Sermons on No Glory:

Sermon On Continual Growth And Progress

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 30, 2022

Continual Growth is defined as a constant progression of something such as an industry, organization, or an idea, its development in size, and the resulting improvement or importance.

Benjamin Franklin, an American polymath, writer and statesman once remarked: “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” Romans 5:2-6 confirms: “Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Timothy 4:15, Hebrews 6:1, Job 8:7

The King Chooses A Queen

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 25, 2022

Esther is an illustration of God's care and direction for our lives. In order to effectively serve God, we must have faith that God is in control, working through both good and bad times, despite the fact that we may question certain aspects of our lives.

Have you been chosen? Esther is an illustration of God's care and direction for our lives. In order to effectively serve God, we must have faith that God is in control, working through both good and bad times, despite the fact that we may question certain aspects of our lives. Persian rulers ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesians 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2022

NASB

1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-- 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. 4 By referring to ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Value Of Hope

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Jul 4, 2023

Romans 8:25b-26 ...But hope [the object of] which is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he already sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure.

According to "Bible Study Tools" The word Hope in Hebrew is: 1. Yachal which means: Waiting on God, Waiting on His word, Waiting on His certain action continually and waiting Right(Righteously). Its Hope that gives man the Excellence that is needed in waiting and the Lord rewards that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-26, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Job 13:15-16, Psalm 71:14-15, Psalm 37:4-6, Psalm 32:1-2, Romans 8:18, Isaiah 43:18-19, Romans 5:3-5, Psalm 94:19, Psalm 119:43, Psalm 119:47-48  (view more)  (view less)

When You Really Blow It Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 7, 2022

The actions of Moses brought serious consequences. He led the people of Israel for almost forty years. Now it was time to cross into the promise land. Moses would not lead them in. He would not even be able to enter. Moses really blew it. But this is a message of God's grace.

Have you ever really blown it? Maybe there was a time when you lost your temper at a meeting and slammed your fist down on the table? Suddenly you realize this is not how I wanted things to go. Maybe you did something far worse. You realize that nothing is going to be the same from this time ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Friendship Above All

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2022

We want and need a close relationship with God above all else.

1. A Prayer Tent In 2021 David Jeremiah told about a creative mother in Chicago who noticed her son was anxious during the pandemic. She came up with a biblical solution. Together they made a homemade pup tent called a "prayer tent." The two of them set it up in the corner of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning Worship From Mary Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

What is worship? Giving the worthship to God that He deserves.

“Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word’ … (weeks later) and Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior … for He who is mighty has done great things for me … He has shown strength with His arm … He has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Golden Crown

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 6, 2023

The Golden Crown is perceived to be a crown of holiness with the inferred implication of a reserved inheritance in heaven.

Chris Heimerdinger, an American author once remarked: “We are the farmers of the future. If we desire all the gifts of God, if we seek to win the Golden Crown, we can't just sit back and watch. We have to make it happen.” Isaiah 62:3 reminds us: “You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:4, 2 Timothy 4:8, Revelation 6:2

Dry Bones Shall Live Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 28, 2020

“Then he said to me, Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.” (Ezek. 37:4)

Today is the second Sunday during this period of Lent that we are worshipping at home. Let us glorify God through our worship and pray that His mercy will cause every dry bone to live. The world today finds itself in a state of spiritual dryness even though our Lord Jesus Christ has already dealt ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 18, 2020

We only partially serve the LORD if we lack joy. (To be used when we return from COVID-19 isolation).

1. Welcome back to our worship assembly! Things are being done a little differently, but we’re back. I hope you are happy to be here! 2. Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Leviticus 9:6-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Batteries Not Included #5 Christmas Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 14, 2020

Jesus wants you to be the herald of His presence and shepherd only those who have experienced the grace Jesus offers can. As a result of his birth, death and resurrection, the power of the Holy Spirit will sustain you as you go to do His bidding in the places you live, work and play!

Four weeks ago, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. We started this series by talking about the Hope, given in the understanding we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Titus 3:4-7, Job 38:7, Exodus 40:34, 2 Chronicles 7:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tyrants, Tidings, And Treasures

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 18, 2020

sermon looks at Christmas from 3 different perspectives- Augustus, shepherds, and Mary. And, it reminds us that even when we feel alone and forgotten, God has indeed not forgotten us.

TYRANTS, TIDINGS, AND TREASURES LUKE 2:1-20 1. TYRANTS AND TROUBLES. LK 2:1-3 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

You’re Asking Too Much.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 11, 2021

God expects us to take up our cross. What is that cross He is asking us to carry?

Sermon Title: You’re asking too much. Scripture Text: Mark 8:27-38 ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago I read a story written by a preacher in the Philippine Islands. One day he was passing a large church on Good Friday when he spotted many selling incense, candles, veils and rosaries. He also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Into His Presents

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 5, 2021

Problems here on earth and in our lives are short in time compared to our time with our God.

Sermon Title: Into His presents. Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 4:13- 5:1 We have plenty of troubles, personal and national , to keep us busy with worry and no sleep at night. These troubles even cause us medical problems. Things seem to be getting worse as time passes. Everything is ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When It's Planting Time

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 22, 2021

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent Year B

March 21, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 12:20-33; Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 When It’s Planting Time Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday was the first day of spring. Today our daylight will be just ever so much longer than the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran