Sermons on Avoiding Worship:

Following Jesus: Mark 9 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 10 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 9.

Following Jesus (10) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 9:2-10 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/5/2017 For nine weeks we’ve followed Jesus from the banks of the Jordan River to a Judean Synagogue, across the Sea of Galilee and into the dusty villages of Caesarea Philippi. In the first two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Christian Church

How Great Thou Art

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 4, 2018

The 2nd most well-known song in the English language, after Amazing Grace, is How Great Thou Art. Interestingly, Psalm 145 mirrors the verses of this great hymn. This sermon extols God's greatness and goodness.

How Great Thou Art March 27, 2022 Chuck Sligh NOTE: A PowerPoint is available for this sermon upon request by requesting it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Psalm 145:1-9 – “I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled With The Spirit -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 8, 2018

Ephesians 5:18b-21 teaches us what is involved in being filled with the Spirit.

Scripture Today we are concluding a sermon series in Ephesians 5:1-21 that I am calling, “Be Imitators of God.” Last time we began to examine what Paul meant by being filled with the Spirit. Today, we shall complete our examination of Paul’s teaching on being filled with the Spirit. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Measured Against The Plumb Line

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 22, 2021

We are tested every day by the Word of God. Are we continuing upright in the ways of the Lord? Are we inclined toward sin, or are we striving to be true to the Lord? The Word of God tests us, every time that we read it, every time we hear it.

Have you ever seen a plumb line? Simply, it’s a string with a heavy weight tied to one end of it. A bricklayer will hang a plumb line beside a wall that’s under construction, to see if the wall is being built vertical and true. If things are out of kilter, then he’ll be able to see it right away: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, Amos 2:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Day In The Temple

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 29, 2020

We don’t have a temple anymore yet we gather as a church as we gather we recognise that God is bring pilgrims home to be encouraged with spiritual strength as we help each other see the reality of God’s strength.

You can listen to the message here:- https://soundcloud.com/necallanquak/special-sermon-one-day-in-the-temple-psalm-841-12 Message Psalm 84:1-12 One Day in the Temple 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Songs We Sing: "what A Beautful Name" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 11, 2025

The song “A Beautiful Name” emphasizes that God made us, but sin carried us away. Yet, He didn’t leave us lost. He came, paid the price with His own life, and redeemed us. He redeemed us by the Name of Jesus Christ.

SONGS WE SING: ‘WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME’ Hebrews 1:1-4, Colossians 1:15-27 #NameofJesus SING ‘WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME’ INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing a sermon series called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping God is singing. FOCUS ON “WORSHIP” I realized this past week that I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4, Colossians 1:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 2 (Matthew 6:18-34)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2024

This is a continuation of the teachings of the Lord Jesus gives in His "Sermon on the Mount" as written in Matthew 5-7.

After the Lord Jesus presented the "model prayer" (vv.9-15) as an aide in helping us talk to God the Father in love, devotion, and faith, He turned His attention to the issue of fasting or abstaining from food or a particular activity for a period of time as an act of worship and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 26:4, Isaiah 26:3, Jeremiah 17:7, Matthew 6:18-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Bow Now

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 19, 2024

4th Sunday of Advent 2024. Looking at the wise men who came and worshiped Jesus

The Wise Bow Now Text: Matthew 2:1-23 If you would, please take your Bible’s and open them up to Matthew chapter two. I mentioned to you last Sunday that we don’t know the exact year and month that Jesus was born, and that it wasn’t really that important in the larger scope of things. We know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#2 A Place Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

Prayer works & prayer changes things and we are that church … a place of prayer

~ Intro: The Journal of Reproductive Medicine reports that researchers at Columbia University conducted a study with 199 women at an in vitro fertilization clinic in Korea. Unknown to the patients and their doctors, groups of strangers from the US, Canada, and Australia were asked to pray for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, Isaiah 56:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Lamb

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

Occasionally, Scripture presents us with events that change everything—epochal moments. This sermon explores one such event from John 1, marking the public unveiling of Jesus' ministry.

Epochal Events I came across a short line from a theologian and scholar named Richard D. Phillips. He basically said this (as I'm paraphrasing here), “Occasionally in Scripture we come across a truly epochal event that just changes everything.” — Richard D. Phillips I love that word: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51, Revelation 5:12, Exodus 12:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2022

Amos 5:18-27 shows us that nominal religion provides no hope for the present or eternity.

Introduction Commentator Gordon Keddie tells the story of two men who were discussing the whys and wherefores of the biblical “millennium” mentioned in Revelation 20:4. Which of the three classic interpretations of this period was correct? Was it premillennialism, postmillennialism, or ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023

Mary’s Song often called Magnificat has the real meaning of worship. The world over the years has derived various ways to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and most of the celebrations we see around Christmas are external.

INTRODUCTION Mary’s Song often called Magnificat has the real meaning of worship. The world over the years has derived various ways to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and most of the celebrations we see around Christmas are external. What is your response to the birth of Jesus? How do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:49, Luke 1:52, 1 Timothy 1:17, Philippians 2:7, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 66:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas 365 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

I wish you a blessed and happy Christmas. Praise God for the wonderful love, joy, peace, and eternal life that Jesus Christ brought to all mankind on the first Christmas. Let us also remember, that we need to celebrate Christmas 365 which means daily.

INTRODUCTION I wish you a blessed and happy Christmas. Praise God for the wonderful love, joy, peace, and eternal life that Jesus Christ brought to all mankind on the first Christmas. Let us also remember, that we need to celebrate Christmas 365 which means daily. I want to draw your attention to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, John 1:14, Isaiah 43:2, John 3:16, John 8:12, Matthew 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shipwreck Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2025

Worship God in the midst of your shipwreck, thank Him for the good He is doing in your life, and allow it to be an opportunity for great joy!

SHIPWRECK Text: Acts 27:27-44 Introduction 1. Shipwreck Flooded by the wind of doubt Shipwreck It seems there will be no way out Stranded in a wretched place Where is the grace that once could be found? (Shipwreck, Paul Clark). 2. So far, we have talked about God being with us in the storm. But is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: Methodist

Warnings Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

God gave warnings to please God by obeying His commandments and teachings.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Colossian church had four problems. This chapter addresses the four problems of the church. a. Mystery religions. b. Philosophy. c. Legalism (asceticism) and d. Worship of angels (gnosticism). 2. Why God gives warnings to Christians? a. To correct Christian beliefs and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:17

Denomination: Baptist