Sermons on Moment Of Thanksgiving:

How To Pray In A Time Of Major Disappointment

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 5, 2023

Whether the moral weather is cloudy or fair, we temper every communication with thanksgiving.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2023 If God had human emotions–and He certainly did in Jesus’s life–what do you think He would have been feeling in today’s psalm, reading from Isaiah, and Gospel parable? Surely the emotion would have been profound disappointment. “the vineyard of the LORD of hosts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:7, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43, Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

David Faithfully Writing The Psalm To God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023

David learned the faithfulness of God.

A. DAVID LEARNING THE PSALMS 1. How did young David learned Scriptures? Applied Joshua. “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth … meditate … observe to do all that is written” (Joshua 1:8, NKJV). 2. Could David write? Reading and writing required of kings. “He shall write for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:4, Psalm 69:24-25, Psalm 24:4-5, Psalm 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2024

Psalm 118:1-29 gives us several practical instructions about praising God for his steadfast love.

Introduction What was Martin Luther’s favorite psalm? You may say, as I thought, that it was Psalm 46. After all, Martin Luther wrote the great hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” based on Psalm 46. But, if you said that Psalm 46 was Martin Luther’s favorite psalm, you and I would be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Things Worth Being Thankful For

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 3, 2022

Do we really know what matters most in life?

Many times, hospital visits help us to understand what is really important. Do we really know what we need to be thankful for? Do we really know what matters most in life? As Paul writes this letter, he is sharing with us just why it is we need to be thankful. Paul was a very thankful man, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Wins But It's Always By God's Calendar

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 21, 2023

The victory is God’s, but sometimes it takes a long time to achieve. And sometimes that victory is only in the willingness of martyrs to give up everything in witness to their faith.

Saturday of the 33rd Week in Course 2023 I recently read an article summarizing statements made by likely voters in one of the state primaries. One of the participants lamented about the state of the nation and asked, “Is there anyone other than me that feels like this is Rome 476 A.D.?” (Of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Catholic

The First Word Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

A talk made for a video presentation for the third Sunday of Advent, 2020, the first winter of COVID 19. This was made with the Congregation of United Christian Church (DoC) in mind

Good morning. We are spending Advent sheltering in place . I figure you are looking at this video at a time and in a place that is convenient for you so I am going to ask you to do something before we go any further. Stop this video for a minute and find some paper and something to write with. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17, Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:8-14, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:5, 1 John 4:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joseph Principle

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 22, 2023

But that principle does not apply to the story of Joseph in Genesis. In fact, the example of how Joseph succeeded and was used by God is the opposite of the Peter Principle. It is enough different that it deserves its own name. It can be called the Joseph Principle.

Alba 6-30-13 THE JOSEPH PRINCIPLE Genesis 50:19-21 Have you heard of the Peter Principle? It was formulated by Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull in their 1969 book called The Peter Principle. The Peter Principle is a proposition that states that the members of an organization where promotion ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heavenly Symphony.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2023

Washed white with the Blood of the Lamb.

A HEAVENLY SYMPHONY. Revelation 7:9-17. As in Revelation 5:11-14, the Lamb is the focus of the praises of the redeemed here in Revelation 7:9-10. We are presented with an innumerable number of worshippers, drawn from “every nation, tribes, peoples, and tongues” (Revelation 7:9). This numberless ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peace Offering (Leviticus 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 25, 2024

Is there peace and fellowship between us and God, between Jew and Gentile, pictured in the old offerings? Let's look at Leviticus 3.

Does the peace offering show the high cost of peace? Does peace with God come through the shedding of blood? As a fellowship or thanksgiving offering, was this shared with God and the priests? Is Jesus our peace? Let’s look at Leviticus 3. We will later learn that a peace offering may have several ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Glorifying God Brings Blessings. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 18, 2024

Giving glory to God is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith.

Giving glory to God is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith. It is a commandment, a blessing, and a natural response to God's goodness and majesty. Let us explore the importance of giving glory to God, with verses that remind us of this essential practice. The Command to Give Glory In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:28-29, 1 Peter 2:12

If You're Thankful And You Know It...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2022

A message delivered on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This is a study of the impact of a thankful heart on the follower of the Christ.

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To Jesus

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision.

Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision. Intro.: 1. One of the fundamental truths of the gospel is that when one comes to Christ one does not remain the same (2 Cor. 5:17). a. How else could you explain radical change in Peter/Paul? b. Christ still changes people! c. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Encourage Yourself In The Lord

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 9, 2001

In moments of distress you can encourage yourself in the Lord.

Encourage Yourself In The Lord 1 Samuel 30:6-8 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. 7 And David said to Abiathar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-8, Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

10 Assets Of Justification

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on May 15, 2002

There are at least 10 assets that we receive at the moment of salvation.

SOME TREASURES OF SALVATION 10 assets of justification 1-20-02 Romans 5:1-6 Up to this point in his letter to the Roman Church … Paul has been building God’s case against those who refuse to accept Jesus as their Christ. He also has clearly stated what God has done to provide salvation … or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Jesus Meant (The Peirasmos) Part 9 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

"That defining moment" the peirasmos-the trying of Jesus

What Jesus Meant (the peirasmos) Part 9 Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil. The encounter in the desert with Satan is what we would call "That defining moment" the summing up of a whole process-the spiritual quest during His adolescence and young manhood. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible