Sermons on Pagan Holiday:

Getting The Most From Your Job

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2010

Let’s think about how to get more out of life and our work. 1- Put more into it 2- Always be considerate of others 3- Realize who your real boss is

INTRO.- ILL.- Freddie was eighteen years old, friendly, and eager to do things right. Unfortunately, he wasn’t especially bright. He had just started his first job, as a delivery boy and general gofer at a furniture warehouse. His first task was to go out for coffee. He walked into a nearby ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have The Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

Having an attitude of gratitude begins with contentment which is found through trusting God and keeping in constant prayer to Him.

Have the Attitude of Gratitude 112209 AM Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Philippians 4:6 I have no doubt that everyone is aware that this is the week of Thanksgiving Day. Many of us are looking forward to the day, perhaps having a day or two off from work. Thanksgiving Day is not the usual Holiday for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks Be To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

We have much to be thankful for and we must thank GOD!

Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Supplemental Passage: Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:16-17 NASB) Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Spirit In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 11, 2011

Today is the greatest celebrated day of the Church of Jesus Christ. The validity and the message of Easter is what set’s Christianity apart from all the other religions in this world. It’s a day filled with joy, it’s a day filled with eternal expectations

Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Reasons To Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 7, 2011

It is fitting to give thanks for: 1) God Himself (Psalm 103:1), 2) God’s Benefits (Psalm 103:2), 3) God’s Forgiveness and Healing (Psalm 103:3), 4) God’s Redemption, love & Mercy (Psalm 103:4), and 5) God’s Satisfaction & Renewal (Psalm 103:5)

"5 Reasons to Give Thanks": Psalm 103:1-5 Thanksgiving. October 9, 2011. Everton Community Church. This week the world mourned the death of Apple founder Steve Jobs. At 56 – he was considered the World’s Leading Technology Innovator. Millions of people around the globe are thankful to Steve Jobs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Thanksgiving Sunday

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 13, 2011

Relying on God's gifts instead of the giver is a house of sand.

Thanksgiving Sunday Oct 9, 2011 Based on Ps 65 Intro into time of Corporate Thanksgiving: As we allow Ps 65 to guide our Thanksgiving service today, we have ascribed praise (vs 1), proclaimed our promise of steadfastness (vs 1), confessed (vs 3), and celebrated our welcome by God our Father (vs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Memorial Day is a day to remember the ultimate sacrifice that many men and women gave to this country and to you and me personally. But I also want us to remember another meaning behind Memorial Day which is to honor the greatest sacrifice of all time whe

“The Cost of Freedom” Slogan: "Freedom isn't free", "freedom is not free", or "freedom ain't free" is an idiom in the United States that expresses gratitude for the service of members of the military. It implicitly states that the freedoms enjoyed by many citizens in Western republics ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Requirements For Keeping The Passover

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 26, 2011

we must keep our passover today.

REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING THE PASSOVER Exodus 12: 8And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it. 9Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Is Found In The Resurrection (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2012

We need to know about a resurrection, about this blessed hope that is given to us, that there is something beyond the grave!

1 Peter 3:15-But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty?

Contributed by David Sweet on Aug 25, 2011

An expository sermon on Colossians 2:6-15 concerning Christian fullness in the triumphant Christ.

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15 I. Introduction The church at Colossae was started by Epaphras, who was a fellow Colossian and a preacher in Laodicea, Hierapolis and Colossae. The letter reveals that the Colossian believers had a great faith in Jesus and love for their fellow believers. But ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Gratitude Graces The Gospel

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2012

For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But Where does Gratitude grace the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude graces the Gospel in our...

WHERE GRATITUDE GRACEs The GOSPEL—Romans 1:15-24 Attention: Per ‘The 1621 Thanksgiving’ @ mayflowerhistory.com Written by Edward Winslow dated:Dec. 12, 1621 & first published 1622. “Our harvest being gotten in, our governour sent foure men on fowling, that so we might after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2014

We either have an attitude of gratitude like the one leper or we have a an attitude of entitlement like the other 9 who could not even say thanks to Jesus for their miracle. It’s really a matter of our heart toward God!

Sermon: Attitude of Gratitude! Thesis: We either have an attitude of gratitude like the one leper or we have a an attitude of entitlement like the other 9 who could not even say thanks to Jesus for their miracle. It’s really a matter of our heart toward God! Introduction: 1st Proclamation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Blue Christmas

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 7, 2022

Our comfort from God is based on... (Material adapted from Brandon Web at: http://www.brandonweb.com/sermons/sermonpages/isaiah11.htm)

HoHum: “Blue Christmas” is one of the all time holiday classics each year during Christmas time. The heartbreaking song captures how lonely the season can be without the one we love, which is probably why it’s been a staple for over 70 years. The song was written in 1948. The most famous version ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things We Need For The New Year (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

A New Year is always an exciting time for us. WHY? Because last year was not a BANNER YEAR FOR MANY!

A New Year is also exciting because the past year brought many difficult times into people’s lives. It was a year when: • Some suffered a divorce • Some suffered a financial setback • Some suffered some serious health problems So a New Year is a time when people can put all these bad things behind ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Bereaved Christmas Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Let's talk about good grief- 3 parts of good grief (Material adapted from Harold Keck at Seymour Heights Christian Church with his permission)

HoHum: Things will be different without my grandmother- another empty chair WBTU: Kyle David Matthews wrote a song and the Oak Ridge Boys recorded it in the early 2000’s. It’s called Inconvenient Christmas. This is more of a story than a song but here is the first part: Among the bills that ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:31-33, Psalm 130:5, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ