Sermons on Special Functions:

Making A Difference

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

How often do we brighten up the lives of others with special acts? • Or maybe a better question is, how often do we look for these kind of opportunities?

A minister wore a carnation on his lapel every Sunday morning. • He never gave it much thought until one day after church, • A visiting boy about ten years old asked him if he could have it. • The minister handed it to him and asked him why he wanted it. • The boy said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Famine Of Godly Moms

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 6, 2009

Specially in the west we see a great famine of ‘Godly Moms.’ Where are they today? Are you a woman after God’s own heart ~ to be more precise, are you HIS WOMAN?

Opening illustration: Illustration of the Das family who reside in Ireland now. Introduction: Around Mother’s Day we hear the old saying, "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Rules the World." Is that true? History is replete with examples of the influence of not only mothers, but godly mothers! The ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Has Prepared For Us

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 9, 2009

This message was preached on a special Sunday of giving to pay off the debt on land. It was meant to be an encouragement to move forward in God’s plans for His Church according to His wisdom and will.

WHAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR US 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Let’s take a trip back in history - back to 681 B.C. 1. The nation of Judah had fallen away from God, big time. 2. So God had raised up a man, a prophet by the name of Isaiah, to proclaim a message – it was a message of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Privileged Citizens

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 28, 2013

A privileged citizen is a person who is granted a special entitlement or immunity by a government or other authority - Do you have what is necessary to be a citizen? - Check your citizenship & heed the warnings.

- A privileged citizen is a person who is granted a special entitlement or immunity by a government or other authority - Do you have what is necessary to be a citizen? - Check your citizenship & heed the warnings. - There is a sign posted at a service station perched on the edge of the Mojave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Him

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 3, 2018

We stand as onlookers with Peter, James and John and see a very special experience - a mysterious experience and hear God say: "This is my Son, my Chosen, listen to him"

Listen to Him Luke 9:28-36 Today we stand as onlookers with Peter, James and John and see a very special experience - a mysterious experience. His countenance, and even the robe Jesus is wearing, begins to glow until it is a dazzling white and with him we see two men - Moses the law-giver, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Mark 9:2-8, Matthew 17:1-8, 2 Peter 1:17-18

"Me? Barabbas?”

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 26, 2018

Barabbas watched as Jesus was beaten with HIS beating, as Jesus took up HIS cross, and as Jesus was peirced with HIS nails. He got a special revelation of Jesus as his substitute!

“ME? BARABBAS?” Mt. 27:15-17, 20-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You really wonder about people’s common sense when you’ve read some of these instruction labels: 1. On a hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. 2. On box of Cracker Jacks: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:15-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Partiality And Favoritism Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 21, 2020

James is very upset about something he’s seen in the holy gatherings! Rich people were getting special treatment. James had a famous brother with the same feelings!

James 2 Partiality and Favoritism May 31, 2020 James 2:1-5 NIV My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-5, Luke 14:12-14, Proverbs 22:2, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Month Of Sanctification

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to this special month of Sanctification. Salvation we know is a gift- "God saved you by his grace when you believed.

It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to this special month of Sanctification. Salvation we know is a gift- "God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God." Thank God you believe in Christ Jesus, thereafter the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:7-8, 1 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Gifted Children Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

You are a gifted child! I’m not talking about skill or talent, but a spiritual gift. This is a supernatural gift, a special gift given by God to empower us for service in the body of Christ.

GOD’S GIFTED CHILDREN I CORINTHIANS 12:1 INTRODUCTION: You are a gifted child! I’m not talking about skill or talent, but a spiritual gift. This is a supernatural gift, a special gift given by God to empower us for service in the body of Christ. Note five things. I. The References We need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Cheerful Giver!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 15, 2014

Don’t give Him grudgingly, don’t give Him sloppily, pull out that which is special in your wallet and give Him right away.

Cheerful giver! 2 Corinthians 9:7“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” We have fasting prayer on Saturdays, the school children and teachers also attend the meeting; however, I have to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 21, 2018

What is it about the Name of Jesus that makes it so special? Why are we to pray to the Father in the Name of Jesus and what did he promise His disciples when they prayed in this way?

The Name of Jesus “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the Name of Jesus that is above every name that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the Glory of God the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Bow In The Sky

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 24, 2020

As we discover the many promises that the Lord has given to us we must stop and take note of a very special promise that the Lord made with Noah and is still active today.

Discovering the Promises Of God “The Bow In The Sky” Genesis 9:8-17 1-26-2020AM As we discover the many promises that the Lord has given to us we must stop and take note of a very special promise that the Lord made with Noah and is still active today. It is important to know why God made such a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Passing By!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2016

Jesus is passing by. You are near to a miracle! It doesn’t happen every day. It’s a special, divine moment. Will you avail yourself of it?

JESUS IS PASSING BY! Lk. 18:37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LOOKS MAY NOT BE DECEIVING 1. For the first time in his life, Sam received a letter telling him he is being called for Jury Duty. On the appointed day, he joined many other prospective jurors in court for the official swearing in process. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Heavenly Father's Love Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 16, 2024

On this special day when we honor fathers, let us turn our hearts and minds to our Heavenly Father, who embodies the purest form of love, guidance, and protection.

Congregation: Acorns Oasis International Church Opening Passage: Psalm 103:13; Matthew 6:9-13 - "As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him." On this special day when we honor fathers, let us turn our hearts and minds to our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Second Sunday Of Easter (Or Sunday Of Divine Mercy)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 16, 2023

Prophecy: Jesus told St. Faustina that this Feast of Mercy would be a very special day when “all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened”. (Diary 699)

At the entrance to Jerusalem's church of all nations, next to the Garden of Gethsemane, there is a sign warning every visitor: "NO EXPLANATIONS INSIDE THE CHURCH." The sign is intended to discourage over-talkative tour guides but it's also what Jesus practiced after his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic