Sermons on Melodious Songs:

Marks Of ‘spirit’ Filled

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2011

Are you joyful, thankful and submissive? Then you are being controlled by God’s Spirit. This filling is a continual experience, for we constantly need to be filled with God’s all sufficient, inexhaustible supply of spiritual power if we are to continually

Opening illustration: Story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool ~ During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Human Harp Of Praise

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 29, 2002

The role that praise plays in personal and corporate worship.

The Human Harp of Praise I will sing a new song to you, O God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you, Psalm 144:9 Mark Twain had a bad habit of spicing his conversation with profanity. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Study Of “the Church, Part 2” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “The Church, Part 2”

The Study Of “The Church, Part 2” Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. There are thousands of different denominations in the world. But the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Speaking The Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 1, 2004

The Bible is replete with directions about verbalizing truth, but it seems that many people are afraid of being accused of talking to themselves.There are numerous benefits that come from speaking the truth out loud that need to be considered and applied

Speaking the Truth - Eph. 4:15 Illustration: It is good to speak the truth out loud, even if it may be a bit late. My son Zachary, 4, came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out and threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cultivating A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jul 23, 2024

Having a thankful heart is important part of our walk with God.

Cultivating a thankful heart – Sunday, November 15th Opener: Good morning! How is everyone doing this wonderful day in the Lord! We are just so thrilled that you have joined us here this morning. This week, the title of our message is cultivating a thankful heart. It is interesting to note that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:28, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wish Vs Hope Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

In your life do you make wishes or do you place your hope in someone else? One leads to fairytales the other leads to Jesus Christ.

Wish verse Hope! Series: 4 letter words Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv.com - “Making a wish for an orphanage.” The girl in the story shares how he she came down with cancer twice and the second time she got cancer “Make a Wish Foundation” asked her what she wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jericho Road - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Mar 28, 2006

The Roads We Must Travel - Part 3 of 5 - The Jericho Road

Though there are vast differences in every Christians life, there are some similarities as well. We may not all be called to preach, or teach; but we are all called to testify. Not every Christian is to be a member of FBC, but every Christian is to be a member of a local Church somewhere! Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Troubled Times

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Dec 15, 2024

The Challenge of Joy in Troubled Times Church, this third Sunday of Advent—the pink candle Sunday—ushers us into joy. But how do we celebrate joy in a world so gripped by fear and trauma?

Sermon Joy in Troubled Times Zephaniah 3:14-20 The Message 14-15 So sing, Daughter Zion! Raise your voices, Israel! Daughter Jerusalem, be happy! celebrate! God has reversed his judgments against you and sent your enemies off chasing their tails. From now on, God is Israel’s king, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Realities Of The Holy Spirit In Our Christian Life!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 6, 2012

In this outline we share 7 realities in our live as we live and grow in the Lord. "May not a single moment of my life be spent outside the light, love and joy of God's presence and not a moment without the entire surrender of my self as a vessel for Him

Realities of the Holy Spirit in our Christian Life! In this outline we share 7 realities in our live as we live and grow in the Lord. "May not a single moment of my life be spent outside the light, love and joy of God's presence and not a moment without the entire surrender of my self as a vessel ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Christmas Message Of Peace Not Fear Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Two Christmas Messages: Peace and Fear Not

A. INTRODUCTION 1. There are two Christmas messages. a. Peace. “Peace on earth good will to men” (Luke 2:14). b. Fear not. “The angel told Zechariah, Mary, Joseph and the shepherds, “Fear not” (Luke 1:20, 30; 2:10; Matt. 1:20). 2. One message is negative, takes away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Anointing

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Feb 3, 2007

In this message, I wanted to explain to the congregation about the anointing, and why we need a fresh anointing daily.

A Fresh Anointing Today, I am going to be talking about the anointing, and staying filled with the Holy Ghost. How many of our problems would be solved if we just had a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We know from the word of God that it is His will that all be filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 19, 2006

David deciding to speak words of worship and praise unto God, and about his hardships kept him victories!

I Will! Text: Psalm 34:1-8 Regardless, whether we have knowledge of it our will; our soul meaning, our mind, body and emotions are making declarations unto something. David said, “ I will bless the Lord at all times! When? At all times! Vs.1… His praise shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Directions Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 23, 2019

We think of the new year as a new direction for our lives. God offers us new directions every day.

1. The Bible has a great deal to say about “New” • New Covenant • New Heart • New Life • New Way • New Creation, to name a few 2. We tend to view the New Year as our big opportunity to restart. It can be true but actually each day is a new beginning. It really is the “first day of the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Some Folks Don't Know About Christmas

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 27, 2013

Explores what people should know about the birth of Jesus and how many are not aware of the true meaning of Christmas. Why we should be anticipating the second advent of Christ

TITLE: What Some Folks Don't Know About Christmas TEXT: Galatians 4:4-5 INTRO: For 74 years, Russia had no official Christmas holiday. The Communists replaced the Bethlehem star with the red star. They banned Christmas trees and turned Christmas into a holiday celebrating Father Frost. Then, in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Encounters

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 15, 2024

Encounters with God change us.

Encounters Ephesians 5:15-20 1. Encounters will help us to live with proper conduct as a Christian. • Verse 15 opens that we should pay attention to how we live our lives. Straight is the gate narrow the way • Some versions say be careful how you live. Jesus is wanting us to follow his ways he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist