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

Time To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon that teaches to not be frightened by the waves around you but to look at the savior. Too many times we are preoccupied with those things around us and we end up knee deep in turmoil.

Time to get out of the Boat Text: Matthew 14:29-33 (MSG) 29 He said, "Come ahead. " Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. 30 But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, "Master, save me!" 31 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-33

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Of Jesus' Prayer

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 25, 2003

The things that were closest to Jesus in his prayes ought to be the things closest to us.

The Lords Prayer John 17 I was driving the other day with my family when a car cut me off. I pulled out to go around him. As I sped up so did he. Faster and faster we both accelerated. Finally I put on the brakes so I could let him go. AS I slowed down, so did he. Now I was furious. I looked ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer

Contributed by Kevin Mayberry on Apr 17, 2002

Prayer is essential to Christian life

Síocháin agus Dia Dhuit,God to you and peace, In the Catechism,2774,the Church tells us that: prayer is a vital necessity.Proof from the contrary is no less convincing:if we do not allow the Spirit to lead us,we fall back into the slavery of sin. Gal.5:16-18,NAB I say,then:live by the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift Of Teaching Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 9 of 13.

THE GIFT OF TEACHING Romans 12:7b INTRO: A nominating committee was interviewing a prospective Sunday School teacher. They asked, “Do you know the Bible?” “Yes, I do!” “What’s your favorite Bible story?” the chairman asked. The candidate replied, “I like the story of the good Samaritan best.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Selvan John on Apr 1, 2008

It talks about the Touch of Jesus against all human odds.

Touch of Jesus Luke 5:12-16 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." 13 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Leave Home Without Jesus

Contributed by James Williams on Jul 17, 2013

Going to places and approaching people without a Godly attitude, personality or character

Don’t Leave Home Without Him The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars 41 His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the days, as they returned, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian Church

Dare To Hope

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 22, 2010

There are no hopeless situations. Jesus asks us to trust and to keep praying. If we don't give up, miracles can happen in our lives.

Last week I went to visit an elderly nun in her retirement residence. She was very happy to meet me and we spent some time chatting. While looking around in her room, I noticed a small table in a corner of the room and three small statues facing the corner. One looked like the statue of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

You, Me, And Jihad

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 23, 2015

Muslims are a people of war. Muslims are a people of peace. Which is it?

You, me, and jihad They’re on my bus every day. I see their moms and dads and grandparents. Loving caring family members who want the very best for their very beautiful children. I’m a school bus driver now. Retired school teacher in Chicagoland. Yes, I see the Muslims every day. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Holy Things And Become Holy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2021

Do you ever get really fed up and frustrated with anyone?

Monday of the 6th Week in Course 2021 The adversaries of Jesus in the Jewish community, the Pharisees, vexed Him continuously. But why was that? The Pharisees vexed Jesus because they “majored in minors.” For whatever reason they used the Law of Moses, Torah, to beat less rigorous people rather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-13, Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Hard Hearts!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 2, 2014

The disciples were confused by the somber assessment of the number of loaves in their hands; I encourage you today to look at His Hands rather than your own! Listen carefully to what I have to say today!

Dalmanutha! Mark 8:10”And immediately he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.” Now watch, Jesus had already performed a breath-taking miracle where He multiplied 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes that fed an enormous crowd of more than five ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Luke 4:19.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 4, 2022

Bible reading: Luke 4:14-21.

LUKE 4:19. Bible Reading: Luke 4:14-21. “To preach the acceptable year of the Lord” (Luke 4:19). The expression, “the acceptable year of the Lord” includes everything in the previous verse: that is, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Today

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Aug 13, 2021

Be good

You today Galatians 6:9-10 In this world, it is common knowledge that there will always be someone better than and better off than you and someone worse than and worse off than you. For those better and better off, we always hope that they can be benevolent and gracious to us. Similarly those ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

The Hour To Wake From Sleep

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2025

St. Paul writes to the Romans today, and his words are perfect directions for the time of Advent. We must know the time, the hour to rise from sleep.

First Sunday of Advent 2025 The Introit psalm of today’s Advent liturgy is attributed to King David, who is clearly praying in a time of difficulty. He cries, “I lift up my soul to you, O my God. In you have I trusted; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies exult over me. Let none who hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:13, Matthew 24:27-44, Romans 13:11-14, Psalm 122:1-9, Isaiah 2:1-5, Genesis 7:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Second Mission, Second Chance Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 12, 2026

I would like to make the case for forgiveness and restoration.

“Second Mission, Second Chance” Acts 15:36-41 I would like to make the case for forgiveness and restoration. God in His word describes His desire to forgive and restore those who have fallen. Psalm 86:15 “But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In A Troubled World

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

We are in chaotic world. But the promise of the Lord to come again to take us into his heavenly home is worth struggling. The church must not allow any compromise!

Theme: The Church in A Troubled World Text: John 6: 16-21 Intro. A. For our message this morning, let’s open our Bible in John 6: 16-21. This passage tells us of the disciples’ experience when they rowed the Sea of Galilee without the physical presence of Christ. This incident depicts the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational