Sermons on Highest Praise:

Trusting God In Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 31, 2024

Psalm 56:4 is a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God amid fear and adversity. King David wrote this psalm during a time of great personal distress, and his words resonate deeply with anyone who has faced fear and uncertainty.

Trusting God in Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Psalm 56:4 (NLT): "I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?" Introduction Today, we delve into Psalm 56:4, a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:4, 2 Peter 1:4, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 41:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 10:28, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Glory Belongs To God Alone

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

To live a life that pleases God, we must always return the glory to Him. No matter the heights we attain, it is a dangerous thing to boast in our own strength. God does not share His glory with any man.

THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 42:8 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:29-31, Romans 11:36, Revelation 4:11, Psalm 115:1, Exodus 20:3 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world where many strive for recognition, validation, and praise. Whether in ministry, career, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk In The Wisdom Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 31, 2024

How can we walk in the wisdom of the Lord? 1. Set the highest standards (Eph 5:15). 2. Ask for God's assistance (James 1:5). 3. Treasure our time (Eph 5:16; Rom 13:11-14). 4. Understand the Lord's will for our lives (Eph 5:17).

Walk in the Wisdom of the Lord Ephesians 5:15-17; James 1:5; Romans 13:11-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 31, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will continue looking into God's Word to see how He wants us to live as Christians. From a practical, everyday point ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, James 1:5, Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wonders Of The World

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 9, 2001

Lessons from Babel. It is only in the act of praise and worship with our whole lives that we function as designed - not by building cities and names for ourselves - but by building up His people and honouring His name.

INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" - with more fear than wonder I would suggest! In our relatively short history, we have developed science, engineering, medicine, economics, psychology and many other physical and social sciences to the extent that it is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enthusiastic Worship

Contributed by Neil Chadwick on Jul 27, 2002

Singing is just one of the ways we have to express joy and excitement in our worship to the Lord. We believe that it is good to praise the Lord with devotion and enthusiasm.

Enthusiastic Worship II Samuel 6 Nearly two hundred and fifty years ago the founder of the Methodist Church, John Wesley, printed a hymnbook. At the beginning of the book he included these "Directions For Singing": 1. Learn these tunes before you learn any others; afterwards learn as many as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Practioners

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

The Practicing (serving) Church is a: Philanthropic Church, Proclaiming Church,Persecuted Church, Protected Church, Praising Church, Praying Church, and aPowerful Church

(Excerpt from Peter Marshall—"Were you there") ("The [afternoon sun was sliding into its gentle decline] over the City of David. Already pilgrims, and visitors pouring in through [the north and south gates of the Temple; elbowing their way past those milling around in the grand court yards and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-32, Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Why Should We Be Thankful?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

3 Scriptural reasons in this 10 min. devotional sets the stage for a testimony service for Thanksgiving and praises. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

WHY SHOULD WE BE THANKFUL Psalm 100 Ps 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Psalms 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 1 Chr 29:13 Now therefore, our God, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Let Nehemiah Teach You How To Handle Criticism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 13, 2006

If we are not mature enough for criticism we are too immature for praise. Adverse criticism from a wise man is more to be desired than the enthusiastic approval of the unwise.

Let Nehemiah Teach You How to Handle Criticism "Do not mind criticism. If it is untrue, disgregard it. If it is unfair, do not allow it to get under your skin. If it is misinformed, refute it. If it is ignorant smile and be bigger than the critic. If it is justified, learn from it." "Adversity ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Silver And Gold Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 4, 2008

Here is a man born crippled. In his whole life he has never walked. Suddenly he is healed and he is walking and leaping and praising God!

The reports were astounding. There were so many professions of faith, baptisms and new house churches that formed that it seemed to come right out of the pages of Acts. I was more than happy to lead the team of twelve researches tasked to better understand how the gospel was moving so rapidly. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Showing Our Thanks

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 6, 2007

We can give thanks in 1)Praise of God’s Eternatlity 2) The Perception of our Frailty and 3) The Plea for God’s Steadfast Love

Thanksgiving is a time when we can formally recognize and give thanks for the obvious and more abstract things that shape our lives here in Canada. The first recognized Canadian thanksgiving was held in 1578, at least forty years earlier than that of our friends to the south. In a misguided ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Other

"The Secret Place"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 31, 2007

They had a crowd, a great praise team, an orderly procession, a godly leader, the sincere motive, but something went wrong? They did not know how to approach God!

Title: "The Secret Place" Introduction: Have you ever thought about all of the people that God killed for seemingly "small" sins? In this text it was Uzzah’s turn to die. for touching the Ark of the Covenant. In the New Testament, Ananias and Sapphira died for keeping back part of their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Mary

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 16, 2003

Mary sang a song of praise in response to God’s promise of a Savior. We too can sing because of what He has done for us.

Magnificat Luke 1:46-56 December 17, 2003 You can really tell that Christmas is right around the corner!! Those tell-tale signs of Christmas aren’t too hard to find. The Christmas tree lots have sprung up in many places around town, and many of them have already sold off the majority of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Thankful For One Another

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

As we praise God for all things, we are not to forget to thank Him for those fellow Christians who provide blessing and strength in our daily lives.

THANKFUL FOR ONE ANOTHER "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." Philippians 1:3 No man is "an island" unto himself. Our lives touch many others and the lives of many others touch us. For this reason Paul wrote: "that there should be no division in the body (of Christ), but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Knowledge Of God Assimilated Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 25, 2002

Proposition: The purpose of assimilating the knowledge of God into your life is to reflect God’s glory, thereby restraining sin in the world, and causing men to praise God.

Foundations of the Christian Faith Series by Matt Black (Message 4) Proposition: The purpose of assimilating the knowledge of God into your life is to reflect God’s glory, thereby restraining sin in the world, and causing men to praise God. Key Verse: Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Focusing On God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004

What a powerful church; what was their secret? They had learned to make focusing on God in praise and thanksgiving a life habit -- they got the "gratitude attitude." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

FOCUSING ON GOD (3rd in a Purpose Driven Series - "The Way the Church Ought to Be" NOTE: I am indebted to some sermoncentral.com users for some of the illustrations in this sermon. Ac 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness