Sermons on Working Days:

Our Dual Citizenship

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 2, 2005

As children of God we have dual citizenship: as citizens of our native country and as citizens of the Kingdom of God.

OUR DUAL CITIZENSHIP So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone. Ephesians 2:19-20 Then the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Fathers Love

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 18, 2007

The love of God refelcted in teh Prodigal Son Parable.

“A Fathers Love” June 17, 2007 Me: My father turned 80 this week. Whenever he introduces us, no matter how old we are he says, “This is my boy.” He gets so excited whenever we go and visit. That’s the way parents are. John and Charles Wesley’s mother was asked which child she loved the most. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Women God's Gift To The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 11, 2007

This sermon was used on Mother’s Day, but it challenges us to see women as the gift God created them to be which is on an equal level with men.

Women-God’s Gift To The World 5/13/2007 Genesis 1:26-28 2:15-25 Galatians 3:26-29 Today we celebrate Mother’s Day, in honor of all the women who have played an important role in our lives helping us to move beyond where we were to where we are today. We say thank God for the women who taught ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Plan For Mothers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 13, 2001

1. When it comes to guilt, know that God can use you as a parent in spite of your imperfections. 2. When it comes to fear and worry, know that God is in control. 3. When it comes to stress, rest in the fact that you are doing the will of God.

She went to a PTO meeting one evening. Her husband and daughter decided that they would do something special for mom, so they cleaned up the kitchen. They put away all the food, wiped all the counters, washed all the pots and put the dishes in the dishwasher — they even remembered to rinse! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Believing Mom

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 12, 2003

This is a Mother’s Day message based on Elijah and the Widow

You ever been broke? I mean really broke? She was and she couldn’t believe her ears! She was at the end of her rope. Life was hard enough for a widow in that day and age, but the drought that they had been experiencing had been the straw that broke the camel’s back. Well she should have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-16, 1 Kings 17:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Awesome Ways To Be A Great Dad!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 19, 2004

Father’s Day sermon.

Awesome Ways to Be a Great Dad! Various Scriptures June 20, 2004 Introduction Popular comedian/entertainer Bill Cosby wrote, "Now that my father is a grandfather he just can’t wait to give money to my kids. But when I was a kid and I asked him for 50 cents, he would tell me the story of his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9, Matthew 12:50

Denomination: Wesleyan

Simon The Pharisee

Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Nov 1, 2005

While reading this story we are all focused on what the woman does. It is Simon however on whom I would like to put the spotlight: the reality is that we are like the Pharisee, and not like the woman!

Simon, the Self-righteous Pharisee - sermon on Luke 7: 36-50 - The sinful woman. That is the name the translators of our translation gave to this paragraph in Luke’s gospel. Another title would have been more appropriate however. Maybe something like ‘Simon, the proud Pharisee.’ For the deepest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Go

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 13, 2001

Let the anger go to reconcile our relationships

Sometimes my father makes me so mad. Some of the things he says and does just really get me going. It isn’t as bad as it used to be. I guess because we aren’t around each other as much it isn’t as big of a problem. Still, he is very capable of making me very angry. And, he can do it faster ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Says

Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 4, 2003

Three things of which we must not boast, and three things of which we may boast: Things that bring delight to God.

INTRODUCTION I GET TIRED: Of some baseball or football players telling me what kind of hot-dog or soup to eat: Of partially dressed Hollywood starlets or stars stating the kind of car that I should drive or which motor oil to use in that car: Of former professional sports stars pretending that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Hannah And Susannah, Two Saintly Moms

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 12, 2006

This is a Mothers’ Day sermon using Samuel’s Mother Hannah and John and Charles Wesley’s Mother Susannah as godly examples for Christian Mothers today.

Hannah and Susannah, Two Saintly Moms --I Samuel 1:9-28 Since my teenage years, when I first heard it on Mothers’ Day as a quartet number in my home Church, I have appreciated the Hymn “God, Give Us Christian Homes” by the great Baptist hymn writer B. B. McKinney. The prayer in the third stanza ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-28

Denomination: Methodist

Monument Of Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Mar 24, 2007

Sermon 3 of the series. I make no claim that illustrations are my own. All that are not mine will be told truthfully as I find them.

Monuments of Rejoicing - Joshua 4:1-24 (text - vs. 5-7) Intro. The first two monuments had to do with Jacob, now the next two have to do with Joshua. We have seen the Monument of a Relationship - Remembering when we met the Lord. (Jacob at Bethel. Monument of Revival - Jacob returned to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Moms Make A Difference

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

Mothers day

Moms Make a Difference [2] Today is the day when Moms get the special treatment, right? You know, breakfast in bed; homemade Mother’s Day cards from the kids; flowers from your husband; lunch at your favorite restaurant; and absolutely no house cleaning! (How come I’m seeing some of you ladies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Oracle

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Moms can make lasting impressions not only upon their daughters, but also upon their sons! They can help their children avoid the detours that could ruin their lives.

1. "The ideal woman was described 2,500 years ago in Proverbs 31--and she is still intimidating her sisters ever since." Liz Higgs 2. Many inaccuracies re: motherhood, role of women in OT... 3. E.G., weddings arranged, girls forced to marry....not true; daughters could accept/reject; parents ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Write Unto You Fathers....

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 16, 2001

A MESSAGE ABOUT THE GOD GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY OF FATHERS

NOTE TO THE READER - THIS MESSAGE IS ORIGINAL AS GOD HAS PLACED IT UPON MY HEART. HOWEVER, THE STATISTICS I USE (*) ARE BORROWED FROM ANOTHER SOURCE AND I GIVE CREDIT WHERE IT IS DUE. I WRITE UNTO YOU FATHERS..... 1 JOHN 2:13-14 I. I WRITE UNTO YOU FATHERS.... A. There are two ways to look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

A Father Used By God

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on May 18, 2007

This is a Father’s Day sermon based up Abraham, and why God called him to be the "father" of the nation of Israel.

Gen. 18:19 A Father Used by God Intro: Today is "Father’s day". A day in which we want to honor someone very special. Today, I would like for us to look at one of the main fathers in the entire Bible. He is an O.T. character who due to his faith the entire world received a blessing (the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible