Sermons on Power Of Praise:

Unpacking The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 1, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Unpacking the Fear of God” 1 Peter 1:17-21 A sermon for October 20, 2024 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; 18 knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21, Luke 12:5, Hebrews 10:31, Hebrews 12:28-29, Genesis 18:25, Psalm 75:2-7, Matthew 25:31-46, James 2:15-17, Exodus 30:14-16, Matthew 25:30, Matthew 13:49-50, Luke 16:22-24, Romans 3:21-25, Revelation 20:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 18, 2025

The genealogy of Jesus reveals several things to us - but primarily his heritage as the Son of God.

In recent years, ancestry and genealogy has been a growing trend. One of the largest and most popular ancestry companies was sold 4 years ago for $4.7b. There is something in us that wants to understand more about where we are from and from whom we descend. Unfortunately, for many of us, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Hope Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 22, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Words of Hope” 1 Peter 3:13-16 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 3 “13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But sanctify the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16, Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Peter 2:21-23, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Methodist

Living The Life! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2025

If you want to live the good life, protect yourself against envy, prepare yourself for eternity, and prosper yourself spiritually.

Some of my favorite cartoons growing up were the Road Runner cartoons. Take a look at this 30-second excerpt from one of them (show Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote—Free Bird Seed). Do you know? In not one of the 49 Road Runner Cartoons produced does Wile E. Coyote ever get the Road Runner. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 16:13, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Real Talk (Psalm 90) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 24, 2025

#8 In Summer in the Psalms

Real Talk (Psalm 90) James Jackson / General Adult Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Psalm 90. You know how there are some sermons that just make you glad you came to church? The pastor’s funny, the music’s catchy, and you leave humming a happy tune on your way to lunch? Well… this isn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Ziklag Moments

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 8, 2025

Many of us have gone through very difficult times when it seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. This message looks at how David handled one of the most difficult times in his life.

Would you please turn with me to First Samuel 30. I can still remember this like it was yesterday. It was Saturday morning, May 10, 1986. I was still in bed when I got a call from my uncle, Anthony, and he said two words, after which I didn't hear anything else. He said, “Dot’s gone.” Dot, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8, 1 Samuel 30:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This We'll Defend

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 14, 2025

Pastor John addresses the murder of Charlie Kirk, and how we should act as Christians.

This We’ll Defend CCCAG Sept 14, 2025 Scripture: Matthew 24:9–13; Esther 8:11; Luke 22:36–38; Matthew 24:14)________________________________________ Introduction: This has been a hard week. Next to where I’m preparing my sermon is a book called The Pentecostal Pastor which tells me I should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-13, Esther 8:11, Luke 22:36-38, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2025

If you want Jesus to teach you how to change your world, rank Him first in your life, risk your life for Him, renounce all you have, and remain committed to Him.

Men in Black is a comedy about two special agents who work for Men in Black, an underground agency created to protect earth from dangerous extraterrestrials. In this scene, Agent K (played by Tommy Lee Jones) tries to recruit a New York City cop (played by Will Smith) to the agency. Take a look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Trial Of A Preacher Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2025

Acts 22:30-23:11 shows us that believers can face hostile adversaries.

Introduction Have you ever faced a hostile crowd? I am not talking about your children who suddenly turned on you when you told them that it was time to go to bed. No, I am talking about facing a hostile crowd that wants to hurt you. I have faced such a hostile crowd. It happened during my ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Know The Shepherd

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 21, 2025

Distinguishing between false shepherds and the true shepherd.

How to Know the Shepherd John 10:1-6 From discussing “light” Jesus suddenly moves to the subject of shepherds. Once again, the timing is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To The Market Place Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 27, 2025

When we think of a call, we often think of a full-time vocation. This message looks at what it means to be called to the Marketplace.

When you hear that someone has been called to something or has answered a call on their life, who do you think of? A preacher? A missionary? Maybe a doctor, a nurse or a teacher. There seem to be certain professions that we feel particular folks are called to. For many people, a call means that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

(3 Of 4) Reunion: Now And Then Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

The Sabbath anchors rest in Christ now, anticipates reunion at His coming, and proclaims God’s everlasting love as the universe’s theme.

Let’s start with something I’ve noticed: for some reason, I must have a sign on my back that says, “Talk religion with me.” The other day I sat next to a fella in a little restaurant in town. We ordered our food, and before long he started telling me about his “spiritual journey.” He said he was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Hebrews 4:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Genesis 1:2-3, Mark 2:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 24, 2025

There are a lot of things that we don't know. And for years, people did not know the plan God had to make possible our salvation. Throughout the Old Testament, God kept giving hints, but now it has been made known.

Alba 2-16-2025 THE WISDOM OF GOD I Corinthians 2:6-16 A father and his small son were out walking one day when the boy asked him a question. “Dad, how does electricity could go through the wires stretched between the telephone poles?” “I don't know,” said his father. “I never knew much about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Balaam And His Unforgettable Ride! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 5, 2025

While on his way to Balak, king of Moab, Balaam experienced two things that he probably never forgot! He heard a message from the Angel of the LORD--and from another, unexpected source!

(Based on a message preached Sunday evening, March 2, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO; this is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The story of Balaam and his donkey (I choose to use the word “donkey” or “beast” simply to avoid being accused of using vulgar terms) is one of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

02 A Perfect High Priest Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 17, 2025

Jesus, our perfect High Priest, secures our place in God’s presence forever.

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed someone to step in on your behalf? Maybe you found yourself in a legal mess and needed a lawyer who knew the system. Maybe you were traveling in a foreign country, struggling with the language, and needed a translator—just to order food. Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10, Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible