Sermons on military census: showing 916-930 of 12,438

Memorial Day

Contributed by Lee Houston on May 25, 2021

Monday, our nation mourns the loss of all Americans who died defending our country throughout the world since 1775.

Memorial Day Old soldiers cry when alone in the night for the hurt never leaves. By the summer of 1967, our unit, the 199th Light Infantry, had suffered a number of causalities decreasing our strength by about a quarter. Our first replacements began arriving; among them was Private ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

2 Samuel Part 5

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Sep 16, 2024

NASB, endnotes from biblegateway.com

Sheba’s Revolt THIS IS NOT ABOUT THE QUEEN. 20 Now a worthless fellow happened to be there whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite; and he blew the trumpet and said, “We have no portion in David, Nor do we have inheritance in the son of Jesse; Every man to his tents, O Israel!” 2 So ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002

As we serve the Lord our trials will increase, we need to grow stronger in that which is good; our faith stronger, our resolution stronger, our love to God and Christ stronger.

I am a Soldier in the Army of the Lord 2 Tim 2: 1-7 * 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 You therefore must endure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church On "High Alert"

Contributed by Gary Cox on Sep 24, 2001

The Church’s response to the Trade Center Tragedy

The bloodiest day in United States History was September 17, 1862 when 4700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. That was until September 11, 13 days ago when over 5000 ( and the number still rising) were killed in a well planned terrorist attack. By comparison, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good, Better, Best

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004

There is a good life, a better life and a best life.

INTRO.- We’re all given choices in life. Some good, some better and some best. ILL.- The college faculty was in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touching Our Neighbors Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

The Christmas Touch - Part 1 Lessons learned from the innkeeper.

Advent: This morning we begin a journey. It’s a journey to Bethlehem. In the midst of a fast paced month of frenzied activity, you’ll be happy to know we’re taking a slow train to our destination. If you’re ready, the train is ready to leave the station en route to a most eventful Advent, so "All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph: Faithful In An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 14, 2001

Sermon on Joseph’s overcoming his family situation

JOSEPH: FAITHFUL IN AN IMPERFECT FAMILY GENESIS 37:1-11 A census taker knocked on the door of an old cabin in up in the Appalachian mountains. The door was answered by an unkept skinny 13-year old girl. The census taker asked, "May I speak with your father?" The girl answered, "He ain’t here; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Single And Satisfied Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Did you know that there’s an entire chapter in the Bible that celebrates singleness and explodes multiple marital myths? Please turn to 1 Corinthians 7 to find Paul’s manifesto on marriage and his treatise on singleness.

Single and Satisfied 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 25-35 Rev. Brian Bill 10/30/05 A first grade teacher gave her class the first part of a proverb and asked them to finish the second half. Here’s what they came up with… • Better to be safe than…punch a 5th grader. • It’s always darkest before…Daylight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Christmas—part 1—what We've Been Missing

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 13, 2008

Did you know that parts of the traditional Christmas story we tell and sing about in our churches are from a 3rd century novel and not the Scriptures?

The Original Christmas—Part 1 What We’ve Been Missing Matthew 2; Luke 2 Every year as Christmas draws near, pastors and churches around the world begin preparing sermons, pageants, cantatas, and a variety of other spectacles to retell the oft-told story of that very first Christmas long, long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2008

A 5-point sermon about the different types of love in our lives - from romantic, to parent-child, to the love of God. Text, audio, and communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com

As humans, our emotions can vary widely throughout a whole range of subjects. Valentines day is this coming Thursday, so today I want to focus in on love. We are capable of feelings several types of love, and each type has its own focus and intensity. There is an old saying concerning love. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Starting Over

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007

A look at three principles that guided Joseph (the adopted father of Jesus) from Bethlehem to Egypt and back to Israel.

This time of year is always the same. People make a big deal over Christmas, and there are all kinds of services, newspaper articles, magazine articles, T.V. shows, and movies that relate to Christmas. Then, right on the heels of that, we hit all the "year end" festivities. Once again, there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pausing In Adoration Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 9, 2012

An important part of worship is to pause and reflect on the one we worship and what it means that He is with us.

A pastor and his wife were driving to visit Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. Their daughter asked the inevitable question, “Are we almost there?” The father said, “No, we are still 150 miles away.” She asked, “Well, how long is that?” “Well, honey, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 17, 2010

What can we learn about Faith from Mary? She exhibited faith in a way that glorifies the Lord. She found favor with God, but her circumstances did not seem great and yet she found contentment and peace.

The Face of Faith - Mary The Faces of Christmas Series Luke 1:26-45, 2:1-7 Faith Accepts altered Expectations (Luke 1:38) Faith Believes without Seeing (Luke 1:45) Faith finds Contentment despite Circumstances (Luke 2:1-7) Intro Slide Has anyone ever had dreams of their future? Not real dreams, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Missionary Heart -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 15, 2009

By examining Paul’s heart, we see the heart of a missionary.

Scripture Today we continue and come to our penultimate study in Romans. Let’s read Romans 16:1-24: 1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, 2that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Favor With God And Man Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2009

This sermon shows that the human Jesus grew in the ways that all children do, each step of growth preparing him to fulfill his Father’s eternal mission.

Scripture Today is the First Sunday After Christmas. Each Sunday during Advent and Christmas we looked at one of the readings read during this season. Today, I would like to examine Luke 2:39-52. Luke the historian has given us a marvelous account leading up to our text today regarding the advent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed