Sermons on How Can We Sing:

"Abortion What Insights Can We Gather From God’s Word”

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 2, 2022

This sermon looks at abortion from a biblical framework of what takes place in the womb and how to move beyond the rhetoric.

“Abortion What Insights Can We Gather From God’s Word” Psalm 139:13-18 Jeremiah 1:4-10 9/2/2022 In every generation, there are issues that arise in society that cause divisions among people. Both sides assume their side is the right side, and not only is it the right side, their side ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 1:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Some Things We Can Get Excited About Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 4, 2015

With all of the discouragement we face in this world, when we look to the Word of God we find some things that we can get excited about.

Some Things We Can Get Excited About I Peter 1:1-6 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ Before the current baseball season began, the Atlanta braves announced that this would be a "rebuilding year". As a result I went into this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help Me Gain Real Confidence?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Confidence comes from believing that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us to do what He wants us to do and be.

What are the ways to gain real confidence? 1. Appropriate every aspect of the greatest promise in the Bible! - Paul writes, "I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Phil. 4: 13) Illustration:James Dobson tells of a friend of his during ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-8, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: Get Ready To Sing Again! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 27, 2022

Praise is the right thing to do for all who experienced the grace of God in any measure. Isaiah says, In that day, the whole company of God’s redeemed people will celebrate God with songs of praise. The present trials will end and all will rejoice in the coming Messiah!

Sermon: Get Ready To Sing Again! Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6 “In that day you will sing: “I will praise you, O Lord! You were angry with me, but not anymore. Now you comfort me. See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6, Isaiah 55:1-2, Psalm 116:12-14, Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Methodist

Start Here - How Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 13, 2011

With a Home Mission emphasis - this message speaks to how we can follow Christ’s instructions to begin "IN JERUSALEM"

Start Here (Pt 1) Acts 1:8 * As an SBC church, we are now partnering with the North American Mission board in an emphasis we call “The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.” This emphasis bears the name of a godly woman named “Annie Walker Armstrong” and the receipts from this offering go to missions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Friend Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007

How can we develop a friendship with Jesus rather than a mere acquaintanc relationship?

April, 2007 “How to Be a Friend of Jesus” John 15:9-17 Introduction: A middle school teacher asked her class to write imaginative definitions of a friend. One student said, “A friend is a pair of open arms in a society of armless people.” Another said, “A friend is a warm bedroll on a cold and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Glad Heart Sings A Joyful Song Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WHEN IT COMES TO JOY, THE RIGHTEOUS HAVE IT ALL OVER THE WICKED

BIG IDEA: WHEN IT COMES TO JOY, THE RIGHTEOUS HAVE IT ALL OVER THE WICKED I. (:1-4) THE BEST INSTRUMENT OF PRAISE IS A HEART FILLED WITH JOY A. The Value of Praise "It is good to give thanks" and "to sing praises" B. The Testimony of Praise 1. To His Lovingkindness in the morning I anticipate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lies We Believe About Our Feelings Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

A look at how our emotions can feed us false information.

Lies We Believe about our Feelings FATHERS’ DAY HISTORY Sonora Dodd, of Washington, first had the idea of a "father’s day." She thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. Smart, who was a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Pit, On To The Rock, Singing A Song

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 12, 2002

If you’re not inclined to believe what I’m telling you about pits, just ask 9 Pennsylvania coal miners. Breaking through into an older mine, a powerful current of water was released, and the miners ran for their lives. Unable to outrun the rising water, t

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: If you’re not inclined to believe what I’m telling you about pits, just ask 9 Pennsylvania coal miners. Breaking through into an older mine, a powerful current of water was released, and the miners ran for their lives. Unable to outrun the rising water, they had to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

A Grateful Heart Sings A Loud Song

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2008

An evangelistic sermon

1I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. 3He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

How We Help Each Other Grow Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

Adapted Rick Warren sermon for 40 Days of Community on working together to grow spiritually.

We are in the fourth week in our 40 Days of Community, we have been focusing on God’s #1 reason for placing us here on earth. What on earth are we here for? To love God and to love each other. Unfortunately, we don’t naturally do this. We don’t naturally love God or other people all the time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Methodist

How Good Is The Care We Give To Others? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 8, 2016

The Good Samaritan sets the standard for caring.

Text: Luke 10:30-37 Title: How good is the care we give to others? This month we are going to elaborate on promoting a culture of caring for others in the church. The Bible has a lot to say about caring for each other so let’s begin by looking today at the parable of the Good Samaritan. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do We Face The Storms Of Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 25, 2024

Are you currently in a storm? Do you see a storm approaching? What will you do?

After preaching to a great multitude (Mark 4:1-29), it was evening time and Jesus told the disciples that he wanted to cross over to the other side. Why? We do not know. It may have been that he had grown tired and need some peace and quiet after such a long church service. So, the disciples took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How May We Know That God Exists?

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

Spiritual struggles like Nathan’s are common. Therefore, before we talk to people about being in right relationship with God, we may need to address their core beliefs about His existence and offer reassurance about the reasonableness of belief. Indeed,

After his grandmother’s funeral, 15 year-old Nathan really started thinking about God. Because his grandmother had been a faithful Christian, the minister spoke about her eternal rewards. But talk of heaven and the afterlife caused Nathan to wonder, “How do we really know there’s a God and an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The River Jordan: How We Got Over Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 3, 2009

Many things look impossible, particularly if we are worn down by the "too much" of survival. But there are those who go before us and test the waters and make a way for us. We need to do the same for others. Black History Month

Have you enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics? Isn’t it amazing what those skaters and the skiers can do? Isn’t it astounding that human bodies can plummet down slopes and whiz through channels at what seems like supersonic speed? I’ve only seen snatches of the Olympics, but I’ve thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist