Sermons on Divine Purpose:

Why Should We Praise The Lord?partii Series

Contributed by Bob Zinga on Aug 19, 2007

We should praise the lord because: • God is worthy of our praise for His mighty acts and for Who He is.

II- God is worthy of our praise Exodus 15:11 Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Psalm 48:1 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Hebrews 3:3 For ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should We Praise The Lord?partiii Series

Contributed by Bob Zinga on Aug 19, 2007

We should praise the lord because: • Praise is a natural response to the love of God

III- Praise is a natural response to the love of God God, our Heavenly Father loves us. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should We Praise The Lord?partiv Series

Contributed by Bob Zinga on Aug 19, 2007

We should praise the lord because: • God commanded it

IV- Praise is commanded by God Many times in scriptures, God commands us to praise Him. Psalm 150:6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD. Praising God is not a suggestion, but a command. Now, God does not want people to praise him because they feel like they have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Bring Glory To God?

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 21, 2007

Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator.

INTRODUCTION: Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator. I.WE BRING GOD GLORY BY WORSHIPPING HIM. John 4:24 Worship is far more than praising, singing, and praying to God. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Thing Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 21, 2007

This message focuses on one particular aspect of this passage - that the Lord prunes us to make us more fruitful. Practical application in this message is to consider what the Lord may be calling me to prune from my busy life, in order to do the best thi

Hook/Opening Overcommitted? Many of us feel/are. But here’s a list of busy/committed: Billy Graham and ____. James Dobson and _____. Joni Earikson and _____. Jimmy Carter and _____. Bill Bright and ______. (RCA) Betty Voskuil and _____. Gary Smalley and ______. “Our world has been greatly ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Wants A Church For Forgiven Sinners Who Get A Jesus Welcome

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 22, 2007

Saul was formerly a ’Preacher of Hate’. He was once a Religious Terrorist! After his dramatic conversion Saul, like us, was a forgiven sinner. He received a Jesus welcome into the Church from Ananias and Barnabas. That’s the Church God wants!

He was once a religious fanatic and a religious terrorist at the same time. He was once a preacher of hate. There was a time when he was “breathing out murderous threats against followers of Jesus” (9:1). Saul! We heard last week that Saul’s conversion was as dramatic as the transformation which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Missing God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 22, 2007

A wednesday night call to not miss God in our lives and the life of the church

MISSING GOD Numbers 13-14 * Have you ever considered what it is that God wants for this world, this community, this church, or you? Now, not just a passing thought, but have you ever sat and meditated on it. We say that God wants the best for us and yet, do we believe it, do we live like it? * It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of The Church Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 26, 2007

six things we need to be doing as the Church of Jesus Christ

The value of the church of Jesus Christ In chemistry, He turned water to wine. In biology, He was born without the normal conception. In physics, He disproved the law of gravity when He ascended into heaven. In economics, He disproved the law of diminishing return by feeding 5,000 men with two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Something To Sing About

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 27, 2007

A call to celebrate a worthy God

Psalm 98:1-9 Something to Sing About Woodlawn Baptist Church August 26, 2007 Read Psalm 98:1-9 What an amazing psalm of worship! From beginning to end this is a psalm of praise and adoration! It is a psalm of joy…a psalm of gladness and excitement for the great God we serve! Today I’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Finest Steps #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 27, 2007

This is the fourth and the last in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

JWAR – THE FINEST STEPS - #4 Luke 5:1-11 (for powerpoint, check www.hueytownbaptist.com) (THE DASH – 1996 Linda Ellis) > It was In 1996 while on a lunch break that a lady name Linda Ellis penned these now immortal words. Working with a very large and successful corporation she has been witness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Serving Church Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

The third in a series based on the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

“THE SERVING CHURCH” Matt. 25:31-46 INTRO – Read “Too Full to Eat” (p. 118-121, A Call to Die, David Nasser) “So, are you saying we’ve got to go to India if we want to serve others?” No, but I am saying that we’ve got to pay attention to and obey the Word of God if we are going to serve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Seeking Church Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

The first in a series of 3 messages based on the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

“THE SEEKING CHURCH” Isaiah 55 INTRO – “Get Rid of Clutter for Good” – article in Woman’s Day magazine. Author Lisa Cohen Lee discusses how to update and organize a home office. Gave 4 steps: 1. Control the clutter 2. Develop a strategy 3. Decide on décor 4. Putting it all together That’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Sharing Church Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

The second in a series of messages based on our the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

“THE SHARING CHURCH” Acts 4:8-31 INTRO – Football season is upon us. How many of you are ready for it? Looking forward to it? I know these guys seated down here in front are ready. Monday Night Football kicks off September 10! Football is a game of strategy, hard hits, and determination. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Type Of Church Are We? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 30, 2007

A message to bring to light the type of local church we have and to understand what God desires for us to be.

What Type of Church Are We? Revelation 2-3 (the free powerpoint can be found at www.hueytownbaptist.com on the pastor’s sermon page) > The first time we hear Jesus mention the church is in Matthew 16. His words are, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Why ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I want to talk with you for a little while about this subject of worship. And I want us to consider the kind of worship that God accepts.

Maybe you’ve heard the story about the old farmer who went into the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home that afternoon and his wife asked him how it went. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something different, though. They sang praise choruses instead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:12-31

Denomination: Holiness