Sermons on Before The Throne Of God Above Countdown Iworship Service Starters Vol 1:

Take Out The Garbage

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

As Christians, we need to be reminded that we have been called to be a distinct people in the world. Certain actions and certain attitudes that belong to the lifestyle of the world do not fit in the lifestyle of the Christian. In other words, while we liv

I saw a quote the other day that grabbed my attention: “The Christian is not ruined by living in the world, but by the world living in him.” At no other time in Christian history has this statement been more true, for the lines between Christian and non-Christian, between the church and the world, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

This sermon explores the profound, transformative love of Christ, demonstrated through His sacrifice, and how we can embody this love in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we are united by a common bond, a bond that transcends our differences, our struggles, our triumphs. This bond, my dear friends, is the love of Christ. It is this love that has brought us together, this love that sustains us, this love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Topics: Valentine's, Series

Gaining Wisdom

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

This sermon is on wisdom

God gives us the wisdom that we need. God gives us wisdom to make us smarter. God is willing to give us all of the wisdom that we need. The older we get the more wisdom we will gain. We have to read to gain wisdom. If we don’t read we can’t gain the wisdom that we need. People can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:24

Denomination: *other

More Than You

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

A devotional on child discipline

Read Proverbs 3:12-16 Proverbs 22:6 MORE THAN YOU ".... if thou beatest him with a rod he shall not die." Proverbs 23:13 How often have you told your children, "This is going to hurt me more than it will you?" My wife has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:12-16, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Skies Dark And Waves Rough? Just Be Held!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2019

You may be on the Good Old Gospel ship, but she oft sails on stormy seas.

Number 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? If you know that God had promised you something you can count on it. If God gave you a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Mountaintops And Valleys

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

A short sermon outline on a message encouraging those in a valley and rejoicing with those on a mountaintop.

Mountaintops and Valleys Matthew 14 We all experience mountaintops and valleys For a preacher- Monday always follows Sunday There are times in our life when everything is wonderful and God seems to be blessing us so richly. There are times in our life when we feel alone, not sure where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hand Me Some Wood For The Fire

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 31, 2017

We need to add the fire in our lives.

HAND ME SOME WOOD FOR THE FIRE Proverbs 26: 20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Churches need spiritual fires. So I am asking you to throw some wood on the fire. We can’t have a fire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Triumph Has Begun

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral for Mr. Arthur Capehart, a pioneering jazz musician and public school music teacher

Exodus 14:10-15:3 passim Message: THE SONG OF TRIUMPH HAS BEGUN But Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the LORD will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Freedom In A Prison Cell"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

Are we able to rejoice, even when the times get rough? Or does our faith depend on everything “going our way?” There is a cotton-candy like view of Christianity that promises all health and wealth, but it melts away when reality strikes.

Acts 16:16-34 “Freedom in a Prison Cell” There is a lot to be learned from the example of Christians who live in third-world countries, and don’t have the freedom we might often take for granted. Will Willimon tells the story of a Bishop from Angola who came to visit America a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Hospital Visitation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2019

From David Powlison’s article, “A Most Welcome Visitor” The basic elements that played a part in visiting with her shed light on the basic elements in all biblically-wise counseling

HoHum: Things one should never do when visiting someone in the hospital: Go when we’re sick Compare medical horror stories Speak aggressively to hospital staff Eat from the patient’s food tray Disrespect the patient’s roommate WBTU: From David Powlison’s article, “A Most Welcome Visitor” A ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Life To Live Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008

Talks about how we truly disregard human life.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:13 One Life To Live In Chicago a few years ago, 2 boys, ages 9 and 11, held a 5 year old boy out of a 5th story apartment window. They told him that they would drop him if he didn’t give them his candy. He didn’t - they did. He fell 5 stories to his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 24, 2013

We all have choices in life. We must make a choice between eternal life or hell. Great salvation message.

Note: This message was inspired by Cast of Characters by Max Lucado. Published by Thomas Nelson. Some of the notes are mine and yet the basic outline and thoughts are from this book. Makes a great message about making choices in our life. Title: Choices Theme: To show that we all have a choice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Believe Right

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 21, 2013

Right believing leads to right living. Right believing starts on the inside. Right believing is a relationship.

RECAP – Matt 23:23-28 – the Pharisees made the mistakes of replacing a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus with a RELIGION, and making the OUTWARD more important than the INWARD. No life change can take place without a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Pharisees got the wrong target. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lie #8 -- No One Will Miss It Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Nov 5, 2001

a look at the 8th commandment

HOW TO BIBLICALLY ACQUIRE "STUFF" Work for it Ephesians 4:28 Invest Mt. 25:21 Inherit Prayer Mt. 6:11 HOW TO ACQUIRE "STUFF" UNBIBLICALLY Theft Ex. 20:15 Ps. 37:21 Employee Theft Prov. 20:23 Titus 2:10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Holiness

How Precious

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009

How the death of a loved one can be precious in the sight of the Lord!

Opening Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Your Word teaches us to “rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” Today as we come together as family and friends to weep and to grieve our loss We are gathered here today to honor the life of .... and to offer comfort to the family. And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist