Sermons on Passover Feast:

Growing With Jesus

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2018

Jesus had to submit himself to his parents in order to grow up and mature in wisdom and understanding before he could step out into ministry. Should we not humble ourselves, submit to leaders over us and grow up spiritually, emptying ourselves of pride before we attempt to minister to others.

Growing with Jesus Sunday, December 30, 2019 By Rev. James May From the time of Jesus’ birth to his appearance at the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist, little is known about Jesus’ childhood and growing up. The only passage that tells us much of anything is found in the 2nd ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Luke 2:41-52, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Excuse Yourself From God's Banquet Of Salvation

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 19, 2003

In the parable of the great banquet Jesus gives us a graphic warning about excusing ourselves from God’s feast of salvation in time and in eternity.

“Are you looking for just the right excuse for a certain situation? Ask your pastor he has heard them all.” Although more of joke than advice there is some truth to it. Pastors do hear a lot of excuses. But I think it would be more correct to say that only God has truly heard all the excuses ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, Overflowing With Joy Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010

From John 2:1-11 Jesus performs his first public miracle at a wedding feast in Cana where the wine ran out.

The Person of Jesus series Jesus – overflowing with joy John 2:1-11 CHCC: March 7, 2010 You Tube Wedding video (2 minutes) INTRODUCTION: Through the years, I’ve officiated, or been involved, in hundreds of weddings … and I’ve pretty much seen the good, bad, and ugly. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come; For All Things Are Now Ready

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 22, 2008

The parable of the great supper, teaches us of the invitation of God to everyone to join Him in the feast, the excuses of man not to come and finally the results of not accepting the invitation.

Come; for All Things Are Now Ready Luke 14:16-24 Intro In the parable of the great supper, our Lord presents a picture of the blessings of Christianity under the figure of a wonderful banquet in which everything has been provided by God who is the generous Host. The world promises much to those ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Belief In Afterlife And The Ascension Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 24, 2020

If the Harvard professor really believes that his existence is extinguished at the moment of death, what does he make of today’s solemn feast of the Ascension?

Ascension Sunday 2020 What if you see? Recently, a prominent obviously atheist Harvard professor tweeted, “belief in an afterlife is a malignant delusion, since it devalues actual lives and discourages action that would make them longer, safer, and happier.” The problem with such a statement, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Christ, Lover Of Mankind Series

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Jun 22, 2020

When the Church calls God the "lover of mankind," the feast we celebrate today, she upholds a vital truth about humanity.

When the Church calls God the "lover of mankind," the feast we celebrate today, she upholds a vital truth about humanity. God loves us more than we can imagine. When God made humans, He made us incapable of terminating that love. Nothing can destroy that love since He formed us as a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Hebrews 2:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Marriage Supper Of The Lamb

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 10, 2013

In my opinion, Heaven has never seen the likes of the feast/supper that the Marriage Supper of the Lamb is going to be. (Mother of all Wedding Celebrations!)

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Revelation 19.7-9 September 29, 2013 A Matthew 26:26-29 (NASB) 26 While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." 27 And when ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Not Wearing A Wedding Garment

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025

This message serves as a wake-up call for every believer. Be clothed with the righteousness of Christ and be ready for the great wedding feast. Are you wearing the wedding garment?

THE DANGER OF NOT WEARING A WEDDING GARMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:10, Revelation 19:7-8, Zechariah 3:3-5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 13:14 INTRODUCTION: In the parable of the Wedding Banquet, Jesus tells of a king who prepared a great feast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping Bad Company

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 18, 2017

Should Christians keep company with sinners?

Keeping Bad Company Matthew 9:9-14 In this passage we are introduced by Matthew which is widely acclaimed at the writer of the Gospel of Matthew. In the other gospels, he is introduced as Levi. It was not uncommon for Jews to be called by more than one name. This is also true with people today who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Command

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Deals with how to become the most effective witnesses to the truth of Christianity that we can possibly be.

A New Command (John 13:34-35) I. The Command of Love A. A New Command B. A Necessary Command II. The Source and Measure of Love A. The Source of Love B. The Measure of Love 1. Service 2. Sacrifice III. The Result of Love Introduction I’d like to begin this morning by getting some help from you. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Recovering Your Hope After 9/11 (Easter Sunday) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 1, 2002

How the resurrection of Jesus helps us regain our hope in light of the terrorist attacks of September 11.

On September 11 all of our lives changed drastically. And although we’re back into our daily routines six months later, we’re still trying to make sense of what happened. Like most of you, I still remember exactly what I was doing when I first heard about the first plane crashing into the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection - Have You Tasted Of The Risen Lord

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 4, 2002

What the resurrection means to us today

No one slept well that night in Jerusalem  Caiaphas, the high priest, the one who rent his clothes when Jesus supposedly blasphemed by saying “He was the Son of God” tossed and turned  Everything was going according to plan, they had got permission from Pilate to kill him, and those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Disciples Of Jesus Have The Heart Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 18, 2021

Jesus' own life and purpose was to serve and to give, and as His followers that must be our purpose as well.

A. One day a kind old gentleman saw a little boy who was trying to reach a doorbell. 1. The boy asked the old gentleman for his help, and the old man lifted the boy up so the boy could push the doorbell. 2. As the old gentleman put the boy back on the ground he asked the boy, “What now, little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Philippians 2:5-11, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hannah: A Mother’s Sacrifice Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 17, 2021

Mother's Day: Hannah's love for God was so great that she would sacrifice something very dear to her, and her love for her son was so immense that she would release her hold on his life so that he could go on to have God's best.

Our Mother’s Day message for this morning is entitled, “Hannah: A Mother’s Sacrifice.” Mother’s know how to make sacrifices, for they will go to great lengths, even at cost to their own well-being, to make their children happy. In the account we will see this morning we will witness a mother’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Lessons about the Day of Pentecost

Acts 2 - The Power of Pentecost - 1/22/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 2.  M, M, L, J, Acts.  The full name is the Acts of the Apostles.  So what is an apostle?  Someone sent on a mission.  In the more specific sense, the apostles are the 12 disciples of Jesus.  ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational