Sermons on Wedding Clothes:

Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 6, 2023

Should a Christian drink alcohol in moderation? What is "the whole counsel of God" concerning wine and alcoholic drinks? How does a believer make a scriptural "Risk Assessment" and wise choices about drinking alcohol? This message explores those issues.

We will step into a controversial subject this morning. For some, this could mean the difference between a fruitful Christian life versus a life that ends in disappointment—a life of unfulfilled potential. It could even mean the difference between life and death for some. That’s why we must address ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-12, John 2:1-12, Proverbs 23:19-35, Galatians 5:19-24, Psalm 104:15, Hosea 4:11, Ephesians 5:18, John 3:16-17, Mark 1:21, Matthew 12:34, 1 Timothy 5:23, Matthew 27:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Love Is... Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Loving other people before yourself is a distinctive trait of Christians. I want you to see this morning that love first shatters us, then it captures us, and lastly, it empowers us.

The Importance of Love Love is the essence of Christianity. “Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you” (Psalm 63:3). The cross of Christ has been the defining act of love for nearly two millennia. Jesus said that love for one another is the badge for Christians: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrew Word Study: Shaleg Snow Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 6, 2022

This last week on Wed and Thursday morning we got in Owosso about 9 inches of snow. I could barely escape my driveway, Chelsey could not escape her driveway at all. The roads were crazy. Everything was shut down.

This last week on Wed and Thursday morning we got in Owosso about 9 inches of snow. I could barely escape my driveway, Chelsey could not escape her driveway at all. The roads were crazy. Everything was shut down. A state of emergency was declared by mayor Eveleth. It was wild. I was locked inside ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:22-23, Job 9:27-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Tabernacle Series Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

The tabernacle series was taught on Wed evening at our church. 2 Cor.5:19 reads, "God was in Christ reconciling the world to him." From the Tabernacle God reached out to sinful man. We should not be surprised to see Jesus in the Tabernacle.

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness Introduction: I. WHY STUDY ABOUT A SKIN-COVERED TENT THAT COVERED APPROXIMATELY 3/8 ACRE ANYWAY? 1. It Is A Type. (A type is a divinely purposed illustration of some truth.) A type may be: a. A person (Rom. 5:14) b. An event (I Cor. 10:11) c. A ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Radiant Temple Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 9, 2003

Sermon 3 on 1 Corinthians. This was written and preached by Steve Higgs, Associate Minister, MCC Have you ever been to a wedding service where the unity candle would not light? It’s a little awkward isn’t it….

Have you ever been to a wedding service where the unity candle would not light? It’s a little awkward isn’t it…. Which of the following statements best describes your feelings during that moment. We’ll take a little poll at the end of this. a. I feel an overwhelming desire to make a smart comment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2003

Because God loved us, He gave us wondrous gifts... but why did He go to such lengthes to tell us how wicked we’d been before we recieved those gifts?

OPEN: A young, married Bible College graduate and his bride were unpacking in their first parsonage. The young bride showed the young preacher a box and told him that he had to promise never to look in it. It was her personal box. He made the promise, but after 25 years he happened to see it on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Angry To Dance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 22, 2005

Message 1 of 6 on Emotions. Anger. Maybe Snoopy was right: To live is to dance! To dance is to live! Maybe we’d all live a lot more gracefully if we realized that it’s all a dance.

Learning to Dance Every Day To Live is to Dance Maybe Snoopy was right: To live is to dance! To dance is to live! Maybe we’d all live a lot more gracefully if we realized that it’s all a dance. Managing your emotions is an important part of learning to live the abundant life that Jesus wants ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where's God?

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

There will always be times where we’d like to know where God is and why isn’t He paying attention. We have to believe, however, and have faith that he is always watching and always in control.

Where’s God? Purpose: To encourage us that God is there 1. I would ask if you’d ever asked the question, "Where’s God?" But anyone who has a few years of adulthood under his belt has asked that question. So I’ll challenge you, this morning, to think of a time in your life when you asked, "Where’s ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Everyone's Invited To The Reception

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 2, 2019

The sermon​ looks at Luke's Parable of the weddings guests who compete for the best seat​ at the table. Jesus makes it clear that everyone should be invited (poor, lame etc.), not just the rich and powerful. Such is the kingdom.

Everyone’s Invited To The Reception Intro If you've lived through a wedding you know, they are of all things most stressful. What few people realize is how stressful weddings are for the clergy. Although we will never say it with parishioners around, when clergy get together, we inevitably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Why We Are Here

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 10, 2021

I read an article recently about church planting and the author talked about all of the humanitarian things that result from doing so. It got me to thinking: is church planting what Jesus really wants if it’s going to following the humanitarian model?

The message today is titled “Why we are here.” I’m not asking a question, as you can see, but making a statement of purpose. Now I’m not talking about why we are here at this church. Well, at least not directly. I’m talking about why those of us who call ourselves Christian, who are born again and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 4:17-25, Mark 1:17, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Wear To Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 2, 2022

If you’re involved in public ministry within the church, dress to honor your head; dress to honor yourself; dress to honor your gender; dress to honor each other; and dress to honor proper custom.

Dr. Laura Schlessinger, in her book The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, talks about the difference between men and women. She says they are different physically, psychologically, motivationally, and temperamentally. Anyone who has had exposure to babies and children can tell you that boys and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, Philippians 2:6-8, Ephesians 5:22-25, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 12:4, Ephesians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Once More Through The Wringer

Contributed by James May on Oct 22, 2003

We can either trust in the Lord to give us the clean, fresh robes of righteousness, or we can put our selves through the wringer, in attempt to create our own self-righteousness and still be clothed in filthy rags.

ONCE MORE THROUGH THE WRINGER I can still remember a little the old wringer type washing machine that my mother used to have when I was a child. I know, most of you would wonder how anyone could remember that far back. Wasn’t that before the days of radio? No, it wasn’t that far back, but it ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7, Revelation 12:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dressing For Success Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

When Christ rules our lives we will clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Once we dress this way, we can put up with each other and forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

Nov. 25, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview Dressing For Success Good morning! When Maxine and I were attending seminary we were invited to several theme parties. The host would pick an era and then we would all dress the part. One such party ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

• On the cross, Jesus took all of our mistakes, shortcomings, and sins. • He took the blackest and darkest things we have ever done. • And in return, we are clothed with His perfection and holiness. • And this offer is made to everyone. • We sim

Have you ever found yourself doing something and for the life of you you don’t know why? Story of the little girl asking why do you cut the ends off the roast? A lot of times in life we end up doing things for the wrong reasons • And the reason is because no one has ever stopped and asked why. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-33

Denomination: Christian Church

The Empty Promises Of Easter Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

This morning, I would like us to think about the promises of Easter. There are three of them. Each promise is marked by something empty. An empty cross, and empty tomb and empty burial clothes. It is the very fact that each of these is empty that assures

A Journey to Calvary; His Passion and our Deliverance Part 4 The Empty Promises of Easter Am Service April 12th 2009 Easter Luke 24:1-12 Introduction In our world, we are taught that; “if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.” So many of us have been taken in by “empty promises,” that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist