Sermons on Praise From God:

Knowing The Time To Shout

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 29, 2023

Knowing when to give God the Praises that he deserves.

5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:   6 And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Lowered Your Worship Standards?”/ Not Stuck In The Past: Worship That Inspires And Connects” Series

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

The importance of offering God the best in our worship and lives.

1. Introduction: Embracing a New Approach to Worship Last week in our first sermon, we reflected on the boundless and unchanging love of God, (God's deep, unchanging love for His people ) which calls us to respond with heartfelt worship. Today, we’ll explore how our response can move beyond ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

True Worship

Contributed by Samuel M on Apr 6, 2024

True worship is not just about singing songs, but it's about seeing the face of God. Do the songs we sing help us to see the face of God? Do the songs we sing completely describe God and His Holiness?

And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. Revelation 5:14 True worship is not just about singing songs, but it's about seeing the face of God. Do the songs we sing help us to see the face of God? Do the songs we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:14

A Gift From Eternity

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 9, 2006

God’s gift to us is Jesus Christ and He has eternally co-existed with the Father.

Intro: In a "Peanuts" cartoon strip, good old Charlie Brown says to Linus, "Life is just too much for me. I’ve been confused from the day I was born. I think the whole trouble is that we’re thrown into life too fast. We’re not really prepared." Linus asks, "What did you want . . . a chance to warm ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

From The Mountain To The Mission

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 14, 2007

In God’s kingdom here on earth, we are called to labor in loving service to make a difference.

FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE MISSION Text : Luke 9:28 - 43 Someone (Barbara Klassen) tells the story about her “ ... great-great uncle who lived to the ripe old age of 106. He was healthy and spry and took joy in chauffeuring his less able-bodied senior friends around town. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Breath Of Love

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007

A short message to instill a deeper, more intimate form of praise to God. Praise that comes from every facet of our being.

LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD! PRAISE HIM IN THE SANCTUARY AND THE HEAVENS, FOR HIS EXCELLENT GREATNESS! PRAISE HIM WITH MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, WITH SHOUTS OF JOY AND DANCING. LET EVERYTHING THAT LIVES AND HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD. WHAT A HONOR IT IS TO DO THIS EVERY DAY! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Traveling Light: From God To Israel To The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2008

The prophetic poems of Christmas take us on a journey from heaven to Israel, and then to the world.

Sermon Note Material (sermon follows) Chiasmus in Luke 1:68-79 by Ed Vasicek The four prophetic poems in Luke are not merely random accounts of history (though they are historical), but take us into a direction. In the Magnificat (1:46-55), the theme is that God loves to exalt the humble (like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did God Turn His Back On Jesus?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013

Reformed theology that God turned His back on Jesus on the cross. Is this Biblical?

Did God Turn His Back Upon Jesus? Matthew 27:45-46 In my seminary theological classes, we were taught that God had to turn his back on Jesus when the sin of the world was laid upon Him. This verse, and one from Habakkuk which states that God cannot bear to look upon evil were used to prove this. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ego : Edging God Out Through Busyness Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 5, 2018

When was the last time you had a one on one time of Solitude with the Lord? Are you too busy and thus Edging God out?

EGO: Edging God Out through Busyness How many of us woke up to an “alarm” this morning? Most of us; isn’t it? Have you really thought about why is it called the “alarm”? Come to think about it, what is alarm most commonly associated with? It is associated with a disaster to come, a danger ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:2-23, Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 6:1-13, Matthew 14:13, Matthew 14:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man's Chief End

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 27, 2014

Why are you and I here? Why did God create us? What is our purpose in life? We were made to glorify and enjoy but how do we do that and what does that mean?

Man's Chief End 1 Peter 4:10-11 Why are you and I here? Why did God create us? What is our purpose in life? With this thought in mind Augustine said, "You have formed us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in You." God is a God of glory. Moses sang in Exodus 15:11 " Who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Insulation To Intimacy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

This message talks about the call of God in your life to an intimate relationship with Him. The fact is that most Christians never get to that point in their relationships, let alone with God. We insulate ourselves, fearful of becoming too vulnerable and

From Insulation to Intimacy Genesis 12: 1-9 David Needham in his book, “Close to His” tells the story of a missionary in China who found it necessary to be gone from his family for an extended period of time. Aware that his leaving would not be understood by his youngest daughter, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

What Does God Want From Me?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 27, 2013

What Does God Want from Me? 1) Nothing! 2) Everything!

What’s the worst summer job you’ve ever had? Mine was working for a home cleaning company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Because I didn’t have a car of my own to drive to palatial homes overlooking Lake Michigan to scrub bathroom floors and dust antique furniture in relative peace, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

From Terrorist To Evangelist Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Paul lived the first part of his life learning how to be a good Jew, not knowing that from the beginning of his life, God had other plans. And God has a plan for your life.

INTRODUCTION Wow, I can’t believe what I just read. I follow Ted Turner on Twitter and this morning he posted an amazing tweet. In case you didn’t know, Ted Turner is a billionaire. He created CNN and owns the Atlanta Braves. In the past, he has been very critical of Christianity. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You, Lord

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012

We must remember to thank God all the time.

Thank You, Lord November 23, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember to thank God all the time. Focus Passage: Luke 17:11-19 Supplemental Passage: Psalm 100 Introduction: Emerson said that if the stars came out only once a year, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Excuse Me, It's My Praise Time Series

Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Aug 4, 2011

God not only deserve our praise He expects our praise before, during and after He blesses us.

Introduction: I have discovered that every noise is not a holy noise. Praise to God should not be forced by a worship leader or anyone else during worship. There is a difference between authentic praise and orchestrated praise. David describes in this text the difference between authentic and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Baptist