Sermons on Praise Break:

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: Love (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2015

An Advent sermon in light of the recent mass shootings.

"Christmas Gifts that Won't Break: The Gift of Love" Luke 2:15-20 Has this been a dark week or what? The shootings in California are beyond heart-wrenching. Last month was dark as well with the attacks in Paris and then the shootings in Colorado. This summer was extremely dark. A mass ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Let Everything That Has Breath Praise The Lord

Contributed by C Vincent on Mar 22, 2010

Written for the ladies day of prayer; examining praise and the psalms around psalm 150

Ladies Day of Prayer JCC 05.03.10 Psalm 150 Each of the last 5 Psalms begins with, “Praise the Lord,” and each Psalm increases in praise and joy until we come to the last one Psalm 150 For the psalmist, “praise the Lord” was definitely not a cliché but an ecstatic expression ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Earth Shaking, Ground Breaking, And Bond Dropping Expierience

Contributed by Tylor Cates on Sep 22, 2005

A sermon on the importance of the preacher and the listner.

A Earth Shaking, Ground Breaking, and Bond Dropping Expierience (Acts 16:25-26) “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Combo

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 18, 2013

He ask fear and unbelief to leave the room, prayer and praise will always give fear and unbelief their marching orders in short order.

The Ultimate Combo? You’ve heard of peaches and cream, Lucy and Ricky, Martin and Lewis, Peanut Butter and Jelly and those were and are some pretty great combinations. How about some of these classics, the Baconator, the Ruben, the Big Mac, oh and we cant forget this one, the western ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If We Give God Thanks And Sing His Praises – He Can Defeat Our Enemies.

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 28, 2014

An unbeliever doesn’t know what he has to give God thanks for. But a born again Christian has everything to give God thanks for, and should– his safety may depend on it.

If we give God thanks and sing His praises – He can defeat our enemies If we complain (always indirectly against God) – our enemies savage us An unbeliever doesn’t know what he has to give God thanks for. But a born again Christian has everything to give God thanks for, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desire: "It'll Make You Or Break You” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2002

. Righteousness is not an optional spiritual supplement but a spiritual necessity. We can no more live spiritually without righteousness than we can live physically without food and water.

Intro: “Mommy I’m so thirsty. I want a drink.” Susanna Petroysan heard her daughter’s pleas, but there was nothing she could do. She and four-year-old Gayaney were trapped beneath tons of collapsed concrete and steel. Beside them in the darkness lay the body of Susanna’s sister-in-law, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing Submission Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 27, 2020

James tells us that we are to submit ourselves to God. In this message we will unpack 5 ways (from the text) that will enable us to do just that.

Pursuing Submission OKAY – let’s do this, week 9 of our series on James… NOW HERE - is the text that we are going to unpack this morning (August 30, 2015) AND BEFORE – we read it, let me remind who wrote this passage. James the ½ brother of Jesus… A GUY – who shoots straight, tells the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise God Because You Love Him

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 10, 2021

Why do we praise God? We do this to demonstrate our love for what God has done, is doing, and will do for us. It is a sign of appreciation

Praise God Because You Love Him Revelation 19:1-7 Michael H. Koplitz I think that one of the most challenging jobs out there is being a parent. If I were to rate the two parental jobs, being the mother or the father, I think being the mother has to be the toughest. I know as a father that I would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

4 P's - Prayer, Praise, Preaching, Participation Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2001

The 4 P’s to the presence and power of God are to be balanced against the cross. When we keep them in proper balance they produce a Spiritually Balanced Life. This spiritually balanced life then creates wholeness within the life of the individual.

Series: The 4 P’s to the presence and the power of God: Introduction: Over the next several weeks we are going to focus on Bible centered spirituality. In our society today we have many seekers searching for true spirituality for their lives. They will tell you that they are looking for meaning ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ashamed To Praise God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 13, 2008

This sermon is the second installment on why we are obligated to give God all of the praise that we can. True praise comes from the inside out, not the outside in.

Introduction: Whenever it comes to Jesus the Christ, it seems to be a gray area for many. It seems to be an area of discomfort, but when it comes to God there’s more of a relaxed atmosphere. Whenever there is a conversation about God, the atmosphere is somewhat pleasant or neutral, but when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Vision: Breaking Down Walls Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024

Let God change the way you see people. Stop looking at outward appearances or misguided mindsets and start looking at the heart that needs Jesus.

Peter’s Vision: Breaking Down Walls Text: Acts 10:9-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preacher isn't talkin' 'bout religion no more He just wants to praise the Lord People aren't as stuffy as they were before They just want to praise the Lord And it's very plain to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Methodist

They May Not Break Bones But Words Can Still Hurt. Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 23, 2018

Taming the tongue is vital to healthy communication in marriage.

OPENING SENTENCE: I was surprised when I heard some time ago that scholar Ruth Tucker was divorcing her husband for domestic violence. INTRODUCTION: Most of you probably don’t know who Ruth Tucker is. She was a Ph.D. missions’ professor at Trinity Evangelical Seminary and is considered by many to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon about putting your hope in Christ, despite the temptation to despair.

"The Gift of Hope" Matthew 1:18-21 As an adult, there are a lot of things I like about Christmas. I like the lights on the houses and trees. I like some of the Christmas music played on radio stations and in department stores--though, I must say I do get tired of it. What I like most about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Open Ears, Open Heart And Open Praise

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 30, 2018

This sermon centers on the deaf man (verses 31 - 37). Mark shares with us that he experienced 1. Open Ears 2. An Open Heart 3. Open Praise It focuses on how the church must reach out!

Mark 7:24- 37 Theme: Healing Miracles of Jesus Title: Open Ears, Open Hearts and Open Praise This sermon centers on the deaf man (verses 31 - 37). Mark shares with us that he experienced 1. Open Ears 2. An Open Heart 3. Open Praise INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Nazarene

We Have Been Chosen To Praise God.

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002

This sermon looks at the doctrine of election and brings the gospel comfort always attached to it for believers.

Introduction: Try-outs can be nerve-racking times. The attempt to be the best or among the best. Whether it is try-outs for basketball, try-outs for the spring play, Or a "try-out" for a new job with an interview. What emotions does one usually exhibit when he or she makes the cut and gets the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-18

Denomination: Lutheran