Sermons on Praiseworthy:

Be Vigilant Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 8, 2015

Be vigilant, because we are all vulnerable. Don't compromise, because we will lose out.

[Read Josh 7:1-6, 10-15, 19-21] This is one chapter most people would like to omit from their books. No one likes to talk about failure or defeat, about their greed and sin. • Up to this point, Israel had been experiencing victories, one after another, from chapter one to six. • The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Better Change Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2015

4 steps for turning a bad attitude into a good one (Material adapted from Les and Leslie Parrott's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages, chapter 4, One Bad Thing Every Good Marriage Can Improve, pgs. 69-80)

HoHum: Les and Leslie Parrott- It was the best wedding reception we’ve ever attended except that it wasn’t a wedding reception. This needs some explanation. One week earlier the bride backed out. There was no catastrophe, no dark secrets revealed. She simply wanted to put off the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten Commandments: Honor God's Name Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

Don't dishonor the name of God by word or deed. We need God's help: the Holy Spirit, confession and cleansing, filling our minds with good things.

HONOR GOD’S NAME—Exodus 20:7, Ezekiel 36:16-28 (optional children’s sermon: Use a Coke can. The Coca Cola name is so valuable, that if anyone uses the name without permission, they can be sued. God’s name is more valuable!) (Project on the screen: What is the most valuable brand name in world? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Ezekiel 36:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"shout For Joy To The Lord"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2019

A sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

“Shout for Joy to the Lord” Psalm 100 Theologians have often pointed out that we human beings tend to engage in acts of worship, whether we believe in God or not. We all have objects that we praise: a musical instrument, an actor or actress or even an awesome view. “It’s amazing or ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Leaving The Past Behind Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 20, 2019

We have a new life and a new identity in Jesus; the old way of living life doesn't matter anymore. We have to be able to leave the past behind, and we need to do three things so that we can accomplish this feat.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • It’s is already that time of the year again, time to make those awesome life-changing New Year’s resolutions. • You know, those heartfelt resolutions that you made about this time last year, you know, the ones that lasted a few days to a few weeks, you know, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Think About These Things Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 18, 2020

We pick what we ponder and what we ponder, we practice. We must think Biblically.

Think About These Things Phil 4:8 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. The capacity of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Walking In The Peace Of God

Contributed by Terry Denis on Aug 8, 2019

Everyone seeks peace of mind. Who doesn’t want peace? Many try to find peace by traveling to places close to nature, with an ardent hope that the aura of tranquility would usher to them a mood of calmness and peace of mind.

Introduction, Everyone seeks the feeling of peace of mind. Who doesn’t want peace? Many try to find peace by traveling to places close to nature, with an ardent hope that the aura of tranquility would usher to them a mood of calmness and peace of mind. Still, others enroll in courses on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Ways To Stand In The Way Of Kingdom Growth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 22, 2019

Paul tells us where the false teachers were off-track. These aren't theological matters - so what are they doing that Paul rebukes?

- As we begin, let me give a little context to the situation Paul is addressing. Paul has been to Corinth but during his absence there were some false teachers who came in and began to move the Corinthian church in another direction. - This is an extension of the earlier part of this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commandment

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 12, 2016

Jesus tells us that we need to love others.

Back in 1987 I was enrolled at Ohio Christian University, and attending Community United Methodist Church in Circleville. The pastor at that time was Rev. Lovell. He told a story in one of his sermons that has stayed with me all these years. There was a child physiologist that was having some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Breaking Free From Sin

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 25, 2017

God through the Apostle Paul gives us an outline for breaking free from sin: 1) Remember who we are (dead to sin, alive in Christ), 2) Say no to temptation, and 3) Say yes to God. Dead people don't sin! With God's help, we can obey rather than sin.

Breaking Free from Sin - Romans 6:1-13 “Dear God, you’re really going to be proud of me! I haven't gossiped, lusted, or lost my temper today. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or overindulgent. I'm very happy about that! But in a few minutes, I'm going to get out of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Matthew 12:43-45, Galatians 5:16, Philippians 4:8, James 4:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Just Connect: Make It Last

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 26, 2016

For the manifestation of the only redemption story known that saved man was in the testimony of a believer.

JUST CONNECT: MAKE IT LAST by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 26, 2016) “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness [3:11, KJV]...But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-36

Denomination: Friends

Tests For The Tongue Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2014

Nuclear power can be harnessed to bring destruction or benefit. The same is true for our tongue.

Sermon Notes June 1, 2014 Tests for the Tongue James 1:5-12 At 5 AM on July 16, 1945, in northern New Mexico, the pre-dawn sky was instantaneously illuminated by the blinding flash. The mushroom cloud from the first Atomic detonation spilled upward for 40,000 feet and was visible for 60 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Answer To Worry

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2013

The scripture says Do not worry... but that sounds easier said than done. The scripture also tells us how to avoid worry.

The Answer to Worry Philippians 4:4-7 As we approach Christmas, it occurs to me that a message on worry, stress and anxiety might be in order. People are more susceptible to stress during this season than any other. Primarily, this is because we become so much busier this time of year. We have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting God's Gift Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 4, 2012

Sermon on Sixth Commandment: "You shall not commit adultery."

What would you do if I told you that I have a bag of Hershey Chocolate Kisses to hand out? Would you be among the first to bound up here for one…or two? I think you would change your mind pretty quickly, however, if you saw that before I gave away a chocolate I unwrapped it, popped it into my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Advancing Through Anxiety Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 15, 2017

Paul gives us the antitode to worry, and he calls us to think right, pray right, and live right, as we live lives victorious for Christ.

Philippians 4:4-9 Advancing through Anxiety Today we wrap up our four-Sunday walk through Philippians. I hope you have found it as relevant as I have. We’ve looked at keeping a heavenly perspective while living fully this life. We’ve sought to become a servant like Jesus. We’ve been challenged ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Daniel 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist