Sermons on Observing Days:

Sabbath Means Rest

Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 17, 2014

Thus, if someone truly wants to observe the Sabbath Day in modern times (New Testament era), that’s a tall order! One that I do not think anyone could keep, because as religious as the Jews were, they could not keep it (Acts 15:10).

SABBATH MEANS REST Mark 2:27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Q: What happens when we operate a cellphone, tablet, ipod, etc. all day? Q: What happens when we ride a horse all day? Q: What happens when we operate an air-conditioner all day? Q: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Chronicles Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2024

Experiences are defined as a practical contact with, and observation of facts and events. They are incidents or chronicles that leave an impression on someone.

Samuel Beckett, an Irish novelist and dramatist once remarked: “It is right that he too should have his little chronicle, his memories, his reason, and be able to recognize the good in the bad, the bad in the worst, and so grow gently old down all the unchanging days, and die one day like any other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, John 14:26, Luke 16:25, Proverbs 10:7

Revival Part One: Gathering To Hear The Word And Rejoice Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 13 in our exposition of Nehemiah observing the revivals and restoration of worship after the walls were rebuilt.

Chico Alliance Church Revival Part One Gathering to Hear the Word & Rejoice REVIEW Phase one of Nehemiah's two phase project has now been completed. We have tracked Nehemiah, a man of prayer, purpose, performance from a prominent position in the Persian Empire to the despairing people of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Standing In Grace Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 15, 2008

In this sermon we observe the blessings of justification by faith, the first of which is peace with God, and the second is standing in grace.

Scripture In the first four chapters of his letter to the Romans the apostle Paul explains how we come into a right relationship with God. The good news of God is that we can come into a right relationship with God by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. This is called justification by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2, Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Veterans, A Soldier's Shield

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006

When those whose lives are in danger ask for prayer, it would be a sin to fail to pray for them. Born again Christians can take their rightful place among such giants of intercession, such as Moses, Daniel, The Apostle Paul,and Jesus.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Samuel 12:23 Title: Becoming a Soldier’s Shield Theme: Praying for Those in Harm’s Way Introduction: Our key text today is set in the time when the prophet Samuel is giving his farewell speech. In this speech Samuel confronts the people with evidence of the righteous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 29 - Finding True Rest Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 19, 2020

The Sabbath was made for us, not the other way around. Finding true rest in Christ alone.

You can hear the audio of this sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4632668 Intro: • Lana asked on FB last week (w/o any idea this was coming up) what heaven would be like. Answers tell us a lot about ourselves. Nearly all of them appealed to our sense of gaining peace and rest in some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:2-3, Mark 2:24, Mark 2:27-28, Colossians 2:20-21, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building The Right Foundation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2025

The key having a solid family begins with the foundation. In this message we observe the importance of building the right foundation.

Building the Right Foundation Matthew 7:24-27 "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: (25) and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

What A Father Does ...

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 14, 2008

Fathers - 1) Honor Yourself; 2) Honor Family; 3) Honor God.

What a Father Does Ephesians 6:4 … Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS: A. Father’s Day .. Today is Father’s Day. 1. Observe . This day we honor and remember those men in our lives who are or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Effectual Fervent Prayer

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our prayers are often ineffective. Scripture reveals principles of effective prayer, principles we will want to observe.

A movie by the title of The In-Laws came out in 1979. There was a re-make of it in 2003, but my favorite version is still the original one. It featured Alan Arkin as a conventional dentist and Peter Falk as a manic character who claims to be a government agent. Their kids are about to be married, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-32, 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can I Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 6, 2006

We cannot enter the kingdom of heaven through religious observance, but we can through knowing Christ!

Jesus’ view of scripture: Jesus was often accused of breaking the Sabbath day (Mt 12:1-2). Jesus’ disciples were accused of not following tradition (Mt 15:2), and Jesus himself was accused of blasphemy. Much more than just eyebrows were raised when Jesus entered the temple at Jerusalem, as he drove ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Anglican

How To Make A Memorial

Contributed by Robert Tallent on May 25, 2019

The steps that must be taken in order to make a memorial

How to Make a Memorial Joshua 3:7-13 This is the first memorial made by the Israelite's about what God had done 1.You’ve got to Please God vs 8 He has to be obeyed A preacher named Bill had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Abba, Father

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 18, 2001

Our God is no fair-weather Father. He’s not into this love-‘em-and-leave-‘em-stuff. WE can always count on Him to be in our corner.

Quote: “Insanity is an inherited disease. You get it from your kids.” Into: Nine things you will never hear dad say: 1. Well, how ’bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. 2. You know Pumpkin, now that you’re thirteen, you’ll be ready for unchaperoned car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beautiful, The Bold And The Courageous

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

Preached at a women prison on Mother’s Day May 2002

THE BEAUTIFUL, THE BOLD AND THE COURAGEOUS Esther, 1:10-12; 4:16 Subject: The Beautiful, The Bold and the Courageous Turn to you neighbor and say neighbor: I’m Beautiful, I’m Bold, and I’m Courageous -- and so are you! The Beautiful, The Bold and the Courageous When ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year—a Time Of Renewal

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

A New Year’s Message

A NEW YEAR—A TIME OF RENEWAL Psalm 51:10 INTRO: Good Evening, and welcome to 2003. What comes to mind with a new year? Black eyed peas, football games, parades, inventory time, new year’s resolutions, after Christmas sales, or parties? A new year is a time of: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Baptist

Resolutions That Last

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

A sermon for making New Year’s Resolutions.

Resolutions that Last Philippians 3:7–14 INTRODUCTION Illustration Once a man moved into a retirement home to spend the rest of his life there. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was especially attracted to and she was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ