Sermons on Davids Harp:

What Is Righteousness?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2024

A sermon that seeks to answer the question: What does it mean to be righteous in the eyes of God?

“What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Going To New Heights

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

I want to speak to you about going to new heights, and into the fulness of God. The church today has found its self in a state of weariness, waiting, and searching.

Intro: Today I want to speak to you about going to new heights, and into the fulness of God. The church today has found its self in a state of weariness, waiting, and searching. We have grown weak and weary; the signs of the times have taken a toll on the church we have seen a fallen away of young ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-6

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 1, 2023

The cross wasn’t a tragic mistake. It didn’t “happen” to Jesus. He wasn’t a victim of circumstance. Jesus died because He deliberately chose to lay down His life – and he made that choice at Gethsemane. The war was not over, but the battle was won at Gethsemane.

September 02, 2023 Today we are going to conclude the Gospels section of our series with Gethsemane. The Passover meal was over. Judas had left the group to make arrangements for the betrayal of Jesus. Now as the little party made their way to the Mount of Olives, Jesus made a startling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-34

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus, Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2022

Light without the heavenly Source of Light is inadequate to illumine eternally. Only Jesus brings us the limitless light of God.

Jesus, Light of the World (John 8:12-26) 1. We would like to wish our mom’s a Happy Mother’s Day. CNN, "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per week, these are: housekeeper, day-care center teacher, cook, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Will Come Through

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 15, 2022

Psalm 42-43 are

God Will Come Through I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: We have a saying in English when we hear children speak with words of wisdom: "Out of the mouths of babes" (Psalm 8). There was an atheist. In his drawing room he had written in big letters: “God is nowhere.” His small son was playing one ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Shall We Live With The Blues

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 15, 2024

Psalm 4 confronts the reality of existential weariness and challenges within the church and leadership, urging a return to the Blues sensibility that acknowledges suffering and seeks faith, peace, and hope in God's promises amid life's storms.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B How Shall We Live With The Blues Easter is such a joyous, colorful, and vibrant celebration! Now in Eastertide, this second Sunday after Easter this third Sunday of Eastertide, Christ is still risen! The Creation is still waking up! This Sunday provides us with ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Song Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to embrace the new year as an opportunity to renew their faith, rejoice in salvation, and continually sing praises to God.

New clothes. New car smell. A new home, with a new address. A new job… There’s just something about new things isn’t there? Something that heightens our senses and makes us more aware and in many cases, more excited. A fresh start, a blank canvas, a new year… These are things ripe with possibility. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-5

Topics: New Beginnings, Praise And Worship, Divine Guidance

Adoring God In Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

Everything that takes place on Sunday morning is considered worship ­ the sermon, the offering, the songs, communion, and our prayers.

Making an Impact: Adoring God in Worship INTRODUCTION: This morning we’ve decided to change our regular order of service in order to better accomplish our purposes. Since our topic is “Adoring God in Worship,” we wanted to allow time for us to worship and to hear from God’s Word. And, since ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Like Quitting Don't! Part 2

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 13, 2003

Another look at this setting of scripture. With some new additions and outline.

When You Feel Like quitting Don’t! By Pastor Ron Crandall Introduction: John 21:1-4 1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mission: Hosanna!

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

If Jesus came riding down your street, what would you lay down before Him? A message for Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday April 16, 2000 INTRODUCTION There is a legend about an ancient village in Spain. The villagers learned that the king would pay a visit. In a thousand years, a king had never come to that village. Excitement grew. "We must throw a big celebration!" The villagers all agreed. But, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-40, Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 23, 2008

Everyone who finds grace at the cross of Jesus Christ can say, “He is risen!”

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen Luke 24:1-12 Jesus is alive and well! The tomb is empty! He is risen! The empty tomb of Jesus Christ declares resurrection power that no other religion can offer. God designed people to hunger for the supernatural, so people of all nations have religions of one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom Is Like A Farmer Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 25, 2010

This is week five of our summer series and this message looks at the seeds of influence we scatter as we live.

When I was a ten or eleven years old my sister somehow conned my parents into buying a horse, it wasn’t long and one horse led to another and before you knew it I had been introduced to the concept of farming, at least in the sense that we had a small barn and livestock. When we moved to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Coming Home

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011

What a wonderful thing coming home is! After a 15 mo. deployment in Iraq, this sermon was timely, with Jesus telling us about His home, the hope we can have to go there and how to get there.

Coming Home Preached during “Reintegration” after a 15 mo. deployment of troops to Iraq from our military community. Chuck Sligh June 2008 The “Top Ten Reasons Heaven Will Be A Blast”’ under point I. are adapted from Steve Malones sermon by that title at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mama Mia! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 14, 2010

God created mother’s in His image and empowered them with qualities of His to impact their children for eternity.

Mama Mia Mother’s Day Sermon – May 9, 2010 Highlight Liz’s poem in the bulletin on mother: Read it to the congregation. Sermon title: Mama Mia – it is an Italian term: A mild expression of surprise, typically used by Italians. Means my goodness or goodness me! Mom’s are looked at as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Call It Treason

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 7, 2010

A communion sermon challenging the congregation to spiritual fidelity

SOME CALL IT “TREASON” Rev. 5:1-14 Sermon Objective: A communion sermon challenging the congregation to spiritual fidelity REV. 5:1-14 1Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. 2And I saw a mighty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene