Sermons on African American:

I Delight In Your Word Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 26, 2022

When the wind is right, South Koreans launch “Bible Balloons” into North Korea, where the Bible is banned. They are chocked full of Bibles on SD cards, flash drives, and photos of the Bible’s pages.

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in all of your Bibles. Now, the longest chapter in your Bible is devoted to how important the Bible is to our lives. Even though the Bible is really valuable, the words and wisdom of the Bible are objectionable to so many people. Banning the Bible The Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-18, Psalm 119:36-37, Matthew 6:25, Luke 14:23, Matthew 18:4, Psalm 119:11, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Of Life- Anxiety Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 16, 2019

Teaching about the causes of anxiety and the bible's solutions

Dealing with Anxiety The Storms of Life Anxiety CCCAG June 16th, 2019 Scripture- 1 Peter 5:6-11 (“Problem” on Whiteboard versus single sheet of paper) Intro: In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Lost Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Our faith lives in a hostile world. When navigating the road of life, God’s power directs your road safely to Him.

Warren Buffett is 77 and is considered strong and healthy even at this advance age. He filed his first tax return at age 13, claiming a $35 deduction for bicycle. His net worth is valued at over $62 billion and in the summer of 2006, he donated $31 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Anxiety Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 18, 2019

Continuing the theme from last week (Fear), we talk about anxiety and how to be rid of it in our lives

Dealing with Anxiety The Storms of Life Anxiety CCCAG June 16th, 2019 Scripture- 1 Peter 5:6-11 (“Problem” on Whiteboard versus single sheet of paper) Intro: In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whom Shall We Obey, God Or Man?

Contributed by John Martin on Jun 19, 2018

In 1954 then senator Lyndon B. Johnson slipped some wording into an IRS bill that made it illegal for a pastor to preach all of Gods Word and call out those who ruled in opposition. Pulpit Freedom sunday was born out of that.

1 Today is a different sort of Sunday her at Praise and across our entire nation, and because some may not be aware of what Pulpit Freedom Sunday is I want to take a few minutes to explain before getting into the heart of the message. Let me state that everything I will say and do this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:19-20

Slaves Either Way...

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

St. Paul tells us we’re going to be slaves, but will we be slaves to sin or slaves to righteousness (draws heavily on some Martin Luther quotes).

As we approach Independence Day, I hear more and more conversations talking about what freedom means. In 1941, FDR identified four essential freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of each individual to worship God in their own way, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Today some people suggest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Islam Vs Christianity (Part 1)

Contributed by Mark Mcelroy on Aug 10, 2002

Islam is not like Christianity and is opposed to it.

{Handout to Congregation) Islam vs. Christianity (Pt.1) (7/14/02) “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Is Yours!

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

The Holy Spirit, our power.

JUNE 22, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Acts 1:8 The Power Is Yours! To God be the Glory & Praise the Lord! There will come a time in our faith journey that other people may question our faith and our commitment. You may also feel that it seems you are not progressing in your spiritual life, no growth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

Citizenship

Contributed by John Gaither on Nov 4, 2006

We are in three wars in America. War against Terror. War against Christian Values. War against Our Souls.

CITIZENSHIP TEXT: Acts 16:35-40 - And when it was day, the magistrates sent the officers, saying, “Let those men go.” 36 So the keeper of the prison reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent to let you go. Now therefore depart, and go in peace.” 37 But Paul said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Elements That Mark The Last Days

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

The last days.

INTRO: A little-known fact from the life of Christopher Columbus is that he predicted the end of the world. He wrote a volume called The Book of Prophecies, in which he prophesied that the world would end in the year 1656. He even stated very definitely that "there is no doubt that the world must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 30, 2007

We have freedom in Christ as God’s people. Use that freedom, not for license to live selfishly, but to worship God completely… and love the people in your life unselfishly. Be free… be free to love.

Freedom, Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Introduction Atop the hill in Washington, D.C. stands the Capitol Building of the United States of America. The cornerstone was laid in 1793, but the crowning touch, is the statue on top of the rotunda known as the “Freedom Lady” that was placed there in 1863. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer Events

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

The primary purpose of prayer.

Prayer Events When we pray, it is not primarily not to get things from God; although that is why many people pray. The primary purpose of prayer is to commune with God, then getting things is only a by-product. And if communion with God is the only thing there is to prayer, that would be ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

A Fool And His Money

Contributed by Dale Miller on Feb 25, 2005

The parable of the rich fool.

MUB 2-17-05 LUKE 12;13-21 A FOOL AND HIS MONEY 13Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" 15Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Truth Sets you free!

FREEDOM John 8:31-32 KJV "Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." On July 4th we celebrate the birth of a free nation. Our founding fathers recognized that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Kingdom Focused Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 23, 2007

Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

THE KINGDOM FOCUSED CHURCH Embracing the Kingdom Focused Church Philippians 3:7-20 > The – Kingdom – Focused – Church. Think about those 4 words for a second. Each word has significant meaning. > The – An article denoting specific, distinctive nature. It identifies something which is special, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-20

Denomination: Baptist