Sermons on Memorial Day:

Mother's Fingerprint

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 12, 2008

A Mother’s Day message on the affect a mother’s influence has on her children

A Mother’s Fingerprint – 2 Timothy 1:5 A Mother’s Day Message Everyone’s fingerprint is unique to them. That doesn’t surprise me because each of us is unique in many ways – God created us that way. We sometimes use the term fingerprint to insinuate that a person’s influence has been left behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Should You Make Resolutions? Yes!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 5, 2003

Four reasons why making (and keeping) resolutions can be a spiritually beneficial practice.

How many of you made New Year’s resolutions this year? (Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to reveal any specifics. That could get a little embarrassing.) Researchers tell us that about a third of Americans do make New Year’s resolutions. Not only is it traditional, it’s human nature. When we pass a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back, Planning Ahead

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 23, 2004

In preparation for the new year we must look back, but also plan ahead.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. 1) A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. 2) I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food. 3) If it weren’t for STRESS I’d have no energy at all. 4) Whatever hits the fan will not be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Remember?

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 29, 2007

The world is full of monuments, statues and memorials, reminding us of the great battles and works of men and women. All of these monuments have one thing in common, repaired or refurbished or as time goes by, they are forgotten. 2000 years ago in an u

Do you remember your first car, your first home, your first job, your graduation from high school? You probably do. We tend to remember the special moments of life. For many of us they are freeze-framed in our minds as KODAK moments. Our memories are not simply for personal moments; ours is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honour To Whom Honour Is Due

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 10, 2014

This is a Mother's Day Sermon based on the words in the Ten Commandments to Honour your father and Mother.

HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE Exodus 20:12; Matthew 15:1-9 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ May 11, 2014 Audio link to sermon: http://chirb.it/0M8APA INTRODUCTION: 1.) On this Mother’s Day Sunday, I want to address an important theme from the Word of God on honouring our parents. A.) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Both Ways

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 27, 2005

We can look back to what God did for us in 2005, or ahead to what He wants to do for us in 2006. We can look both ways, but we can only step out one way ... and that should be in faith.

Something happened a few hours ago. Something I believe each of us must come to terms with. What was it? The clock struck midnight, and in so doing, we had to say good-bye to one year, but we got to say hello to a brand new year. We go through this each year, but I am not sure just how much ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

Looking Forward Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 1, 2007

The second of a two part series at the beginning of the New Year; this one, regarding what can we give ourselves to as a new year dawns.

Trinity Baptist Church January 14, 2007 Looking forward (Psalm 39:4-6) (Played “Resolve” video from www.sermonspice.com) That video addresses it: a year begins and many of us get -- temporarily -- motivated to set goals, make promises or lay out new directions. Some of those actually work ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Gift My Mother Ever Gave Me Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 11, 2014

This is my Mother's Day message. In this message I share the greatest gift (Jesus Christ) that my mother ever gave to me.

Mother’s Day 2014 The Greatest Gift My Mother Ever Gave To Me Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18 I want to say to each of the mothers present today and to those of you reading this message “Happy Mother’s Day!” I have been thinking about what I wanted to say to you this morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Qualities Our Heavenly Father Seeks In A Dad

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 17, 2012

There were particular qualities in Joseph that made him a good dad for Jesus and these qualities are transferrable to all dads.

MEN BEHAVING GODLY: FOUR QUALITIES OUR HEAVENLY FATHER SEEKS IN A DAD* Matthew 1:18-25 Big idea: There were particular qualities in Joseph that made him a good dad for Jesus and these qualities are transferrable to all dads. INTRO I ran across a small resource this week called “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

A Mother Who Seeks The Higest Place

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 14, 2020

How important is the kingdom God for our life? Are you a part of His kingdom? Are you actively involved in the work of the kingdom of God? and do you have a big expectation of entering the kingdom of God?

A Mother who seeks the highest place Matthew 20:20-23 Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of Mother’s Day. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a flower to each person who attended. Within the next few years, the idea of a day to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23, Matthew 11:12, Romans 8:26, James 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

40 Days 5 - Shaped To Serve God - Ministry Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #5

Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 5: You Were Shaped for Serving God By Doug Fields Gladstone Baptist Church - 16/5/04 We are now on the homeward tack. We’ve found out about 3 of our life’s purposes and have only 2 more to go. - The first one was that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Possible To Be A Good Dad? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Sep 2, 2008

What are some of the qualities a man needs to be a good dad?

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Is It Possible to Be a Good Dad? (Part 2) Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 24, 2008 Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Home Makeover: Dads Edition Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 26, 2012

Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother's Day and ending Father's Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God's blueprints.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: FATHERS EDITION Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/17/2012 For the past six weeks now, we’ve been talking about giving our homes an extreme makeover according God’s blueprints for life, marriage and family. About a decade ago, home makeover ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Sarah, The Mother Of Nations Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

God chose only one mother to be the mother of nations, but every mother is called to so live with and love their children that they will want to love Jesus and know God's will for their life.

An Indian chief's daughter by the name of Shell Flowers came to appreciate the ways of the white man. She learned English, and then took for herself the Christian name of Sarah. She was fortunate to come under the influence of General Howard, the commanding officer of Fort Lynn, for he loved ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-22

40 Days 4 - Created To Be Like Christ - Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #4

Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 4: You Were Created to be Like Christ By Doug Fields Gladstone Baptist Church - 9/5/04 We we’re in Week 4 of our search for an answer to the question What on Earth am I here for? – how is everyone going with their memory verses? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist