Sermons on settlers:

Jubilee Economics (Leviticus 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 28, 2024

Can we learn any economic principles from the ancient Jubilee of Israel? Let's look at Leviticus 25.

The Bible introduces us to jubilism, a unique system designed by God to protect the weak and create economic justice for all. It begins with equal distribution of the land into private hands. Did the jubilee economic system provide a way for people to get out of poverty? Did it act as an equalizer ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Foolishness Of The Cross--Updated Version

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2025

How does the Cross show us the love of God and steer us in the way we are called to live?

“The Foolishness of the Cross” 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There is a story about a wealthy early colonial settler who asked the rector of the church if it was possible to find salvation outside of the Church of England. The rector wrestled with how to answer the question because he knew it was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

40 Days 3 - Formed For God's Family - Fellowship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #3

Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 3: You Were Formed for God’s Family 2/5/04 By Doug Fields Pray : Would you pray with me? Prepare your heart to hear God’s word and maybe how you and I might be a little different as we leave here today. God, would you take my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Dec 2, 2003

Are you thankful? Have you given thanksgiving to God lately? It is one of the greatest Christian priviledges to be able to return our gratitude to our God on Thanksgiving Day and every day of our lives.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Thanksgiving By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. L.L.D Four days away is the day that has been set aside in the USA which we celebrate our national thanksgiving day. This day was observed many years before this years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Giving

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 20, 2002

Who do we owe our thanks to?

Thanks Giving The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 28:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Wrath Or Man's Folly?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 4, 2005

Did God send Katrina to wipe out New Orleans?

God’s Wrath Or Man’s Folly? As with every disaster, there are folks coming out of the woodwork claiming to have had a vision of the New Orleans destruction. Ironically, these things are never made known nationally so that folks might heed the warning or that a citywide repentance could occur ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Perils Of An Unanointed Shield

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 20, 2005

A sermon built around the delinquent shield of King Saul.

The Perils of An Unanointed Shield 2 Samuel 1:17-27 KJV And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: [18] (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.) [19] The beauty of Israel is slain upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Be Thankful

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Having a thankful attitude is so important in our Christian walk, it helps us mature into what God wants us to become.

INTRO: Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Thanksgiving Tree

Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 17, 2005

Pre-Thanksgiving Sermon. Each year since the founding of FamilyFellowship we have added "leaves" to a tree. We give each person a paper leaf and ask then to write their greatest "thanks" for the year. Then we take time to add the leaves to a tree.

The Thanksgiving Tree - Thanksgiving 2005 The Story of Thanksgiving… Most of us already know the “official story” of Thanksgiving. Over 350 years ago a group of early settlers called “Pilgrims” landed at Plymouth Rock in Rhode Island. They had a very rough winter, but with the help of several ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

When Praise Becomes A Sacrifice

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 18, 2005

Shouldn’t praise be an easy thing for us to do? How can we praise the Lord when life gets hard?

When Praise Becomes a Sacrifice Hebrews 13:15-16 Hebrews 13:15-16 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-- the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Growin' Or Blowin'?

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 20, 2006

A sermon on the importance of growing in Christ

Are You Growin’ or Blowin’? Psalm 1 Introduction: The old phrase goes like this, “A picture is worth a thousand words!” Some may pass this statement off as fluff, but I believe there is something valid about this statement. A picture can tell many different stories to as many different people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgiving 2004

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The importance of gratitude at every point in the year

Thanksgiving 2004 October 10, 2004 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Since Canadian Thanksgiving is often overshadowed by the American Thnaksgiving, we might not realize the long tradition we have. The tradition of a harvest festival of Thanksgiving started in Europe, but The first North American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

Involved Or Committed?

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 6, 2005

In the family of God, the heart of commitment follows the footsteps of Jesus.

Involved or Committed? Romans 15:4-13 (New International Version) 4For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5May the God who gives endurance and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Forget To Say Thank You!

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

A Thanksgiving service complete with sermon.

Call To Worship Call to worship: Psalm 100 KJV 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all you lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know that the LORD He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saying Thanks

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002

This sermon focuses on how to say thank you as it focuses on Thanksgiving.

SAYING THANKS Text: First Thessalonians 5:13-18 To be thankful is an attitude of gratitude. To be thankful means more than just saying "thank you". When we were growing up our parents taught us to be grateful. When someone did something nice, they taught us to say "thank you" so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist