Sermons on Practical Tips For Pilgrims:

The Reproach Of A Fanatic

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006

Sermon that encourages the believer,to not be ashamed of faith and zeal,but to be consumed by it.

THE REPROACH OF A FANATIC Text: Psalms 69:7-12 Intro: v.9) He said, “the zeal of thy house hath eaten my up”. David loved the things of God and the House of God so much that he actually came to a place in his walk that he felt as if he was eaten up by it , that he was so in love ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of Faith

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013

There are four characteristics of faith

Characteristics of Faith Hebrews 11:13 - These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 1. You need to see them in the future “Having seen them ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus The Light

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 28, 2008

THE WORLD IS LOOKING FOR LIGHT IN DARK TIMES, POINT THEM TO JESUS.

JESUS THE LIGHT JOHN 12:20-36 INTRO: GREEKS SEEK JESUS 1: JESUS COMES TO JERUSALEM A) THE FAME OF THE JESUS WAS WELL TRAVELED B) THE BIBLE SAYS THEY WENT FORTH TO MEET HIM WHEN HE APPROACHED THE CITY C) CRYING HOSANNA BLESSED IS THE KING OF ISRAEL THAT COMETH IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. POINT: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Other

Requirements For Keeping The Passover

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 26, 2011

we must keep our passover today.

REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING THE PASSOVER Exodus 12: 8And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it. 9Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 26, 2016

What makes a godly leader?

We finish today our study of the Book of Joshua. I hope you have learned and been challenged much like I have from this godly story of Joshua and Israel. Led by godly Joseph God’s Chosen People Israel were brought to Egypt to be blessed and prosper (kind of like the Pilgrims in America). But ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:29-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Forget

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Nov 18, 2017

Do not forget the Lord by not following his commandments. Do not forget God's faithfulness in the past. Do not forget that God is the One who gives us all we have. (Meditation for a Thanksgiving Eve Service - closes with invitation to share)

Deuteronomy 8:7-18. Deuteronomy is considered the farewell address of Moses to the people, and these passages are crucial to that farewell. They speak to what it means to be the recipient of God’s love. In fact, these verses could have been written for the pilgrims who originally arrived in this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death Of The Righteous

Contributed by Segun Omole on May 3, 2012

Christians pray about heaven but no one really wants to die. Death I have come to understand is a vehicle to glory for a Christian.

To man death of a righteous man means a waste. Their place is left vacant and what they used to do is left undone. We mourn and cry for we see them no more. Wondering whether we would ever see them again even in eternity as we are still on the journey hoping to reach the right destination in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make A Joyful Noise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 24, 2020

A call to exuberant praise, and reasons for this praise.

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a joyful noise.” (Similarly, Psalm 95:1-2 twice calls upon us to “make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weeping, Cleansing, And Teaching.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 2, 2023

Jesus wept over Jerusalem, cleansed the Temple, and taught the people who were attentive to Him.

WEEPING, CLEANSING, AND TEACHING. Luke 19:41-47a. 1. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44). As He approached Jerusalem, ‘the man Christ Jesus’ (cf. 1 Timothy 2:5) wept over the city and the people whom He loved (Luke 19:41). His complaint about the people (Luke 19:42) became a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord My Rock.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 10, 2024

The Reliability of the LORD in whom we trust.

THE LORD MY ROCK. Psalm 31:1-5. PSALM 31:1. This Psalm begins with the LORD, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a Psalm of trust, a Psalm of faith. We need not wallow in our distress when we have the LORD upon our side. We must never be ashamed to call the LORD, ‘Our Father.’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parting Councils Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

The first indication and fruit of the new life?

1. What is always presented as the first indication and fruit of the new life? Love (v. 1; cf. 1 John 2:10-11). 2. What is one important way of manifesting the love of Christ? Being gracious to others (v. 2). 3. What is another characteristic of true Christian love? Kindness to those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Crying To The Lord. Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Crying to the Lord.

Psalm 17 Crying to the Lord. 1. The Integrity of the Cry - 1 Hear the right, O Lord, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 2. The Intensity of the Cry - 1 attend unto my cry, 3. The Intent of the Crier - 3 Thou hast proved mine ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2022

Many may go to church but alas only a few, very few, who strive hard to follow Jesus and His commandments would make it to heaven!

Rich man and Lazarus Luke 16:19 "Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. 20 "And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores..” This morning God reminded me of the parable of the rich man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christians Relation To The World

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 2, 2022

In our world today, a different viewpoint is being formed as to the Christians relationship to the world and the world system. It's not based on what the Bible teaches, but it's based on the opinions and ideas of man

In our world today, a different viewpoint is being formed as to the Christians relationship to the world and the world system. It's not based on what the Bible teaches, but it's based on the opinions and ideas of man. And most of them not even saved, and if they are, have very little if any ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6, Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

From Lament To Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023

God is, and ever has been, my protector. Why would He let us down now?

FROM LAMENT TO PRAISE. Psalm 43:1-5. Bold prayer dares to address God in the imperative. It seems that the Psalmist, speaking on behalf of many a pilgrim since, has lost his sense of the immanence of God. Yet we cannot rely upon senses, so he falls back on what he knows about God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational