Sermons on Special Events:

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Oct 19, 2004

Thanksgiving C: We give thanks, not just for all the things God gives us, but because of who God is and who God has called us to be. Illustration from the Pilgrims.

Grace to you and peace, brothers and sisters in Christ— blessed by God, blessed to be a blessing. Amen Thanksgiving is here again— the beginning of the holiday season. Supposedly this is the end of fall, though there’s no doubt this year that winter is already here to stay. But Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Necessity Of Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 5, 2006

With the Spirit’s power, we can accomplish God’s will.

THE NECESSITY OF POWER Text: Zechariah 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Read Zechariah 4:1-10 2. Illustration: In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Make Time For What's Important

Contributed by Jesse Kipper on Feb 22, 2002

This sermon concerns Mary and Martha and how we often get caught up in the details and forget about what is important.

What lessons can we learn from the story of Martha and Mary? Before we begin to answer that question we should know who Martha and Mary were. We know from John chapter 11 verse 5 that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and were loved by Jesus. Many scholars believe that although Martha, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Horn Of Salvation

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

The Feast of Trumpets/Rosh Shoshana, was set in motion over 3,500 years, but was conceived in the heart of God in eternity.

Tashlich 2015 September 13, 2015 Chester Riverfront Service Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Feast of Trumpets is the first Jewish Feast since Pentecost (June). 1 For the Jews, it has been three long, hot, dry months without a single feast. a The Feast of Pentecost had celebrated ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Never-Ending Adventure Sermon Ii: Jesus Teaches Us Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 29, 2020

Folks who truly accept Jesus as Savior and go on to become mature disciples of Christ as Lord listen and learn then live accordingly.

THE CHRISTIAN’S NEVER-ENDING ADVENTURE Jesus Teaches Us – Mark 4:1-9 Heard about a fella who thought his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Looking Forward To That Day Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

Expository sermon exploring the second coming of Christ and how the anticipation of that event should affect our lives now. Clip from movie "Titanic" illustrates urgency of Evangelism.

Looking Forward to That Day I Thessalonians 4:13-18[1] 11-07-04 What are you looking forward to in life? What goals have you set and how are those goals affecting the way you life? Isn’t it amazing how our hopes and dreams determine the choices we make in life—determine the sacrifices we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Choose Where To Serve God

Contributed by Babatunde Bello on Aug 8, 2011

SERVICE TO GOD

At churches globally, there are various Departments which cater for the different sectors of the ministry i.e. an avenue to serve God. Ushering Department The ushering department is responsible for ushering members of the congregation into designated seats or areas in the auditorium. They are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 1 Of 5: What Exactly Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009

Each person who comes into contact with the church has a different thought of what the church is like. Some see it as a geographical location or as a building, but the church is a group of people who have put their faith in Jesus.

Series: Questions About the Church Title: What Exactly IS the Church? Scripture:1 Corinthians 1:1-19 1 Cor 1:2, 11 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire Of All Nations Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 7 through 12

Mark 3: 7 – 12 The Desire Of All Nations 7 But Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea. And a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea 8 and Jerusalem and Idumea and beyond the Jordan; and those from Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard how many things He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

My Journey Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 29, 2015

We all have stories. This is my story about where God has taken me.

My Journey Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So the life I now live in the body, I live because of the faithfulness of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." I grew up in a Catholic church and when I was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Long Road Back Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 20, 2018

The disappointment which Naomi has at being a widow becomes the event God uses to bring His wondering child back home. For Ruth the road to redemption starts very unexpectedly.

Message Ruth 1:6-22 “The Long Road Back.” Disappointment. The word immediately brings to mind all sorts of situations … doesn’t it. We have organising a project and all sorts of people make a commitment to give help, or support, or be part of a project. Then, when it comes to the crunch, they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

Songs After Silence Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 14, 2024

Everyone loves to listen to Christmas carols. Carols make the Christmas season so special and memorable.Can you imagine Christmas without Christmas carols? There was around four hundred years never heard of joyful celebrations.

Theme: Songs after Silence Text: Luke 1:46-55 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: Everyone loves to listen to Christmas carols. Carols make the Christmas season so special and memorable.Can you imagine Christmas without Christmas carols? There was around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Elders, Deacons, And Deaconesses Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2015

Although many church events and ministries are organized informally, God has appointed two kinds of official, recognized leadership for the local church: shepherds and servants, also known as Elders and Deacons (including deaconesses).

Elders, Deacons, and Deaconesses (I Timothy 3:1-13) 1. Every church is different in some way when it comes to dividing up responsibilities. 2. The little church in the suburbs suddenly stopped buying from its regular office supply dealer. So, the dealer telephoned Deacon Brown to ask why. "I'll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samson And The American Story

Contributed by Chris Mason on Sep 18, 2001

I don’t know if you realize it or not, but the life of Samson parallels that of the United States. The events of last week once again demonstrate the need for us to be obedient unto death.

Samson And The American Story Intro. The events of Tuesday morning are events that will be with me the rest of my life. The pain in peoples eyes. The not knowing where their loved ones were or what happened to them. The un imaginable destruction and loss of live. The questions like why did ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel's Vision Of World History Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2022

In the first part of this vision that God gave Daniel, we see that God wanted Daniel and all succeeding generations to know the major events of world history up until the very end.

Last time we spoke about this great cosmic warfare being fought for the souls of people. The warfare is being waged by the angels of God and the angels of Satan who are locked in a constant fight to influence the behavior of people and nations. We got a glimpse of this warfare in the previous ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-35

Denomination: Baptist