Sermons on Highest Praise:

Patriotic In Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

We need to remember that the man on the throne when Paul wrote this was none other than Nero, who was the most anti-Christian leader we can imagine. But Paul is urging Christians to pray for him, and Paul prayed for this man who would soon order the taking of his own life.

Paul was a man of authority who respected the authority of others. In Acts 23 it is recorded that he was struck on the mouth, and he began to rebuke the one who did it. Those who were near by asked, "Would you revile God's high priest?" Paul answered, "I did not know brethren ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Contrasting The Kingdoms Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 23, 2022

In this final dialogue in the Upper Room, Jesus tells the disciples something of what His kingship is about. The passage before us describes the rivalry between the disciples & the contrasting servant role of Jesus.

LUKE 22: 24-30 CONTRASTING THE KINGDOMS [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] [Matthew 20:17–28 & Mark 10:32–45] In this sermon series we are looking at Jesus’ last night. His last night before His death started on Thursday evening. Jesus has just instituted the Lord’s Supper and then told of His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Fruit of the spirit

Fruits of the Spirit (Matt.5:13-16 ) Intro: Many years a missionary employed a Chinese scholar to translate the New Testament into the Chinese language. The scholar was a Confucianist and had never heard of Christianity until the missionary had hired him. The scholar was a painstaking person and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 11: As They Are Taught By God To Love One Another Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2018

Just as God’s love is a holy love, so our love for God and for one another ought to motivate us to holy living.

7/16/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 11: As They Are Taught by God to Love One Another (1Thessalonians 4:9) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9 (NIV) Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. Lesson 11 Introduction The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 9) The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost And Tongues Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

How to be baptized in the Holy Ghost and receive speaking in tongues.

IX. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST AND TONGUES Acts 2:4 “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” A. Can there be Genuine Tongues Today? Spiritual and scholarly men are ranged on both sides of this question, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Israel Defended Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2019

Paul expressed his grief over the fact that most of the Jews were alienated from God. He wished himself “accursed” (Gk. anathema) and that he would be destroyed in place of his countrymen.

(30) Israel Defended Romans 9:1–5 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The Angels Wept

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 20, 2023

What must the angels have thought when the Lord they loved -- Jesus -- was announced as going down to be born as a lowly human? How must it have affected them when He was crucified?

THE DAY THE ANGELS WEPT Luke 2:8-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher decided to ask her students what their Christmas traditions were. “What traditions does your family do at Christmas?” 2. The first student was a Catholic girl; “On Christmas Eve we go to Church, say our prayers with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perfect Peace.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2022

Myles Donnelly, who escaped from the 78th floor of the South Tower during the 9/11 tragedy, said, “It sounds and awful thing for a grown man to say, but I think I am afraid of the dark again.”If there is one word that could be s tamped over our times, it is the word, fear.

Perfect Peace. Isaiah 26:3-4NIV Myles Donnelly, who escaped from the 78th floor of the South Tower during the 9/11 tragedy, said, “It sounds and awful thing for a grown man to say, but I think I am afraid of the dark again.” If there is one word that could be stamped over our times, it is the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2024

What important events surround Palm Sunday? Let's find out in Matthew 21.

Palm Sunday brings lessons on the purpose of church buildings, faith, heavenly versus human authority, following through after saying yes, and producing fruit. Let’s review them in Matthew 21. Palm Sunday Christianity reveals God’s love. Pontius Pilate is a caricature of the failure of human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Speak Peace

Contributed by John Newton on Dec 10, 2024

We focus on peace in the Second Sunday of Advent, in Psalm 85.

I wonder how many of you, when you’re reading a book, take time to examine the copyright page or read through the backflap or the author’s bio. I have to admit that as often as not I am one of those people. When I’m reading a book I can often find it helpful to know a little bit about who wrote it ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Mission: Hosanna!

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

If Jesus came riding down your street, what would you lay down before Him? A message for Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday April 16, 2000 INTRODUCTION There is a legend about an ancient village in Spain. The villagers learned that the king would pay a visit. In a thousand years, a king had never come to that village. Excitement grew. "We must throw a big celebration!" The villagers all agreed. But, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-40, Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Upgrade Your Connection Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

2nd message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "May we honor Your Holy Name..."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 2 “UPGRADE YOUR CONNECTION” Matthew 6:9b and Isaiah 6:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Most wireless providers will allow you, even encourage you to upgrade a number of things. You can upgrade your phones, you can upgrade your calling plan, even upgrade a number of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Abcs Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 6, 2009

Although Psalms 9 and 10 fit together in an alphabetical pattern, they are very different. Yet, both are vital aspects of a positive relationship with god

I cannot think of ABC without thinking of that demand in the David Mamet play and film, “Glengarry Glenn Ross,” where the supervisor keeps telling the salesmen to “Always Be Closing.” Now, I meant the ABCs of the alphabet when I entitled this sermon. If I were going to have played off the play and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-21

Denomination: *other

The King Has Come For You Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 11, 2019

Today Jesus comes to us: 1. As the Lord of life (vs. 9-11). 2. As the King of Kings (vs. 12-13). 3. As the Prince of peace (vs. 14-15). 4. As the Giver of Good News (vs. 16-18).

The King Has Come for You The Gospel of John John 12:9-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2017 (Revised December 11, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 12, as we focus on one of the greatest wonders of Christianity. Today's Scripture took place on the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Let Him Go”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

Churches today are dealing with the same things that they did in Bible times; and that is; man likes to mess up what God sets up!

(13) And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, (14) And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: (15) And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17