Sermons on Personal Praise:

The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

The praise and worship part of our Christian life is of the utmost importance because it helps us develop a deeper relationship with God, and in the words we find the hope, joy, and comfort that we all seek.

Today I want us to analyze a very important aspect of our Christian life that is oftentimes overlooked, or not given too much attention to. I say that it is something that is oftentimes overlooked or not paid attention to because the majority of all believers only take care of this aspect of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Shout" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God’s divine plan of blessings, for our lives, mandates that we HAVE FAITH AND DIVINE CONFIDENCE in Him when we PRAISE HIM.

“When Praises Go Up, Blessings Come Down” U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker’s Multicultural Gospel Service, Taegu Korea BIG IDEA: GOD HAS A DIVINE PLAN OF BLESSINGS, FOR EACH OF US, THAT REQUIRES faith and divine confidence WHEN WE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving Each Other Through Small Groups Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 20, 2005

In small groups, every person can experience and give out the love for each other we’ve been commanded to show.

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing 2. Loving Each Other Through Small Groups January 15/16, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN POINT: In small groups, every person can experience and give out the love for each other we’ve been commanded to show. INTRO: A few years ago at a small groups conference they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United In Worship Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

Message explores how our relationships with other people affects our personal and corporate interaction with God in worship.

02.19.17 Part 4 Intro How do we advance to higher ground in our worship? Last week we talked about five ways to enhance our public worship experience. Today I want to add a sixth to that list. It is too often overlooked. It is often not even associated with the worship experience. Yet Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25, Psalm 133:1-3, Matthew 18:19-20, Hebrews 2:11-12, Matthew 6:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Draw Near - Part Two

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

A sign of genuine faith in Christ is seen in the heart of the person who has a genuine longing to be in close proximity to their Heavenly Father

OPEN: - We are dealing with the issue of disconnectedness in our relationship with the Lord. And how we can draw near. This is a passage of Scripture that follows a warning James gives to his readers on the issue of pride. Every spring there is an international competition called the "Wacky ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 17(B) - Who is this Jesus? We need to identify this Person. We also to need to identify his purpose.

WHO IS THIS JESUS? (Outline) September 7, 2008 -- PENTECOST 17 -- Mark 8:27-33 INTRO: Out walking you notice someone in the distance. As they come closer you recognize an ac-quaintance or a close friend. There is a feeling of joy at seeing your friend. A family member may call. You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Lutheran

A Private Miracle

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 12, 2010

Just as Jesus performed the "private" miracle at the wedding feast at Cana, His grace is available for our personal, private, miracles.

A Private Miracle, John 2:1-11 Introduction William Jennings Bryan wrote this about miracles: “Some skeptics say, ‘Oh, the miracles. I can’t accept miracles.’ One may drop a brown seed in the black soil and up comes a green shoot. You let it grow and by and by you pull up ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Epaenetus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2022

Epaenetus is a personal Christian friend of Paul's at Rome to whom Paul sent his salutation in Romans 16:5.

Epaenetus Epenetus ("praised") or Epaentus: is a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, considered one of the seventy disciples, and may have been the first Bishop of Carthage or Cartagena. All that is known of him is told here. Epaenetus is a personal Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:5

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2021

Here Jesus helps us learn how to pray... 1. He reminds us to make sure His Father is our Father (vs. 9). 2. He teaches us pour out our praise to God (vs. 9). 3. He teaches us seek God’s will in our world (vs. 10).

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 10, 2017 (Revised March 4, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who studies the Bible will find that it contains many prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Laser Light Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 23, 2019

The New Covenant Gospel is not a competitor with God’s plans for Israel, but there is a difference between the Old and New Covenants: The Israelites became part of the Old by birth, we become part of the New Covenant only by second birth.

The Laser Light of the Gospel (Romans 3:1-20) 1. Laser lights are useful as pointers. I have one, but only rarely use it. 2. They are not toys. [https://phys.org/newsstory below:] 3. Concern is growing over the safe use of small, battery powered, hand held lasers. For example, there are now ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Is A Place Of Ritual Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 14, 2025

In what areas of your life might you be prioritizing ritual over relationship with God?

As Christians, we must examine our hearts and ensure that our worship is genuine, not just a ritual. Let's explore few examples of how some Christians and churches may be going through the motions without a personal relationship with Christ. 1. Sunday Service Attendance Without Heartfelt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113, James 1:27

What Is True Worship? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 2, 2017

True worship is an encounter with the living God, experiencing God, Praising God, making an offering to God, expressing our love to God, reflecting our devotion to God and ascribing true worth to God.

Worship is the oldest practice in the history of mankind. There is no culture in the history which has not practiced some form of worship. We were created to worship and the essence of worship can be found in the first of the Ten Commandments: “You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:3) ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doctor Jesus

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020

Just like with a medical doctor, there are diagnostics that can be performed that will shed light on a person's spiritual condition...

The other day I took Shannon to her pediatrician because she had been having stomach pains. I noticed how the nurse took Shannon’s vitals—weight and temperature. Afterwards the doctor came in and asked Shannon to sit up on the gurney. Dr. McDaniel listened to Shannon’s heartbeat and breathing. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Your Balloons Sail Free

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 26, 2002

Seeing how God has acted to give us all we have and how He has kept His promises we’re moved to offer Him thanks and praise.

Pentecost 14 A Exodus 6:2-8; Romans 11:33-36 Let Your Balloons Sail Free! Based on Joachim Neander’s Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 08/25/02 “Hallelujah! Praise the Lord.” These are not expressions that ordinarily used in the Lutheran Church. Not because there’s anything wrong with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:2-8, Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Being In The Center Of God's Will

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 6, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE POWER OF BEING IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILL AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.PURPOSE 2.PLAN 3.PROTECTION 4.PATRONAGE 5.PRAYER 6.PRAISE 7.POWER

THE POWER OF BEING IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILL ****************************************************** OUTLINE 1.PURPOSE 2.PLAN 3.PROTECTION 4.PATRONAGE 5.PRAYER 6.PRAISE 7.POWER THE MESSAGE THE POWER OF BEING IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILL ****************************************************** ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal