Sermons on Indian Music:

The Allure Of Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2018

Wisdom's plaintive plea. The danger of refusal. A promise to those who will hear.

THE ALLURE OF WISDOM. Proverbs 1:20-33. One day I was out shopping on one of the pedestrianised streets of Norwich, England, when a sudden commotion stopped me in my tracks. The City Crier’s vigorous ringing of his hand-bell, and his cry of ‘Oh Yay! Oh Yay!’ seemed to be right in my ear, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Care In Caroling

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 26, 2017

Singing is a powerful tool for memory, especially at Christmas time.

1. “Memories” Lyrics 2. This time of year brings a flood of memories. a. Some are positive, some negative b. Yet, they are powerful 3. One powerful Memory-Maker is Singing a. “Carols” = hymns; songs, choruses, chants b. Even non-Christians enjoy Christmas Carols [The Jewish composer, Irving Berlin ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look Up And Praise The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2017

A summons to praise our God, with reasons attached.

LOOK UP AND PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20c. Why “Praise the LORD” (Psalm 147:1)? There are two possible readings of the answer: “For it is good/ pleasant/ delightful to sing praises to our God” (cf. Psalm 92:1); or “For He is good/ gracious/ beautiful” (cf. Psalm 27:4). It could ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impossible

Contributed by Mari Larson on Mar 27, 2016

Throughout history, many people have had doubts about many things. It is no wonder there were doubts about the resurrection.

Throughout history, some very smart people have said some not-so-smart things, and thanks to the internet, they will never be forgotten. For example, Thomas Watson, the Chairman of IBM said in 1943, “I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.” When something new comes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Fresh Start With Family

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

Fresh Start with Family

Ephesians 5:15–30 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless actions, but be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love, Family, Motherhood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 6, 2018

What the world needs now is what it has always needed to preserve, nurture and grow the human family, the family of God.

Ascension Day/Mothers’ Day 2018 One of the signature songs of the so-called “decade of love,” the nineteen-sixties, was Burt Bacharach’s “What the World Needs Now.” The answer, according to lyricist Hal David, is “love, sweet love.” The song even dared to tell the Lord that is what the world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Catholic

God's Glory Is In My Choosing The Right Road

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 17, 2018

We always have choices!

Mid-Week Message/Devotion May 16, 2018 Psalm 1 God’s Glory Is In My Choosing the Right Road “Sing psalms! Let joy resound!” – Psalm 98 What’s a Psalter? “The book of Psalms, or psalter, is at the heart of the Bible. It contains 150 singable, God-inspired songs. These songs were written ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good For Us To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 6, 2013

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Year C 2013

Luke 9: 28 – 36 Good For Us To Be Here Intro: Back in the 80’s there was a toy that was really popular with boys and girls alike. Transformers. They were the most fascinating toys, even for adults. In 2007 the first of the Transformer movies was released. In 2009 another, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Paid It All

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 25, 2013

Jesus' sacrifice was completely sufficient and acceptable to please God.

Jesus Paid It All February 24, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus' sacrifice was completely sufficient and acceptable to please God. Focus Passage: Hebrews 10:11-18 Supplemental Passage: He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Disorderly! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2013

Friends, after receiving the Gospel and accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior, we have to whittle our lives and live a disciplined life; we have no excuse to live a disorderly life!

Disorderly! 2 Thessalonians 3:6 ‘But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.’ Life is an embarrassing mess today! There is an aggressive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Trait 10: A Healthy Church Is A Worshipping Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 30, 2013

Worship is announcing and affirming God’s worth. Why is Jesus worthy of bowing our lives before Jesus in worhsip? He is God and He alone died for our sins, defeated death, hell and the grave and invites us to worship Him alone!

Intro: Have you heard about the recent experience of a pastor who changed the order of worship so that the sermon was given before the offering was taken. This upset a four year old who asked her mother, "Why is he talking before he gets paid?" (The child had a misunderstanding of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear What I Hear

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 28, 2013

When there was severe draught in Israel because God had withheld rain in that place due to their wickedness and disobedience, Elijah prophesied ‘I can hear the sound of rain.’ Awesome!

Can you hear what I hear? 1 King 18:41” And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.” Some movie lovers and those who have musical ears, identify the movie tunes in a jiffy and then impeccably remember the lyrics and sing it, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Less Stone

Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 13, 2010

This sermon relates the purpose and benefits of praise.

One Less Stone Psalm 150 Intro: Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “The Lord inhabits the praises of His people” or the phrase, “when praise goes up, blessings come down”? All of these are true. God loves our praise. We were created for a relationship with God. Part ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Bear Fruit And Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 19, 2015

As we grow, as we learn the world around us and experience life in its manifold facets, we are expected to produce fruit of the highest quality - fruit that will resemble our Creator, fruit that Christ expects from us.

BEAR FRUIT AND LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Each of us is planted as a seed of highest quality – created in the very image of God – created by God. As we grow, as we take root in this soil, learn the world around us and experience life in its manifold facets, we are expected to produce fruit ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Oh! What A Faith!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 19, 2015

It was no limp, namby-pamby, spineless talk but firm punch on the devil’s nose! You got to answer the devil this way! Are you hearing me?

Oh! What a faith! Daniel 3:18 “But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." 21 days of fasting from November 11 to Dec 1 – today 10th day! The above words have been burning in my heart! ‘But if ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal