Sermons on Pigeon Forge:

Faithful Parents Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 8, 2011

In spite of the hardships Mary and Joseph had to deal with, they were faithful to God!

We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem because His earth parents Joseph and Mary had to go there to register for the Roman Empire. In our passage today we will read that the family went to Jerusalem. Here’s a question: As Mary and Joseph dealt with Baby Jesus or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Was Jesus Born Into A Family That Was Poor?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 5, 2018

Luke's gospel tells us that Mary and Joseph offered the poor person's sacrifice when taking Jesus to the Temple. Why would God have chosen for His Son to be born into a poor family?

TWO YOUNG PIGEONS: Jesus’ family gave the poor offering. - Luke 2:24. - Leviticus 12:8. - Unless you know the Old Testament background, the mention of dove/pigeon offering is one that we would pass right over. We have no frame of reference on what it means. - When we look back in Leviticus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Investing In People-Once And For All

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2015

God gave the best of the best when he gave Jesus. His sacrifice was ONCE AND FOR ALL...

INVESTING IN PEOPLE... ONCE AND FOR ALL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WAS THE BEST THING IN HEAVEN? GOD INVESTED HIS BEST IN SIN LOST PEOPLE... John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Core 52 Week 4 - Covenant Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

What does it look like to be in covenant with God?

To hear the sermon please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2610538 Covenant - Being a Part of God's Work Intro: • [VIDEO] Pixar movie Up intro scene. • Hits you right in the “feels.” • Where did we learn to love, commit like that? • Our first three weeks in Core 52 have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6-10, Genesis 17:1-7, Romans 4:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Glimpse Of Coming Disaster

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006

The World Wide Flood fortells the coming World Wide Judgement of fire.

A Glimpse of Coming Disaster Genesis 6 There has been a tremendous attack on the biblical account of Noah and the Flood in Genesis 6. It has been called a myth, just a local flood in the Mesopotamian region, etc. But why? Why all the concern. To put it simply if it is true, and it is, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Worship Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 28, 2011

Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy; "Worship Fully"

ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: WORSHIP* Luke 2:22-38 Big Idea: Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy, Worship Fully Supporting Scripture: Leviticus 23; Psalm 19:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Ephesians 1:12 INTRO: So we begin our Advent journey today. You know by now that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Nazarene

All On The Altar Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2020

Why did God have the Israelites offer sacrifices? Was He hungry? And does God call on us to make sacrifices in the New Testament era?

There’s a true story of a church that had a parking problem. Right next door was a store that was closed on Sunday. So they asked the owner if they could use his parking lot. He said that they could use it for 51 Sundays out of the year but it would be chained off one week. They were happy with ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:22-26, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why God Allows Suffering In Our Lives

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 6, 2003

In this sermon we discuss why God allows suffering in the life of a believer.

Why God allows suffering in our lives James 1 Trials and Temptations 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Fulfilling Friendships

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 6, 2023

What do you think qualifies a person to be a friend? How can we be wise when it comes to choosing our friends? How can we build lasting and fulfilling friendships? God gives us insight about the qualities of true friendship in the Bible and especially in the book of Proverbs.

If you were to think about your friends. How many close friends would you say you have? What about good friends, or acquaintances? According to Dunbar, prof of psychology at Oxford University who developed a theory about friendships, a person, on average, may have about 500 acquaintances, 150 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insights Especially For Guys Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 14, 2008

Tools for dismantling lust and lost tempers.

[Part 3 of 5 in the Series, THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life.] It’s Father’s Day and we’re in the series “THE SEARCH… Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy and Successful Life.” Here’s our text for this series: 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Ready For This! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 13, 2004

First person narrative of Simeon; those who seek Jesus will find Him.

AM I READY FOR THIS! Luke 2:22-35 S: Simeon C: Seeking Jesus Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: THOSE WHO SEEK JESUS WILL FIND HIM. First person narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Have eyes of faith. • Jesus will be found when you are looking for Him. Version: ESV RMBC 12 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Will Come To Past

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005

this message was preached at Open arms Ministries of Ybor City, tampa to encourage the saints.

Baseball In Heaven Two old guys, Abe and Sol, are sitting on a park bench feeding pigeons and talking about baseball, like they do every day. Abe turns to Sol and says, "Do you think there’s baseball in heaven?" Sol thinks about it for a minute and replies, "I don’t know. But let’s make a deal: ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of Hardships

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019

Jesus said he came to, "send fire on the earth." This sermon takes a unique approach on this idea and uses the fire metaphor as a purging of the things inside us that hinder us from becoming who we can be through God.

The Blessing of Hardships Since this Gospel reading is intense, I thought I’d begin by admitting something kind of funny about it. When I read it this week, I pictured Jesus at a Charlie Daniels concert singing, “Fire on the mountain run boys run.” It also made me wonder, “… how am I supposed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Episcopal

No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 31, 2016

This verse tells us that the fight we're involved in has been "fixed" -- God has destined us to win no matter how hard the devil fights or how ingenious he is. All we have to do is keep holding onto Jesus and we'll be alright. So fear not!

NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER Isa. 54:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE MUMMY 1. Israel is a place where the ground is full of artifacts. Did you hear the other day about the archae-ologist who was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy? 2. After ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 54:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shining Moments

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

The Transfiguration of Jesus calls us to reflect upon our own shining moments

When I was in seminary, I’d drive along a stretch of Highway 33 between Bath and Kingston, Ontario every school day for three years. It was right along the lake, a scenic drive for sure. But, when you’re part of a steady stream of traffic, all trying to get into the city on time, you don’t always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Methodist