Sermons on The Feast Of Dedication:

Peering Into Pentecost Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 20, 2013

Pentecost is a mysterious, relatively unknown feast to Christians. It was given by God to the Hebrews in Leviticus 23 and plays an important role in the history of God's church in in Acts 2.

1. Joy in serious times A famous motivational speaker was once asked about his most difficult speech. He answered, "Well, it was when I was asked to speak at a national convention of undertakers. My topic was to explain to them how to look sad during a $20,000 funeral." You see, when there is joy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus "i Am" The Good Shepherd! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2021

: Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he laid down his life to save the sheep. He lead’s the sheep to safety, security, pasture and the good life but not to slaughter or harm. Jesus guards, encourages, supports and protects His sheep because He loves them.

I am playing these videos to get your mindset focused on Shepherding – agriculture lifestyles – a common sight in the time and teaching of Jesus – not so much today – as a matter of fact you would be hard pressed to find many sheep farms in this area of Illinois! Opening Video Transition (2 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-42, John 10:11, John 10:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen Up, Sheep Part 2

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 21, 2023

God's people will listen and obey Him. We will tune out the distractions of the world and listen for the voice of Jesus

Credit: The outline and some of the guts of the sermon are taken straight from Jeff Anselmi on sermoncentral. I have edited it enough that I think it is worth posting as my own work. Clearly Jeff built the frame of the sermon, however I did a lot of remodeling. Listen up sheep! part 2 John ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sheep Thrills: The Exciting Life Of Jesus' Little Lambs

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

While the primary purpose of the Good Shepherd/Sheep image in Scripture is our comfort and peace, people might think that’s dull. But there’s excitement in being Jesus’ sheep!

May 2, 2004 — Fourth Sunday of Easter / Good Shepherd Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 10:22-30 Sheep Thrills: The Exciting Life of Jesus’ Little Lambs I. False Concepts II. Where the Real Excitement Is Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow Me

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 26, 2003

A command that Jesus has given to the world. It was hard to do then and just as hard today, but we must Follow Him!

Follow Me #1 A.1 MARK 1:1 20 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,"Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way; 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness,’Make ready the way of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

How Will You Be Remembered?, Peter And His 3 Paths

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 22, 2005

3 Paths Peter took, his denial, dedication, decision all lead him to become the man that God had always intended.

“How will you be remembered?” Peter and his 3 paths… Over the past two weeks I have been spending a lot of time watching the news about the Pope’s death. Any time a public figure passes away like the Pope or Mother Teresa, Princess Di you can always expect that there are going to be countless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Am I Living For

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 29, 2005

This topic deals with the reality that money, things, and pleasure are not worth dedicating our lives too. We need to discover our purpose in God.

What Am I Living For? GNLCC 1/9/2005 Ecclesiastes 1:16-2:11 Matthew 22:34-40 If you were to take an honest examination of your life today, how would you answer the question “what am I living for.” What is it that you believe is worth your spending your life in the way you’re spending ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Designing For A Successful Launch Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 30, 2006

2 of 4 messages on Parenthood. This message focuses on Jesus treatment of children in Mark 10:13-16. This was also a Baby Dedication Day

Parenthood – Designing Kids for a Successful Launch The Unchanging Principles of Parenting What does it take to really launch a kid into life successfully? This is an important question! Parents spend thousands of dollars on educational toys, computers with internet access, special schools, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For God Took Him

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2006

This sermon is dedicated in memory of Mrs. Annie Pierre. It reminds every believer that at the end of his earthly pilgrimage, God will take him home.

In our text today, we are introduced to a man who’s unique-ness was unrivaled. He was not Moses, the lawgiver. He was not Elijah, the King of the prophets. He was not David, the most notorious of the Kings. He was not Abraham, the Father of the Jewish nation. He was not Nimrod, the father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:5-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Man I Once Knew (Real Heroes)

Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 23, 2009

A tribute to dedicated men and women every where who live their life almost without notice. But rest assured some one is watching.

Sunday, March 22, 2009 A MAN I ONCE KNEW Intro: It’s wonderful to hear about and strengthen ourselves on the lives of biblical heroes. Their stories never get old & perhaps they are more inspiring as we grow older. Some suggest they are outdated and some even suggest that they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Smell? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 5, 2007

the purpose of this message is to help us realize that our lives are to be dedicated to God – they are to be a living sacrifice to His glory! A sweet smelling odor to God.

MAKING SENSE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD – SMELL Romans 12:1 Do You Smell? INTRODUCTION: A. I have saved this message on smell for last for a number of reasons 1. I was not sure how much information I might find in my Bible concerning the sense of smell 2. Secondly, I had no idea where I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Church

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009

This sermon should encourage our listeners to become a great church for the kingdom of God, admonishing them to be devoted or dedicated to the Lord’s service.

A Great Church Story: There was a college professor who challenged his class with this question. "Did God make everything there is?" One student bravely answered, "Yes!" "Everything, young man?" "Yes, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I A Soldier Of The Cross

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

This is a message for Remembrance day or Veteran's Day. Christians need to display the same courage, dedication and commitment that the people in our Armed Forces display.

AM I A SOLDIER OF THE CROSS ROMANS 13:8-14 THE FACT THAT WE HAVE HONORED OUR VETERANS DURING OUR SERVICE THIS MORNING, ALONG WITH THE FACT THAT THE BIBLE USES MANY MILITARY ILLUSTRATIONS, LEADS US TO CONSIDER WHETHER OR NOT WE TRULY ARE SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS. WHEN I CONSIDER THOSE IN MILITARY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Opportunity Lurks When The Stones Are Flying

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

Can we see a difference in dedication and commitment? What will we do when we face difficult situations? The rocks are flying? Duck?

THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO BE A REAL TEST OF RELIGION IS WHEN THE STONES ARE FLYING STAND STILL. HOW CAN I STAND STILL... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THE CHICKEN AND THE PIG WERE TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO HAVE FOR BREAKFAST... THE CHICKEN SAID I VOTE FOR BACON AND ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Big Party Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

A look at the dedication ceremony after the wall of Jerusalem was rebuilt. A sermon to remind us that there is a necessary place for joy in the Christian’s life

Nehemiah 12:27-43 Introduction: We’ve been taking this trip through the book of Nehemiah, talking about what we’re supposed to do when life gets big – Big Ideas, Big Leaders, Big Strides, and this morning, Big Party. The whole idea comes from Nehemiah ch12, and the massage ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ