Sermons on Canticle Of Praise John Ness Beck:

A Man Named John

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 11, 2017

This Advent sermon looks at John the Baptist: The Man, The Mission, & The Message. God unexpectedly worked through John. He now chooses to work through us as witnesses. (Based loosely on "The Word Became Flesh" Advent series from Concordia Seminary, STL.)

Forensic scientists in England analyzed the venerated remains from a certain grave, a few years ago. The corpse of the individual being observed was male. He was no more than five feet tall, and he had a broken nose. He lived in the 4th Century AD. And, despite being dug up in Italy, he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Power Through Praise

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2014

In this message, we look at the 3 types of worship, the hindrances to praise, and how we can let praise usher us into a walk of victory.

POWER THROUGH PRAISE Ps. 33:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: REDNECK BLACK BOXES 1. The National Transportation Safety Board recently divulged a highly secret plan they had funded with the US auto makers for the past five years. 2. The NTSB covertly funded a project whereby the auto makers were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Counterfeiting Of Our Praise Series

Contributed by John Rogers on Feb 7, 2015

Satan the Master Counterfeiter has sold the church a system of praise that does not glorify God. This message seeks to point out the different ways that Satan has robbed the Christian of the Blessings of God.

Praise Ps 95: 1-6 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. 3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. 4 In his hand are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

From Panic To Praise

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2014

See how God turns our “Panic” situations into celebrations of Praise!

FROM PANIC TO PRAISE Exodus 14:5-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HEALTH CARE JOKES 1. Benny got chest pains and went to see his doctor. After examining him, the doctor said, a. "There are 2 different opinions on how best to treat you. I'm convinced that you need a triple bypass heart ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praise Leads Us In

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2022

The tribe of Judah ("praise") always led the people of God into battle, etc. We look at Judah's mother to see how "praise" was conceived. Then we look at the 5 sons of Praise (Judah) and see the amazing offspring we will get when we praise God!

PRAISE LEADS US IN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A farmer went into his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. "First, the bad news..." 2. "Well," said the farmer, "I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-11, 1 Chronicles 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcome By Extravagant Praise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 29, 2021

It may seem counter-intuitive, but when we are distressed, we should begin to praise God. No matter what we are facing, God’s goodness is still praiseworthy, His presence is still needed, His power is never fading, and His care for us in our storm is constant.

Overcome By Extravagant Praise 1 Kings 8 Introduction It may seem counter-intuitive, but when we are distressed, we should begin to praise God. No matter what we are facing, God’s goodness is still praiseworthy, His presence is still needed, His power is never fading, and His care for us in our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise Him For The Promise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 8, 2023

Last week we were focused on Jeremiah’s little book of comfort. Today we look at a similar passage in Isaiah - an oasis of hope amid a book of lost hope.

Note: There may or may not be sermon notes here for next week. We will be in Luke 2 for December 24th. Thanks for following along. - JED Praise Him For The Promise Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction Kimball Gannon was born in Brooklyn in 1900. After going to law school and passing the bar, He became ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attributes Calling For Praise

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 27, 2011

David’s very design & creation was awe-inspiring for the Psalmist. My very existence is awe-inspiring. But Why? or rather, What about me inspires awe? An attribute calling me to praise my Creator is...

ATTRIBUTES CALLING For PRAISE—Psalm 139:13-16 or ME! Attention: YaHWeH has an intensely perfect knowledge of the crown of His creation(man) which this Psalm attempts to disclose to the reader. A very notable Psalm for that very reason. YaHWeH knows more regarding us— details ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Peace Through Praise

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 20, 2023

If you have ever had a situation where you lost your peace due to a situation you were dealing with - this message is for you. This is a personal testimony message.

Pursuing Peace Through Praise Scripture: Psalms 100; Acts 16:16-24; Psalm 8:2; John 14:27 This morning I wish to share with you a personal message that I’ve titled, “Pursuing Peace Through Praise.” For those of you who attended Bible study this week, some of this will sound familiar to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24, John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message - 1john 1:1 – John’s Testimony Of Personal Interaction Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 4, 2022

John writes tenderly to the Christians, a wonderful letter of truth and encouragement. He testifies truthfully to all he had seen and heard and touched. This letter came 65 years after the Ascension but the Lord's presence with John was as real as ever.

MESSAGE - 1John 1:1 – JOHN’S TESTIMONY OF PERSONAL INTERACTION INTRODUCTION We are going to embark on a journey of exploration in the First Letter of John with select passages from this letter. John is a very loving writer and had an intimate knowledge of his Lord that remained and matured over ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1, 1 John 1:4, John 3:29, John 15:11, John 16:24, John 1:4, John 1:1, John 15:26-27, John 21:24, John 20:11-18, Revelation 1:17-18, Revelation 1:6-8, Galatians 2:20, John 17:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 24, 2020

Based on the lectionary: 1. Psalm 147:1-20 (Descriptions of the Lord) 2. Jeremiah 31: 1-14 (Proclaim and give praise) 3. John 1: 1-18 (The Light of the World) 4. Ephesians 1: 1-14 (Predestination vs. freewill)

1. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Ps 147: 3) Great is our LORD and abundant in power" (v. 5) The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear (are in awe) of Him (v. 11) He makes peace in your borders. (v. 14) 2. The LORD appeared to him from afar. I ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

John Points People To Jesus.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2013

John points people although he was different, John points people by confronting, John points people to Jesus because he believes it is a crucial confrontation.

Matthew 3:1-12 1. John the Baptist Points people A. Considered the forerunner of Jesus born 7BC to Zechariah a priest B. Preached Repentance came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Everyone Worships Something. Pt.3

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 6, 2023

A few hinderances to worship: Pride, Isaiah 14:12-15. Sin separates you from worship, 1 John 1:9. Etc...

Everyone Worships Something. Pt.3 Isaiah 43:21 True worship consist of a lifestyle, attitude, and actions that give honor and glory to God. I want to give you four points on worship: 1. Everyone worships something. If they do not worship, Jehovah God, then they worship another god, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:21, Colossians 1:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Birth, Infancy And Future Purpose Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2017

Zechariah has been dumb for almost nine months, but now he can speak and his first words are a song of praise. Everyone recognized that John was going to be an exceptional child. It is clear that Zechariah understands that his son will be the for-runner

Harmony of the Gospels -3 BC- Judea (Birth, Infancy and Future Purpose of John the Baptist (Malachi 3:11) Luke 1:57-80 One of the most interesting prophesies concerning John the Baptist is Malachi 3:11, “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

What 'praise' Means

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 11, 2003

Epiphany 1 - the Baptism of Our Lord: God is truly praised when He empowers the life of the believer through the forgiveness that Christ won.

Praise is important. Praise generally makes us feel appreciated and it gives us a sense that people care about us. Today we had the privilege of praising our brother Robert for the time, effort, hard work and investment of his heart for the sake of the congregation. And it was good. Praise ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran