Sermons on Partying:

What's All The Hoopla?

Contributed by Phillip Weaver on Apr 9, 2006

Everybody loves a parade, right? One of the most significant parades in history took place without big bands, clowns on motorbikes, or magnificent floats. In fact, this parade really only had one registered entry - a man riding on the colt of a donkey.

As a nation, we love to throw a party, don’t we? We don’t need much of an excuse to raise a little ruckus now, do we? There are a lot of ways in which we do that, too. Parties, pep rallies, and parades to name a few. Everybody loves a parade, right? On Thanksgiving & New Year’s, we sit in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Civil Government

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 11, 2002

This is a study of what the Scriptures teach about the origin and purpose of civil government. We also briefly examine both the Christian’s responsibilities and rights in relation to civil government.

We Christians have many relationships in our lives. We have a relationship with God through Christ. We have relationships with those who are in the Church. We have relationships within marriage and family. We have relationships with our neighbors or society. We have relationships with our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Meant It For Good Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2010

How could Joseph possibly forgive his brothers? Even his brothers wondered at it. But the key to how Joseph forgave is also the key to how God forgives us... and how we can forgive others.

OPEN: On the night of December 9, 1914, Edison Industries was virtually destroyed by fire. Edison lost two million dollars that night and much of his life’s work went up in flames. He was insured for only $238,000, because the buildings had been made of concrete, at that time thought to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After All This! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 18, 2012

DISOBEDIENCE BRINGS CURSES!

Leviticus 26:18 “And after all this, if you do not obey Me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.” The above scripture opens with the words, ‘after all this’, which set me thinking! The Lord said: ‘AFTER ALL THIS, if you continue to sin then I will ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

62. The Purpose Of The Law Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

Because of humanity's sin the relationship with God would have to be conducted purely on a legal basis.

IN HIS IMAGE 62 - THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19, Galatians 3:23, Romans 3:20, Galatians 4:4-5, Galatians 3:13, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:10, Galatians 5:1-4, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Prepared

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 10, 2022

I am not talking solely about Christ's return today. We should live our lives in such a way that every day people see Jesus in us. And then, when Christ returns, we’ll be unashamed before Him.

I want to start off today by naming a few random items. As I name these items, I want to know what do you think of as I name these things. A flashlight. A battery-operated radio. A cell phone charger. And bottled water. What do you think of? Usually when we gather items like these it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Your Faith Through The Roof

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

inspired by Ct Studd

Some want to live within the sound of church and chapel bells I want to build a rescue shop within a yard of hell. Scripture illustrates the saying A typical church service People not shut out by the lack of seats but by attitudes You can see it when you visit them. The cold shoulder, The holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Lost Son Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Mar 7, 2003

Third message in the series "God’s Lost and Found from Luke 15. This message deals with the prodigal son and the fact that when we stray awy from God we don’t cease being His child. He welcomes us home with open arms.

We started, several weeks ago, a series of messages on God’s Lost and Found from Luke chapter 15. We came to realize that this is not three separate parables, but rather one parable with three different parts, or examples that each illustrates the love of the Lord Jesus for those that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Live Churches Vs. Dead Churches

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009

If all that is happening in any church could be reproduced by human hype or ability, why should that church exist? Are we a Live Church or is our pulse weakening?

Live Churches vs. Dead Churches Acts 5:12-20 12 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14 Nevertheless, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Major Miscalculations (Samson)

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 14, 2007

Dont make the same mistakes as Samson

MAJOR MISCALCULATIONS Samson Introduction It was a party to end all parties. The main entertainment was a tragic comic display. They called out a blind hulk of a man and forced him to do tricks in front of the drunken crowd. This was not just any old slave, this was their former enemy. His name was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 6:14-28 "A Tortured Soul" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015

Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

Mark 6:14-28 "A Tortured Soul" • A tragic story of sinful excess-vain boasting, evil intentions, deep convictions and faithful martyrdom... (read text) • This "interlude" in the narrative of Jesus' ministry, I believe, gives a clear example of the relevance of Jesus Christ! You may ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Delay Do It Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 10, 2010

Fair well with God by doing his will

DON’T DELAY DO IT TODAY 2nd Samuel 11---------------------18 1 David needed the front lines. Ch.11:1And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Birthday Is It Anyway

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Christ birthday

INTRO: There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s reminder of Jesus’ presence. A cake with candles, along with singing “Happy Birthday”, expressed the family’s joy in Jesus’ presence. One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Ephraim At It Again?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 10, 2025

The spirit of Ephraim is alive and making havoc even today.

Ephraim Genesis 41:50-52 50 And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him. 51 And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zelophehad's Daughters (Numbers 36)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2024

How does the equality and independence of Israel's land laws guide Christians in their help of the poor? Let's begin in Numbers 36.

Concluding Numbers with Zelophehad’s daughters, highlights the equality and independence guaranteed in Israel’s land grants. Greedy oligarchs, predatory Communist party bosses and selfish billionaires do not exhibit God’s way. Are we narcissistic takers or selfless givers? Let’s look at Numbers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist