Sermons on Heartfelt Praise:

Worship

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

Worship is getting beyond our Praise ~ lifting of our hands... verbally Praising & Thanking God... Clapping... Singing...

INTRODUCTION: Verse 23, 24 ~ Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and His worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth. Worship is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Strikes But Not Out!

Contributed by John Bartol on Jan 26, 2013

Insights into the fall of Simon Peter through his threefold denial of Christ. How God used the crowing of a rooster, the look of Christ and the prayer of Christ to bring Peter back with tears of heartfelt repentance.

Three Strikes But Not Out. In our Scripture readings we have seen this truth illustrated in the life of Peter, one of Jesus disciples. At the Last Supper, Jesus said to his disciples. “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: I will strike the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:56-62

Denomination: Baptist

I Saw The Lord Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Third in series. When we see God we are overwhelmed with praise, and our praise can shape our character.

"In Christ" "I Saw The Lord" Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: John F. Kennedy Man like no other Youngest ever elected to his office Youngest to leave (to be assassinated) Span of 2 yrs 9 mos Forever changed our perception about ourselves and our world. His were the days of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Here I Am To Worship

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 1, 2009

A message reminding the congregation of what the definition and purpose of true worship is; and what the benefits are to those who keep the many forms of worship in the center of their hearts and focus.

Today’s message title is, "Here I Am To Worship." I love that song! In these short lyrics, we find the true heart of worship. ‘Here I am to worship; Here I am to bow down; Here I am to say that You’re my God!’ The first thing I want you to do this morning is lift both your feet off the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-9

Denomination: *other

Don't Hold Your Breath

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

God wants our praise and gratitude to be as vital and habitual as the way we breathe.

Don’t Hold Your Breath Intro: Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was English, yet born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and is the author of books like Captain Courageous, How the Leopard Got His Spots, and The Jungle Books. Who was this man? Rudyard Kipling. -Kipling’s writings not only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"End Of The Road" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Praise & worship empowers our earthly pilgrimage; last message in sermon series on the Psalms of Ascent.

“End of the Journey”, Psalm 134 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve been traveling to Jerusalem for the past few months, and now we’ve arrived! The pilgrim songs known as the Psalms of Ascent conclude in the Temple, with a joyful song of praise and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 134:1-3

Denomination: Congregational

Benedictus Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

Zacharias praises God for the birth of John.

Luke 1:64-80 The Songs of Christmas: Benedictus ATTENTION: I sing to our children regularly. It intrigues me that certain songs have a greater calming effect on them than others. For example, “You Are My Sunshine” helps to quiet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:64-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Things Of God

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Mar 7, 2001

Our God is Great and Greatly to be praised

THE GREAT THINGS OF GOD I Chron.16:23-29: II Sam.7:18-24 1. Muhammad Ali was identified by his self evaluation, “I am the greatest!” 2. Tony the Tiger declares it of frosted fakes “They’re GREAT!” 3. We sing, “How Great Thou Art” 4. We teach our children to say, God is great, God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-29, 2 Samuel 7:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Unlovely To Beautiful Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 8, 2002

This sermon demonstrates the importance of praising with passion!

Unlovely to Beautiful Acts 3:1-10 February 10, 2002 Intro: A. [Not Ready for Aging] In the cartoon For Better or Worse, a mother is looking into the mirror and carrying on a conversation with herself. She says, "My face is changing. It’s not the same—definitely not the same—different. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Anything To Declare?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 2, 2005

A call to declare the praises of God to the world.

Text: 1 Peter 2:9-12 Title: Have you anything to declare! Introduction If you fly oversees you are required after you land to go through customs with your belongings. Everyone going through customs has to make one of two choices. Either you have something to declare or you have nothing to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why'd They Do That?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 7, 2005

God is worthy of our attention and praise.

WHY’D THEY DO THAT? I Corinthians 14:40 S: Worship C: Elements of corporate worship Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR ATTENTION AND PRAISE. ?: How? How do we demonstrate it? KW: Elements TS: We will find in our study of worship elements that we use to communicate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Baptist

Raise Voices, Flattened Walls Series

Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005

The effects of praise, and success of small increments

Roaring Springs and Matador United Methodist Churches June 4, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “RAISED VOICES, FLATTENED WALLS” The Effects of Praise, the Success of Small Increments A Look at Leadership, #4 GREATER TEXT: Joshua chapters 4, 5 and 6. TEXT: Joshua 6: 16, “And it came to pass at ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And She Laughed

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 12, 2003

A MOTHER’S LAUGHTER IS PRAISE TO GOD!

AND SHE LAUGHED GENESIS 18: 1-15/ 21: 1-7 (17: 15-19) MOTHER’S DAY MAY 11, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Your Rights

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003

You have the right to Praise the Lord.

“Understanding Your Rights” 1st Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” Often times you will see someone or speak with them and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Apostolic

One Less Stone

Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 13, 2010

This sermon relates the purpose and benefits of praise.

One Less Stone Psalm 150 Intro: Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “The Lord inhabits the praises of His people” or the phrase, “when praise goes up, blessings come down”? All of these are true. God loves our praise. We were created for a relationship with God. Part ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist