Sermons on Glory To God Alone:

God, Lift Up My Face, And Help! (Psalm 3:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2022

God used to do great things. But will He do those things for you? Is there salvation/rescue in God, now?

Today we continue our sporadic study of the psalms, by reading Psalm 3. Psalm 3 begins with a heading, that gives us a framework for understanding it. This is a psalm composed by King David, while he was fleeing from his son Absalom. But, this is also a psalm that became part of Israel's ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:17, Psalm 3:1-8

The Shepherd Scholar Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 13, 2019

Paul was both a shepherd and a scholar. Loving care mixed with solid deep teaching is still God’s ideal environment for Christian maturity.

The Shepherd Scholar (Romans 1:8-17) 1. A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone. "I went to get a haircut," ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Isaiah 29:22, Habakkuk 2:4, Isaiah 29:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Greatness

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 20, 2009

A sermon for Pentecost 16B/Proper 20 preached September 20th, 2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It talks about greatness in the Kingdom of God vs. greatness in the eyes of the world.

I’d like for you to imagine the following scene, and tell me what you think about it. You’ve just been told by a doctor that you have an incurable disease. This disease is fatal. You know you have a short time until you die. The doctor describes in detail how the disease will progress and rob you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

A Holy Calling Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2015

Examining God's purpose and work in redeeming a people for His glory.

“Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013

2 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

SECURING THE SUCCESS OF JESUS’ MISSION-II—John 17:1-26 Attention: Need: Jesus’ prayer in the Upper Room reflected the means to securing the success of His mission. The success of Jesus’ mission is secured. How is the success of Jesus’ mission secured? What ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gift Of Comfort, Counsel And Clarity

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 31, 2021

Of all the gifts Jesus could have given His disciples, He chose to send them a gift of comfort, counsel, and clarity. The glory of the church is the abiding power of the Holy Ghost, comforting the church and convincing the world.

Joh 16:7-15 “But what I am saying is true: my going is for your good: for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And he, when he comes, will make the world conscious of sin, and of righteousness, and of being judged: 9 Of sin, because they have ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15, Acts 1:8, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Methodist

"Revealing God’s Plan - Post Resurrection”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 21, 2021

In Acts 1 the disciples asked: “will you now restore the kingdom to Israel?” Hoping for the glory days of David and Solomon. That was not God’s plan. “Why is the Church on earth?” Worship. Fellowship. Discipleship. Service and Missions –

In Jesus Holy Name May 23, 2021 Text: Acts 2:42 Pentecost “Revealing God’s Plan - Post Resurrection” After the resurrection Jesus had been appearing to the disciples over a period of 40 days. Sometimes in Jerusalem, on the road to Emmaus, at the Sea of Galilee. The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Over Your Story And Into His Glory

Contributed by David Phillips on Nov 18, 2002

There comes a time in our lives that we must get over whatever story we have and seek Him and give Him the glory

GET OVER YOUR STORY AND INTO HIS GLORY TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 10:31 iNTRODUCTION: EVERYONE HAS A STORY ABOUT THEIR CHRISTIAN LIFE--WHEN AND HOW THEY WERE SAVED, THEIR PERSECUTION AS A CHRISTIAN, HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE HURT THEM, ETC.THEY HAVE A STORY ABOUT HOW THEY HAVE BEEN HURT BY FAMILY, FRIENDS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Glory Shone Through The Birth Of A Savior"

Contributed by Adam Webb on Dec 4, 2006

This sermon was to focused toward students (6th - 12th grades) to help them understand what their response should be to the Christmas season.

"The glory shone through the Birth of a Savior" Introduction Give examples of how we make the Christmas season all about us. Bottom Line: The glory shone through the Birth of a Savior demands a resonse from us. READ Luke 2:8-21 Look at the respnses found through out this passage. 1. Fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Exchanges Ashes For Beauty Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

God specializes in transforming sorrow into joy, shame into glory, and ashes into beauty for those who trust Him.

THE GOD WHO EXCHANGES ASHES FOR BEAUTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Key Verse: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your First And Best Is Good Enough (Haggai 2:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

God will take your work, and use it. And He will bring the glory.

Last week, we worked through Haggai 1. In that chapter, Yahweh challenges his people to stop, and think, about their struggle to prosper. All of you have had times in your life, probably, where you've worked like a dog, and had nothing to show for it. And there's few things more ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Gracious Me, Alive

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

God’s grace saves, sustains, forgives, and secures — a living power that meets us at every stage and carries us home.

INTRODUCTION — WHEN “GRACIOUS ME” TURNS PERSONAL You’ve heard the old expression, “Gracious me!” Something your grandmother might have said when the unexpected happened — a pie burning in the oven, a child tracking mud through the kitchen, thunder cracking overhead. But sometimes that harmless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 1:6, 1 Peter 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Angels: The Messengers And Servants Of God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Oct 26, 2021

There has been a tremendous amount of literature, testimony, and fascination with the subject of angels and their purpose and mission in this world. The Word of God alone teaches the truth about these beings and their service to God and His people.

The symbols of God's majesty, promises, and acts toward His creation have been hijacked and misused by fallen humanity to promote agendas and teachings that are in total opposition to His Holy purposes and Being. The rainbow, the visible symbol of His promise not to destroy the earth with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10, Matthew 26:53, Luke 1:26-33, Genesis 19:13, Isaiah 6:1-3, 2 Peter 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Our Justification Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 22, 2019

In the first five verses of Romans chapter 5, Paul begins to focus on the results of our justification in Christ. Paul points toward 3 blessings that comes because of our justification.

Introduction: A. Many years ago a major American magazine published the results of a most fascinating survey. 1. The editors had asked 16 prominent Americans what they did in order to find peace of mind in the midst of our stressful world. The responses were quite revealing. 2. Noted author James ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Powerful Yet Compassionate God

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

We believe in a powerful God who is also filled with compassion. He does all things for His glory! His compassion draws us closer to Him.

We have started this year with dedicating ourselves to grow in the knowledge of our God. This growing journey is a lifetime process. We need to keep learning, keep experiencing and keep trusting Him in this process. John 11 records a beautiful story of a family which was close to Jesus during His ...read more