Sermons on Parade Magazine:

"I Thirst” Jesus Is Thirsty. Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 13, 2022

Jesus was also showing us that what we need when things get to their worst is a thirst to overcome our dry faith.

Sermon Good Friday 2022 Seven Last Words “I Thirst” Jesus is Thirsty. This may appear overly simplistic. The temptation is to take these words and interpret them in some overly spiritualized manner. We might equate “thirsting” with Christ’s call to “hunger and thirst after righteousness” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: United Methodist

Valentine's Day Through The Ages

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 28, 2025

Valentine's Day is more than candy and flowers.

Valentine’s Day Through the Ages We celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th each year. We exchange candy, flowers, cards, and gifts between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. As is often the case, we participate but don’t know why. Let’s consider this ancient Christian and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Palms To Passion: The Rollercoaster Of Redemption

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Apr 9, 2025

Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday are two sides of the same coin, and we’re going to flip it today—hard.

Introduction: I say good afternoon to you. Today is a day of extremes. We begin with celebration and end with heartbreak. It’s like watching your favorite team win the championship only to see them stripped of the title the next day. Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday are two sides of the same coin, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have Victory Over Persistent Temptations Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on May 26, 2008

This message looks at the Apostle Paul’s dilemma in Romans 7:14-25. Paul evaluates why he does not have victory in his spiritual life.

BREAKING FREE FROM PERSISTENT TEMPTATIONS (Acknowledgment - Rick Warrens Series Breaking Free)- Breaking Free Part 1 (Romans 7:15-24) o Were calling this series “Breaking Free, breaking free areas in our lives that block us from fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives. o God wants to heal our inner ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

A Priceless Possession

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The Parable of the hidden treasure.

A Priceless Possession Matthew 13:44-46 February 27, 2005 Matthew 13:44 (NLT) "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field—and to get the treasure, too! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitude

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004

Do I let my desire to be "holy" overshadow the need to help others.

Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because that is what they look for. They thrive on that diet. But hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. Instead, they look for the colorful blossoms of desert plants. The vultures ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sending "Beautiful Feet" Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on May 15, 2010

Baptist Union of New Zealand's Self Denial Appeal for their mission agency Tranzsend.

Call to Worship: Psalm 99:3-4 Self Denial Appeal #1 Sending “Beautiful feet” INTRO: Look at your feet. Aren’t they beautiful? READ Isaiah 52:7 The messenger – says to Zion (the people of God) Not the heathen/unbelievers God promises restoration following ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Conform

Contributed by Junrey Belando on Jun 26, 2015

The world wants to deceive you and wants you to conform to the pattern of this world.

Romans 12:1-2 March 8, 2015 Downtown Christian Church The changes you are willing to make.Has anything become more important to you than your relationship with God? The choices you make. Are you willing to make only the choices that are pleasing to God. The priorities that you live by. When ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hurt Of The Holiday

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

Although Mother’s Day can and should be a joyful celebration, it can for many be a time of great pain.

When we think of holidays like Mother’s Day, we generally think of happy, festive occasions. A day like this produces warm, joyful, and sentimental feelings. But for others there is another aspect to these occasions for some that we don’t often think of: Pain. For many these days can bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Cow Tippin Sexual Immorality Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2017

The Golden cow of sexual immorality is a big fat cow getting bigger by the day as it enslaves people into it’s dark world of shame and bondage. It’s a sin that the apostle Paul says we need to run from!

Series: Cow Tipping! Thesis: Cow tipping has to do with tipping over and destroying idols in our life that usurp God. They come in many forms and shapes. Sermon 1: We have looked at the golden cow of the love of money, materialism and prosperity at any cost. Sermon 2: We have looked at the golden ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Life’s Difficulties Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 6, 2010

How we are to take joy amid the hardships of Life.

Sermon: Facing Life’s Difficulties Series: James - Real Faith for Real Life James 1:1-12 Background of James Written by James, the Lord’s Brother Written around 45 A.D. Written to show that a Real Faith is lived with Real Actions in Real Life James tells us a real faith Finds Joy in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride And Prejudice- James 2:1-13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2002

The church team needs to ruthlessly root out the disease of pride and prejudice in its body because it is infecting others and they are dieing. We therefore need to create a vaccine that will stop the spread of these deadly plagues. The vaccine was create

Pride and Prejudice - James 2:1- 13 Thesis: The church team needs to ruthlessly root out the disease of pride and prejudice in its body because it is infecting others and they are dieing. We therefore need to create a vaccine that will stop the spread of these deadly plagues. The vaccine was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaac's Prayer: A Prayer For Children Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2015

If you want to lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer, just keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Positive Thinking Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Apr 3, 2003

Part 2 of this life-changing series that is looking into how to "Break Free" from the junk in the world. This message deals with overcoming the negative thoughts that we often struggle with.

“The Power of Positive Thinking” Breaking Free from Negative Thoughts Brian A. Moon Do you ever find yourself in this situation? You are watching TV or thumbing through a magazine or even just walking around at the mall and all of a sudden this rock hard guy comes on the scene or some girl that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All-Loving Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2003

Many words describe God’s nature and character; one word encompasses them all -- love.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships ---------------------------------------------- April 13, 2003 16“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: United Methodist