Sermons on Be Thankful:

Prayer: The Channel To Abundant Life Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 29, 2021

Stewardship Series: Abundant Joy, Overflowing Generosity - Week One, Giving God Our Day

September 26, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Stewardship Series: Abundant Joy Overflowing Generosity Mark 1:35-39 Prayer: The Channel to Abundant Life Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every day, rivers carry tons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Ready To Talk With God Introduction Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

Getting ready to talk with God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The word Psalm in Hebrew means Tehillum, “to make jubilant music.” It comes from the root halal to yell a greeting, of course this means happy greetings. It is the word from which we get hello. So, pray, hello God. 2. Some Psalms were: a. Prayers (all types of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1, Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Open To Healing. Isaiah 57

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 25, 2024

A message for the times we live in of hope for today and tomorrow. Concentrating on opening our heart to more of God's love.

Good morning Stand with me and lift your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn more of the Word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living Word of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh, For A Thousand Tongues To Sing!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Feb 6, 2024

The title of this sermon is borrowed from the hymn written by Charles Wesley in 1739.

The title of this sermon is borrowed from the hymn written by Charles Wesley in1739. Charles had heard his friend Peter Bohler say: “If I had a thousand tongues to sing, I would praise Christ with them all”. Peter Bohler himself was quoting from the German hymn written by John Mentzner ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4, Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

This was a video devotion that was on a web site during the first winter of COVID 19 with the United Christian Church (DoC) in mind. The phrase "mask up" near the end is in reference to wearing a mask because of COVID

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home Depot before Hallowe’en. That bothers some people more than it bothers me I figure even if the connection is tenuous that anything that gets people to thinking about Jesus is a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'twas The Night Before Christ - The Real Story

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 14, 2023

used at an outreach event on Christmas Eve to bring the understanding to the Savior's birth in an informal way

'Twas the Night Before Christmas: The REAL story 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. It's a poem by Clement Clarke Moore that tells us about how Santa Claus visits our homes to bring us gifts. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Worship In Truth And Spirit Psalm 95:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 4, 2024

Explore the transformative power of worship rooted in God's truth. Our focus scripture is Psalm 95:1-2 (NLT): "Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him."

Worship in Truth and Spirit Psalm 95:1-2 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the transformative power of worship rooted in God's truth. Our focus scripture is Psalm 95:1-2 (NLT): "Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 100:2, Revelation 5:12, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Romans 12:1, John 4:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Shine As Lights In The World - Philippians 2:14-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2025

Philippians 2:14-16 challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness.

Go! And Shine as Lights in the World Introduction As we gather for communion today, our focus is drawn to Philippians 2:14-16. These verses challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness. Let’s hear the Word of God: Philippians 2:14-16 (NLT): "Do everything without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:2-3, Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stepping On Higher Ground

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

God desires that His children continually progress and rise above limitations. He wants us to step onto higher ground spiritually, physically, financially, and in every area of life.

STEPPING ON HIGHER GROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 18:33 – “He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Deuteronomy 28:13, Habakkuk 3:19, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:1-2 INTRODUCTION God desires that His children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:33, Isaiah 40:31, Deuteronomy 28:13, Habakkuk 3:19, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dysfunctional Families All Over The Place

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2025

By seeking the Lord, we will find Him, in word and sacrament, each week as we gather here. By His power our sins are forgiven, and we are filled with His grace, His very life. We can smile always because of God’s deliverance.

Fourth Sunday of Lent 2025 Forty years did the people of Israel travel here and there through the southern desert. That was time enough for their nation to become the butt of jokes for all the people around them. It’s true that when Joshua took command from Moses, now taken to God, the Lord dried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Psalm 34:2-7, Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Fear Not - Focused On Today Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to let go of future anxieties and focus on the present day, trusting in God's provision as taught by Christ in Matthew 6:11, 6:34.

Welcome back! Today is our 3rd week in our Fear Not series. So far we’ve talked about the difference between healthy and unhealthy fear. We know that God does not give us a spirit of fear but rather a spirit of power, of love, and of self-control. We also learned that fear has a proper place. Can ...read more

Topics: Living Presently, Daily Trust, Overcoming Anxiety

Sermon Series: Fear Not

You Have Two Natures

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Where does the old nature come from?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. A man had two fighting dogs. Which one wins? The one I tell sic ’em! 2. Jesus describes our two natures as (1) old self and (2) new self. “Jesus invited the crowd to become His disciples, challenging, ‘If you want to be My followers, you must leave your old self and take up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Victorious. Revelation 1:4-8 Part #1

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 21, 2025

A positive message about Revelation in a different way of looking at it.

Jesus Is Victorious” Revelation 1:4–8 Revelation is one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible. Many people approach it with fear—thinking of judgment, destruction, and end-time events. But the very first message Revelation gives us is not fear… it’s encouragement. Before John sees ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores the grandeur and greatness of God's gift, Jesus Christ, and the transformative power this gift brings to our lives.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with gratitude and a message that has been stirring in my spirit. We gather here today, not as mere attendees or spectators, but as participants in the divine narrative that God is unfolding in our lives. In our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-7

Topics: God's Gift

Psalm 27

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Dec 27, 2003

The blessings and the promises of GOD as contained in Psalm 27.

PSALM 27 “The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?” (Verse 1) The first line of the first verse opens up with a personal confession. That ‘GOD is my light’ means that I can never be in darkness – He is always there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist