Sermons on Praise Honors God:

An Outline For Acts 18:18-23

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 8, 2023

This outline is admittedly brief but covers a section of Paul's life where a lot of things took place. The passage and outline might be good for a devotional or lesson. Feel free to use this as the Lord leads.

Introduction: This passage is brief but covers a good bit of time during Paul's life and work. Text: Acts 18:18-23, KJV: 18 And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

After The Parade Passes By

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 2, 2020

Knowing the truth of the gospel of Jesus is not the same as DOING the truth.

After The Parade Passes By Matthew 21: 1 - 11 Intro: On March 1, 1962 the largest ticker-tape parade ever given in New York City took place. It was for astronaut John Glenn after he became the first American to orbit earth in a spacecraft. After the parade, the sanitation department of New York ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Welling Up, Eternal Life. Fiji Times 2021

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 1, 2021

A wee short Good Friday message heavily edited from one of my earlier messages. For the Fiji Times, Good Friday edition.

Welling up to Eternal Life, Resurrection! Later knowing that it was now completed, and so the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty,” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14-18, John 19:28-30, John 4:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Excuses

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 26, 2019

No excuse is good enough to keep us from following Jesus.

Excuses Luke 9: 57 - 62 Intro: I heard of a pastor who also preached on this passage. He centered his thoughts and comments on the fact that those who would follow Jesus claimed, “I will follow, but . . .” At the conclusion of his message, the pastor said, “I encourage all who identify with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scripture Or Tradition

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

When is it time to challenge church leadership as to whether or not they are following the Scripture? The last was 1517 and we called that the Reformation. It is time for another Reformation.

Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 7:1-13 For 2000 years, the church has been creating ordinances for the people of God to follow. Many of these ordinances are not based on biblical Scripture but on the theological beliefs developed over the centuries. For example, in the Catholic Church, a priest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Thirteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time B--- Bleeding For 12 Years

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2021

As we felt new power flow in, as we enjoyed peace of mind, as we discovered we could...

[Jail Ministry homily 13th Sunday B] Under Mosaic law, that woman was unclean all those years. Twelve years of medical treatments with no cure corroborates her once-significant financial status. Alcoholics Anonymous refers to, “the insanity of our disease.” i.e. an impaired ability to stop or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Catholic

The Crew In The Life Boat

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 24, 2018

What life gives us without Jesus.

THE CREW IN THE LIFE BOAT Mark 4: 35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 29, 2017

Faith in Jesus Will Answer Your Questions.

Text: Acts 9:5 NKJV “And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”” A. Saul's Searching Question (1) Saul was passionate in persecuting the church. (2) Jesus confronted Saul on the road to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Gives Wisdom

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Jan 19, 2019

What Hat Are You Wearing?

LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Lesson 2 of 31. Proverbs 2:1-9. The Lord Gives Wisdom. Getting the most out of your church experience. There are three types of people that attend Sunday school class and church. The simple, the foolish ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Culture Of Loving (Helping) Everybody Including Your Enemies.

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 11, 2019

Your neighbour is everyone around you so love everybody at all times and in all situations show love

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 5 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 4th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE GOOD SAMARITAN* Luke 10:25-37 King James Version (KJV) 25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Charismatic

Let’s Disarm Death

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 28, 2018

WE must work to disarm the Devil to have victory in death.

LET’S DISARM DEATH Hebrews 11: 9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: 14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Best Answer To The Best Questions Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

Good-sounding Arguments of the equality or validity of all religions (or of their equal invalidity) fall flat at the feet of Jesus.

4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. 5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is. 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-7

Denomination: *other

Know The Truth For Yourself Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 2, 2017

Don't base your knowledge and faith on only what you've heard being preached or taught but on revelation and teachings from Precious Holy Spirit as the key.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: KNOW THE FULL TRUTH FOR YOURSELF (BOTH THE THEORY AND WHAT PERTAINS PRACTICALLY) John 7:40-44King James Version (KJV) 40 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. 41 Others said, This is the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-44

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Breathes On Us.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 17, 2017

Know Jesus better that he will lead you in life.

Jesus breathes on us. John 20: 20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. 21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go: Engage Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 4, 2015

The Great Commission

Go: Engage Relationship with the Father Luke 2:49…Did you not know I had to be about my Father’s business (KJV) Luke 22:42 “Not my will but Your will be done.” John 14:31 “I do what the Father commands.” Jesus’ relationship with His father was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational