Sermons on Music In Worship:

Go! And… Receive The King! A Christmas Morning All-Age Service Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 17, 2025

Christmas is not just a holiday. It is a divine invitation. God came near. God stepped into our darkness. God became flesh. Christmas is God saying to all people: “Come and receive My Son.”

Go! And… Receive the King! A Christmas Morning All-Age Service INTRODUCTION – “Go! And… Receive the King!” Merry Christmas everyone! Children and adults – welcome! Today we celebrate the greatest birth in history – the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the promised Messiah, our Saviour and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heal My Home Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022

This past week, we did a five-question survey about our church’s teenagers' relationship with their fathers. We asked our church’s middle school and high school students five questions and one bonus question about their relationship with their father this week. We

Today, I want to speak to you on this subject “Heal My Home.” Find Malachi 4 with me if you will [page 955 in your pew Bibles]. I have been challenged by Malachi, the Minor Prophet and I hope you have been challenged as well. As close out the last book in the Bible, the prophet Malachi directs our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:37, Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:4-6, Luke 7:26-27, Matthew 3:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Herod And The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

The wise men were religious outsiders who traveled a good distance while the religious insiders were sitting on the front porch of Bethlehem but failed to take another step. The religious insiders watched the religious outsiders pass right by them.

Today, we begin a short Christmas series entitled The Characters of Christmas. All throughout the story of Christmas, there are major and minor characters who play an important role in making the story of Christmas great theatre. Now, I love to watch a good movie, and I imagine many of you are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

His Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2012

Psalm 118 is a powerful song of Praise. But behind this psalm of praise is a great deal of pain. What was the pain that led David to write this hymn to God, and what can we learn from David’s pain that make our song as powerful as his?

(We opened by playing Chris Tomlin’s “Forever” song found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjrAeWCOg6Q&feature=fvwrel. Immediately after the song, I read Psalm 118 in its entirety, and prayed.) APPLY: The Psalm we’ve read today has inspired numerous hymns and contemporary songs. · One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of James In 11 Lesons Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007

This series of teachings covers the book of James, and is adaptable to adult of teen groups. It has been used with succes for both the adult Home Fellowships of Hosanna Church and the Grades 9 & 10 Bible class of Oxford Hills Christian Academy.

THE BOOK OF JAMES A BIBLE STUDY IN 11 LESSONS 2005: Pastor Eric J. Hanson 77 Oxford Street South Paris, ME 04281 207 890-5979 evenings 207 539-2295 daytimes ehanson1@verizon.net THE BOOKOF JAMES A HOME FELLOWSHIP STUDY Lesson 1: Introduction By Eric J. Hanson (Please look up ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listening To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2013

What had Martha done wrong? Wasn't she being a servant? Wasn't she serving Jesus and his men? Was Jesus telling her she shouldn't have been preparing the meal? Or was there something else wrong here?

OPEN: A mother and her young daughter had been driving on the highway for a couple of hours and traffic had been difficult… in fact, some of the other drivers had been downright frustrating. They wouldn’t use their turn signals, she’d been cut off, tail gated, and then there had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

6 Elements To Warfare Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

Daniel prayed with resolve—he set his face. He prayed with tremendous reflection—he looked upon God. I hate to say, and so much of my prayer is casual prayer, prayer that comes with almost a take-it-or-leave-it attitude. God is calling us at this late hour to pray with serious concentration.

Americans are riddled with anxiety. Many of you are full of anxious thoughts throughout the night. Many of us feel an impending sense of danger just around the corner. For some, this apprehension is about their jobs, their marriage and their children. Most of us think if we had a little more money, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

Templegate: Jesus Cleanses The Temple - Easter 2024

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 1, 2024

The Bible says that many were willing to believe in Him because of His signs, or His miracles. Still, Jesus can see through such false “belief.” If belief were a pool of water, then their belief would have been a puddle.

Happy Easter to all of you, and we are so glad you are here this morning. Ever since Watergate that took down the 37th President of the United States, scandal and corruption stories often end with the word” gate” as a result. There was Nannygate, Deflategate, Grannygate, and Spygate. I invite you ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25, Matthew 27:63, Mark 15:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday: 5 Ingredients To Real Revival

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

You Get Excited You Are Obedient You Give Gladly You Praise Publically You Witness to Others

Just as Jesus came into the ancient city of Jerusalem back then, He’s come again and again into our churches and our lives. He came physically then but He has the ability to come even more powerfully now. He is here in this room but His presence can become even more apparent. The atmosphere can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 6, 2022

Jesus went from sitting on a throne to lying in a manger to hanging on a tree. He went from being a king with a crown to a baby with diapers to a criminal on the cross. Why did He do this?

It’s three weeks and just twenty-one days until Christmas. Christmas is so exciting for so many reasons: students are soon to be out of school, teachers are soon to be off from school, and lights are everywhere. Who doesn’t like presents for everyone brimming from underneath a Christmas tree? Andy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 8:56-58

Denomination: Baptist

Lent 2019 - The Home In Bethany Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 29, 2019

After Jesus makes His into Jerusalem to the shouts of Hosanna He tours the Temple and then goes out to Bethany for the night. Why Bethany? Who lived there and what can we learn from them?

Lent 2019 - The Home in Bethany Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-44, John 12:1-3, John 11:5, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 8:11, 2 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Waiting For Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

When he first sees the baby Jesus, he sings. Jesus was on his bucket list because he began his song this way, “I can now ‘depart in peace’ (verse 29). He was ready to die! Is

It’s a difficult year to celebrate anything. Yet, Christmas is a season of hope in the midst of a really challenging year. The hope of Christmas is irrepressible no matter what you’re facing. There’s a buoyant hope to Christmas that continues to surface despite challenges. Some years ago, The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Truths Of God Becoming Human Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 30, 2024

1. Jesus became human to show us the path to God. 2. Jesus became human to show us God Himself. 3. Jesus became human to show us grace and truth perfectly during great suffering. 4. Jesus became human to die for our sins.

If you will find the gospel of John with me. The New Testament has four gospels that begin the best-selling book of all time. Each of the four shares a unique perspective on Jesus, while many of the stories overlap. So, if you were reading the gospels, you would read many of the same miracles and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31, John 1:1, John 1:14-28, John 10:30

Denomination: Baptist

Know That I Am The Lord God. Exodus 7-8 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2026

GOD reveals HIS supremacy over every false authority, confronts hardened hearts, and delivers HIS people through a mediator - foreshadowing the greater redemption that would come through JESUS CHRIST. True freedom comes only through complete surrender to the LORD.

2026.02.08.Sermon Notes. KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD GOD. Exodus 7-8 The God Who Makes Himself Known William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Exodus 7:1-25, Exodus 8:1-32, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 3:5, Isaiah 42:8, Colossians 2:15, Genesis 3:15, Psalms 20:7, Matthew 26:28, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-25, Exodus 8:1-32, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 3:5, Isaiah 42:8, Colossians 2:15, Genesis 3:15, Psalm 20:7, Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 3:13, John 12:37, Psalm 115:4-8, Hebrews 7:25, Romans 1:20, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:1, Luke 9:62, John 8:36, John 10:27, 1 Corinthians 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 17 – Psalm 133 – Brethren Should Dwell In Unity: Good And Pleasant It Is Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 12, 2024

How blessed is a church that has full unity in the Lord. In this psalm UNITY IS THE THEME and two examples are included. It really is a delightful psalm for meditation and I hope you are blessed by the message.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 17 – PSALM 133 – BRETHREN SHOULD DWELL IN UNITY: GOOD AND PLEASANT IT IS Psalm 133 A Song of Ascents, of David {{Psalm 133:1 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:2 It is like the precious oil upon the head ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Deuteronomy 16:16-17, Genesis 3:15, Galatians 5:22-25, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:13, Colossians 3:14, Exodus 30:22-25, Exodus 30:30, Matthew 26:3-4, Hebrews 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational