Sermons on Special Vessels:

Father's Day

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022

Today we celebrate "Father's Day." We would like to concentrate on that very special relationship between a father and his child.

Life consists of many relationships, such as the: • Husband - wife relationship • Grandparent - grandchild relationship • Aunt - niece & nephew relationship • Uncle - nephew & niece relationship • Brother - sister relationship • Neighbor relationship • Business relationship One of the most ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Wedding Feast: A Marriage Invite For You

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 4, 2022

Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special.

Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special. I think of my sisters wedding or my moms wedding to my step dad. Hard wood floors, flowers everywhere, beautiful smells, beautiful sights, the taste of sweet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:37, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Victorious Lamb And End Of An Abomination

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 3, 2022

Today there is special reason to celebrate, those of us who for nearly a half-century in this country have fought for the dignity of human life from conception to natural death.

The Lamb and the End of an Abomination On this Sunday of the Good Shepherd, we are reminded that Jesus Christ, the Lamb of Revelation, standing as if slain, is also the shepherd of the flock of God. He reigns triumphant on the throne of Justice and Judgement at the right hand of the Father, in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:43-52, Psalm 100:1-5, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:27-30

Denomination: Catholic

True Love For Her Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

The groom's true love for his bride was expressed by him #1 Deepening His Love For Her #2 Making Her Feel Special and #3 Adoring Her.

Intro • Have you recently heard about this story? • Jim Golay, a Wyoming man who died in 2014 from a brain tumor, has kept Valentine's Day special for his wife -- even in death. • Shelly Golay, of Casper, Wyoming, received a bouquet of roses at her office two days before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Judges (Takes Place Over 490 Years, 15 Here, 2 In 1 Samuel) Part 3 (Nasb),

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 9, 2023

chapters 11-15; special deliverers, cycles of rest and oppression; people brave and wise rose up to help their nation (c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries)

Jephthah the Ninth Judge (had the same anointing as Othniel . . . to win the battle) 11 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a [a]valiant warrior, but he was the son of a harlot. And Gilead [b]was the father of Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore him sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Jesus Died For Whom? (1 Timothy 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2024

For whom did Jesus die, all or just a special few? Are gender roles a curse or blessing? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 2.

Who should we pray for? Did Jesus die just for an elect few, or everyone? Are gender roles oppressive or a blessing? Let’s find out in 1 Timothy 2. Should we pray for just a few or all people, even national leaders? Why? I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"bethlehem"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 10, 2024

Why would the wise men go to Jerusalem? Why would they connect the special star in the sky to a king's birth? Scripture must be the answer, but how?

Last week, we covered Joseph’s first dream in Matthew 1 and its related tie-in to Isaiah's prophecy. For Matthew's intended Jewish readers, we uncovered many details that would shock them. If you missed last week, you can listen to it as a devotion at fruitportcrc.org. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2

Easter Evidence Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the significance of the cross as a symbol of Easter, highlighting its original use as a tool of execution and torture, and its transformation into a symbol of special meaning and beauty.

He is risen! I’m happy to see you this Resurrection Sunday! Does anyone have a new cross necklace? I’ve always thought that if you don’t like giving chocolate and bunnies, a cross could make a great gift for Easter morning. Whether you received it today or have worn it for years, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-32, 1 Corinthians 15:17-21, Matthew 28:13

Topics: Resurrection Sunday, Symbolism Of Cross, Easter Gifts

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

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

Sanctified Speech

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 11, 2025

God calls us to be sanctified vessels fit to be used for His greater purposes. One area that we need sanctification is our speech. In a world that thrives on lies and deception, the Lord Jesus challenges us to live a life of integrity and to practice speaking the truth at all times.

The meditation for today is taken from Joshua 3:5, And Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you." (AFV) There are two phrases that I wish to highlight from the above mentioned verse, the first one being ‘Sanctify yourselves’ and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Peter 1:15, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:37, John 8:44, Genesis 37:31-33, Proverbs 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 30, 2025

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are special abilities given to believers to edify the church, strengthen believers, and glorify God. They reflect the nature of God’s power working through us, and each gift serves a unique purpose within the body of Christ.

Title: THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 "There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Acts 2:38-39, Joel 2:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Not An Accident Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003

Unless you know how special you are to God, you may undervalue yourself. Many do. But let scripture teach you about who you are to God.

You are Not an Accident Purpose Driven Life #2 Montreal/Cornwall August 9, 2003 I was born illegitimate in Winnipeg and I stayed that way for 2 months, until I was adopted. The woman who gave me birth, in those days, had to stay with me until adoption and, had she wanted to, could likely have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:2, Psalm 139:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing What Is Most Needful

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 24, 2003

Special Quinceanera Message: Jesus has choosen what is most needful. He gives us the capacity to do the same. Because of this we get the miracle instead of a sermon.

It is truly a joy to be here – privileged to be a part of this wonderful celebration. Paola, we are here with your parents and with your friends and with your church family to thank God. It is through his grace that we can celebrate today. And our prayer today is that God may accompany you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call Of Matthew According To Matthew

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Aug 1, 2005

Matthew recalls the day that Jesus called him to be a disciple. The majority of the sermon is a flashback to that day, where he wonders "Why me, what is so special about me?"

I want to thank you folks for allowing to come and speak with you today. I want to share with you a story that is very important to me. This story is about an extraordinary day that changed my life forever. It was just another day like any other, nothing really special about that day. Got up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

How can we prepare our lives for the great blessing of God? A great sermon for preparing for a time of special spiritual emphasis, revival, 40 days of Purpose, etc.

"Make this Valley Full of Ditches" - II Kings 3:5-18 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever had a dream where you had to do something -- maybe make a speech -- or play a recital -- or go to work -- or drive a car -- and you discovered in your dream, much to your horror, that you were not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:5-18

Denomination: Holiness