Sermons on Gratitude In Worship:

Lord, Teach Us To Pray - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2021

Here Jesus helps us learn how to pray... 1. He reminds us to make sure His Father is our Father (vs. 9). 2. He teaches us pour out our praise to God (vs. 9). 3. He teaches us seek God’s will in our world (vs. 10).

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 10, 2017 (Revised March 4, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who studies the Bible will find that it contains many prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Potential Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Easter is the day God made it clear to man that faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to find the fountain of life. He, and He alone, has the power to make life immortal.

One of the reasons that Ferdinand and Isabella supported Columbus in his scheme to find a new world was their hope that he would also find the fountain of life. When Columbus landed he searched for it, and he questioned the Indians about the legendary fountain that would make old men young again. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-53

The Debt Dissolving Desire Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

It is something of a paradox to say Jesus paid it all, and yet see here that He demands that we remain conscious of our debt to God, and that we pray continuously for forgiveness.

About one hundred and sixty five years ago, in Jan. of 1835, the United States of America became the only major nation in modern history to do a certain thing. It was a thing she would love to be able to do again, for she paid off her national debt. It was done by the sale of public lands in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Lesson 10: To Abstain From Sexual Immorality Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2018

The apostle believed that there were certain subjects and doctrines in which they needed further guidance and instruction. Chief among these was the misunderstanding that had arisen concerning the second coming of the Lord Jesus.

7/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 10: To Abstain From Sexual Immorality (1Thessalonians 4:3-8) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 (NIV) 3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling Below With Saints We Know Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2018

When humility prevails relationships excel.

Little Books with a Big Message Dwelling Below with Saints We Know Philemon Pastor Pat Damiani July 29, 2018 ENGAGE You’ve probably heard the little ditty, “To dwell above with the saints we love, O that will be glory! But to dwell below with the saints we know, well, that’s a different ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"what Happens When We Die"

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 17, 2018

Jesus answers the question of the Sadducee's about His resurrection.

“What Happens After We Die?” Luke 20:27-40 The question of “What happens after we die?” is a question that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

True Contentment

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 22, 2018

If you want to find true contentment even in your pain, love strangers; love those who suffer; love your spouse; but most of all, love your Savior and Lord, not money.

Philip Yancey, in an article in Christianity Today about prayer, talks about a man who interrupted his busy life to spend a few days in a monastery, looking for spiritual direction and peace. “I hope your stay is a blessed one,” said the monk who showed the visitor to his cell. “If you need ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 24, 2018

In this sermon on Acts 12 and Peter's miraculous escape from prison, we wrestle with the truth that God is in control. This leads to a lot of assurance, but it also leads to trust.

Introduction: A. You have probably heard the glib saying, “Every cloud has a silver lining.” 1. Although it is true that suffering can lead to blessing, it is easier to say it than experience it. B. One day a young man who sold magazine subscriptions door to door, came home with $25 which he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25, 1 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorial Day - A Day To Remember

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 25, 2023

This message is in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in an on-going spiritual war to free us from sin and to those who died in wars to maintain the freedom of this country - the United States of America.

Memorial Day – A Day to Remember Scriptures: John 15:13; Mark 10:45; Acts 6:8-10 The title of my message is “Memorial Day – A Day to Remember.” This morning I want to share with you why we should take a moment and reflect on why we celebrate Memorial Day – the day we remember those who gave the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Mark 10:45, Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Glorified-Part 5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2023

5 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-V—John 12:34-36(:20-36) Attention: Superman...Really? Muhammad Ali(the famed ‘braggart’ boxer) was on a plane that began to encounter some mild turbulence, so all the passengers were asked to fasten their seatbelts. Ali was specifically asked by the stewardess to put his seatbelt on ...read more

Scripture: John 12:34-36, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Purpose-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 4, 2023

This week we’ll look at a heart filled with purpose, a heart dedicated to God, His word, and His way. And in this study, we’ll not only be looking at the life of Daniel, but also at what Paul said to the Philippians about Jesus, and Jesus’s description of a disciple.

A Christian’s Heart “A Purpose-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNdpjm14DK4 The year is 605 B.C. and Jerusalem has just been taken by the Babylonian army, and Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, gave instructions to one of his top recruiters, Ashpenaz, master ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 9:23, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Christian Parenting: Christian Habitudes

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 21, 2023

We are faced with the truth that it is our calling and responsibility as parents and grandparents to diligently share about Christ with our children and grandchildren. (Sermon 1 of 3)

CHRISTIAN PARENTING: CHRISTIAN HABITUDES Deuteronomy 6:1-25 #parenting RESPONSIVE READING FROM DEUTERONOMY 6 (ESV) READER: [verses 1-3] “Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the rules—that the LORD your God commanded me to teach you, that you may do them in the land to which you are going ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Acts 2:38-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vulture Christians Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 21, 2023

This series is about Christian types and the traits that define them. In this message we examine Vulture Christians. This message examines the vulture and its traits that are evident in how some Christians live.

Vulture Christians Scripture: Matthew 8:21-22; 10:33; James 2:17; Psalm 121:1-2 The title of my message this morning is “Vulture Christians.” Have you considered how often we compare people to members of the animal kingdom? At some point, most of us have compared people we know, and even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:21-22, James 2:17, Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

11th Sunday After Pentecost. August 9th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 22, 2023

Year A, Proper 14.

Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28, Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:16-22, Psalm 105:45, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33 A). AN UNSPOKEN PROVIDENCE. Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28. What are we to make of Joseph? A tell-tale teenager (Genesis 37:2)? A favourite son ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28, Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:16-22, Psalm 105:45, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

12th Sunday After Pentecost. August 16th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2023

Year A, Proper 15.

Genesis 45:1-15, Psalm 133:1-3, Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8, Psalm 67:1-7, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:10-28 A). GOD SENT ME HERE. Genesis 45:1-15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Psalm 133:1-3, Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8, Psalm 67:1-7, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:10-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational