Sermons on Special Protection:

God Don't Make No Junk

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

You were created in teh image of God, and that makes you very special.

Introduction: We sometimes call someone who is in love with himself a narcissist. What you may not know, though, is the story from Greek mythology from which we get that word. There are actually two Greek characters in the myth -- Narcissus and Echo. As the story goes, the goddess Hera got ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Commandment With A Promise

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 17, 2001

God promises a special blessing for all children who honor their fathers and mothers.

To learn of the first ’duty’ that a godly child or young person is to perform, we want to go back in time to the occasion when Moses brought the children of Israel out of Egypt to a mountain called Sinai. Exodus 19:17-18, 20, "And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20, Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004

We need to remember that we are children of God and how special that makes us.

REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE Begin by asking the kids to tell you the story of the movie "Lion King." Have fun with it. Get them to tell you as many things as they can remember. Then get them to talk about the part where Rafiki goes to see Simba and Simba has the vision of his father. (Remind them that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7, 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Principles Of Proclamation Series

Contributed by Larry Starett on Jul 16, 2003

An exposition of John 15:22-27, with special emphasis on the need to testify of Christ.

Principles of Proclamation Pastor Larry Starett July 20, 2003 AM Service John 15:22-27 INTRODUCTION: A teenaged girl who was taking First Aid lessons burst through the door of her home and said, "Mom, I just saw a horrible accident and I was able to use my First Aid Training!" "What did you do?" ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Man?

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note the special place given to man so that man will be grateful and glorify the giver.

“What is Man?” Text: Psalm 8 Thesis: To note the special place given to man so that man will be grateful and glorify the giver. Introduction: (1) Edmond Jacob called Psalm 8: “Genesis 1 set to music” and “the best commentary on Genesis 1” (Qtd. in Taylor 19). (2) “This psalm is an unsurpassed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touched

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009

There is something special about the heart of Jesus that touches each person that comes to Him.

Touched Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 A.M. Service Text: Mark 1:40-44 Key verse: Mark 1:41 - Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Premise: There is something special about the heart of Jesus that touches ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-44

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gift To Mankind

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 1, 2010

God gave to us a special Christmas gift, but it is up to us to accept it.

Text: “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing another” (John 1:15). The season of Christmas for 2009 is now past. The past year leaves us with many memories. Some things we care to remember and other things we would like to forget. The Christmas decorations are coming ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Discern Friendships And Maintain A Respect For Those Who Are Close To You Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Discern Friendships and Maintain a Special Respect for Those Who Are Close to Your Family

We only have one chance to raise our children. I would hate to get to the end of it and have to say, “Boy, that strategy sure didn’t work very well.” It might be ok to try some new ideas out when it comes to decorating the house or golf, but when it comes to children we must not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story - Fact Or Fiction? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2012

I used this abbreviated sermon on the Sunday of our special Christmas themed service.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who got tired of all the Christmas hoopla and commercialism. 1. So, he decided not to send Christmas cards, feeling that the expense and effort were non-productive. a. For the first ten days of December he felt good about his decision. b. But then, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Together

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 8, 2009

Special sermon for a combined bilingual service at the University Church of Christ in Abilene, TX

The last few weeks have been different, to say the least. Three weeks ago today, my family and I were worshiping with the church in Córdoba, Argentina. A week ago today, I was on a trip for Herald of Truth to Matanzas, Cuba, worshiping with the brothers there and witnessing several dozen baptisms. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ain't No Danger In God's Water

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014

Every once in a while the church need to stop and measure it’s own spiritual progress.

Ain’t No Danger In God’s Water Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. Acts 27:31 My brothers and sisters, there are times when the church stand in awe wondering just how close they are to achieving their goals. And I believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:31, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 21, 2018

Jesus said that He was the Good Shepherd, the kind of Shepherd that looks after and protects the sheep - Jesus not only preached this but lived up to it to the full, even to dying so as to protect the sheep.

The Good Shepherd John 10: 11-18 Today’s reading is part of a dialogue which culminates in one of the ‘I AM’ saying of Jesus. St John’s gospel is renowned for its I AM sayings as it gives a unique picture of Jesus and the characteristics of the Son of God. Those two words in themselves are very ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Isaiah 40:10-11

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

The Lord as our Shepherd means that we are never alone, never without provision, and never without protection. He provides, leads, protects, restores, and gives us eternal security.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:1-6 "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." – Psalm 23:1 Supporting Texts: John 10:11, Isaiah 40:11, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Hebrews 13:20-21, Revelation 7:17 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not Yo Cheese!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 24, 2003

Stewardship - special offering, Using the Cheese dip in the Mexican restaurant as a illustration of who provided the cheese.

Today our scriptures come from Paul’s 2nd letter to the Corinthians. Paul sounds a little like some people I know. You know the type, the ones that volunteer other people for things. I have been blessed to be the one that had his time, effort and occasionally money offered generously to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-13

Denomination: Congregational

Joseph's Crazy Dream

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 19, 2010

Story format sermon in special Christmas service with three parts interspersed with scripture reading and carols.

READ -- Matthew 1:18-19 “This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other