Sermons on Marian Devotion:

Serving God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores the importance of prioritizing spiritual wealth over material wealth, viewing life through faith, and pursuing righteousness.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to gather together in His name, to commune with one another in the unity of His love, and to be nourished by the Word of God. The Bible, our divine compass, guides us to the truth, to the path of righteousness, and to the heart of God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Topics: Light, Eye

Excuses Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 19, 2003

Moses’ excuses for not going to Pharoah with God’s message - they apply to us as well.

Exodus 3:1-4:17 – Excuses (The Ministry of Moses #1) NO EXCUSE SUNDAY: DEDICATED TO MISSING CHURCH ATTENDEES! To make it possible for everyone to attend church this Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday": Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take God As He Is Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To note that there are no substitutes for God.

The 10 Commandments #2: Take God as He is Text: Exodus 20:4-6 Thesis: To note that there are no substitutes for God. Introduction: (1) Illustration – There is a temple in Kyoto, Japan, called “The Temple of the Thousand Buddhas.” Inside, there are 1,000 statues of Buddha, each one slightly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm And Gain Strength

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2003

A short sermon for nursing home services.

STAND FIRM AND GAIN STRENGTH LUKE 21:19 Most of us who have been students of the actions of Christians in Germany immediately before and during World War II, have been inspired by the faith and the courage of Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the great Christian leader who chose to leave a safe teaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Instructions For The Home

Contributed by Rob Clifton on May 23, 2001

This is a sermon written to preach in a wedding. It lists the responsibilities of each marriage partner.

Introduction: 1. I remember when my dad bought his first VCR. 2. He didn’t know anything about how it worked, but he spent hours reading the instruction manual, learning every detail of how to use it properly. 3. Wouldn’t it be great if other things in life came with directions, like: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Earthquakes Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 27, 2001

THE EARTH QUAKES BEFORE THE POWER OF THE REDEEMER

BIG IDEA: THE EARTH QUAKES BEFORE THE POWER OF THE REDEEMER INRODUCTION: Tremendous poetry; great parallelism throughout the psalm; Reflecting on the power of the Redeemer; inspires Praise on the part of the people of God and trembling on the part of all creation; there can be no doubt that God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 114:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Master Equipper Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

GOD’S INITIATIVE IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL

BIG IDEA: GOD’S INITIATIVE IS THE PATHWAY TO PERSONAL REVIVAL I. (:33-34) GOD’S INITIATIVE IN CHANNELING OUR MINDS A. God’s Teaching Ministry is Essential for Obedience "Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes, And I shall observe it to the end." Perseverance in obedience is the goal B. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forever, O Lord, They Word Is Settled In Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

THE ETERNAL FAITHFULNESS OF GOD TO HIS WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PRESERVATION

BIG IDEA: THE ETERNAL FAITHFULNESS OF GOD TO HIS WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PRESERVATION I. (:89-91) THIS IS TRUE IN NATURE A. Thesis Stated: "Forever, O Lord, Thy Word is settled in heaven" "Thy faithfulness continues throughout all generations" B. Example of the Earth God established it by His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Establish My Footsteps In Thy Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO EXPERIENCING THE GIFT OF GOD’S FREEDOM

BIG IDEA: WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO EXPERIENCING THE GIFT OF GOD’S FREEDOM I. (:129-131) THERE IS NOTHING MORE SATISFYING THAN WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF GOD’S WORD A. (:129) God’s Word is Wonderful "Thy testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them." B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rock Solid Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

ISRAEL – THE LAND OF THE RIGHTEOUS – ABIDES ROCK SOLID FOREVER

(OR: THE LORD AS THE ULTIMATE DO-GOODER) BIG IDEA: ISRAEL – THE LAND OF THE RIGHTEOUS – ABIDES ROCK SOLID FOREVER INTRODUCTION: We know that “Faith can move mountains”, but here we learn that Faith makes you an unmoveable mountain! I. (:1) MOUNTAIN-LIKE STABILITY FOR THE LAND OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Good Times Roll Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001

BLESSINGS FOR THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD

BIG IDEA: BLESSINGS FOR THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD (:1) DECLARATION: “How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways.” A. Promise – Abundant Blessing B. Recipients - “everyone who fears the Lord” - “Who walks in His ways” I. (:2) PERSONAL BLESSINGS A. Fruitful Labor “When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Can Do It All Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

TRUSTING IN GOD BEATS TRUSTING IN MAN

BIG IDEA: TRUSTING IN GOD BEATS TRUSTING IN MAN (:1-2) INTRODUCTION: PRAISE THE LORD CONTINUALLY “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.” I. (:3-5) THESIS: TRUSTING IN GOD BEATS TRUSTING IN MAN A. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Immeasurable Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 23, 2003

This sermon reminds the believer that God is a God of absolute knowlege.

Introduction: The Psalmist declares that God knows the number of stars in the universe. The greatness of this truth can only be seen when we consider the vastness of space and the trillions and trillions of stars. God not only knows them quantitativly but He knows them by name. In theology, this is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Vs. Expediency Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

OUR RESPONSE TO PERSONAL DANGER AND NATIONAL COMPROMISE MUST BE FAITH NOT EXPEDIENCY

BIG IDEA: OUR RESPONSE TO PERSONAL DANGER AND NATIONAL COMPROMISE MUST BE FAITH NOT EXPEDIENCY Background: Tied to Psalm 10 same context of wicked attacking the innocent in secret same emphasis on the eyes of the Lord seeing both the righteous and the wicked I. (:1-3) POSSIBLE RESPONSES TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wicked Schemers Are Ignorant Of The Power Of God's Lovingkindness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS WILL PROTECT US AGAINST THE SCHEMES OF THE WICKED

BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS WILL PROTECT US AGAINST THE SCHEMES OF THE WICKED I. (:1-4) EVIL SCHEMES FILL THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO HAVE FORSAKEN THE FEAR OF THE LORD A. The Root Problem = No Fear of God 1. "There is no fear of God before his eyes" (:1) 2. "He does not despise evil" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible