Sermons on Appreciative:

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

The beauty of music, art, literature, science, and all of life is to lead us and others to praise God. Thank God for all which kindles love and appreciation for the Author of life.

The point of interest in this passage is not the fact that Daniel and his friends prayed. This is neither unusual nor surprising under the circumstances. Their lives were at stake unless they had a direct revelation from God. One would be shocked if they did anything else but pray. One does not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-23

Are You A Piece Of Merchandise?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016

Deceitful pastors are on the rise and are a serious problem as we often lose members to false churches. Here is a way to deal with the situation to open eyes to appreciate the freedom and truths they have/

Are you a piece of Merchandise? Capt. Kelly Durant 7-06 The fleecing of the sheep by deceiving pastors! 2 Peter 2:3 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

My Beloved Son - Sermon On Mark 1:10-20

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

We should appreciate the Father’s love for the Son because that’s the love we get if we repent and believe enough forsake everything and follow him.

Mark 1:9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:10-20

Honouring Fathers: God’s Vessels Of Legacy (Father's Day)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

Fatherhood is a divine responsibility and a sacred calling. On this Father’s Day, we pause to appreciate and honour all fathers who play vital roles in the home, church, and society.

HONOURING FATHERS: GOD’S VESSELS OF LEGACY (FATHER'S DAY) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:17-19, Proverbs 20:7, Psalm 103:13, Luke 15:11–32, 1 Corinthians 4:15 INTRODUCTION: Fatherhood is a divine responsibility and a sacred calling. On this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Genesis 18:17-19, Proverbs 20:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Takes A Team

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

The key to the success of this congregation’s ministry is a team, a team working together to make a difference for the glory of God. What the Apostle Paul says about teamwork. (Pastor Appreciation Day)

Randall Cunningham is a pretty good football quarterback, but he doesn’t seem to be as good as when he played for the Minnesota Vikings. Randall is an excellent athlete, but during his years in Philadelphia, he never began to accomplish what he did with the Vikings during the 1998 season. He is now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

"I'll Take A Crumb Please!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Sep 16, 2005

Far too often in life we as the people of God become greedy and want a "Full Course Meal" Blessing... We need to learn how to appreciate the "Crumb" blessings in life!

Awww, come on & give the Lord a praise in this house! He is worthy is he not! We bless God on today. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. This passage is pregnant with possibility, and I could really preach about 3 or 4 messages from this one text, I could talk about perserverance, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad

Contributed by Bill Purvis on Oct 20, 2008

Using Genesis 48:9 this Father’s Day sermon can be used year around to help people appreciate their fathers or learn to cope with the absence of a good father figure.

“Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad” Genesis 48:9 Robert Kiyosaki (Ki yo sa ki) wrote a best selling book on finances called, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. It’s an awesome book I highly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Resources In Christ Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009

Paul has set forth the amazing and unlimited blessings of being in Christ. In the verses that follow, Paul prays that the believers he writes to will come to fully understand and appreciate those blessings.

Date: May 9th, 1999 Title: Our Resources in Christ Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Six-year-old Thomas McAlley recently visited Calgary’s fire department headquarters. While there he was given a chance to dress up in a fireman’s uniform and ride on a fire truck. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe God’s Amazing Grace?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 17, 2007

How much do we appreciate God for His grace? Do we rejoice in it, as John Newton did and he was even inspired to make the song, “Amazing Grace”?

“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Bleak Time

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2013

The Work Christ accomplished on the Cross is more than we can know. As we look at some of the details, we can appreciate the benefits of Jesus’ death on our behalf.

The Bleak Time (Matt. 27:45-55, John 19:30) [note: I originally preached on this text ten years earlier; this outline is revised and I have added some significant bits of information from my developing Jewish Roots perspective] 1. Spots on my tan shoes from rubber over boots. Tried olive oil, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Theology Of The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 27, 2021

God works under opposites in order to help mature us in our faith so that we might appreciate even more the miracle of His love. And that love is truly miraculous.

The Theology of the Cross God sometimes does not work in the ways which we would expect our God to work. Sometimes, He does not always give us what we want. Sometimes, there are moments in our life where God seems so far away. We pray to Him and nothing happens. We look at God to intervene in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Could Not Have Done It Without You!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 28, 2018

This is a lay pastor's appreciation message. It's about helping without always getting recognition for it. It looks at Hur in the Bible. Sometimes God wants us in the backgroung out of the spotlight.

I Could Not Have Done It Without You. 1 Chronicles 11:10-14 Romans 16:2-13 How do you feel when someone does something and they look at you and say, “I Couldn’t Have Done It Without You.” Today as we honor our lay pastors and look back at how God has used us in the past, we say, we could not have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:10-14, Romans 16:2-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Prayer In Gethsemane SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Exploring the Garden of Gethsemane, we delve into the profound strength of prayer as demonstrated by Jesus. This sermon aims to help us appreciate the gift of prayer that God has generously given us.

As we examine the Garden at Gethsemane, the place where Jesus prayed, let us recognize the incredible power of prayer that God has graciously given us. The Garden at Gethsemane holds various images in our minds - images of prayer, agony, and betrayal. It is a beautiful location, and tourists ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Topics: Gethsemane, Prayer

Repay My Debt? God Makes A Way!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 9, 2015

I owe a debt to many people. God's love? A mother's love? The love of a friend? Recognize the heart of love?

REPAY MY DEBT? GOD WILL MAKE A WAY... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have little tiny babys and bottles from Hobby Lobby. I. THE LOVE OF GOD HAS NO COMPARISON --- THE CLOSEST WE HAVE IS THE LOVE OF A MOTHER... A. I am amazed by the LOVE OF GOD... THE NEXT CLOSEST LOVE TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lent From Ashes To Alms

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 23, 2015

The Season of Lent is a time to live out discipleship in the world. A close look at how God rewards us as we journey these forty days of Lent From Ashes to Alms. How do you answer the call of Lent?

“Lent From Ashes to Alms” “Take heed that you do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1-4 Intro: Many years ago I was pastor of an average church that had about 65 in Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:21, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational