Sermons on Praises:

Cleaning House

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 29, 2005

When we fail to keep God’s temple clean, God will clean it for us eventually and get our attention while doing it.

WHEN GOD CLEANS HOUSE Matthew 21:12-16 INTRO As we read of the Temple being cleansed by Jesus for the extortion that was taking place there, we often focus our attention on the temple building. We often forget that once we accept Christ as our Savior, our bodies become the temple of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Pleasure In Serving The Lord

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on May 23, 2008

Could it be that the pursuit of pleasure is ordained of God?

There is Pleasure in Serving the Lord! Attention: Who enjoys pain? To seek pain is an odd thing…perhaps a sign of psychosis. The pursuit of pleasure is guaranteed in our constitution as a right given to us by our Creator. If we are honest with ourselves we must admit that pleasure seeking is one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Model Mom

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Becoming a Proverbs 31 Mother

MODEL MOM PR 31 VS 10-31 THE WISEST MAN TO EVER LIVE APART FROM JESUS CHRIST WAS THE MAN NAMED SOLOMAN. GOD USES HIM TO GIVE A VIVID DESCRIPTION OF A MODEL MOTHER—PLEASE DO NOT MISUNDERSTAND ME THIS MORNING, NOT EVERY WOMAN THAT HAS BROUGHT A CHILD INTO THE WORLD IS A GOOD MOM, BUT GOD DOES STILL ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: *other

"The Song Of The Slandered Saint” Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

“The Song of the Slandered Saint”

Psalm 7 Spurgeon “The Song of the Slandered Saint” 1. The Persecution of the Righteous: (verses 1,5,13. ) Gal 4:29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. A. David’s Foe: verses 1-2 His Accusation Was - : a. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Paul's Intention For Romans Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022

Intention of Paul is revealed in this passage. Paul had higher vision in his prayer for the believers, even whom he never met. Paul a great missionary and visionary lays down foundations for prayer.

Romans 1:8-15 Intention of Paul Paul was a man of Prayer (Romans 1:8-10): He says that he thanked God for the faith and spiritual life of the believers in Rome. We have the customs of praying for the needs of believers, friends and even strangers. But it is equally significant to praise God for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Ash Wednesday 2020 Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2022

If God is love, and He certainly is, and if He became human so that we could, when we fall asleep for the last time, be swept up into the awesome beauty, truth, and goodness of the Trinity, then we should keep ourselves ready.

Ask Wednesday homily I beg you, on behalf of Christ, to be reconciled to God. If God is love, and He certainly is, and if He became human so that we could, when we fall asleep for the last time, be swept up into the awesome beauty, truth, and goodness of the Trinity, then we should keep ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18, Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

Denomination: Catholic

Curing Of The Lepers (Or Curing Of Nine And Healing Of One)

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 13, 2019

When given a miracle of healing, the mind and heart must also be healed

Luke 17:11-19 In this Gospel, we see Jesus traveling between Samaria and Galilee. This was frontier-land and could be dangerous; lots of unsavory characters roamed the roads and waylaid the travelers. Jesus deliberately went this way to seek out the lepers, as the scripture says ‘for he found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal

The Lost Song In A Backslider’s Life

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

How to regain your joy.

THE LOST SONG IN A BACKSLIDER’S LIFE Text: Psalm 137:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Here is a song soaked with tears. A backslidden people have lost their ability to sing the Lord’s song. The harps that were dedicated to give praise to God are silent now by the River of Babylon (world). The harps ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

City Of Our God (Psalm 48)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 25, 2026

What will New Jerusalem look like?

Does God have plans for a future that will astound the nations and bless them all? Let’s begin in Psalm 48. While Zion is literally a small hill in Jerusalem, is it lofty as a mountain in reputation, because it is at the center of God’s city? Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise, in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unleashing The Power Of Divine Presence SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

The secret of success, victory and unusual exploits that the anointed servants of God achieve in life, is in the fact that God's presence is always with them.

The Power of God's Presence 1. Holiness: Seeking after God and His righteousness is essential. We must diligently pursue righteousness and live by it. 2. Praise: Praising God triggers His manifest presence. It is a powerful weapon that can lead to victory in any situation. 3. Word Presence: The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-16

Topics: Divine Presence, Success, Victory

The Power And Spirituality Of Anointed Music SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A teaching on: 1. The Importance, 2. The Power, 3. The Spirituality of anointed music in ministry.

Today, I want to discuss the significance, power, and spirituality of anointed music in ministry. Let's begin by looking at three Scripture passages: 2 Kings 3:14-15, 2 Chronicles 20:22, and 2 Chronicles 5:13-14. In 2 Kings 3:14-15, we see the prophet Elisha calling for a musician. Despite not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:14-15

Topics: Entertainment, Music, Spirituality

Bumper Crop Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 11, 2018

Why does God put such an emphasis on giving? He makes you promises of what He'll do if you give cheerfully and generously... but why would He do that?

OPEN: A preacher told his church this story about an airplane trip he’d recently taken from Chicago to California: "I was on the plane when they ran into some very severe turbulence. The plane began to shake terribly and the passengers were getting alarmed. Even the flight attendants were looking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Appropriate Biblical Responses To Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Appropriate Biblical responses To Difficult People I Pet. 3:13-18

Appropriate Biblical responses To Difficult People I Pet. 3:13-18 I Pet. 3:13-18 - Peter wrote, "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." Paul wrote, Do not be overcome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sign To Israel: A Lame Man Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 7, 2017

The apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. Peter and John seem to have been led by the Holy Spirit, to perform a miracle on a man who was over forty years old and had been a cripple from his birth.

Peter and John and a man born lame By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.C.1: A Sign to Israel: A Lame Man Healed (3.1-11) Acts 3.1-3.11 (KJV) 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Refuge In National Crisis

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

Wise indeed is the nation experiencing crisis to seek God and His will to find divine deliverance. Such is the promise of II Chronicles 7:14.

OUR REFUGE IN NATIONAL CRISIS "So Judah gathered together to seek help from the Lord; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the Lord." II Chronicles 20:4 I. THE CRISIS An overwhelming army from Moab and Ammon was invading Judah. By the time King Jehoshaphat got the message, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:4, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist