals in the Jewish calendar. It falls on the sixth day of Sivan beginning at sunset the night before Shavuot is also known as the Feast of Weeks because it occurs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking Death In The Eye

Contributed by Billy Short on Oct 6, 2005

We will all face death. How do we prepare for it.

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Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon focuses on Palm Sunday

A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15, Matthew 27:15-16, Luke 19:36, Matthew 27:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Motherly Love

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This messages emphasizes a mother’s special and great love.

1 Kings 3:16-28 Motherly Love Intro: Read: "What Is a Mother?" from Tale of the Tardy Ox Cart, p.395. A mother does all the things listed because she loves her children. In order to help illustrate a Mother’s love, we turn today to one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Defending The Faith In Narnia Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Dec 7, 2005

Peter recieves the sword of truth from Aslan and is expected to use it to defend the faith against the White Witch and all her minions, in other words defend the faith. How do we defend the faith?

Message: Peter; Defending the faith in Narnia Scripture: I Kings 2:2 (Message) 2"I’m about to go the way of all the earth, but you--be strong; show what you’re made of! Eph 6: 11-18 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Look For The Greatest Treasure

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 11, 2005

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value he went away and sold everything he had and bought it” Matthew 13:45-46.

Theme: Look for the greatest treasure Text: 1 Kings 3:5-12; Rom. 8:28-30; Matt. 13:44-52 Jesus often taught using parables. A parable is simply a story about familiar and material things that is used to reveal eternal and spiritual truths. Jesus Christ, the best teacher the world has ever known, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Group Leadership Training

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Training for the leaders of our cell group ministry.

I. The Importance of the Life Groups Ministry As we face the challenge of establishing life groups, we need to understand fully the value of the life groups, their effect in the growth of the church as well as their place in the extension of the Kingdom of God. God’s desire is that everyone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Living With Strength And Courage Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

The first of three sermons addressing the need for the church to go into the city, and bring spiritual victory to lives.

(Began sermon with a background on the life of Joshua. . .modeled after the old TV series, "This is Your Life") JOSHUA – THIS IS YOUR LIFE A favorite Bible character of mine. The story picks up in Exodus 24:9 (read through verse 18). Joshua was with Moses as they descended the mountain and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Future Of The Lord's Table Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2006

The Lord’s Table not only calls us to remember the past, or to celebrate the Sacrament in the present -- it also demands that we envision the future.

There is a new day dawning at our church. The Holy Spirit is alive and at work in amazing ways at Good Shepherd. We have a new youth director coming in August. We have a new Director of Christian Education who is revitalizing our educational ministry. Our Enhancement Campaign is off to a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Into This World

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 1, 2006

I must look to my inward parts and find His birth in me, for that is what is required to truly celebrate Christmas. Yes, I can rejoice and say, “Happy Birthday, Jesus.” but, I should rejoice more when I say, “Happy Birthday to Jesus in me.”

Message Title: “Into” this World Scripture: (1 John 5:4) For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Someone once said that, “If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Another Advent

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 29, 2009

The world and religious possibilities can blind us to truth. The evidence of Christ encourages us to be renewed in trust that what Jesus speaks will come to pass.

Another Advent Scripture/text: Mark 13:32-36 Leafs – rough start to their Season. First eight games were loses. Then hope was born … we got Phil Kessel of the Boston Bruins! Haven’t won the cup since 1967 – yes, I was only 5 years old. People laugh. Leaf jokes are now hotter than Newfie ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-36

Denomination: Salvation Army