Sermons on Praise God:

Ready Of Not Here He Comes Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT READY OR NOT HERE HE COMES Sunday July 2, 2006 Intro. A. I have said many times before that I am not big into prophecy and trying to predict the end times. I know that there are some in the church in general who will feel that my attitude towards these things is both wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Outbreak! Deveolping A Spiritual S.t.a.p.h. Infection Within The Church

Contributed by James Stophel on Apr 5, 2016

Could a STAPH infection actually be a good thing? It can when it is a spiritual STAPH infection!

OUTBREAK! TEXT: LUKE 8:43-48 Opening: There are certain words and terms that can strike fear into all of mankind: “The Plague” is one such term. Others words like “epidemic” and even the word “Outbreak” creates panic. Down through the sands of times, these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Rejected

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2019

A study in the book of Lamentations 4: 1 – 22

Lamentations 4: 1 – 22 Rejected 1 How the gold has become dim! How changed the fine gold! The stones of the sanctuary are scattered at the head of every street. 2 The precious sons of Zion, valuable as fine gold, how they are regarded as clay pots, the work of the hands of the potter! 3 Even the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's Better That We Have The Spirit, Than Have Jesus Physically With Us (John 14:15-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 24, 2022

The Spirit is proof, that Jesus loves us to the uttermost (John 13:1).

Let's start today, again, by reading from John 13:31-14:14: (31) Then, when he had gone out, Jesus says, "Now the Son of Man was glorified, and God was glorified in him. If God was glorified in him, also, God will glorify him in himself, and immediately/at once He will glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-30

Entitled Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Mar 16, 2012

Recovery begins when we leverage our entitlements for the sake of those less entitled.

Find additional Free Resources for This Sermon Series: http://store.northpoint.org/recovery-road-starter-kit.html So as we begin this last message in this series, let me begin by this, a little bit of a story. Now, as Jesus was coming to the end of his ministry, he was on his way to Jerusalem one ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Today we want to explore some interesting words about truth-telling that Jesus gives us.

A few weeks ago, President Clinton spent Saturday and Sunday huddling with his lawyers preparing for his grand jury testimony. As I thought about that, it seemed a bit odd. If your goal in going before a grand jury is to tell the truth, to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, why does it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Polite

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Paul, what is so important about politeness? It sounds like a rather wimpy subject to me.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As most of you know, I’m in the midst of a series of sermons based on 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love chapter" of the Bible. And that chapter begins with some powerful statements. Listen as I read those first 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blame Game

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001

Three views of the beheading of John the Baptist, or how to blame someone else for your actions.

The Blame Game What do you suppose happened at the palace the next morning, when Herod woke up with a hangover the size of the Roman Empire and a public relations problem twice as big? I can hear them all spinning the story, can’t you? It’s not the way it seems! It’s not my fault! I’m not to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Wasn't The Pacific Ocean Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2001

Jesus’ handling of and interpretation of His witness at the seashore is a parable of our witness in shaky, stormy circumstances.

A few weeks ago I caught the TV show, “America’s Funniest Videos.” You may know that on that show there are clips of poignant scenes from the human drama, as captured by someone’s home video camera. This particular clip caught my attention. A father was trying to show his small son how to fish, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Points

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

How can we be certain that we are ready to make the right decision when we unexpectedly find ourselves at a fork in the road?

6, February 2005 Dakota Community Church Turning Points Introduction: Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign at the fork of the road He looked one way and the other way too The Zoad had to make up his mind what to do - Well, the Zoad scratched his head, And his chin, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Life's Too Short To...work All The Time Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 2, 2005

Part 4 in series "Life’s Too-Short To...," this message addresses workaholism, ending with ways to know if one is a workaholic.

Life’s Too Short To…Work All The Time Life’s Too Short To…, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/24/05 In my previous church, Christy and I became friends with a couple – let’s call them George & Liz. I’ve changed the names to protect the innocent. And the not-so-innocent. George ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Misinterpretation/Misrepresentation: It's All About Truth Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 7, 2008

This series focuses on how we deceive ourselves and subsequently others. Part 1 focuses on how we are deceived by our five senses.

Misinterpretation; Misrepresentation: It’s About The Truth Scripture: Galatians 2:20; John 16:13; Genesis 27 Introduction I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning The World Upside Down

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Paul in Thessalonica

Reading: Acts chapter 17 verses 1-1: Ill: • Several years ago, American Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man; • Decided he wanted to see his locality from a new perspective. • So he went down to the local army surplus store; • And bought forty-five used weather balloons. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Joseph The Authentic Leader

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Joseph and the Famine. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 47 verses 11-31. Ill: • A husband came down to breakfast and was delighted to hear his wife say; • “Darling you are a model husband!” • He was so encouraged by that remark that it put him in ‘on a high’ all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:11-31

Denomination: Brethren

The Unveiling Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 11, 2010

A study of chapter 4 verses 1 through 16

5Song of Solomon 4: 1 – 16 The Unveiling 1 Behold, you are fair, my love! Behold, you are fair! You have dove’s eyes behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats, going down from Mount Gilead. 2 Your teeth are like a flock of shorn sheep which have come up from the washing, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel