Sermons on St Bartholomew Day:

Father's Day 2000

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Christian fathers should be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- ILL.- A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." And I say, "What gift?" ILL.- Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to the 21, I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Day 2000 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Our mothers need to be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I KNOW, BECAUSE I ALREADY AT 3 PIECES." ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Day The Victor's Song

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

The enemies of God's people are entrenched oppression and their own loser's heart, but God is a God of victory, who calls us to participate in His victory.

I like winning. I do not like to lose. If I am going to compete, I want to be the winner. Number two is not good enough. Silver medals are not good enough. Almost is not good enough. I like winning. I do not like to lose. Grantland Rice may be more deeply Christian than I, as he wrote, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Bad Hair Day

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

What to do when it seems everything is going wrong

ROM.8:28 "WHAT TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU’RE HAVING A BAD HAIR DAY" A) Story of an Indian lying in the middle of the road with his ear pressed to the ground. * The Indian was mumbling these words: "Truck, Chevy truck, Chevy pick up truck, Large tires, Man driving, German shepherd in front seat, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

One Fine Day

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001

The first Easter was One Fine day

One Fine Day John 20:1-18 Easter Message 1998 I. A Startling Report A. Mary finds the tomb empty 1. Mary goes to the tomb a.) Mary was going to finish the burial preparation 1.) Jesus was given a royal burial – The time on Friday did not allow them to finish the work 2.) May had additional spices ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Having A Bad Day?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him.

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him. Intro.: 1. Everybody has a "bad day" every now and then. a. You know the sort of day we're talking about--a day when NOTHING goes right! 1) Shoestring breaks; get a run in pantyhose; 10 tries to get tie right. 2) Maybe you miss the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Asaph's Bad Day

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last.

Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last. Intro.: 1. Everyone has a bad day. 2. Asaph, the writer of Psalm 73, had a bad day/attitude. Psalm 73 tells us how to "deal with it!" I. OPENING AFFIRMATION (v. 1): "God is good!" We agree with that, but find it hard to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Jairus (Father's Day)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 2, 2002

What did Jairus’ daugher see in her father as he sought the Saviors help on her behalf?

Jairus Luke 8:40-42, 49-56 Intro: Here we find a dad that was concerned for his little girl. -He was a “ruler of the synagogue”. -Oversaw the daily operations of the synagogue. -Arranged the services. -He did the custodial duties. -He was much like one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:49-56, Matthew 8:40-42, Luke 8:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

"Childless On Mother's Day"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

A different slant on Mother’s Day

“Childless on Mother’s Day”, I Samuel 1:1-20 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Mother’s Day isn’t a very happy day for women who are unable to have children. Occasionally they have to deal with thoughtless comments like, “How long have you been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

Zephaniah, Day Of Wrath Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 17, 2002

Continuing a series on the minor Prophets

Continuing our series on the Minor Prophets, we come to the short book of Zephaniah, which means “the Lord hides.” As one great Bible commentator puts it, there is no hotter book in all the Old Testament. Zephaniah was a man that burned with the Spirit of God. Zephaniah was a prophet of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Zephaniah 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Days Are Numbered

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002

This sermon was designed to direct its audience to the reality of death and how living in the light of death will serve to keep our lives focused and our priorities in order.

Our Days Are Numbered Celebration Service May 5, 2002 A man went in for his annual checkup and received a phone call from his physician a couple of days later. The doctor said, "I’m afraid I have some bad news for you." "What’s the news?" the man asked. "Well, you have only 48 hours to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, John 11:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day God Eavesdropped

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 30, 2002

God listens carefully to those who esteem His name; they are His special possession.

The Day God Eavesdropped Mal 3:13-18 13 "You have said harsh things against me," says the LORD. "Yet you ask, ’What have we said against you?’ 14 "You have said, ’It is futile to serve God. What did we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Greatest Indipendence Day

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jun 30, 2001

The Cost of freedom is high. Lets look at how high it really is and what we should give in the quest for it.

THE GREATEST INDEPENDENCE DAY Introduction: As we come together today we are looking forward to a national holiday, the Fourth of July. Picnics, BBQ’s, watermelons and Kids but it’s not really what it is and that’s the sad part. I want to look at that and also I want to look at the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Anti-Christ

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

I would be very foolish and un-biblical to believe that this day will not come. The world does not understand or willing to accept this day.

The Age or Period of the Antichrist 2 Thes. 2:3-4 “ Let no man deceive you by any means; for that day shall not come except there come a falling away first and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflections On The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THE EVENTS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST NAMELY 1.TIMING 2.TOGETHERNESS 3.TWINKLING 4.TRANSFORMATION 5.TESTIMONY 6.TRUST 7.TEMPLE

REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST *********************************** OUTLINE 1.TIMING 2.TOGETHERNESS 3.TWINKLING 4.TRANSFORMATION 5.TESTIMONY 6.TRUST 7.TEMPLE THE MESSAGE REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST *********************************** 1.TIMING The timing of God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal