Sermons on Empty Praise:

How To Stay In Hope In A Dark World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 28, 2022

One could say we all have a hope meter inside each of us, the amount of hope we have in any given moment. Maybe my hope meter is at 100% full up, I’m centered on hope, this is where jesus wants me to be, in my mind and heart.

Showing up at the first pastor’s job 3 years ago was pretty scary stuff. It was me, a cook, a caseworker, and a driver. That was it. New officer, scared, unprepared, hoping that somehow, he can make a difference in this crazy world. Not knowing a single person in the city, driving in late at night. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Romans 15:8-13, Romans 8:22-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

If John 3:16 Were Not True

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 28, 2019

What if John 3:16 were not true? This sermon answers that question by breaking down the verse phrase by phrase.

What if John 3:16 Were Not True Chuck Sligh April 28, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text. To help me find the sermon TEXT: John 3:16 INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Valley

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 3, 2025

This sermon is about how a Christian should respond to grief.

“Hope in the Valley” 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 Life is a struggle and there are times when we go through valleys It could be a VALLEY: - of sickness, fear or poverty - loss or frustration - sadness and anxiety The Valley may be: - the loss of a relationship - it could be betrayal - it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four Voices

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 27, 2003

All of us have at least four voices within our soul. We would do well to listen to them regularly.

The Four Voices 1 Cor 15:9-10 9 For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them-- yet not I, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Remembering As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 1, 2004

Our text shows there is a strong connection between remembering and worshipping. We will tie that into The Lord’s Supper

Remembrance as Worship Exodus 13:1-16 This is the fourth sermon in a series I have called, “Finding Your Worship Language.” Today we want to look at another way of expressing our Worship to God… Remembrance. In our scripture today, we can see that there is a very close relationship between ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Satisfied With Me? Series

Contributed by Charles Mack on Dec 18, 2006

When was the last time you took at good look at yourself?

But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup (1Cor. 11:280 IS JESUS SATISFIED WITH ME? Everybody wants to please somebody. The selfish man wants to please himself; the worker wants to please his boss; lovers want to please each other; and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Asked For Alms And Got Legs [lame Man / Healing] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: Sermon 14. "The Man, The Miracle, and The Message"

The Man Who Asked for Alms and Got Legs Acts 3:1-10 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Christianity begins with grace, and then grace follows us throughout our Christian experience. We see in our text Peter and John going to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 3:1-11, Acts 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Spend Time In The Word?

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004

God commands us to spend time in His word. That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to spend time in the Word.

"Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it." Joshua 1:8 God commands us to spend time in His word (see also: Ezekiel 3:10, 44:5, 2 Timothy 2:15). That is the only reason we need. But He did not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004

The simple fact is that Jesus is the Lord of all creation and He will one day take His rightful place as the King of Kings. We are either with Him or we are against Him.

Jesus is Lord Selected Passages March 2004 Morning Service When Queen Victoria had just ascended her throne she went, as is the custom of Royalty, to hear The Messiah rendered. She had been instructed as to her conduct by those who knew, and was told that she must not rise when the others stood ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

New Year -Goodness Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2018

He watches your efforts, your patience, your steadfastness and God would surely reveal His goodness in a mighty way in His time.

Goodness of the Lord Jeremiah 31:12” You will be radiant [with joy] over the goodness of the LORD—For the grain, for the new wine, for the oil..” Friends! Wish you all a blessed New Year - 2019! May the Hands of the Lord be upon you, your family and all that you do this year! I am excited to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshippers At The First Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place.

A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38-54

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Among Women

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 7, 2011

This is a sermon on the life of Mary the Mother of Jesus for this Mother's Day. I believe that any person like Mary can be used and blessed by God because of Godly characters. Any man or woman can be called "BLESSED" if these godly characters are practice

BLESSED AMONG WOMEN Preaching Goals: To know: I will preach this so that people will know who the Biblical Mother Mary is? To do: After the preaching, people will desire to imitate the example of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Introduction: Why Mary was called Blessed among women? The answer is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Nov 10, 2017

In order to make an impact for Christ, believers need to be out there serving the Lord with all our heart through the gifts, talents and skills He has given us.

All believers are called to be the light of the world, as Jesus stated in Matthew 5:14. Regardless of where we are in life, we are encouraged to make the best use of our time for Jesus, utilizing the skills, talents, resources, and spiritual gifts He has given us. God desires for us to be worthy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worshipers At The First Christmas Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God.

A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshiper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38-54, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday: Appearances Can Be Different To Reality

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 3, 2020

On Palm Sunday, things were not as they appeared

Things aren’t what they appear to be. And in life, some things are also not what they seem. For example, we can make assumptions about things and systems and people, and maybe we steer clear of something because it seems like something we don’t like. Maybe we look at a food or a venue or a type of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-14