Sermons on Melanesian Singing:

Victory In The Valley Of Weeping

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 7, 2007

Based upon Psalm 84:5-7 this message seeks to encourage all who are passing through a "valley of tears," i.e., a place of sorrow, discouragement, mental and emotional loss. It’s focus is upon HOPE and HELP.

VICTORY IN THE VALLEY OF TEARS Psalm 84:5-7 Introduction: In 1838 and 1839, as part of President Andrew Jackson’s Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present-day Oklahoma. They were driven from their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time For Everything Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Jun 3, 2007

Fourth in a seven part series, this sermon deals with Ecclesiastes 3.

Sermon Dan Neary A Time for Everything Under the Sun This is the 4th of 7 sermons in our series in Ecclesiastes. I’m glad that Dr. Hobson suggested this series… and I’m glad that he is walking with us in this series. We like his preaching. We would like to hear more of his preaching. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like A Pack Of Snarling Dogs

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

ALL OF US THAT LOVE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST HAVE OR WILL HAVE OUR OWN SNARLING DOGS TO CONDENT WITH

Psalms 59:1-9 Like a pack of snarling dogs To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. In Psalms 59 David compares his enemies to wild dogs. In Psalms 57, David there described his enemies as lions, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 59:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dancing Before The Lord (Worship 2) Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

If we truly worship God, then our lives, like David’s will be seen by others as we leap and dance before the Lord!

2 Samuel 6:13 I. GET OUT OF THE ROUTINE If you haven’t noticed were doing things a little different this morning. It’s easy for us to get to the point where we’re just going through the routine of things. It’s easy because we’re creature of habit. We end up going through the motions and we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Framework For Ministry

Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004

Thoughts from Isaiah 35 on the context, content and centrality of Christ to ministry.

A framework for ministry. (As found in Isaiah chapter 35) Text: Hebrew’s 12:24 "You have come to Jesus" Address delivered at Aberystwyth Theological College, Preaching Service, 20th November 1987 Why have I come tonight? Why have you come tonight? Why have we’ve been doing all this singing and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004

God’s soveriegnty in a free will world

God is in Control Psalm 33 Let the godly sing with joy to the LORD, for it is fitting to praise him. 2 Praise the LORD with melodies on the lyre; make music for him on the ten-stringed harp. 3 Sing new songs of praise to him; play skillfully on the harp and sing with joy. 4 For the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's About Time

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

Why are we in church? punch a clock, tradition, or to spend quality time?

It’s about time Psalm 92:1-5 I was thinking this week and trying to decide the most stressful time on any given week for Christians. When I started narrowing it down, I decided that I would be a bit more specific. I decided to actually limit the scope to be “active” Christians. When I say ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

From Thanksgiving To Thanksliving

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 23, 2008

We can control our complaining to the extent we are actively involved in thanksliving.

From Thanksgiving to Thanksliving 1 Chronicles 16 Rev. Brian Bill 11/23/08 There’s something within us that resists giving thanks, isn’t there? It’s far easier to complain and be in conflict than it is to live a life of thanks. I’d like to propose that we can control our complaining to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Patmos

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 28, 2009

To encourage the church by showing Christ’s authority over, rule of, and participation in the hardships of life.

PATMOS Revelation 1:9-10 Sermon Objective: To encourage the church by showing Christ’s authority over, rule of, and participation in the hardships of life. Supporting Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13; Psalm 24:7-10; Psalm 72:1-11; James 4:8; 1 John 4:4 Special note: Pastor Ken used a soloist to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Sound - Pt. 2 - Sound Seep Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2013

We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

Sound Pt. 2 – Sound Seep As you will remember we began this series last week by talking about Sound Doctrine. We said that sound is powerful. Genesis teaches us from moment one that sound isn't just for communication but has power in it. Sound sets atmosphere and mood. I stated that our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksliving Part 1 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 21, 2011

Sermon Series on gratitude becoming a way of life.

Can you remember a moment of ingratitude upon someone receiving a gift? Perhaps it is a story of your children or of you as a child or teen. Have you ever witnessed an act of ingratitude that was just wrong, it just bugged you? Someone given a gift and their attitude screamed like a spoiled brat? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed By Simple Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014

Notice the simple responses our Lord noted in the actions of the righteous. Giving someone a drink of cold water, something to eat, clothes to wear a visit. These are simple and basic acts of kindness. No pomp, no plaque, no prestige.

Michael Jordan ......is considered by some ......to be the greatest basketball player... of all time. For most of us, ...... the scenes we remember ....... are the slam-dunks ....... while taking off ......from the free-throw line. The fame, ... the popularity, ... the commercials, ... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

Offering The Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2014

Seems as if evrything drains us, but God has a plan that we learn to love praise. Praise is a debt we owe the mighty God we serve.

SHALL A ROCK CRY OUT FOR YOU? THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LEACHES, LEACHES... EVERYBODY WANTS MORE THAN I CAN GIVE... I hear so much about ENOUGH... HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH... What can I do when nothing I do is ENOUGH... Everybody is sucking the very power of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do You Measure Up? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2012

The question answered in this passage is what is the standard or basis by which we can determine whether Paul or we or anyone measures up?

Somewhere between his 2nd and 3rd missionary journey false teachers had entered the city of Corinth and had turned the hearts of the people against Paul Launched a campaign seeking to undermine Paul’s ministry and to steal the flock in Corinth. These false teachers had said a lot of things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-18

Zechariah's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Redemption, salvation, forgivenss, covenant

ZECHARIAH’S SONG Luke 1: 67-79 (p724) December 11, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our look…or better yet, our listen…into the songs of Christmas…and our first song came from Mary’s lips…A Song that celebrated God’s plan…A song that worships ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ