Sermons on Empty Praise:

Romans, Part 45 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2011

Paul concludes the letter to the Romans with commendations, personal greetings, a final warning, and a doxology of praise that will ring true in Heaven from the day it was penned until eternity!

Romans, Part 45 Romans 16:1-27 Introduction - This evening we complete the Book of Romans in great Pauline fashion - Paul has a knack for writing encouragements, and this really sums it up - It has taken us 45 sermons to get to this point; prayerfully it won’t disappoint - Stand and read ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Sing To The Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2011

Our song of praise wells up from our heart as a response to God's saving act: we believe in God, in His Son, and we sing.

Monday in 4th Week of Lent April 4 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy “In the Lord, I have trusted: I will exult and I will rejoice in Thy mercy: because Thou hast regarded my lowliness.” The words of today’s Introit make more real the meaning of Lent, that despite our lowliness, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:4-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Move Of God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

Question: • What do I expect from the Lord today? • Are my personal needs more important that my willingness to praise and bless the name of the Lord?

THE MOVE OF GOD Text: II Kings 4:8 thru 17 (NIV) Review of this morning: 1. Elisha was a man of God who represents for us the Move of God, or the Presence of God that passes by in our daily lives. If you look closely, you can often see God coming from the distance. But you need to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Miracle Is A Pointer To Jesus Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 29, 2017

YOUR praise and glory in Jesus because of your miracle point all to Jesus our Lord and personal Saviour who is the author and finished our faith

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOUR MIRACLE IS A POINTER TO JESUS John 9:25King James Version (KJV) 25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. Beloved, whatever God does for you, whatever miracle, ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Do You Have A Title? Or A Testimony?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 17, 2018

The believer in the Risen Christ has a powerful testimony. We need to be encouraged to use what God has given each of us to the praise of His glory.

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” [1] The disciples were just like us—they wanted power, especially power over other disciples. They were convinced that if only they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

The sound of praise and thanksgiving is the best offering you can give to God. Not only does such music please God, it sends us into life with thanksgiving power.

Almost everyone has heard of Leo Tolstoy the author of War and Peace, but few have ever heard of his grandfather Prince Nicholas Volkausky. This old man took 8 of his slaves on his country estate and formed them into an orchestra. He taught them how to play the finest classical music in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36

Christmas, The Story Of God

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Christmas is the story of God. It’s the story of God’s praise for His mercy. God Designed Christmas for Fervent Worship Among All Peoples.

I hope you’ll join me next week (January 2, 2011) for our church’s time of worship. In place of the normal sermon, we’ll mix things up a bit and take questions from you. You can consult this week’s guide for the basic instructions on how things will play out. Let me give you some brief examples of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Full Benefits Package, "There All Yours, Every Single One”

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 1, 2012

Whatever God has promised gets stamped with the Yes of Jesus! And brother let me tell you, that’s as real as it gets! Praise God!!

The Full Benefits Package “there all yours, every single one” Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of 100 to 150,000 a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Not Be Defeated

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jan 1, 2026

Though Christians are not immune from challenges of life, our Savior helps us in times of trouble, so we are able to stand undefeated. Praise God.

Song: I have Jesus, I cannot fail, I cannot fail, I cannot fail. To defeat is to “win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; …” – Google. As human beings, we all face various kinds of battles in life that want to win a victory over us. Some battles manifest in the form of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19, 2 Corinthians 4:8-18, Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 118:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defense Against Discouragement

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 22, 2020

The children of Israel have just had a great victory and deliverance from Egypt. They crossed the Red Sea. They are praising the Lord for what He has done.

In the Baptist churches alone, there are over 1,000 preachers a year that leave the ministry, why? There is no way of numbering the Christians that forsake Christ and His church, just simply give up and quit. Why is this going on? I think the main reason is because of discouragement. I think this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

A World Gone Wrong Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 20, 2023

In a world gone wrong, fear God and Praise Him even in the fire, and so find joy in life even when life is unpredictable, unfair, and unjust.

Upon accepting an award, the late Jack Benny once remarked, “I really don't deserve this. But I have arthritis, and I don't deserve that either” (Haddon Robinson, www.PreachingToday.com). People often don’t get what they deserve. So how do you live in such a world? How do you live in a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-15, Romans 13:1-2, James 1:2-4, Exodus 33:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Glorifying God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon encourages us to praise God with purpose, recognize His presence in our lives, and proclaim His provision, reflecting His enduring love and faithfulness.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together as one community, one body, united in our love for the Lord and in our desire to grow closer to Him. We come to this place, not as strangers passing by, but as children returning home, eager to sit at our Father's feet and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Topics: Thanksgiving

You Are Chosen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the profound nature of God's love for us, reminding us that we are chosen by Him and called to respond to His love by praising, reverencing, and following Him.

Good morning, family! I trust you're all feeling blessed today. Today we're diving into some powerful passages of Scripture that remind us not only of our identity in Christ, but the profound nature of God's love for us. Yeah, you got that right. He chose us! We'll be looking at 1 Peter 2:9-10, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Jeremiah 32:38-39, Acts 9:3-5

Topics: Chosen, Identity

Discipline Of Celebration PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon encourages us to actively participate in praising God, celebrating His past deeds, present actions, and promised future, as part of our eternal song.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a wonderful day to be in the house of the Lord? I am so grateful to see each and every one of you here today, ready to embrace the Word of God and to let it permeate your hearts, minds, and spirits. Today, we are going to be turning our gaze to the ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines

How Should I Fight If The Battle Is The Lord's? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Trust God to fight your battles; respond with prayer and praise, knowing His presence and power are greater than any fear or opposition you face.

Some mornings the alarm clock sounds like a starter pistol. We leap from bed straight into a race we didn’t sign up for—emails, meetings, bills, a stack of must-do’s. And then there are the battles no calendar can predict: the doctor’s report that makes your heart pound, the prodigal child who has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Divine Battle