Sermons on true celebration: showing 571-585 of 119,937

Searching For True Freedom

Contributed by Steve Steve on Jul 6, 2002

Paul’s message to the church to not be stuck in the slavery of human tradition’s. Really impacted me as to how I personally worship God.

Colossians 2: 6-8 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him...” How? How are we as Christians supposed to continue to live in him? Let’s read on and see. In verse seven we read this... 1. rooted and built up in him.--See tree root systems-- We in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The True Story Of Squanto Series

Contributed by Larry Langston on Jan 7, 2009

Squanto was a gift from God to the Pilgrims. Allow God to make you a source of true thanksgiving.

The Celebration of Thanksgiving God Has a Plan to Use You for His Glory Introduction: Ilustration, Thanksgiving weather: A weight watch and indigestion warning have been issued for the entire area, with increased stuffiness around the beltway. During the evening, the turkey will diminish and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing True Thankfulness

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002

What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A True Friend? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the value, characteristics, and benefits of true friendship as guided by Proverbs 17:26.

Good morning, church family. We are going to unpack a powerful passage from Proverbs today, Proverbs 17:26 that says, "Also, to punish the righteous is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness." This verse, though seemingly simple, will guide us as we delve into our topic today, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:26

Topics: Christians, Friends

Finding True Peace Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 3, 2009

Answer the call of God to believe, worship, and obey Jesus Christ and you will find true peace!

There was a man who thought he found peace at a golf course until he saw a funeral procession on a street near where he was playing. So he stopped, took off his golf hat and waited till the funeral procession was over. The foursome behind him caught up with the man and said “we were really touched ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A True Thanksgiving Service

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 22, 2013

Paul writes to the Church at Ephesus that we are to sing songs of thanksgiving and give thanks to God for everything.

A True Thanksgiving Service Ephesians 5:19-20 Intro: Several years ago there was a Charlie Brown cartoon about Thanksgiving in the paper. the cartoon pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day. But it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. Snoopy took one look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ingredients Of True Worship

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 2, 2002

Much of what we offer to God He never desired. What He is searching for are true worshippers.

Ingredients of True Worship Ps. 100 Intro. There are many different varieties of Worship. 1.) People abuse themselves. [Elijah w/Baal prophets, Catholic, etc] 2.) Some are very Dry. [Formal] 3.) Others are so Wet and Wild - that is they are slippery! 4.) The Bible says that God seeks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A True Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 18, 2007

How does one distinguish a true church from a false church? This sermon examines three marks that define a true church of Christ.

Scripture Last week I began a short series of sermons on the topic of the church. Jesus is building his church. All over the world, whether in urban or rural areas, in densely or sparsely populated areas, or in places hostile or friendly toward Christianity, Jesus is building his church. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jerusalem- True Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 30, 2023

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#4] JERUSALEM- TRUE WORSHIP Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is mentioned 811 times in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

False God Or True Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014

Will we remain faithful to the one and only true and living God? Will we trust him alone for security, for salvation? Or will we look to other gods, false gods who offer much but deliver nothing?

Do you ever struggle with whether your understanding of God is correct? Do you ever wonder whether we might have got it wrong? After all, there are lots of voices in the world today that are questioning the orthodox view of God, of Christianity. There are lots of people out there offering an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The True Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the themes of humility, obedience, and submission to God's will, using Mary's story in Luke 1 as a guiding example. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering of hearts and minds. It's a pleasure, as always, to be in your company as we seek to grow in our understanding of God's word. Today, we are turning our thoughts and attentions to the first chapter of Luke, a rich and profound passage that speaks to us about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Topics: Submitting, God's Plan

The Cost Of A True Revival Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. True Revival also means that God’s people must fall down before Him in true repentance for sin.

Book of Nehemiah Series #12 Nehemiah Chapters 9 - 10 The Cost of A True Revival By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 9:1-3, "Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them. And the seed of Israel separated ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Values: Commitment Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 15, 2009

We value commitment because it is what motivated the New Testament Church.

True Values: Commitment Text: Acts 2:42 Introduction 1. What does it mean to be committed to something? 2. Webster’s Dictionary says that commitment is "the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled." 3. Perhaps we can look at it another way. There is a major difference ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Methodist

True To His Word Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015

The promise of Isaac's birth to an aged Sarah and Abraham brings laughter

Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 “True to His Word” INTRODUCTION A few weeks ago we talked about faith. From the perspective of Hebrews 11 we learned that faith was “the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. I pointed out that this is not an illogical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The True Meaning Of Friendship SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Exploring the characteristics of a genuine friend.

Today, we gather to celebrate Family and Friends Day, and it is important to reflect on the meaning of the word "friend." In our society, this word is often used casually and has lost its true significance. My aim today is to shed light on the true meaning of friendship and help you understand the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-15

Topics: Family, Friends Day