Sermons on Heartfelt Praise:

Joyful Expectations Beyond Covid 19

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 27, 2021

Covid 19 has so many despondent and hopeless. The discovery of a vaccine has been a source of encouragement, but the journey has been long and hard. Yet, this psalm gives us a hope of a great turnaround.

Psalm 126 is called an ascension Psalm is psalms filled expectation and hope. It was one the song sang as the children of Israel went up to worship at Jerusalem. Some associate this psalm with the time after Israel was released from the Babylonian Captivity. Israel’s history is filled with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

I Will Sing To The Lord Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 26, 2021

Based on Ex. 15:1-21 - Encourages hearers to consider the joy of true worship of God.

“I WILL SING TO THE LORD” Ex. 15:1-21 FBCF – 5/30/21 Jon Daniels INTRO - Yogi Berra & Hank Aaron - "I didn't come here to read." Know why you came here today. EXPLANATION – Exodus 15:1-21 Praise & worship of God are always the right response to His work in our lives. And ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciples On Celebration Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2021

Celebration is a needed spiritual discipline. We look at that in this message.

Spiritual Discipline: Celebration May 30, 2021 There was a farmer who had a neighbor who was a chronic complainer, he could always find something wrong with anything. He was a cold, wet blanket on a cold night. So the farmer decided he would find a way to make this man smile. So the farmer ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12, John 15:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Come And Worship”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 17, 2020

Exploring what is truth worship.

“Come and Worship” January 19, 2020 Luke 4:1-8 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

I Don’t Have A Posh Praise; Just A Savage One!

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

Life isn't pretty and neither should your praise!

Hab 3:17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither [shall] fruit [be] in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and [there shall be] no herd in the stalls: (18) Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Eat My Dirt Devil

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Are you tired of feeling like you are in the back of the pack and eating the dust of those in the front? Well it's time to change positions, it's time to move to the lead and let the devil eat your dirt.

I believe I have a word from God today that will be a blessing to you I was praying and seeking the Lord about this word today; and honestly I was telling the Lord that we need an encouraging word. I was telling the Lord that we know we need to hear all the hard stuff and how to be prepared for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of Worship

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 11, 2020

Worship is a life style not a feeling you don't feel like, you live to wherever you are, you have the authority, ability to worship Him (God), at home, at the stores, inside the toilet, taking a bath, walking and working

** proskuneo___(to bend your head, knees or body as a sign of submission) ___the act of obeying ** "revere"____to fear ____be in awe of ____idolize ** worship is to serve ** you cant worship God in the physical (flesh), you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:20, John 4:23-24, John 9:31

Denomination: Other

[the Hymn] I. The Praise To God. (Vs. 1-3) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 2, 2020

During this Crisis….this Great Psalm was penned. Out of Trouble came a Triumph! This is a brief overview and context in which this Psalm was written and the revelation to David about God’s Sovereignty over his situation.

Mirth is not a word we use everyday -- it simply means Joy or Laughter, Happiness. Hebrew: sim·khä' -- mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure; joy (of God) Interesting enough is the Companion passage of 1 Sam 21 -- Let me summarize; with an encouragement for you to read (1 Sam 20-21 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-40, John 4:23-24, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 12:34-37, Galatians 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The One

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 5, 2019

This is a message of giving thanks through the story of the one leper who returned to Jesus to say 'thank you" once he was healed.

I Am The One Scriptures: Luke 17:11-19; Numbers 12 The title of this Thanksgiving message is “I Am the One.” Have you ever been the one person to do something that no else was willing to do? Maybe in school you saw a kid being bullied and you were the one person who stood up to put a stop to it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Worship

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 21, 2020

God has given everyone of us something very special to worship Him with. Here we are given instructions on how to do that.

It has 60 trillion cells most of which are dying. It has an on-board computer which functions at only 6%. It smells peculiar; it reproduces in a very strange way; it ingests dead animals and excretes fertilizer. It takes in oxygen and exhales a poisonous gas. It is subject to all manners of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Anglican

When Bad News Comes--The Battle Is Not Yours-Its The Lord's Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 20, 2018

We face battles in life. Through GOD's WORD, we learn a principle to apply to life. The Battle is not yours, it's the LORDS. Stand on GOD's Promise, Begin with PRAISE as you consider the battlefield, Position Yourself, Stand Firm Trusting HIM, and See GOD's Hand at Work.

2018.05.06.SERMON THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC KEY PRINCIPLE: In life we face many battles and struggles. GOD'S WORD TELLS US..."The Battle is not yours, it's the LORDS". Turn to GOD, Stand on GOD's Promise, Begin with PRAISE as you consider the battle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezra: Rebuilding God's House

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2016

God is calling us to put Him first in our lives so that He can fully bless us.

THE STORY OF THE JOURNEY HOME #2: EZRA – REBUILDING GOD’S HOUSE INTRO TO SPEAKER: It’s been an interesting week! Liza and I are watching her niece’s daughter Paytin who is three. Tori and Austin were in an accident on Friday night while I was at Promise Keepers. INTRO TO TOPIC: As we are coming ...read more

Denomination: *other

Up From The Grave

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 25, 2016

1) Praise for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:1-5), 2) Prayer for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:6-12)

We come to this weekend to mourn. And then we celebrate. But celebrating seems difficult, if not impossible, when Brussels is in mourning. Ankara has suffered a similar fate. Yemen is in flames, while the long, desperate strangulation of Syria and Iraq continues. How can we celebrate in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Other

Now You Have Something To Shout About

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 9, 2021

This is a rewrite of Dr. Jwt Spies great sermon. Bartimaeus began to shout as Jesus passed by. His shout brought him into Jesus' presence and he received sight. Begin this new year with a shout!

NOW YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A first grade teacher seated her students in a circle. She asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. One child announced, "I'd like to be a nurse like my mother," or "I want to be a banker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Worthship"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 24, 2015

Worship is--adoration, celebration, spiritual, proclamation, offering, togetherness, transformation, and involves preparation.

Today is Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the church. It’s an appropriate time to talk about worship. This is something that is in flux among Protestants. There are fewer and fewer traditional services as many churches are moving to contemporary worship. The structure is simple; there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Congregational