Sermons on Pilgrims Progress:

Blessed Be God

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 10, 2007

How do you respond to God? Do you "bless" Him? What does that mean? Join Pastor Steve as he explains the meaning of 1 Peter 1:3.

Peter tells his readers to “Bless” God. That phrase is very similar to what we saw in our study of Psalm 103:1-4, where David said: “Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Gratitude

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

Christian living requires an extreme level of gratitude

Extreme Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Thanksgiving Message November 23, 2008 Morning Service The pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts…nevertheless, [they] set aside a day of thanksgiving. — H. W. Westermeyer The Pilgrims revealed an example of extreme gratitude toward God for all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Promise Of The Holy Spirit, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn The Promise of the Holy Spirit, part 1 John 7:37-39

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn The Promise of the Holy Spirit, part 1 John 7:37-39 David Taylor January 8, 2016 Today we start a new series, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. The goal is to learn about the person and the work of the Holy Spirit, to unlearn wrong views about ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham, The Christian’s Precursor Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2018

In many ways, Abraham is a prototype of you, the follower of Jesus Christ.

Abraham, the Christian’s Precursor Hebrews 11:8-19 1. One Greek man and a Turkish man were friends. Both went to a famous Chocolate store in Greece. When everyone in the shop was busy, the Turk stole 3 chocolates from the store. After coming out the Turk said, “Haw! I stole three chocolates and no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Red Delicious Apple Christianity Ii: God's Word Essential For Becoming A Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

For becoming mature in the Christian Faith, remain true to the Word of God as personified by God's Son and our Savior Jesus Christ, making the Word a "lamp unto our fee, and a light unto our paths".

YOU CAN’T BE LIKE A RED DELICIOUS APPLE WITHOUT THE WORD 2 Peter 1:12-21 Mature Christians are like red delicious apples. If you have reached the highest level of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ-- Corpus Christi

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 20, 2025

“Heavenly bread, hellish misunderstanding."

Paul Allman Siple was the scientific leader of the United States' first permanent station at the South Pole. In his workroom at that distant outpost he had a large globe of the world. It was upside down. In other words, it had a South-up map orientation; sometimes called upside-down maps. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:11-17

Denomination: Catholic

God Has Blessed America

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 25, 2013

America's Godly Heritage and Blessings

GOD HAS BLESSED AMERICA Every political speech ends with "God Bless America" We sing "God Bless America" But do we mean it? Are we truly seeking God's blessing? Or, have those three words just become the standard way of ending speeches? (The way Christians say "Amen" after a prayer, not even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strangers In A Strange Land Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 15, 2014

When we know who we are, we'll understand what we have.

Strangers in a Strange Land 1 Peter 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill September 13-14, 2014 Hope video. Do you find it difficult to hold on to hope when our culture is becoming increasingly hostile to Christianity? Just this week, America’s largest university system in California ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Commendable Conduct

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

COMMENDABLE CONDUCT--ESPECIALLY SUBMISSION TO EVERY APPROPRIATE HUMAN AUTHORITY--IS THE ONLY ANSWER TO PERSECUTION AND THE BEST WAY TO GLORIFY GOD (2:11-3:12) A.

COMMENDABLE CONDUCT--ESPECIALLY SUBMISSION TO EVERY APPROPRIATE HUMAN AUTHORITY--IS THE ONLY ANSWER TO PERSECUTION AND THE BEST WAY TO GLORIFY GOD (2:11-3:12) A. Introduction (2:11-13a) 1. Commendable Conduct Viewed Negatively (:11) a. Description of Such Conduct ("lusts of the flesh") b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving Message 2002 - Mission 101

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 11, 2002

Reflecting on mission and our attitude of giving ourselves in thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving message 2002 - Mission 101 Luke 15 The thanksgiving tradition came about through this ancient declaration given with the Pilgrims who came to North America for a better life: "Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, peas, beans, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Immigration Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 16, 2008

This sermon examines how Jesus would vote on immigration.

Scripture Ethnic jokes exploit ethnic stereotypes. The format is usually where the butt of the joke is a person who belongs to an ethnic group singled out for abuse. So, for example, the English tell jokes about an Irishman, the Canadians about a Newfoundlander, the Americans about a Polish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twin Nations Of Prophetic Destiny - Continued Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008

Part 3 of a series exploring the spiritual connection between America and Israel. (Adapted from teachings by Dr. Perry Stone.)

America and Israel: Spiritually Connected Part 3 – Twin Nations of Prophetic Destiny - continued Today we are going to continue our study entitled America and Israel: Spiritually Connected. The last two weeks we’ve looked at the question “Is America Found in Bible Prophecy?” And as I’ve told ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

Immigration Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 24, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, let us examine what the Bible says about immigration.

Scripture Ethnic jokes exploit ethnic stereotypes. The format is usually where the butt of the joke is a person who belongs to an ethnic group singled out for abuse. So, for example, the English tell jokes about an Irishman, the Canadians about a Newfoundlander, the Americans about a Polish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 16, 2009

Without Thanksgiving we can’t experience Christmas

The preacher came over to visit unexpectedly. (Aren’t you glad your preacher doesn’t do that?) Wanting to make a good impression, the lady of the house instructed her little daughter, “Please run and get that good book we all love so much and bring it here.” The daughter tottered off and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

He's Preparing The Way!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 6, 2017

If you are willing to seek God to be the source for the direction in your life, He won't let you down. He will keep His promises to you and He takes each one of His promises very seriously!

He's Preparing the Way! Ephesians 2:7-10 MSG 7-10 Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational