Sermons on Flow Of Worship:

Has Thanksgiving Gone To The Dogs?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2008

Today let us not be forgetful, but let us be thankful!

HAS THANKSGIVING GONE TO THE DOGS Text: Ps. 103:1-5 Introduction 1. Read Ps. 103:1-5 2. Illustration: In his book FOLK PSALMS OF FAITH, Ray Stedman tells of an experience H.A. Ironside had in a crowded restaurant. Just as Ironside was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

3 Keys To Overcome In The Valley Series

Contributed by John Davis on Nov 25, 2008

How to turn your Valley of struggle into a Valley of Blessing

As we read in vs. 26 they renamed the "Valley of Tekoa" the "Valley of Beracah which means Praise or Blessing." How many of you would like to know how to turn your valleys of struggle into valleys of Praises and Blessings? Well, where do we get the Valley of Jehoshaphat? in Joel 3:2,12& 14 Joel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving - One Day At A Time

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 29, 2008

Thanksgiving is more than just one day a year.

November 30, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 100:1-5 Subject: Thanksgiving Title: Thanksgiving – One day at a Time I’m looking around the congregation, and you can correct me if I’m wrong, but everyone’s faces look a little fuller than they did last week. Turkey, Turkey and more Turkey! But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 30, 2008

Consider the duty, description and benefits of giving thanks to God.

Col 3:12 And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God For Who He Is

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 11, 2008

We start with praise simply because of who God is, and in the end we find that the greatness of God, the compassion of God, the faithfulness of God, and the personal nature of God brings us back to who God is.

Lately it seems popular in America to imagine how Jesus would act if He were walking among us here in the United States of America today. We are told that what Jesus would drive would be anything but a gas guzzling SUV…this is in spite of the fact that Jesus walked everywhere even though horses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will You Give To Jesus?

Contributed by James May on Dec 14, 2008

Jesus isn’t looking for gold, frankincense and myrrh as much as he is looking for our gift of praise and worship.

What Will You Give to Jesus? By Pastor Jim May Matthew 2:1-11, "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leaving It All On The Field Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

Sixth sermon in series focuses on the biblical purpose of worship--with emphasis on a lifestyle of worship and surrender to God.

LEAVING IT ALL ON THE FIELD Doing Life Together—Part 6 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 (NIV) Leave It All On The Field—“To exert maximum effort, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

Seeking

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 2, 2009

How can we use the example of the "wise men" who sought to worship the Christ child as a guide to our own searching?

Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Seeking Intro: Have you even misplaced something in your house? You know it is there; but, you can’t find it. One day this week, I lost my car keys. Barbara and I searched all over the house for those keys. They were nowhere to be found. I borrowed Barbara’s keys, got in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wise Men

Contributed by Jerry Caddell on Jan 9, 2009

What we do not know about the wise men will help us to understand their purpose - to worship the newborn king.

Things we do not know about the “Wise Men.” 1. How many there were. a. The number three comes from the three gifts: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. b. But for such a trip they would have had a caravan with servants to assist them. 2. Where they came from. a. All we know is that they came from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

I Will Bless The Lord

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 14, 2009

No one should tell us when to Praise and when to Bless God. We need to learn how to Bless the Lord on purpose. I heard someone call it a Premeditated Praise.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK RevWLawson@aol.com Preached, Sunday, September 13, 2009 (I take no credit for the originality of this Sermon – originally delivered by Pastor Marvin Wiley) TITLE: I WILL BLESS THE LORD SCRIPTURE: PSALM 34:1-3 1I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answer To Busyness Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Sep 30, 2009

This is message 2 in the series from psalm 23. It centers around Psalm 23:2 & gives us some of God’s answers to a busy pressured life.

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23: Sermon #2: God’s Answer to Busyness: Scripture Ref: Psalm 23: 1-6 Introduction: This morning we’re continuing our series of sermons from the 23rd PSALM. There are 7 CAUSES of STRESS mentioned in this 23rd psalm & GOD gives ANSWERS to each one. Last ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

The Wrecking Of The World's Wealth Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009

In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over John refers to Babylon as a city, so he may be referring to a specific city that will be the center of the world’s ec

Part I Revelation 18:1-8 Purpose: To show how God will devastate the world’s economy. Aim: I want the listener to see materialism as idolatry. INTRODUCTION: In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Music And The Anointing

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 29, 2008

Appreciating the role of a music minister

MUSIC & THE ANOINTING BISHOP DAVID IBELEME Unity/Agreement => Anointing - Ps. 133; 2 Chronicles 5:11ff. Agreement = harmony + symphony (musical terminologies) The anointing = Glory of God = God’s Manifest presence Every advantage of Unity/Agreement is available through music. Therefore Music ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sacrifice Of Praise Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008

5th of 5 messages in Hebrews (section 4). This message speaks of the importance of praising God

The Sacrifice of Praise And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood... Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name. Hebrews 13:12-15 Praising God is easy when everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attempting The Impossible

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 3, 2009

Do we have the faith that would be pleasing to God?

Faith is not just a belief, IT IS FOUNDATIONAL! To have faith means that one has accepted what he cannot see or feel, with the conviction of truth! Heb 11 teaches what it means to possess genuine faith, genuine trust in God: Look at chapter 10:39 - Hebrews 11 is the continuation of that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist