Sermons on Memorial Day Observance:

Cs Lewis Style Observations About Reality

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

If I may make a CS Lewis'esc observation about humanity: No one is really old. Every person ever born was always intended to be forever young, and has a soul which feels a natural inclination to always exist, thus aging and death is a profound surprise to us.

No one is really Old If I may make a CS Lewis'esc observation about humanity: No one is really old. Every person ever born was always intended to be forever young, and has a soul which feels a natural inclination to always exist, thus aging and death is a profound surprise to us. If you see an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Memory Of Past Sins

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 11, 2007

We have all made bad choices that have led to sin. Sin that is confessed, repented and forgiven needs to be forgotten. Otherwise, you will be distracted from your mission. God wants to free you from guilt so that you can accomplish your mission and ful

Memory of Past Sins By Greg Johnson April 11, 2007 The devil is full of strategies that will keep followers of Christ from continuing the ministry of Jesus in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. One such strategy is the memory of past sins. We have all made bad choices that have led to sin. Sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church - Vision Or Memories?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 1, 2006

To keep impacting those outside the church for Jesus, we must keep the vision we were given, and not replace that vision with the memories of yesterday. Nor can we replace our calling with our comfort.

I know that many of us are planning on helping out at the Leukemia Benefit right after church for 3-year old Christian Bentley, so I am going to offer a shorter message this morning so we can get up there on time. There are some who might not understand why we cut our sermons a little short for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: *other

God's Memorial Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ is a righteous Judge, your sin must be forsaken or it will be judged.

I. Be involved in uprooting arrogant pride from your heart! v. 1-4 A. Arrogant pride continues to rule in man’s heart (2-4). 1. Problem #1 – A pursuit for security through disobedience. 2. Problem #2 – A passion for greatness through personal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Memorial Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the Passover Lamb; you need His blood to save you from your sins.

God’s Memorial of Salvation Exodus 12:12-14 I. You must have a proper understanding of God! Exodus 3 I am the Lord! A. Who is the Lord? 1. A Self-sustaining fire! 2. I AM THAT I AM! B. What about the other gods? 1. The gods of India. 2. The gods of America. II. You ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Memorials Can Be Forgotten

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Three signs we have forgotten Christ

I. We have become dis-unified. V.18-22 II. We handle the things of God with carelessness. V.27 III. We have clicks. V.33 Conclusion: - We need to be diligent in our daily remembrance of Christ not just on Sunday or Holidays but daily. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

Memories, Faith And Forgiveness

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 23, 2016

We need revival daily even thought we may say to ourselves, “I’ve confessed, tried and failed so many times. Revival doesn’t last.”

When I led the weekly worship service at a local nursing home a couple of weeks ago, I talked about memories and how they can be both good and bad, depending on the memories. I talked about how Joshua told representatives of the twelve tribes of Israel to take 12 stones from the Jordan River and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 85:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

12 Stones Of Memorial Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 26, 2013

Message about making memorials for the family.

Title: 12 Stones of the Memorial Theme: To be part of a family we must lay out memorials for our children and tell them about what the Lord has in store for them. Text: Joshua 3:1-5, 13, 4:1-7 Read Joshua 3:1-5, 13 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Joshua was about to lead Israel into the promise land. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Memorial For A Christian Lady

Contributed by Adam James on Feb 16, 2017

A short reflection I used for an active Christian lady who passed at the age of 90 years.

One of the major themes in the book of Ecclesiastes, and certainly a theme that is reflected in our passage this afternoon, is that everything in this life, including life itself, is temporary. The author wrote that, “For everything there is a season. A time to be born and a time to die.” Words ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remember

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 29, 2016

A Memorial Day Sermon

Remember A Memorial Day sermon Chuck Sligh May 29, 2016 TEXT: Deuteronomy 32:7 – “Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will show thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee.” INTRODUCTION It seems the older I get, the more ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:7

Denomination: Baptist

Dying For The Right Reason

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 27, 2001

Memorial Day Sermon

Dying For The Right Reason Romans 6:1-10 We celebrate, tomorrow, those who have given their lives for their country. Tomorrow is the day we call Memorial Day. Memorial Day was originally established so that those who died in the Civil War could be recognized. A special day was set aside to honor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Our Freedom

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

A message for Memorial Day.

Remembering Our Freedom Exodus 12:14 May 30, 2004 Exodus 12:14 (NIV) “This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord – a lasting ordinance. Exodus 13:3 (NIV) Then Moses said to the people, “Commemorate this day, the day you came ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The General Orders Of The Sentry/Church

Contributed by Kevin Burden on May 28, 2016

A Memorial Day Message

THE GENERAL ORDERS OF THE SENTRY / CHURCH There are many conflicts, struggles and wars recorded in the Scriptures. Because of this, God has periodically employed the use of military men to further His divine purposes and plan for the ages (Abraham, Moses, Joshua & Caleb, The Judges, The Kings). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2011

Prayer is our primary means of seeing God work in others’ lives. Because it is our means of “plugging into” God’s power, it is our means of defeating Satan and his army that we are powerless to overcome by ourselves. Therefore, may God find us often befor

Opening illustration: Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the hands. He always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Day Of Congregation (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020

To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the day of assembling, in worship.

INTRODUCTION Outline. Remarks. 1. This is the first lesson in this sermon-series: “The First Day of the Week.” In it, we will consider that the church assembled on the first day of the week, as a means of worship and fellowship. Luke wrote: “Then they that gladly received his word were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ