Sermons on Special Recognition:

Obedience Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2022

Unlike any other nation, the Hebrews had a conviction, seared into their collective consciousness by the mighty deeds of God, that the one God, ruler of heaven and earth, had picked them out to be His special people.

Monday of 2nd Week in Course 1 Sam 15: 16-23; Mark 2: 18-22 One of my friends who can’t attend daily Mass but devoutly reads the lessons each day was commenting on “how boring” the recent readings from Samuel are. Well, it’s good to be candid about your understanding of Scripture, but it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:16-23, Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

How God Reveals Himself

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2022

Does God reveal Himself in the Bible? How do we understand the Bible? How was the Bible composed? Let's look at the Bible as special revelation.

Does God reveal Himself in the Bible? How do we understand the Bible? How was the Bible composed? Studying God’s revelation of Himself in the Bible is called bibliology. How God Reveals Himself God reveals Himself to humans in various ways, generally in His creation and specially in other ways. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Clay

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 2, 2020

This message is about recognizing our identity and understanding that we are not an accident; a freak of nature; or a mistake. We were created with purpose.

I Am Clay Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6; 19:11; Ephesians 2:10 The title of my message this morning is “I Am Clay.” Two Christmases ago Jackie, a family friend, gave me this coffee mug that a friend of hers made. This mug was crafted by the potter Melissa Streeter and has become my favorite mug. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Jeremiah 19:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 18, 2007

A Baccalaureate Service of recognition and encouragement

Baccalaureate Service • TO THE STUDENTS: o Well, what a glorious day and what a glorious time in your lives. • TO THE PARENTS AND CONGREGATION o We have all come here this afternoon to recognize the hard work and effort of these young men and women. o They are about to make a major transition ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Immensity Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2019

So much of the time, life seems unreasonable.

They Recognized Him Wednesday in Easter Week One of the great stories of the OT is told in the Book of Job, one of our OT saints. This wealthy but pious fellow named Job does everything right, keeping the commandments, worshiping God alone, and he is attacked by Satan, who murders his whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Catholic

Who Calls?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 30, 2023

Hearing and answering God's call has four parts in two pairs. We need to recognize who God is, and who we are, and after being cleansed, we must respond.

Do you ever screen your calls? By that I mean do you look to see who’s calling before you answer? I answer most of my calls right when they happen unless it’s tagged “scam likely” or I’m driving (I haven’t hooked up my Bluetooth yet) or if the phone is in the other room or if I accidentally left it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 2 The Manuscript From Outer Space Series

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 11, 2025

Scripture represents those specific prophecies from YHVH God that He intended as His permanent, written Word for all humanity throughout all time.

Understanding Prophecy: Part 2 The Manuscript from Outer Space WHAT IS SCRIPTURE? Scripture represents those specific prophecies from YHVH God that He intended as His permanent, written Word for all humanity throughout all time. ________________________________________ I. WHAT SCRIPTURE IS CALLED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29, Luke 24:27, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, Isaiah 30:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 19 God's Revelation

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 29, 2020

This is sermon I preached as part of a series on the Psalms.

Title: Psalm 19 Scripture: Psalm 19 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 8-30-20 Intro: The late Bill Klem was one of MLB’s best-known umpires. When he stood behind the plate, he was in charge of everything that mattered. He was the unquestioned authority; you didn’t challenge his word. He ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worth The Wait

Contributed by Carl Benge on Sep 13, 2007

Patience and waiting on God’s recognition of us

How many of us remember as kids, the family Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Do you remember sitting at that card table with all your siblings and cousins? Now how many of you remember that dinner when you were finally old enough to sit with the grown ups? No longer were you one of the babies, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

I’m Annointed For This

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 31, 2011

Recognition of your assgnment from God!!!

I’M ANOINTED FOR THIS Luke 4:18 THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME – TO BE UPON THE PARACLETE (HELPER) HAS TO BE IN ME. FROM THE RECEPTION OF MY SALVATION. BECAUSE TIES THE REASON OR THE FACT TO THE FORMENTIONED THOUGHT, STATEMENT OR PASSAGE. (CONJUNCTION) HE HATH – GOD ANOINTED ME – CONSECRATED & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Fame Spread

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 6, 2009

This message reveals some of the reasons Jesus’ fame spread.

Text: “And immediately His fame spread throughout the region around Galilee” (Mark 1:28). What does it mean to gain fame or become famous? To gain fame or to be famous means attaining a state of great reputation, recognition and to be widely known. How many of you fit that definition or in other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Special Births Connected To Christmas: Samson, Samuel, And John: The Naziri Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 20, 2012

There are only three men in Scripture who were under a Nazirite Vow from birth: Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist. They show us a pattern that is fulfilled in the birth and ministry of Jesus. Though they were in the limelight, they really prepared the

Special Births Connected to Christmas: Samson, Samuel, and John: the Nazirites Judges 13:3-5, I Samuel 1:11, Luke 1:13-17 1. My favorite Christmas joke: he wanted a new car for Christmas, she wanted a fur coat. They compromised: they bought the coat, but kept it in the garage. 2. One child ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Begins Teaching Return To Jerusalem With Special Words About Herod Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 11, 2017

God’s kingdom is at work in this world, but many people fail to take advantage of their opportunities. Instead of entering the kingdom, some people only ask questions about it. Salvation is not a theory to discuss; it is a miracle to experience.

Perea Lesson: Begins Teaching Return to Jerusalem with Special Words About Herod (Psalm 6:8) Luke 13:22-35 God’s kingdom is at work in this world, but many people fail to take advantage of their opportunities. Instead of entering the kingdom, some people only ask questions about it. Salvation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

I’ll Have The Chef’s Special! Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 27, 2011

An explanation of the Fourth Petition: "Give us today our daily bread."

Ordering at an ethnic restaurant can be a daunting experience. For one, many of those places have a menu that’s as thick as a phone book. If you diligently read through all the entree choices, it may take you longer to pick your meal than to eat it! For another, unfamiliar words like pho ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is God In All Of This? (Covid-19 Special Message) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 18, 2020

Philippians is the letter of joy and encouragement in the midst of adverse circumstances. Adverse? Are we in adverse times? Yes, I’d say so.

OUTLINE My Phillipians series was cut short for COVID-19. I'm coming back to Phil 3 and 4 with some special messages. The messages are shorter and I intend to preach no longer than 25 minutes due to livestreaming. The Way of Joy Philippians 3:7-11 (ESV) What is God’s Will in all of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Other