Sermons on Be Praised By Jesus:

"Planning For A Future Without Fear"

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Mar 26, 2003

It’s an important question. Without a plan, the noblest words are virtually meaningless. You can dream all you want but if you don’t have any direction for making dreams come true you are just dreaming the impossible dream.

"Planning for a Future without Fear" HHM Pastor Jim Parisi March 23, 2002 During any political campaign candidates make all kinds of noble sounding promises. We hear about lower taxes, more spend-able income, more affordable health care, a stronger defense, a renewal of character. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am A Dead Man, A Teacher Of Truth.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 1, 2003

The Lord is calling the members of His Church Today to reach out into the community and become teachers of the word.

I am a Dead Man, a Teacher of Truth. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi March 30, 2003 The Lord is calling the members of His Church Today including Harvest House to reach out into the community and become teachers of the word. Firming up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When Abram Heard From God" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003

God initiates the call and it can be any time and any place.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches May 7, 2000 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Daily Formula For Stress

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003

Are we really "too blessed to be stressed"? Or do you find that even when you are being blessed, Satan is attempting to "stress you out" by turning your blessing into a burden? God has already provided the remedy for our stresses.

A DAILY FORMULA FOR STRESS ISAIAH 41: 10 AS PREACHED BY REV. W. D. SCOTT SR JUNE 1999 @ THE PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A SIMPLE TRUTH, WITH A CAPITAL “T”? HERE GOES! STRESS IS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Baptist

Gray Hairs Of Spiritual Decline

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from Hosea 7, we find that God compares spiritual decline to the gray hairs of decay.

“Gray Hairs of Spiritual Decline” Prov. 14:14; Hosea 7:9; Jer. 3:1 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read All 3 Verses – Prov. 14:14; Hosea 7:9; Jer. 3:1 B. Illustration – Christian Life is comparable to an airplane – No Reverse; Must continue forward at a steady pace or it will spin ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-14, Proverbs 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving's Empty Chair

Contributed by Mark Otero on Jan 13, 2003

The irony of thanksgiving is sometimes those closest to the Father’s blessings can become the least thankful. The Prodigal’s brother demonstrates this reality by his words and actions.

Thanksgiving’s Empty Chair Luke 15: 25 - 32 INTRODUCE A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Holiness

A Sermon In A Bag-- For Fathers

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Jun 16, 2003

A Father’s Day sermon that uses a bag filled with six snack foods, designed to represent some of the truths the Apostle Paul writes about in this passage.

INTRODUCTION. Give each father a bag with 6 items in it.(See items below) OK, Dads, now you can open the bag… But please only take out each item as I call it out. Each item in your bag represents a part of the truth that I have read to you from this portion of Ephesians. I. SALTED ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ugly Green Eyed Monster Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003

This is the second message in the Seven Deadly Sins Series. "Envy"

Tonight I am going to show you a few of the evil works of Envy. How does Envy work in our lives and what does it lead too? Envy leads to desire, desire lead to lust, lust leads to lies, lies lead to hate, hate leads to murder and all are SIN. Intro; Tonight’s message is entitled the Ugly Green ...read more

Scripture: James 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eliminating The Enemy Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 29, 2003

There are seven nations that lived in Canaan. Each of these represent an enemy of the believer that will prevent them possessing their promise. Learn how Christ has given us victory and how we can walk in it.

ELIMINATING THE ENEMY Joshua 24:8-12 ‘And I brought you into the land of the Amorites, who dwelt on the other side of the Jordan, and they fought with you. But I gave them into your hand, that you might possess their land, and I destroyed them from before you. ‘Then Balak the son of Zippor, king ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

How to live abundantly by not worrying, bot being complacent, by thinking of other and by knowing nothing is impossible with God.

Sermon: Nothing Phil 2:3, 4:6; Luke 1:37; Rev. 3:17 9/30/01 I. Introduction: A. Nothing - Gene’s humor B. Redeem the value of the Word - important word - significance enormous Family Circus - picture - Mommy - Thel and Billy - What have you been doing? Nothing! 1. A load word - so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Instructions For Divine Guidance

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This is a sermon on Prov. 3:5,6 showing that if we trust in the Lord instead of ourselves He will guide us.

A need to pray for : victim’s families : political leaders A need to heal from the : loss of life : destruction A need for guidance for : our political, military, religious leaders. us individually. Prov 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worry Warts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

Worry and faith don’t mix.

Worry Warts Matthew 6:24-31 Introduction I. What do people worry about? A. Results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their children’s problems - 43% 4. TIE - Job related stress - 43% 5. Personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-31

Denomination: Church Of God

You'll Never Defeat The Giant, Unless You First Conquer The Lion And Bear

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Jan 31, 2001

Sooner or later your gonna face a giant, and if you quit every time problems come then you’ll never be anything for God!

“ You’ll never defeat the giant, unless you first conquer the lion and the bear.” Text: 1 Samuel Ch 17:32-51 Intro: Everyone here surely has heard the story of “David and Goliath.” Probably more than once. Its a pretty good book to read to our children, It teaches them that no matter what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of A Godly Person Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

Davids describes the inner workings of a godly man.

MEM - Psalms 119:97-104  Every look at something that intrigues you and want to take it apart to see how it works, what the inside looks like, what makes it tick? Watch? Toy? Computer? Bose radio? 1) Dismantle the Apostle Paul - Daniel - Joseph(outside look like any other men but on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001

This sermon shows the design of faith in the Christian life and the value of faith.

Scripture: Gen. 8:22 Title: “Sowing and Reaping” Introduction: A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it was too crowded. “I can’t go to Sunday School,” she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal