Sermons on Beauty Perishes:

Worthy Of Praise

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 23, 2018

God calls us to true and meaningful praise. He deserves enthusiastic worship from his people, and this should be our hearts’ desire for Him.

I. INTRODUCTION 1. Some say worship is not what it used to be. In the past, there seemed to be a greater emphasis on worship. A. Years ago, there were many more “meetings” in a given month than there are today, with far more people in attendance. The services were longer, sometimes lasting for ...read more

Denomination: Other

Then And Now! What The Cross Represents!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 12, 2013

looking beyond the glamor and decorations to see what the Cross of Christ really represents and mean to us as believers

And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. Then ...read more

Scripture: John 19:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You're Waiting For The Prodigal To Return To His Father's House

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 22, 2001

Encouragement for the parents of prodigals.

Introduction: Listen to the following statement and consider the type of young man who would say such beautiful words: “Union with Christ imparts an inner elevation, comfort in affliction, tranquil reliance and a heart which opens itself to everything noble and great, not for the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Christian Trials-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 28, 2010

2 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing these difficulties. How are Christians to manage these properly? Tackling trials properly, involves managing...

MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-II—James 1:1-27 Attention: A man in a supermarket was pushing a cart which contained, among other things, a screaming baby. As the man proceeded along the aisles, he kept repeating softly, "Keep calm, Thomas. Don’t get excited, Thomas. Don’t yell, Thomas." A lady watched ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Your Delight? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2025

Based on Psalm 1 - Encourages hearers this this truth: There’s no delight like the delight of living for the Lord.

“WHERE’S YOUR DELIGHT?” Psalm 1 FBCF – 6/1/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Bro. Mack – dinner on the ground – “Life is short. Eat dessert first!” Then head to dessert table to get his piece of chocolate pie before it was all gone. A dessert you often see at church dinner on the grounds is called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 5, 2018

A sermon that looks at escape much of what the world and the flesh throw at us by going backwards and looking at the goodness of God

The Great escape Genesis 1:26-29 New International Version (NIV) 24 And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds:the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. 25 God made the wild animals ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Provision In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon deals with how God makes a way out of no way for us. It is preached out on our third anniversary as a church. It encourages us to stand for the Lord.

God’s Provision In Uncertain Times NLF 2/15/2003 Esther 4:1-16 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Rick Today we celebrate three years of God’s provisions in the life of New Life Fellowship. God has taken a thought and an idea in the minds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Esther 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Misfortune

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 16, 2021

We all experience misfortune in our life from time to time.

William James, an American philosopher, historian and psychologist once remarked: “Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.” 1 Peter 1:23 reminds us: “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:5, 1 Kings 5:4, Job 6:2

Celebrating The Cross

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

communion

ntro: there are many books that have been written over the centuries on the seven sayings of Jesus on the Cross. People have written deep theological studies on these seven phrases. Tonight before we take communion, I would like to look at four sayings in particular that cause us to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Christmas Is Expecting From You.. Series

Contributed by Seyi Ajayi on Dec 31, 2022

We thank God for the gift of Life and Opportunities He has given to Humanity all over the World to Express themselves in whatever way Pleases them. However in the Spirit of the Season, Christmas as widely accepted and Historic, We are Expected to do these following....

Christmas Season is a moment of Celebration Globally, It's symbolizes a moment of Joy, Celebration and happiness and Holidays. A lot look forward to Christmas Season and it's helps to build Connections with Families and many others Merits. Lots of People Travel from Different countries to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith - In A Time Such As This

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 9, 2015

Using the Story of Esther, this sermon describes God's providence and our need to realize that we are where we are not by accident but by God's design, therefore faith and prayer is needed to face the current cultural challenges we face today.

Faith – In a Time Such as This Introduction: I want to take you back to the Time of Esther. It's interesting that God's name is not mentioned one time in this book, but you would never realize it unless someone told you, because his presence is felt all the way through it. Like seeing a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Our Place Of Refuge” (Part 1)

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 2, 2022

The Cities of Refuge are a foreshadow of God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. But how do they resemble Jesus as our refuge? We will explore their names and how they reveal the character of Jesus Christ. And when put together, they reveal how sufficient He is in providing that refuge.

Our Place of Refuge (Part 1) Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPOYN68DzZg As we enter into the year 2022, the uncertainty of what we might expect is palatable. Literally,f we can taste the uncertainty as another wave of the COVID virus, or what is being called the Omicron strain, is now ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:6-24, Deuteronomy 19:1-13, Psalm 91:2, Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Your Testimony

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 7, 2019

We all have a testimony to share.

February 10, 2019 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Subject: Saved by Grace Title: Your Testimony Do you have a testimony? If you belong to Christ you do. The important thing about your testimony is that it is totally different than anyone else’s. We tend to think that the testimonies of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas & Butterflies

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 5, 2002

Christmas is the beginning of the transformation of our character from the flesh into the Spirit much as a caterpillar changes into a butterfly: In salvation, it is a Spiritual metamorphism that brings just as radical a change in the believer.

THE BUTTERFLY & THE CATERPILLAR 12-8-02 Luke 2:11, Hebrews 10:1-10 + Others Christmas! It is… Ÿ More than a baby in a manger; Ÿ More than shepherds and angels; Ÿ Even more than Wise men traveling 2 years bearing gifts. Christmas is when… the living Son of God… Ÿ Stepped out of his glory... ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10, Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral For An Infant

Contributed by Doug Dayton on Feb 14, 2009

This will help you, especially if you have never done an infants funeral before. All you need do is fill in the blanks. I pray god wil give you and the family the Grace to make it through. God Bless

Memorial Service for _________________ PRELUDE: INTRODUCTION: Friends and Family - members of the community, within the healing embrace of God’s love we have gathered here to remember of life of _________________ and to entrust her into God’s eternal care, knowing that God’s good purpose for his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational