Sermons on Pilgrims:

Let The Redeemed Of The Lord Say So Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 10, 2024

Psalm 107:1-43 teaches believers to thank God for his deliverance from various perils.

Introduction How would you like to travel on a small ship for 66 days with about 130 other people and all their belongings? The Pilgrims did that in 1620 on a ship called Mayflower. Mayflower set sail from England in July 1620 but had to turn back twice because its sister ship, Speedwell, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just Another Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008

Our holiday experiences have become a routine just like Israel’s feast and festivals. God has come to hate these celebrations because of our lack of true remembrance.

I. What’s giving Thanks all about A. The pilgrims did it 1. In 1621, the pilgrims celebrated the first harvest at Plymouth 2. To them, it was a religious holiday celebrating all that God gave them The Pilgrim Proclamation of 1623 Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-15

Denomination: *other

Living In Hope And Unity Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 30, 2010

When we understand "elpizo" hope and live it out, we will be united and be able to build up one another!

The Pilgrims left Plymouth, England, on September 6, 1620. Their destination? The New World! Although filled with uncertainty and peril, it offered both civil and religious liberty. For over two months, the 102 passengers braved the harsh elements of a vast storm-tossed sea. Finally, with firm ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Empty Places At The Father's Table

Contributed by James May on Nov 23, 2003

Will your place be empty at the great Thanksgiving feast in Heaven called the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?

EMPTY PLACES AT THE FATHER’S TABLE In the year 1620 a small wooden ship that had been christened the “Mayflower” set said from Plymouth, England with a passenger list of 102 people, bound for the New World colony of Virginia. After 65 days on the open sea they say their first glimpse of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Beautiful Day.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 20, 2022

Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

A BEAUTIFUL DAY. Psalm 118:14-29. This Psalm is the last of the processional Psalms which were sung by pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem for the great Jewish feasts. There are echoes of the Passover, and anticipations of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Psalm 118:14 takes us back to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Failure

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 14, 2005

This sermon considers the all-too frequent reality of failure in our lives. We’ll look at disciples of Jesus who were well versed in it and how they dealt with it. There is hope!

FAILURE -- the word conjures up a bad mental taste. It is such a predominant reality among us that there is an E-magazine website – www.failure.com with a wide selection of failure paraphernalia – mugs, t-shirts, baseball caps! Who has not tasted the bitter drink of failure – an exam; having to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Highway To Life

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 5, 2005

This sermon was presented at a funeral service on how we overcome the world - the world of temporary setbacks and trouble.

¡§The Highway to Life¡¨ Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 Text: For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (verse 4) Having been a trucker, I¡¦m sure Ray has travelled more highways than we can imagine. I would bet though that no route ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 16, 2005

God’s question to Moses regarding the staff. This sermon focuses on "Little is much when God is in it."

It happened several times a week, almost without fail. Whether they lined up against the wall of the gymnasium, the local ice rink or the snow bank for the back-roads hockey, it was always the same. He got picked last. Last for basketball because he was too clumsy; in hockey he was not ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Are You Groveling? Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 15, 2005

Joshua’s posture was one of grief and prayer. God saw it as inappropriate. There is a time when it is a sin to pray. It is that time when God expects us to act.

Who has a monopoly on God? Everyone likes to think that God is on their side. 9/11 (2001) remains etched on our minds. Many people praised the Lord crediting Him with interrupting their normal routine so that they were not at work when the jet liners ran through the towers bringing both towers to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:6-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 4, 2005

The focus is on the Shepherds who first received the message of the Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. The lamb-keepers were the first to see the Lamb of God and experience His hope to the world.

Play video clip - Charlie Brown Christmas Scene 6 How fascinating – a cartoon classic in its simplicity brings us back to the basics. Just as, every Christmas, we intend with all our hearts to bring the message of Christ to our broader community, we often work as hard trying not to lose focus in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wrapped In Love

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 22, 2005

Father and Son worked in partnership to save the world.

It was young love. He wrote her a letter, trying to capture a poetic expression of how much she meant to him. He wrote, “For you, I would cross the hottest, driest desert. I would swim the deepest ocean and brave the wildest storm. I would climb the heights of Everest such is the depth of my love ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Bother?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 23, 2005

This sermon is not a "how to" sermon but a "need to" emphasis on prayer.

“Why Bother?” 1 Thessalonians 5:12-20 V. 17 “Pray continually” Is prayer effective as a painkiller? Anita Manning, USA TODAY provides the following information how "Americans have found a no-cost painkiller they say is as effective as prescription drugs: prayer. "More than half of those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Does Father Mean To You? Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 17, 2006

Father conjures up wonderful memories for many and dreadful realities for others. Let’s get to the heart of Fatherhood God style!

Intro Play DVD - Fatherhood (MediaShout.com) •Wishing everyone a Happy Father’s Day is risky and sometimes out of place it seems – images of Father conjure up different images drawing different reactions by various people. •Before this message is finished I am hoping everyone here will leave ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

People.calm

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 25, 2006

Too often God’s design for victorious living is replaced with fear, depression and anxiety. What can be done about it?

My preparation took some interesting twists and turns – where I started on Tuesday morning is not where I ended up last night! I feel drawn to today’s subject and couldn’t seem to get around it. I trust this as God’s leading and proceed accordingly. Whoever you are this is for you from God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Come And Have Breakfast

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2006

Jesus calls us to relationship, to sabbath-rest. When will we realize this is not about religious or ’spiritual’ activity? We are called to BE not DO.

Introducing Sabbath The sweetest sounding words that my wife ever speaks to me are very powerful. They arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that doesn’t pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army