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The Special Role Of The Laity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2015

Lay people in the Church, especially women, serve a vital role in spreading the Gospel and building community.

Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel Both of our readings today are concerned with what the Catechism calls “The Christian Life,” or the moral and virtuous way of life. Paul and Barnabas were traveling through the lands of what is now Turkey and Greece, going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

A Very Special Mother

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 14, 2012

A Mother's Day sermon listing five reasons Hannah was a very special mother but those same reasons will make any of us better parents or Christians.

“A Very Special Mother” Text: 1 Samuel 1:8-11 I. Welcome II. Introduction In recognition of this holiday, I want our lesson to focus on a very special mother in the Bible. You have to love a woman who wants a son more than anything else in the world. Hannah was such a woman and one of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Birthdays Are Special (Pentecost)

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 18, 2018

Pentecost is the birthday of the church...some may think Christmas should be, others think that Good Friday maybe a good day...(some thoughts from Rev. Ken Klaas) A brief intro to Pentecost and the work of the Holy Spirit

In Jesus Holy Name May 20, 2018 Text: Acts 1:8 Pentecost “Birthdays Are Special” This past weekend while Colleen and I were at the California Nevada Hawaii District convention we had a special dinner with our son’s family. It was our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

A Very Special Gift

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 28, 2021

I know that this week we will celebrate Christmas. One of the best parts of Christmas is unwrapping the gits. Today I want to go in a little different way and not bring the traditional Christmas message, but I do want to unwrap a very special gift.

A Very Special Gift By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer OPENING: I know that this week we will celebrate Christmas. We will celebrate with family and friends. Preachers will preach and teach the Birth of Christ for their yearly Christmas message. One of the best parts of Christmas is unwrapping the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Qualified For Special Service Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 22, 2022

All disciples of Jesus are supposed to be servants, but some disciples will be qualified for special service as deacons. In this sermon, we learn about the qualifications of deacons and why they are important, and we all are challenged to be faithful servants.

Introduction: A. Once there was a rather grumpy deacon who was teaching a Bible class full of boys and was endeavoring to impress upon them the importance of living the Christian life. 1. The deacon asked the boys: “Why do people call me a Christian?” 2. After an awkward moment of silence, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Specializes In The Impossible PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Explores the miracles of Jesus Christ, their significance in revealing His divine identity, and their implications for believers today.

Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a beautiful day to gather together in the house of the Lord? I'm so pleased to see all of you here today, ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we're going special places with our sermon, places where miracles abound, where the divine intersects with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23-30

Topics: Miracles

You Are Somebody Special To God Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

Have you ever felt like a failure in life? Have you ever experienced insecurity? Some are insecure about your appearance, your abilities, your personality, your life? Have you ever felt unloved and worthless? Have you ever said the following words: “I

Title: Who Am I – 6 “You Are Somebody Special to God – 2” Text: I Peter 2:9-10 Last week I started preaching on the subject that “You Are Somebody Special to God.” It was a very encouraging message to everyone that hears it. We all need to know from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Daniel 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Small Beginnings

Contributed by Kent Wise on Dec 31, 2006

A Message using the Parable of the Mustard Seed

From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Methodist

Who We Are!

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Sep 7, 2019

Self-identity is something that many people struggle to define. Several times I tend to ask people, especially the young adults and teenagers this question. Who am I? Today we will understand our identity in Christ.

Revelation 5:9-10 King James Version (KJV) 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10 And hast made us unto our God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-12, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Special Favor And Wonderful Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you enjoyed GOD's Special Favor and His Peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have to desire His Special Favor and Peace IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 1:2 May God give you more and mor

I. EXORDIUM: Have you enjoyed GOD's Special Favor and His Peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have to desire His Special Favor and Peace IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 1:2 May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Special Lessons For Spiritual Leaders

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006

The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership.

Special lessons for spiritual leaders Malachi 2:1-17 06/04/06 The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve as deacons. The Bible places high ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Special Gifts From God

Contributed by Michael Davis on Dec 18, 2001

In the giving of the greatest gift to mankind,God packaged up multiple gifts in the one package.

Sunday December 23, 2001 Pastor----Mike Davis SPECIAL GIFTS FROM GOD Ephesians 4:7-8 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Special Requests For The Reign Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THY KINGDOM COME (IN THE PERSON OF THE MESSIAH AND HIS RULE) / SHOWERS OF BLESSING

BIG IDEA: THY KINGDOM COME (IN THE PERSON OF THE MESSIAH AND HIS RULE) / SHOWERS OF BLESSING INTRODUCTION: Clearly a Messianic Psalm; the prayers of David (partially and typically fulfilled in Solomon) repeated as the prayers of Solomon with the ultimate Son of David clearly in view I. (:1-4) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Is He So Special?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

Part of the reason Jesus is not someone people can ignore or forget, is how He lived and what He did during His thirty-three years on earth

A panel of historians recently voted Winston Churchill as the greatest person of the 20th Century. He was born.......does anyone know when? Even a guess? It was November 30, 1874. Does anyone have any idea where Sir Winston was born? Oxfordshire, England. How about the names of his father and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Life: God's Special Creation

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

Human life is set apart from all other forms of life. L.I.F.E. forms the outline of this message. Sanctity of Human Life Message

Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Consider the paradox of setting aside a day to remember human life. ✎ According to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (a government agency) many different species of life are endangered or threatened right here in the United States. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God