Sermons on Divine Instruments:

Worshiping God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 28, 2006

This sermon (bible study) presents the biblical paradigm of worship.

Worshipping God Intro. A. The belief and worship of a Supreme Being is universal. Every people group in the world has this commonality. Whether in a civilized or uncivilized group of people, belief and worship of a deity is existent. There are, however, several differences of understanding on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise The Lord! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

DOXOLOGY FOR THE HYMNBOOK OF PRAISE

BIG IDEA: DOXOLOGY FOR THE HYMNBOOK OF PRAISE (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Praise the Lord!” I. (:1B) WHERE? “Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse.” II. (:2) WHY? “Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness.” III. (:3-5) HOW? “Praise Him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgive Me

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003

This sermon is about forgiving our enemies so that we can truly experience love.

"Forgive Me!" by Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-38, John 15:12, 1 John 4:7-21 Once again I find the words of Maya Angelou appropriately for my initial response to today’s divine edict of loving our enemies. In her poem, “Lord in my heart”, she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

An Ark-Ie, Ark-Ie. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

We have seen Noah's Walk and now his Work.

Intro: 1. A 320-year-old Strad-i-var-ius cello [chel-o] that had been missing for 3 weeks has been returned to the Los Angeles Phil-har-mon-ic Orchestra after it avoided becoming the world's most expensive CD rack. The instrument was accidentally left outside the owners home. Nearby video ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are All The Godly Songwriters Dead?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 17, 2007

Do you like good music? Do you know what it is?

As with many issues, there has been much ado about music in the Church and what constitutes good music. Music was an integral part of worship in the Old Testament. In one worship service the singers did such a great job that God’s glory filled the house so strongly that the priests could not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Can We Trust? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015

Our God is worthy to be praised and certainly be trusted, as it states clearly in Psalms 33.

Who can we trust Psalm 33 (1-22) Psalm 33 shows us that purity of heart produced by complete forgiveness leads to that intimacy with God which leads us to be guided by His eye, instead of our eyes. What does complete forgiveness create in His people? That can be seen best, not only by the loyalty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Master? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2003

The slavery to sin is broken, but now what? I want to thank Gareth Reese for his great commentary on Romans that was very helpful in this series!

INTRODUCTION • Today our country is in the throws of a war to help free the nation of Iraq from the oppression of their FORMER dictator err “President” Saddam Hussein. I do not know if you have some of the torture that he subjected his people to, but it is horrible to think a person could have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mighty Miracle On Mount Olivet

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 13, 2004

IN THIS SERMON ON THE ASCENSION OF JESUS, WE SEE THE ASCENSION , THE ANNOUNCEMENTS , THE AFTERMATH ,AND THE ARRIVAL.

A MIGHTY MIRACLE ON MOUNT OLIVET ACTS 1:9-12 When I was a boy I used to read Superman comic books. I remember when superman would fly up into the sky, he would say up , up and away. Of course that was not reality. But in our text, we see reality, actual history, when Jesus went back to Heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Raised Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 3, 2010

With the reality of the resurrected Christ; we see: 1) The Reminder, 2) The Responsibility, 3) The Resource 4)The Reason & 5) The Revelation

Today is resurrection Sunday: the day where we celebrate the most important and defining event in history: the resurrection of Christ from the dead. One of the most absurd actions in regards to this event is the common practice these days that you tend to find in the media (read the National Post: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Other

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 6 in our discussion of how a future focus motivates present behavior. This message focuses on the pursuit of sanctification.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 6 “Pursue Sanctification” Review A holy life is one whose direction comes from the principles and purposes of Scripture. A future focus motivates us to think about how we are living today. What does our life communicate to those around us? Does our way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The King On The Cross - Matthew 27.11-44 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 30, 2025

Every king in history has worn a crown - but none like this King. JESUS, the KING of GLORY, wore a crown of thorns. HE was enthroned not on gold but on a cross. And through that cross, HE conquered sin and death.

2025.11.02. Sermon Notes. THE KING ON THE CROSS - MATTHEW 27.11-44 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 27:11-44, Isaiah 53:7, Genesis 3:18, Psalm 22:7-18, John 18:36-37, Luke 23:39-43, Romans 5:8, Philippians 2:8-11, 1 Peter 2:23, Hebrews 12:2 KEY WORDS: King, Crucify, crucifixion, mock, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-44, Isaiah 53:7, Genesis 3:18, Psalm 22:7-18, John 18:36-37, Luke 23:39-43, Romans 5:8, Philippians 2:8-11, 1 Peter 2:23, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Fog

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 17, 2021

Some of us feel ‘tranquility’ is the sign of God’s stamp on a particular project or work, but I have found out that when you enter into the will of God great opposition, obstacles and demons come against you, that is a clear indication that you are in the center of God’s will.

FOG Isaiah 43:2”When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” SO you're waiting for the heat, anxiety, angst and chaos to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surrender Sounds Like Victory To Me

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 3, 2025

How to let go and hold on at the same time.

The Need of Surrender When Surrender sounds like Victory" *the word surrender is not in the Bible, but "yield" is. It is the KJV word equivalent. Ephesians 2:8,9 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2011

1 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-I—James 5:13-20 Attention: After directory assistance gave Jennie her boyfriend’s new telephone number, she dialed him -- and a woman answered. "Is Mike there?" Jennie asks confused. "Umm, he’s in the shower," was the response. "Please tell him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Abusing Grace

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 27, 2011

“Grace” is such an abused topic in most churches today. It is not some celestial catch-all to allow us to mess up and then say “God’s grace covers me.” Personal responsibility has a place in Christianity. God’s grace makes our spiritual growth and “perfec

Opening illustration: After a 4-year-old got into trouble at preschool, his mom asked him what he had done wrong. He explained, “I was angry with a playmate. But you told me that I should not hit anyone, so I asked my friend to do it for me!” Where does someone so young learn that? The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational