Sermons on Pagan Holidays:

Les Miz The Most Miserable Ones

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2013

Easter Sunrise sermon that reverses 1 Cor. 15:19

Les Miserables: The Most Miserable Ones 1 Corinthians 15:19 A long time ago an important battle was fought between the French and the English... at Waterloo. Gen. Wellington led the English and Gen. Napoleon led the French. It was in the days before the telegraph. The news of the battle was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Our Godly Example

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013

Father's Day sermon using Joseph's name as an acrostic

JOSEPH Our Godly Example Matthew 1:18-19 One little boy defined Father's Day best when he said that Father's Day was just like Mother's Day, the only difference is that you don't spend as much money on the gift- most of you men would agree. I read a statistic that stated that the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Things In Life

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013

A thanksgiving sermon, good for any time, that gives thanks for the best things in life.

The BEST Things In Life James 1:17 This sermon comes largely from my son Reese. There is a saying, "Out of the mouth of babes". There must be an end to that statement but I don't know what it is. But I know that it means that sometimes the greatest truth comes from a child. We were walking up ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2019

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 10, 2019

Principles for Christian mothers to live by, and by which they display Christ and His glory to the world

Mothers Day 2019 Text: Titus 2:1 - 5 George Washington, the first President of the United States of America said, “All that I am, I owe to my mother. I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and physical education I received from her.” Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happy New Year…maybe!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2022

I want to wish each of you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! But my wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR is not a gurantee that you will have one.

What will guarantee you a HAPPY NEW YEAR is the things I want to share with you from God’s Word. Illus: For example, when President Bill Clinton was going through a sex scandal in the White House the pundits in Washington could not figure out how he could survive this scandal MENTALLY. That is, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rights Of Believers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

Paul mentions that Church has some disputable matters related to food, clothing, friendship, and cultural impacts on the believers. There are always tendencies and trends among the believers to accuse, judge, passing comments on others.

Romans 14:01-08 Rights of the believers Disputable Matters – Romans 14:1-3 Paul mentions that Church has some disputable matters related to food, clothing, friendship, and cultural impacts on the believers. There are always tendencies and trends among the believers to accuse, judge, passing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"And They Crucified Him…” (Palm Sunday)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

There are many misconceptions in life.

Illus: A magician was performing on a cruise ship. Each night while performing, he would wave his magic stick and “pouf,” something would disappear. However, his parrot kept telling on him saying, • “It's up his sleeve!” • “It's in his pocket!” • “It's in his shoe!” • “It's in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Now What?

Contributed by Jonathan Nelson on Dec 27, 2021

A sermon about the hope we have in the post-holiday season, when many are left asking, "Now what?"

INTRO Have you ever noticed how the day after Christmas is kind of a letdown? There is always this build up to Christmas. Some of us have had the decorations hung for over a month. We have sung the songs, watched the movies, bought and wrapped the gifts, and cooked the meals. There is admittedly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40

Denomination: Nazarene

Beware Of Halloween Alternatives! Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 16, 2021

Ultimately, Christian participation in Halloween is a matter of conscience before God. Whatever level of Halloween participation you choose, you must honor God by keeping yourself separate from the world and by showing mercy to those who are perishing.

Halloween Evangelism There are several different ways Christians will engage in Halloween evangelism. Some will adopt a "No Participation" policy. As Christian parents, they don't want their kids participating in spiritually compromising activities—listening to ghost stories and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembrance Day

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 11, 2024

Veterans Day message

Hebrews 9:24-28 Remembrance Day 1. OVER One hundred years ago, an armistice was signed. Called Remembrance Day • On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11thmonth of 1918, hostilities ceased. • World War I had been raging four long years, leaving 9 million soldiers dead and 21 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Methodist

Manger, Cross And Crown

Contributed by James H Boyd on Jun 10, 2024

Our key text for tonight touches on all of these themes. It comes from the Gospel according to… Isaiah!

As I was pondering and seeking the Lord on what to share with you this evening, I was thinking about how we just finished up with Christmas and in just a few weeks we will be going into Lent and the Easter season. That really got me thinking about the different memorial seasons we observe to focus ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

When Was Jesus Really Born, And Why It Doesn't Matter.

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 10, 2022

Delivered at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 25 Dec 2021. An in-depth study of the date of the Messiah's birth. We know it wasn't 25 December but when was it? And does the actual date really matter.

20211225 Parsha Shemot – When was Yeshua (Jesus) born and does it matter. Blessing Torah Portion – Ex 2:1-10 Haftarah - Isaiah 27:7-13 Brit Chadashah Matthew 1:18-25 Shemot is both the title for the second book from the scroll of the Torah and the title of the first Torah portion therein. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3, Exodus 12:2

Denomination: *other

A Clash Of Cultures Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2004

God wants us to hold one another accountable to His truth, but He wants us to tolerate our cultural differences; He wants us to make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification among believers.

A Clash of Cultures (Romans 14:1-23) A. Many churches are held hostage by SPIRITUAL terrorists who hold the church back in the name of being OFFENDED or claiming to be WEAKER BROTHERS. 1. If a vegetarian joins our church, should we forbid all meat at a church dinner? 2. If one person finds our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving At Thanskgiving

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Nov 17, 2014

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday reminding us to be thankful; however, thanksgiving should be an attitude incorporated in our daily life.

Thanksgiving at Thanksgiving Philippians 1:1-8 Thanksgiving Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 2a Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 29, 2008

Do we turn to the world for answers or to God. We can learn from a pagan king not to trust the world.

Daniel – Chapter 2 Part A A. Chapter 2 Outline I. The King and his Pagan Advisors (2:1-13) a. The Fear (2:1) b. The Frustration (2:2-13) i. The Counsellors (2:2) (1) Magicians (2) Astrologers (3) Sorcerers (4) Chaldeans ii. The Charge (2:3) iii. The Cop-out (2:4-7) iv. The Command ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist