Sermons on Special Day:

Remembrance Sunday

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

A meditation on the place of violence in the world, and the Christian encounter with that and the soldier

Daniel 2:1, 26-28, 31-45; Psalm 2; John 18:33-19:11 We are pausing for a moment today as a community of faith to consider those who have suffered the violence of conflict. Our national day of Remembrance, November 11, is specifically focused on the memory of soldiers, but as Christians our call ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fire Insurance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 23, 2021

The entrance described for Jesus Christ in the Bible at His Second coming will be bigger and grander than anything we have ever seen in a movie or imagined from a book or even speculated about and we should grow in faith while we wait.

FIRE INSURANCE 2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-12 #2Thessalonians1 INTRODUCTION/ILLUSTRATION… Grand Entrances denofgeek.com/movies/the-25-most-iconic-movie-entrances/ [adapted] Some entrances in movies are made to get your attention. The scene is a boat. Not just any boat, but a pirate ship. We see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mr. Irrelevant Series

Contributed by Steven Ferber on Dec 22, 2022

If anyone was considered irrelevant, it would have been Jesus, born to poor parents, in a back-water town, in a land under the thumb of a brutal regime. But Jesus, "Mr. Irrelevant", was actually Mr. Indespensable.

What do you call the last player chosen in the annual draft of the National Football League? I know what some of you are thinking, “Pastor, I just don’t care!” That’s awesome! You obviously have a life! For many of the rest of us, who live and die by the sword of our favorite team’s record, two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Humble Trust Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2025

This is the 22nd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#22] THE POWER OF HUMBLE TRUST Luke 7:1-10 Introduction: As we celebrate Mother's Day, we remember the love, sacrifices, and humility of mothers. Mothers often show us what humble trust looks like- Trusting in God's plan even when things are uncertain and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Lost Sheep And The Lost Coin) # 10

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

This parable is special, because it tells us a great deal about God the Father’s great love for mankind.

Now we mortals love certain people, but if there are things in their life that we do not like, we generally brush them aside. We all can be thankful indeed that God the Father loves everyone, He even loves the most ungodly sinner on the face of the earth. He does not love their evil deeds, but He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Sheep And Lost Coin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

This parable is special, because it tells us a great deal about God the Father’s great love for mankind.

Now we mortals love certain people, but if there are things in their life that we do not like, we generally brush them aside. We all can be thankful indeed that God the Father loves everyone, He even loves the most ungodly sinner on the face of the earth. He does not love their evil deeds, but He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Curriculum

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2010

Moms can make lasting impressions not only upon their daughters, but also upon their sons! They can help their children avoid the detours that could ruin their lives.

A Mother's Curriculum Proverbs 31:1-9 [Note: This is a major revision of my 2000 sermon, also posted on Sermon Central, titled, "A Mother's Oracle] 1. "The ideal woman was described 2,500 years ago in Proverbs 31--and she is still intimidating her sisters ever since." Liz Higgs. One man ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To The Basics: United Methodist Practices Series

Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007

Ninth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do United Methodists practice?"

[This sermon was the last in a series on the foundational beliefs of the Christian faith. The first seven were about the beliefs that all Christians share in common. Because it was preached in a United Methodist Church, we included this sermon about the practices of United Methodists. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

Favored By Faithful Fathers

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2008

This message attempts to stir up an attitude of thanksgiving for fathers who took the task of fatherhood seriously, sacrificing themselves for their families.

Favored By Faithful Fathers Text: Prov.17: 6 Intro: Rick Warren, pastor of the Saddleback Valley Community Church, in Orange County, California, gives five biblical qualities that he dubs “God’s Model For Manhood.” These qualities are as follows: 1. COMPASSION; Men who put People before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful How You Live

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 11, 2012

In this message we look at the importance of living our lives in such a way that we honor God in all that we do.

“Be Careful How You Live” Ephesians 5:15-17 You may have noticed that many of the major news magazines put out a special issue at this time of year to recall the highlights of the previous year. Some of these include articles written by experts who make predictions about what they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

4 Determined Friends Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 22, 2016

A message on friend day about God's healing and salvation.

Title: Four Determined Friends Theme: What happens when friends bring a man to Jesus. Text: Luke 5:17 - 26 Offering: Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Saints Belong To The Soul Keeper”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2020

Theme: All Saints Day. Opening paragraph refers to Luther's reason for posting his thesis on Nov. 1. Jesus has a discussion with the Sadducees about resurrection. A reference to Polycarp & other martyrs. Promise of our own resurrecton.

In Jesus Holy Name November 1, 2020 Text: Isaiah 26:19, Philippians 3:20 All Saints Day, Redeemer “The Saints Belong to the Soul Keeper” Have you ever wondered by Martin Luther chose to post his 95 Thesis on October 31st? It was not by calendar accident that Martin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:19, Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Lutheran

Pretrib Rapture & Matthew 24

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2024

A church member wrote asking about Matthew 24 – if the “rapture” is the same as the 2nd Coming. The 2nd Coming has two parts – the Rapture and 7 years later, the Visible Appearing of Christ to defeat the Antichrist and set up Millennial Kingdom.

PRETRIB RAPTURE & MATTHEW 24 Mt. 24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little 6 yr. old girl, Emily, complained, "Mother, I've got a stomach ache." She replied, "That's because your stomach is empty; you’d feel better if you had something in it." 2. That afternoon, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Creation, Part 7b Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 11, 2011

Part 7b concludes the study of Creation with mankind's creation as well as the importance of God's rest on the 7th day. (Ref: Genesis 1:27-2:3)

Creation Series, Part 7b Genesis 1:27 – Gen 2:3 Introduction - This evening, we bring to a conclusion our series on Creation from Genesis 1 - Let me ask … has this series helped you understand God’s miraculous work? -- If your answer is yes, I want to encourage you to be bold ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Much Like Moses

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009

What about the call to obey the gospel of Christ? Are you making excuses for not responding as you know you should? If you know what you should do, the time to act is today!

MUCH LIKE MOSES 06/20/04 AM Text: Exodus 3:1-4:17 Reading: Exodus 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION This lesson is drawn from the life of a father as recorded in the Old Testament. We typically do not think of this character as a father but in fact he had at least two sons, Gershom and Eliezer (Exodus 18:3,4). ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ