Sermons on Two Feasts:

Blessings Of Following Christ #1 - We Get To Worship Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

First of a 7-message series (5 "blessings," but two needed two weeks each!) regarding some of the benefits of following and living for Christ.

Blessings of Following Christ #1 – We Get to Worship (Part 1) John 4:19-26 October 14, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I grew up going to church pretty regularly, most of the time. I grew up ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Christmas Story - Part 2 - Days 7-13 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 5, 2020

This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 2 includes Days 7-13

DAY SEVEN Mary had left Nazareth in a hurry. Three months later she returned, obviously pregnant. Joseph didn’t want to marry this woman who was pregnant by another man. He decided to annul his betrothal. He didn’t want Mary to be killed for being pregnant outside of marriage, so he decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fireworks Never Saved A Soul

Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jul 9, 2014

4th of Jul fireworks are bought each year. The amount spent is staggering. People are starving around the world yet we still spend on such things. What could be done with that kind of money in Haiti, the Sudan,India....etc? What does God say about it?

Sermon: 1 Tim 6:19 This message in no way is intended to bash people of wealth. Many people of wealth are very wonderful Christians and they contribute greatly to the church. ILLUSTRATION: A man invited Charles Spurgeon to a country church as the guest speaker. Spurgeon was asked to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:19, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:24, Romans 14:11-12, Hebrews 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Disastrous Effects Of Impatience Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 21, 2023

Even when the times are tough, and we feel like God should act … we must wait on Him! Abram and Sarai refused to hear this, and acted impulsively to usher in the birth of a child.

Introduction - 2023 has had one primary “purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week we examined the promise God gave Abram which is also for us! -- Even in the face of despair and frustration (which many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Psalm 62:5, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 27:14, James 1:2-4, Genesis 49:18, 1 Peter 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncovering Hatred And Jealousy Behind The Smile. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Have you ever encountered someone who seemed friendly and approachable, but beneath their charming smile lay a heart full of hatred and jealousy?

Have you ever encountered someone who seemed friendly and approachable, but beneath their charming smile lay a heart full of hatred and jealousy? The Bible warns us about such individuals, and in this sermon, we’ll explore the characteristics of these masked enemies and how to identify them. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4, Psalm 28:3-5, Psalm 101:5, Proverbs 29:5

The Wicked And Righteous Contrasted Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 18, 2022

Psalm 1 lays out the great theme that we hold up in the Christian life. The contrast of two types of people. The one who follows God’s law which is the way of blessedness. Standing opposite of this is the one who follows the way of wickedness whose end is judgement.

I was driving though the mountain range of Colorado when I saw a sign posted that said this was the Continental divide. This Continental divide is a fascinating this. Two raindrops can fall from the same cloud. If one drops on one side of the Continental divide and the other on the other side, they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Your Motives And Your Money Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 21, 2025

Discover Jesus’ teaching on giving, prayer, and fasting in Matthew 6. God cares more about why you give than what you give.

Your Motives and Your Money (Matthew 6) Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. The English language is full of oxymorons — you know, a phrase the sounds self-contradictory. Here are some of my favorites. I hope some of you will add to my collection after the service! • Jumbo ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mcdonald's Mcdonald's Kentucky Fried Chicken And A Pizza Hut Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 9, 2024

In Jewish Sacrificial Thought there are two parts to the sacrifice - the death of the animal and the sharing in the sacrifice through the meal. So what are those two parts when it comes to the Sacrifice of Christ on the cross? A sermon for Corpus Christi

Based on a sermon preached 2nd September 2001 at ST John’s Bethnal Green - preached with a few more visual images on 2nd June 2024 at St Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-21, 1 Corinthians 10:16-21, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

Peaceful Pleadings Produced Paradoxical Proceedings Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 27, 2008

Jesus relates His call of Salvation to one who gave a feast. Some declined-others were brought in to dine. Who were the ones who declined-who were the ones who came?

LUKE 14:15-22 PEACEFUL PLEADINGS PRODUCED PARADOXICAL PROCEEDINGS I. THE PROVISIONS: LUKE 14:15, 16 A. Pronouncement. B. Plenteousness. C. Privileged. II. THE PEOPLE: LUKE 14:17-20 A. Postponing. B. Priorities. C. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

Dreams Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 29, 2021

Joseph interprets two court officials dreams and is forgotten in prison

No Ordinary Joe: Dreams! Genesis 40 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 11-07-2021 I Believe I Can Fly When I was in college, I took a psychology class from my favorite professor. We spent time studying Sigmund Freud’s classic, “The Interpretation of Dreams.” Dr. Vidulich asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23-24, Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Older Brothers Anonymous

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Apr 5, 2001

In what ways are we like the Older Brother in the Parable of the Two sons?

You’ve heard of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Emotions Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. But have you ever heard of OLDER BROTHERS ANONYMOUS? Let’s take a quick poll -- How many of you were the baby in your family? Would you stand, please? Thank you. Please be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Helpful Routines For A New Year

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 6, 2007

Jesus and his family went to the Passover Feast according to custom. It was a helpful routine and not an empty ritual for them. This talk offers four helpful routines for the Church: Praying, Eating, Worshipping and Serving Together (PEWS).

Luke 2: 41-52 Midnight mass – Church on Christmas Day – Presents all opened before 6am – No presents until after Christmas lunch – Turkey with all the trimmings – A family walk in the afternoon – A football match on Boxing Day – Turkey sandwiches for a week – New Year resolutions – A special diet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-52

Denomination: Anglican

The Scapegoat Reboot Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 3, 2018

The two goats of the Day of Atonement represent two aspects of a "reboot": Making atonement for sin, thus rebooting the relationship with God, and 2) the scapegoat, rebooting ourselves by removing our guilt. The two aspects of atonement are both needed.

THE SCAPEGOAT REBOOT—Leviticus 16 Your computer or phone is slow, or acting strangely. Is it a virus, or malware? Do you have a poor connection? What do you do? REBOOT. If that doesn’t work, recover or update, and then reboot. (Note to preacher: Scott Adams has a book on the comic strip, Dilbert: ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Obey?

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

Two biblical reasons for Christians to obey God.

Two weeks ago, we looked at the solutions for dealing with our own sin. This morning, we will look at the opposite of our sin against God, which is our obedience to God. If we have tried to be obedient to God, and we are honest, we would agree that obedience is not easy. In fact, some of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: *other

Step Up To Blessings 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

Part one of a two part message on the beatitudes.

21, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Step up to Blessings I Introduction: The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite