Sermons on Empty Praise:

Believing When You Can't See How

Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Sep 10, 2005

Our faith must go beyond what we can see. we must have faith in God even when we don’t see how it’s going to be worked out.

Believing when you can’t see how John 11:1-6, 17-23 Introduction So, many Christians go through there spiritual journey not experiencing the fullness of God because of there limited faith. Some believe that Jesus can heal or set free as long as it is in the realm of there belief system. But the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gratitude For Dummies Series

Contributed by James Sawyer on Feb 3, 2007

How does one live their life in a grateful way. This message seeks to help the one reorient thier thought to be grateful on a more regular basis.

You Should Be Grateful Because: Culture Tells us to be Grateful This weekend concluded the thanksgiving season and we sat around our table and talked about all the things that we, as a family are thankful for. We often can be forgetful of that which we need to be grateful for. This time of year we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#1 - Hunger For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 3, 2016

Why do we fast? What is fasting? Why does God do what He does?

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Scripture: Isaiah 66:18-19

Denomination: Holiness

A Look At The Lord's Table

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

The Lord’s Table is a powerful occasion for faith’s confession. In partaking we not only confess before heaven that we believe, but also that we have not forgotten.

Title: A Look at the Lord’s Table Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 4, 1996 1. Conduct: {17} Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but for the worse. {18} For first of all, when you come together as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Created The World

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

God’s creation is a demonstration of His great power, wisdom and orderliness. The Lord made everything according to His perfect timing. When we study how God created the world in six days we get a glimpse of His marvelous character. Everyone is to give gl

Unit 1 – Beginnings – The Creation of the World Lesson 1 – Before the Beginning: How the World Was Made – Genesis 1:1-25 For the Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim – To lead the people to an understanding of God made the world in six days 2. Explanation of the Aim: - The Bible always assumes that God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For The Christmas Promises

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 23, 2008

Everyone waits for Christmas. Christmas is the promise of gifts. In Simeon and Anna we see that finally the Christmas promise has arrived. The silence is over in these latter days God has spoken to us in His Son.

Intro: It has been 400 years since the Word of the Lord came to the prophets of Israel. Finally the still small voice whispers grace to those that will hear. In the 400 years of Gods silence Rome has risen to power and controls the Promised Land. A remnant of the people of Israel are still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

God Pleasers

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 30, 2007

WE NEED TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY WHAT PLEASES GOD

EPH 5:1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redemption Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

the fourth sermon in a series dealing with spiritual blessings we don’t often think of

Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 4 Redemption Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:7 Intro: We have been looking for the past couple of weeks at spiritual blessings - These are blessings that we overlook many times - That we have a tendency to take for granted - The reason it is so important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel According To... The Grinch Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 15, 2008

The Grinch has an extremely relevant message that is important to remember about the gospel as well as Christmas. Let’s examine this Christmas story in light of the real Christmas story.

The Gospel According to… The Grinch Luke 2:1-7 December 14, 2008 The gospel according to… the Grinch. Adapted from Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” or what might be a better title, “How the Grinch Tried to Steal Christmas.” The Grinch hates Christmas and he hates the Whos and their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

This Is What Will Happen To Those Who Are Angry With Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 14, 2014

To show the future of people that are angry with GOD's people and that they will become enemies of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you angry with GOD's people? Stop now before GOD gets angry with you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the future of people that are angry with GOD's people and that they will become enemies of GOD. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 41:11 (Amplified Bible) Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary's Song

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 11, 2018

This is one of the three great psalms spoken by women.

Mary’s Song Luke 1:39-56 Mary’s song, known as the Magnificat, is one of three great psalms spoken by women in the Bible. Deborah sang a song of deliverance after Sisera was defeated by the hands of another woman, the wife of Heber the Kenite. Here the words “blessed above women: in Judges 5:24 is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heroine Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 30, 2014

Deborah was one of the great "she-roes" of God. What was it about her that made her a heroine in the book of Judges and what is it about her faith that got God's attention?

Someone once said that “It is important for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" - Maya Angelou To that person's mind the term “she-roes” was a unique and eye-catching way to talk about heroines. And I like that word. In the Bible there are many heroes, but ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Pattern In Church Growth Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 18, 2020

To establish that the church will grow; when this pattern is applied and followed: with all sincerity, patience, and with love. This lesson gives God the glory for the church's growth and development.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Give Him All the Praise 2. Grant Favor to All People 3. Guided by Apostolic Practices Remarks. 1. In our discussion today we will notice the: "Divine Pattern in Church Growth." It is believed that this pattern when applied and followed with all sincerity, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah's Vision For Today

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Nov 18, 2007

Isaiah’s vision in the temple and the message he received there is just as valid for the church and Christians today as it was for God’s people then - what is not of Me must be removed from My kingdom. My kingdom will only be built on My holiness and My g

Isaiah 6:1-13 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. Though the Lord sits on his heavenly throne, yet He is also present in His temple - filling His temple with the hem of His robe. 6:2 Seraphs were in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take A Hike"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 1, 2011

A sermon about the Ascension of Christ and how that impacts our lives today.

Acts 1:1-14 “Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take a Hike” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org A tribal chief lay dying. He called to him three of his people and said, “I must select a successor. Therefore, climb our holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist