Sermons on Highest Praise:

Christians: We Are Part Of The Family Of God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2021

Being in God's family means: 1. We become a home for the Holy Spirit (vs. 6-9). 2. We will get a royal resurrection (vs. 10-11). 3. We need to have a righteous response (vs. 12-13). 4. We have been affectionately adopted by God (vs. 14-17).

Christians: We Are Part of the Family of God! The Book of Romans Romans 8:6-17 (Reading vs. 1-17) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 17, 2016 (Revised January 6, 2021) MESSAGE: *I love my family! And they love me, even though I'm not always so lovable. I can't think of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Thing You Could Ever Do - Mark 12:28-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 10, 2024

Of all the good deeds you’ve done, which is the best? What’s the best deed anyone could ever do?

Mark 12:28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 22:34-40

Your King Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 8, 2022

Zechariah 9:9 predicts the First Advent of Christ and specifically his Triumphant Entry on the first Palm Sunday. Message expounds this promise and its fulfillment in the New Testament.

Intro Our previous study concluded in Zechariah 9:8 with God supernaturally protecting Jerusalem from a brutal attack by Alexander the Great. Now in verse 9 Zechariah declares the coming of Messiah and the manner in which he will come. His manner contrasts dramatically with that of Alexander. Like ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, John 12:12-19, Psalm 132:11, Genesis 3:15, Romans 3:23, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Proverbs 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 8, 2024

Prayer is an expression of sincere desire including praise, thanksgiving, lament, confession and requests. Prayer is our unique opportunity to talk to God, to converse with him which means that Prayer also is a way of God talking to us. Every believer needs the prayers of other believers.

It is the year 44AD. Around 12 years from the death and resurrection of Jesus. So we can perhaps conclude that the growth of the church has already span 12 years and believers now included a vast number of Jews and Gentiles. With growth comes challenges, strife, arguments and even misunderstanding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:7, Matthew 10:29, Luke 14:11, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Of The Living Creatures

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 11, 2024

Something beautiful happened when the living creatures began to worship God. Heaven came alive (to life), and all of heaven joined in to worship God. All of heaven was in one chorus worshipping God. All of heaven joined in a song of praise and adoration to God.

Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne. Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:9-10

Reason #5: We've Got High Hopes! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 17, 2002

At Creation all nature conformed to God’s purpose and fulfilled His intention, and so He declared all He had made “very good”. One day God will declare the world “good” again. And all creation will praise God’s goodness.

Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #5: We’ve got High Hopes! 8:19-25 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “What a crazy, rotten, mixed up world we live in!” Have you ever heard these words—or said them? I think we’ve all expressed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Congregational

The Importance Of Faith For Everyday Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 4, 2004

This sermon is about the importance of faith in everday life and the areas in which we need faith such as 1.FAITH TO BE STRONG 2.FAITH TO PRAY 3.FAITH TO FORGIVE 4.FAITH TO LOVE 5.FAITH TO SUFFER 6.FAITH TO OBEY 7.FAITH TO PRAISE

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH FOR EVERYDAY LIFE OUTLINE 1.FAITH TO BE STRONG 2.FAITH TO PRAY 3.FAITH TO FORGIVE 4.FAITH TO LOVE 5.FAITH TO SUFFER 6.FAITH TO OBEY 7.FAITH TO PRAISE THE MESSAGE THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH FOR EVERYDAY LIFE 1. FAITH TO BE STRONG Faith gives us strength in difficult times ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your Seed Still In The Barn?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

We have had some great weather recently haven’t we? Praise the Lord for plenty of rain and good weather this year. It has made a real difference in the harvest. I hear that the peanut crop and the cotton crop was wonderful this year. As churches i

We have had some great weather recently haven’t we? Praise the Lord for plenty of rain and good weather this year. It has made a real difference in the harvest. I hear that the peanut crop and the cotton crop was wonderful this year. As churches in the Bethel association we are in a similar ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Is Better Than Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

Before David was forced into the wilderness he was obsessed with his own comfort and the satisfaction of his own needs. It’s only when everything is taken from him that he becomes obsessed with God Himself, finding full satisfaction in his praise of Him.

Love That is Better Than Life I came across some actual signs this week. On a plumbing company’s van: “A flush beats a full house!” At a tire shop in Milwaukee: “Invite us to your next blowout!” At a towing company: “We don’t charge an arm and a leg. We want tows.” On a maternity room door: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Think, "Some Change" Is Gonna Do You Good!!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 2, 2012

Jesus is the master life changer, He is in the life changing business,  His grace, mercy and favor will revolutionize your life if you will let it!   Praise God, thank You Jesus for your faithfulness!! Let me tell you how He changed....

Jesus offers, Real Change, Real Hope The new year, comes around so quickly it seems like and it usually brings so many the opportunity,  to reevaluate the different things that they want to see come about in their lives. New things they want to see happen, new habits they want to see form, take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Talk To Your Father Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007

We spend so much time on how to pray that we skip over the most important aspect of prayer, Why? What motivates us to pray? Is it to be seen by others and praised for our holy output? Or is it the resolute determination to just talk with our Father wit

When You Talk To Your Father Griffith Baptist Church – 12/2/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:5-8 The Introduction Jim Elliot, a missionary slain by the Auca Indians in the 1950’s, once said: God is still on His throne and man is still on his footstool. There’s only a knee’s distance in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make It Through The Battle

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Psalm 20 and 21 go together. Both are Battle songs. The 20th psalm precedes the battle and the 21st follows the battle. Psalm 20 is a Psalm of Prayer for the Battle, while Psalm 21 is praise for the victory of the battle. Psalm 20 Anticipates victory,

HOW TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE BATTLE?--PSALM 20 Introduction: Psalm 20 and 21 go together. Both are Battle songs. The 20th psalm precedes the battle and the 21st follows the battle. Psalm 20 is a Psalm of Prayer for the Battle, while Psalm 21 is praise for the victory of the battle. Psalm 20 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Some Benefits Of Prophecy For 2007

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 18, 2006

Prophecy gives the hope that allows us to cope with any difficulty. We can praise God for the fact that all of the prophecies in the scripture always come to completion. (2 Pet 1:20,21) We have a sure and certain hope that the Lord is omniscient and knows

Some Benefits of Prophecy Isa 65:17 - "Look, I am creating a new heaven and a new earth - so wonderful that no one will even think about the old ones anymore. Be glad; rejoice forever in my creation! And look... And the sound of weeping and crying will be heard no more." 1. HOPE - Prophecy gives ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 5: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2018

The Christian’s life is anchored in Jesus Christ. From our election in Him before time began, to the final salvation of which the indwelling Spirit is the guarantee, everything we need to live “to the praise of His glory” (1:12, 14) is found in Christ.

Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/23/17 Lesson 5: The Content of the Prayer (1:15-19) Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV) 15 For this reason, ever since I heard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Legacy In Stones Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016

Does your life reflect what God has done for you? Do you sacrifice for God in your life promoting purpose, holiness, worship, praise, and mercy? Are you honestly carving your life on the inside and the outside to look like Jesus Christ?

LEGACY IN STONES 1 PETER 2:4-10 STONE CARVER PARABLE 1 Once upon a time there was a master stone carver who had a large seven foot square piece of stone outside of his shop. It was a perfect square block of marble that the stone carver always said would be his master work. He always said that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ