Sermons on Highest Praise:

Joy - Psalm 126 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 10, 2002

How do we sustain joy in the midst of difficult circumstances? By reflecting on God’s blessings and promises.

Right now in Texas, a woman named Andrea Yates is on trial for the crime of murdering her five children, ages 7, 5, 3, 2, and six months. According to news reports, she confessed to police that she led them one at a time into the bathroom of their family’s home and drowned them in the bathtub. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:4

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Life

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000

Jesus would have us to receive and live a life of abundance for which he came to give humanity.

"Get A Life": John 1:1-14 - Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The philosopher, Henry David Thoreau, once said that most of us 'lead lives of quiet desperation." It would seem that Thoreau is right. Many of us are in the land of the living but our lives are not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

I've Got To Go

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This is a Palm Sunday sermon dealing with Jesus going to Jerusalem to cleanse the temple.

“I’ve Have Got To Go” 4/8/2001 Psalm 118:15-29 Mark 10:32-34 Mark 11:12-19 How many of you remember that great theological parable sung by Glady’s Knights and the Pips. It is the story of a man who left Ga to pursue his dream of becoming a movie star in Los Angelos. While there he falls in love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Scarifice Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Alan Smith on Apr 20, 2006

Psalm 116 points very eloquently to the fact that thanksgiving to God is a concern of every Christian. Day by day, may we remember how richly God has blessed each of us, may we daily express our thanks to him for his goodness, and may we in response dedi

Introduction: I recently read a list of seven things that mothers should be thankful for. It said you should be thankful for… • automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. • husbands who attack small repair ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whats So Bad About My Flesh? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

Why did Paul write about the battle between the flesh and spirit in almost every one of his letters?

Flesh & Spirit Sermon Series Part One: “What is so bad about my flesh?” 1. Over the past few weeks, God has been speaking to me about the power of the Spirit led life and the tragedy of the flesh led life. The consequences for a church, for a family or for an individual are dramatic, depending ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Three Cups Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 21, 2005

The blessings of being under the blood of Christ are many. His bloodshed paved the way for us to miss the wrath of God, purchased our salvation, and enables us to enjoy the blessings of God.

Title: Three Cups of the Lord Theme: The Blessings of Being Under the Blood “In the hand of the Lord is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; He pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs. As for me, I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. (Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared To Worship

Contributed by David Thompson on Jul 30, 2005

A sermon to get you ready to worship and meet God adapted from, Preparing to Worship God, by Timothy Jones.

Prepared to Worship. Exodus 19:1-19 Welcome and good morning. As always it’s a honor and a privilege to stand before you, to speak a portion of God’s word. My hopes and prayers are that you can apply these words to your life, and use them in your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Walking In The Shepherd's Footprints"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2009

So specific is our call to follow Christ as a sheep follows the shepherd, we’re even told to walk in His footprints.

“For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Orthodox

"For Grace Appeared"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 1, 2009

The Redeeming, Reforming, Rewarding work of Grace

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Wholly Devoted Knees Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 12, 2012

In this final lesson in the series, we learn that wholly devoted knees kneel in submission and prayer to God.

Introduction: A. Today we are completing our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. I hope you have found this series to be challenging and enriching! 2. We have been exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 3. One last time, let’s review the two verses that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Restore!

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Jun 9, 2016

rebuilding the Walls torn down.

Nehemiah 1:3-6 And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire. And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ain't No Danger In God's Water

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014

Every once in a while the church need to stop and measure it’s own spiritual progress.

Ain’t No Danger In God’s Water Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. Acts 27:31 My brothers and sisters, there are times when the church stand in awe wondering just how close they are to achieving their goals. And I believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:31, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Educated Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Paul is not knocking the love of the Philippians. Kindergarten love is not bad, but it is no place to level off and be content. A child who does not progress beyond kindergarten is greatly handicapped, and so is the Christian whose love does not abound more and more in knowledge.

The best of Christians make their share of mistakes, but John Turner was apparently trying to get a large portion of his quota of mistakes out of the way all in one day. John was a conscientious pastor who got to his church early one Sunday morning, and he discovered that he had left his sermon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Educated Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

If we link love and learning we will have life with a capital L, for it will be the abundant life Jesus came to give us. Educated love will love according to priorities.

The best of Christians make their share of mistakes, but John Turner was apparently trying to get a large portion of his quota of mistakes out of the way all in one day. John was a conscientious pastor who got to his church early one Sunday morning, and he discovered that he had left his sermon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Christmas Eve Service Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 24, 2025

A Christmas eve service which tells the story of Jesus coming through Scripture and song. Then understanding Jesus is the Light of the World.

Opening Prayer – Welcome – Pastor Mike Christmas Eve 2025 Opening Song: Joy to the World (A) Offering – Christmas offering for Capital Campaign repairs to church and school we still need around $30,000 to meet the need. Thank you to everyone who has given! Reads: Luke 1:26-37 In the sixth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 1:26-37, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-5, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational