Sermons on Party Goer:

John 12:1-8 (The Erotic & The Domestic)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007

It doesn’t take long at this dinner party before the chaos breaks out, this time through the surprising appearance of Mary, pouring a ludicrously expensive jar of perfume.

We’re turning to John’s Gospel today, which, quite frankly, is a little unnerving for me, as I find John’s Gospel more difficult to deal with than the other three John retells the story of Jesus in such a way that things are rarely as they appear to be. Jesus speaks of being born ’from above’ and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2010

In their daily lives as saints, disciples, and brethren, they were recognized as belonging to the party of Christ. Let us hope that in like manner we today may be called Christians.

What’s In a Name? 12/17/06 AM Reading: Acts 11:19-26 Introduction A.Text: Acts 11:26. The young church at Antioch was a curious mixture of Jews (who spoke Greek or Aramaic) and Gentiles. It is significant that this was the first place where the believers were called Christians (“Christ’s ones”—the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Master Of The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Dec 4, 2016

Jewish wedding customs. First miracle of Jesus. Encounter with his mother, the master of ceremonies. family and friends of the wedding party. God's perfection and our sinfulness. Transformation.

MASTER OF THE WEDDING BANQUET John 2:1-11 A traditional Jewish wedding is full of meaningful rituals, symbolizing the beauty of the relationship of husband and wife, as well as their obligations to each other and to the Jewish people. The dawning wedding day heralds the happiest and holiest day ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lets Get Drunk!

Contributed by Don Meyer on Aug 30, 2003

In the first 9 chapters of Proverbs, Foolishness and Widsom call out an invitation to a party. One invitation is to get drunk on the wickedness of this world, the other is an invitation to life... eternal life.

“Lets Get Drunk!!” Text: Proverbs 9:1-6 8-31-03 Grace, Mercy and Peace be unto you from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Last week I eluded to the fact that school was starting up. That goes for people at all different levels of their education. And the whole ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

What Not To Wear

Contributed by John Mayes on Jan 17, 2006

Why would a king invite the good and the bad to a formal party and then reject one of his guest because he was not dressed as well as the others? Click here and find out!

What not to wear. The Learning Channel, (TLC) has a program where a person gets picked to come on their show and receive $5,000.00 to use on a complete fashion makover. There is one catch: The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Be Sure Your Sins...”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 26, 2022

Years ago a newspaper reporter asked then Governor of Arkansas, William Jefferson Clinton, who was seeking to get the nomination of the democratic party to be the next candidate for president of the United States,

“Sir, it has been stated that you have had many adulterous relationships, is this true, or not true?” Mr. Clinton, with anger in his voice for being asked such a question, looked that reporter in the eye and said, “If it was true, I would not tell you!” And he walked away from the reporter. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Don’t Remove Christ From Christmas Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2025

If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you?

Go! And… Don’t Remove Christ from Christmas INTRODUCTION — “When Christmas Loses Christ” If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you? Some years ago, a large shopping centre ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, John 1:14, John 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, Luke 2:11, Philippians 2:9-11, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The De-Voted Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 6, 2016

Can you be both a Christian AND a Republican or a Democrat? The answer is no. That doesn't mean you can't register with or work for a party... it's just you can't serve two masters. Do you know why?

OPEN: I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Presidential election is officially this Tuesday. How many of you have taken part in early voting? (About 2/3s of the church raised their hand). Whoa. That’s a bunch of you. But I’ve got some bad news for you. In Indiana – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts Fit For The King

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 15, 2020

If you ever wanted to know what the first birthday party for Jesus was like, it included worship. If you call yourself celebrating Christmas and not worshipping Him, you are not celebrating Christmas.

Mat 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, Mat 2:2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." The Greek term ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Advice

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 18, 2007

This a short talk I gave at my sons high school graduation party as he prepares to go into the US Army. It is the gospel presented as concisely as I can make it.

Life Advice July 22 2007 A Farewell Message as My Son Goes to the Army As you will soon be leaving the nest, I wanted to give you the most important counsel that I have to offer. 1. Get and Stay Humble Pride can be a good thing for instance; it is good to have pride in your country, pride in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20

Denomination: Grace Brethren

The 12 Apostles Of Jesus: Matthew

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 26, 2015

Jesus asked a "black sheep" to be one of the 12 apostles. It probably caused a stir among the apostles, and sure did with the Pharisees! But it changed Levi's life and he celebrated it with a party for Jesus!

THE 12 APOSTLES OF JESUS: MATTHEW Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FLY SWATTER 1. Marie walked into de kitchen & saw Boudreaux with a fly killer (Swatter). She axe him, “Any Luck?” 2. He said, “Yah, three males and two females.” Marie exclaimed, “Mercy, how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy Birthday Herod!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 14, 2016

Herod had a birthday party, but ended up paying for it instead of receiving. It's a story of unforgiveness, a seductive dance, and a well-intentioned man who by compromise was pulled into grave sin.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEROD! Mk. 6:17-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYPEN 1. A young mother complained to her friend about the difficulties of child rearing, especially the lack of peace and constant pestering by her small children. 2. Her friend smiled and said, "What you need is a playpen to separate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Project 7

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 18, 2013

While sitting and praying in my office this past week about a man the world only knows as Jesus. My mind began to wonder who the non-church goer really thinks that Jesus is...or why He even came and lived on earth. For those of us here today that ar

Video... Welcome to our Church Slide #1 Welcome... Prayer While sitting and praying in my office this past week about a man the world only knows as Jesus. My mind began to wonder who the non-church goer really thinks that Jesus is...or why He even came and lived on earth. For those of us here ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

The Ultimate Evil Desire

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

No matter how long we stay here on earth, there is a place we are going to stay longer. No matter the enjoyment we have here, there is a place of eternal enjoyment, where all the parties in the world and everything they have as pleasure cannot match. Ther

THE ULTIMATE EVIL DESIRE Dr. D. K. Olukoya Wonderful God, we thank you for this message. We give you all the glory and all the honour, in Jesus’ name. Father Lord, minister to us through this message. Open our eyes in a new way. Thank you heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name. Amen. Our message this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Running For President

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 24, 2020

No, I am not running for President. But, if I was, what would be my stance on certain moral issues be in order to be in alignment with God's Holy Word?

I Am Running For President Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Romans 12:2, Proverbs 6:16-17, Amos 1:13, Matthew 19:4-5, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 27:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene