Sermons on Pilgrims Return:

The Identity Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

Exploration of 1 Peter 1:1-9 Learning how to live out a believers true identity as a Saint of God.

The Common Made Holy Series “The Identity of Saint Who” 1 Peter 1:1-9 Today I am beginning a series on the book of First Peter. If you would I want to ask you to turn in your Bibles to 1 Peter chapter 1. The series is entitled The Common Made Holy, Discovering “The Life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2020

1) The Shield of Faith (Ephesians 6:16), 2) The Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17a) & 3) The Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17b).

Ephesians 6:16-17 [16] In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; [17]and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, (ESV) John Bunyan, the author of Pilgrim’s Progress, wrote ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Other

True Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 12, 2021

1) The Foretelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:10-11a), 2) The Founding of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:11b-12a) 3) The Forthtelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12b), and 4) The Fathoming of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12c).

1 Peter 1:10-12 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories.12 It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

Them Dry Bones

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

There is something about being surrounded by death that makes us contemplate life in a very honest way. God uses a kind of cemetery full of bones to illustrate the need for the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Them Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1-12 Acts 2:17 NIV In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Joel 2:28 NIV [ The Day of the LORD ] And afterward, I will pour out my ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Sees Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 30, 2025

You feel unseen. Your pain goes unnoticed. Your struggles remain invisible to those around you. But one name changes everything: El Roi, the God who sees you.

THE GOD WHO SEES Week 4: I AM Series - From Burning Bush to Bethlehem Genesis 16:13 Psalm 139:1-4, Hebrews 4:13 INTRODUCTION Picture a young Egyptian woman walking alone through the scorching wilderness. No water. No protection. No hope. Her name is Hagar. She fled from abuse and mistreatment. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:13, John 10:14, Genesis 16:9, Deuteronomy 8:2, 1 Kings 19:4-8, Exodus 3:1-2, 1 Samuel 23:14, Matthew 4:1-2, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, Jonah 1:3, John 21:15-17, Genesis 16:15, Psalm 33:18, Exodus 3:7, Genesis 29:32, Exodus 2:25, Psalm 56:8, Genesis 16:14, Isaiah 49:15-16, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:9, Matthew 6:8, Philippians 4:19, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Matthew 10:29-31, Hebrews 4:13, Psalm 139:1-4, Romans 8:26-27, Proverbs 15:3, Job 34:21, 1 John 3:20, Romans 8:1, Galatians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Psalm 32:8, Hosea 2:14, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:28, Jonah 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Religion Worth?

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 16, 2002

If your religion does not transform you, convince you of it’s rightness, and is something you share, it’s not worth very much.

January 6, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene J. Richard Lord, Jr. What Is Your Religion Worth? I Peter 1:3-9 Is your faith genuine? It is worth more than gold? Your religion is not worth very much: I. IF IT DOES NOT MAKE A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE IN YOUR ATTITUDE AND ACTIONS. Some people wear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

Kept In Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2005

In these few verses, we learn: who Jesus is praying for; who He’s not praying for; His special relationship with the Father; and His request for our protection and unity. We find great comfort and confidence in knowing that our Savior is praying for us.

“Kept in Christ” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts &John 17:9-11, “My prayer is not for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they are Yours. All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and You have given them back to Me, so they are My ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-11

Denomination: Congregational

Pentecost A Fresh Wind Blows

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 15, 2006

The wind of the Spirit in the Book of Acts signified the birth of the Church. It empowered the 120 and by night fall had added at least 3000 to their ranks. From 120 to 3120 in 24 hours now that’s Church growth.

A fresh wind blows IAN JOHNSON Shavuot ("weeks") or Pentecost is one of three Pilgrim Festivals in the Jewish calendar. It falls on the sixth day of Sivan beginning at sunset the night before Shavuot is also known as the Feast of Weeks because it occurs seven weeks after the first day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living By Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This sermon is to inspire us to "live by faith" despite what happens in our life and the world around us.

Max Lucado tells a story in his recent book "Come Thirsty" that is so humerous, but has me a little worried about Max. In it, he has a conversation with a fly... (read it)...   So then why is it, that we try to fly the thing ourselves?; fix it without relying upon the power of God?; Or worse yet, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Thanksgiving Feast

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

***Did you know that Thanksgiving may be the most Biblical of all holidays?

The Thanksgiving Feast 1 Thessalonians 5:18 INTRODUCTION: The first American Thanksgiving didn’t occur in 1621 when a group of Pilgrims shared a feast with a group of friendly Indians. The first recorded thanksgiving took place in Virginia more than 11 years earlier, and it wasn’t a feast. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father Abraham

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

FAther Abraham is the father of many nations. Even we, who have been grafted into the vine are now Abraham’s heirs. Because of that all the precious promises God made to Abraham are ours today. REach out and take one.

Father Abraham Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 06-20-04 Father’s Day Genesis 12:1-5 1 Now the Lord had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2008

Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that it covers rat

What Does It Mean to Be a Christian? Acts 11:26 Intro Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

In Or Out Of The Fort?

Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 4, 2008

This is a short Devotional that would be great for use to get folks out of the Church and into the Streets. Taken in part from a Sermon written by a good friend of mine, Bro. Bill Snow of Woodland Park Colorado.

In Or Out Of The Fort Ephesians 6:10-17 Ever since I was kid I have always been a big History Buff. I always have enjoyed studying and learning about our nations history. For example: Take out a one dollar bill and look at it. The one dollar bill you’re looking at first came off the presses in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Aaron & Hur Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2008

Aaron and Hur present the church an example of encouragement--we support the hurt, the discouraged, the lost, the frustrated, the weak, the helpless.

“Aaron & Hur” Exodus 17:8-16 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A group of infantry soldiers were going through Airborne School at Fort Benning Georgia. As they prepared for their first jump, the jumpmaster explained that when the green light went on, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Congregational

We Are Held Secure By God Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Many people try to find security in many different areas of life, some try to find it in a good job, others try to find it in a family name or heritage, and still even some try to find it off of the fortunes and work of others. However in all these things

We are held Secure by God Am June 28th 2008 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction Many people try to find security in many different areas of life, some try to find it in a good job, others try to find it in a family name or heritage, and still even some try to find it off of the fortunes and work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist