Sermons on Stronghold In A Day Of Trouble:

Memorial Day - How Many Have We Lost In The Usa? More Than A Million.

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 17, 2024

NASB

War has been around since Genesis 14. Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic — established "it" as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1

Denomination: Vineyard

A Promise Fulfilled For All People

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on May 22, 2024

A sermon for Trinity Sunday - Series B and Memorial Day Weekend using Abraham Lincoln's vision of freedom for all and salvation given by a triune God for all.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you notice that when people get together people tend to have different ideas on how things should be done? Many times it’s difficult for just one person to take in all the details for solving community issues. Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Remembering The Sacrifice

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

As we reflect on the profound significance of this day, may we also find parallels with the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ and draw inspiration from the values of courage, commitment, and selflessness exemplified by our fallen heroes.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Memorial Day Thanks.” INTRODUCTION: As we gather today on this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who have selflessly sacrificed their lives in service to our country. It is a day of solemn remembrance, a time to pay tribute ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Galatians 5:13-14, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Deep Love

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 25, 2024

In this story, Jesus leaves the ending open. There was still time for the self-righteous to repent as well. There is still time for you. Have you drifted far from God?

Opening illustration: Play the video “Daddy’s Love.” Introduction: On this ''Father's Day'' we will take an in-depth look at the genuine love of God, which is depicted in the love of the prodigal's earthly father. The sinfulness of the son was great, but the graciousness of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Luke 15:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Work

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 4, 2021

A Labor Day message about working!

Called to Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 September 5, 2021 There was a really popular television show called The Office. The Office was about employees of Dunder-Mifflin, a fictional paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The show was called a mocumentary. There were unique times in the program ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Perspectives On Work

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 5, 2021

Work is often derided in our culture. But the Bible has a lot to say about work, its dignity and what our work should be like.

Bible Perspectives on Work Chuck Sligh September 5, 2021 This sermon is adapted from another source, but I have lost the source information. If someone recognizes similarities with another sermon and can provide me the source, I’ll be glad to cite it. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:10 – “For even when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Love Or Cosmetology? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Valentine's Day: If church members do Christian things like feed the homeless or go on mission trips, and these acts are done without love, then people are just wasting their time. Without love, God doesn’t care what we do for Him.

Neil Postman writes in his book Amusing Ourselves to Death, “that we have reached the point where cosmetics has replaced ideology [or “practice”] as [a] field of expertise.”(1) The verb “cosmeticize” means, “to make something unpleasant or ugly superficially attractive.”(2) It’s common for people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Valentine's Day: Human beings have distorted the meaning of love. Some of the distortions about love are that love is purely physical, or that love is only a temporary state. These interpretations about love are way off base.

The Greek writer Lucian who lived from 120-200 A.D. made an observation about Christians. He said, “It is incredible to see the fervor with which the people of that religion help each other in their wants. They spare nothing. Their first [leader, Jesus], has put it into their heads that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Valentine's Day: This message examines the real story behind Valentine’s Day, and discusses the true nature of the love that’s supposed to be remembered and practiced on this holiday.

As you well know, Valentine’s Day will be here in just a few days. In America, Valentine’s is a day of love. It’s a day for remembering our vows of love made for each other, and it’s a day for those who are desperately trying to win the affection of another male or female by enticing them with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother’s Heart Revealed Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 17, 2021

Mother's Day: Sometimes we feel that mothers are perfect. This message reveals a near-perfect mother. From Naomi, we see a mother’s strength, her love for her children, and we learn some things about a mother’s personality.

As you already know, today is Mother’s Day. I would like to begin our message with a short story: A small boy invaded the lingerie section of a large department store and shyly presented his problem to a woman clerk. “I want to by a slip as a present for my mom,” he said, “but, I don’t know what ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 27, 2018

Memorial Day Message: On Memorial Day we remember those who gave their lives for us, for our freedoms, for the values we hold today? Do we know what our freedoms are and the values on which our country is founded? Do we remember or did they die in vain

Memorial Day, the official start of the summer season. A day for family outings, a gathering of friends, BBQs and cookouts. It is also a day of remembering. We remember those who have gone before, especially those who have served in the military and died on foreign fields of battle. We need ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Those That Make An Impact

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018

Mothers Day 2018. We celebrate those that have impacted our lives. we remember and live out the truths that they have shown us.

Mothers Day 2018 Those that make an impact Happy Mother’s Day! SermonCentral who have shared some thoughts Introduction- I thank some contributors of Today we celebrate those who have made a difference in your life. Wither that this morning is your mother, was your mother, or a sister, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Promise Of The Father Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 16, 2018

Not everybody has a positive view of the word "Father" in this message we look at what Jesus meant when he said "Father"

In an effort to be environmentally aware, this Father’s Day I’ve decided to embrace the ethos of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Most of you know that my Dad passed away a couple of weeks ago, and many of you are aware that I conducted Dad’s funeral and preached at it. As I was working on my message ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Dads Legacy

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 22, 2018

A Father's Day Sermon looking at the legacy we as dads leave behind to our families. It looks at what it means to be both a husband and a father.

Father’s Day “A Dad’s Legacy” When it comes to holidays, Father’s Day isn’t up there very high, in fact, it might be at the bottom of the ladder, especially when compared to Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is huge deal and is highly advertised. Hallmark and flower shops make a fortune on Mothers Day, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21, Proverbs 3:11-12, Ephesians 5:22-27

Denomination: Foursquare

One Mother's Prayers

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 14, 2018

Mother's Day Message how one mother's prayers (Hannah) changed the course of a nation.

1 Samuel 1:8–18 (NKJV) 8 Then Elkanah her husband said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? And why is your heart grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?” 9 So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist