Sermons on Praise And Thanks:

Theproblemwiththephariseeswhopouted,whinedaboutthepeoplewhopraisedwithpalms Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 11, 2003

This sermon compares and contrasts the Pharisees and the palm worshippers and encourages us all to not be like the Pharisees but to worship Jesus with enthusiasm like the palm worshippers.

The Problem With the Pharisees Who Pouted and Whined About the People Who Praised With Palms Luke 19:28-48 April 13, 2003 (Palm Sunday) Intro: A. [Enthusiastic Worship, Citation: Per Nilsen, Burnsville, Minnesota] Per Nilson tells the story of Nisswa, Minnesota, where they hold the popular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

11 Powerful Ways To Worship God

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

And explanation on different biblical ways that we can worship God.

Worship (PROSKUNEO) is a conscious glorification of God flowing from an inner attitude of lowly submission to His authority and awe at His majesty. The worship in heaven is about honour Honour means to ascribe weight and value to something. “Worship Him who made heaven and earth” (Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 100:1-2, Ephesians 5:19-20, Colossians 3:16, Acts 2:1, Proverbs 6:19, 2 Corinthians 11:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do When You're Hiding Out Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 15, 2020

We've all been hiding out lately--experiencing the greatest mass quarantine in history during the Covid-19 Pandemic. What should we be doing while hiding out? Should we even be hiding out? How should we respond to the boredom, anxiety and fear that comes with a quarantine?

What to Do When You’re “Hiding Out” Psalm 57 We are in the midst of, but hopefully coming to the end of the greatest mass quarantine in human history. When you consider that this is a worldwide Pandemic and stay-at-home orders have included such places as China and India, as well as our own ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Thanksgiving Service

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 17, 2002

A complete thanksgiving service, weaving Scripture, worship, and reflection around 5 themes: Thanks for God’s Character, Thanks for God’s Creation, Thanks for God’s Redemption, Thanks for God’s blessings, and Our Response.

Thanksgiving Service 2002 Opening Song prior to service Saturday Here I Am (I Will Always Love Your Name) Sunday Psalm Of Thanks – Andy Park Welcome, Call to Worship, and Prayer Giving Thanks for God’s Character Saturday Forever (Niels ends by reading Psalm 136.1-3) Sunday #10 O Worship The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Something Worth Celebrating

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

Give thanks to the Lord!

SOMETHING WORTH CELEBRATING Psalm 118:1-29 S: Palm Sunday Th: Praise Pr: GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD! ?: Why? KW: Explanations TS: We will find in Psalm 118 three explanations of why we should give thanks to the Lord. The _____ explanations of why we should give thanks to the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Things To Do When Everything Is Going Wrong

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

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The Right Things To Do When Everything is Going Wrong Num 21:16 And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spoke unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water. Num 21:17 Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it: Num 21:18 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalms 103: 1 - 5

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jul 26, 2018

Because of the goodness of the Lord we are to always bless Him.

Psalms 103: 1- 5 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amen!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 21, 2021

The people of God have always been a vocal people at worship. Scripture teaches us to affirm the truth by openly commenting, "Amen."

“After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 26, 2018

Do all you can with all you have.

I enjoy smelling things…well, most things. When Beth and I end up in a store that has perfume and cologne testers, I like to try out the different aromas. When our girls were younger I’d often spray the back of their necks with the grossest smell I could find and then run before they could spray ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Of Wonderful Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

This sermon seeks to lay a proper foundation for biblical worship that is wonderful to Jesus, not necessarily to us.

“The Vision of Wonderful Worship” John 4:9-26 A paramedic was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” the paramedic began, “we got a call from that big white church on 11th and Walnut. A frantic usher was very concerned ...read more

Scripture: John 4:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hallelujah!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 27, 2021

Praising God in this day is preparation for our eternal occupation of praising the Living God. Our praise will no longer be a labour, but a source of eternal joy.

“After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do As God Wishes Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 25, 2023

Paul challenges the believers at Thessalonica to do three things as a mark of Christ's followers. Rejoice always, Pray continually and praise God without ceasing. He reveals that this is the will of God. Hard core values of true identity of Christians. Hard to follow. Try it.

Theme: Do as he Wishes Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Compare the Translations: 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”. (NIV). “16 Celebrate always, 17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Where Are The Nine? Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 12, 2012

How important that we give thanks for what is accomplished in Jesus's name. Stop and give thanks.

Where are the Nine? Luke 17: 11/13-17 “And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, [speaking of Jesus] that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as He entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off; and lifted up their ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Last Word About Last Words Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

The power of praise.

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ … to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen. Paul ends his letter with a doxology (glory to God). It is not uncommon to find Paul’s letters interrupted with declarations of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Congregational

Where Gratitude Graces The Gospel

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2012

For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But Where does Gratitude grace the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude graces the Gospel in our...

WHERE GRATITUDE GRACEs The GOSPEL—Romans 1:15-24 Attention: Per ‘The 1621 Thanksgiving’ @ mayflowerhistory.com Written by Edward Winslow dated:Dec. 12, 1621 & first published 1622. “Our harvest being gotten in, our governour sent foure men on fowling, that so we might after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-24

Denomination: Baptist