Sermons on praising from an uncomfortable place: showing 196-210 of 210,921

Praising God From Now On! (Psalm 146) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by making music from the sharps and flats in life, giving God the glory from now on - in the here-and-now and continuing in the hereafter.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon XVI – Psalm 146 David the shepherd lad ...read more

Happy Places

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2013

Happy Christians make for happy places.

Title: Happy Places Text: Acts 16:16-34 Thesis: Happy Christians make for happy places. Introduction It was on one of those old school, whirlwind, whistle-stop political campaigns. A well known politician was riding that train as it passed through a major eastern city. He suddenly produced a $5 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find A Place To Land Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Mar 19, 2004

This is the 2nd "F" in how to fly with spiritual engine failure; FIND a place to land means come to Jesus, He gives rest, take His yoke, learn from Him, and find rest.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church February 15, 2004 FIND A PLACE TO LAND BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: It was a long day in 1985, I had taken a night flight from Helsinki to Moscow. A colleague joked about hoping the old Russian jet make it all way. The flight was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Gethsemane: Place For Prayer, Place For Betrayal Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2012

For Jesus, Gethsemane was a place of worship, a place to surrender his will to the Father; for Judas, it was a place to completely betray Jesus. No location can substitute for the heart.

Gethsemane: Place for Prayer, Place for Betrayal (Matthew 26:36-50) 1. I found a strange article Friday titled, “Bear Saves Man in Mountain Lion Attack.” 2. “Robert Biggs, 69, who often hikes in the Whisky Flats area, came across a mother bear and her cubs, which were about 40 feet from where he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Does The Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

"Why does the Bible make unbelievers uncomfortable?" This discomfort isn't a new phenomenon. Throughout history, the message of the Bible has often been met with resistance and unease.

Why Does the Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? I once read about a man who was vehemently opposed to Christianity. After years of resistance, a simple, loving conversation with a believer opened his heart to the gospel. Today, he is a passionate follower of Christ, using his testimony to reach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Romans 3:23, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Loves Us When We Are Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006

Michael Yaconelli’s "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

Template Oct 15, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 3 Felt Need: Did Jesus have to turn everything upside down to get people like me to listen? Hoped for Results: Jesus was against the status quo, he loved the adventure of the unknown. Message: God loves us when we are uncomfortable Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Safest Place To Be

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 4

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE (1 SAMUEL 19:1-24) One of the most educated, talented and charismatic person pastors I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages, preaching and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest seminaries in the world, his mentor was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Place Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2013

1. Seek the Lord's mercy (vs. 11-13). 2. Strive to follow the Lord's commands (vs.14a). 3. Step out in faith (vs.14b). 4. See God's blessings in your life (vs. 15). 5. Stop to give thanks to the Lord (vs. 15). 6. Show your gratitude to God (vs. 15-19).

The Place of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 18, 2012 *Pastor Billy Strayhorn and his family are animal lovers with a capital "A." They feed the squirrels and birds in their back yard. In their house they have a lizard and three goldfish. But when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Place To Be

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 5, 2003

Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy week of working together on a church ga

Psalm 84:10 A Great Place To Be Kevin Higgins Woodlawn Baptist Church Denison, TX Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Baptist

Prison To Praise: Praise Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 26, 2009

Paul and Silas were put in prison, and set free by praise.

Prison to Praise: Worship brings freedom and salvation Paul and Silas are freed from prison through praise Explanation: Text: 16:16-30 1. Paul and Silas get in trouble because of slave girl (money) 2. They are beaten and put in stocks (not fun!) 3. How do the respond? They sing! Praise and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 21, 2005

A Thanksgiving sermon

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Psalm 95:1-7 Ephesians 5:15-20 Thanksgiving Sunday November 20, 2005 When the island of Cyprus was under British control, one of the governors exchanged telegrams with his father at the height of one of their political crises. The governor was asking advice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow

Psalm 134 Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow 1. Our Walk Reveals - The Path of Praise - Psalm 65:1 Praise waiteth for thee O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. 2. Our Watch Reveals - The Priority of Praise - 1 Behold, Psalm 134:1 Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Your Place In Him

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 20, 2011

Adapted (with permission) from my friend, Rick Ousley, challenging us to determine in which chair of faith we sit. Are Committed, Casual, or Corrupt?...We cannot fool God..It’s HIS terms or Not at all!

Your Place in Him Joshua 24:1-28 * From time to time, I hear a message which needs to be proclaimed. Not long ago I was in a service with my friend, Rick Ousley, and heard him give a call about ‘where we are’ with God. Praying for God’s leadership & asking Rick’s permission, I believe Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Praise And Worship

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010

This Psalm was composed when God delivered David from the hand of Saul during David's wilderness exploits. It is a song of testimony. When it comes to life we all are faced with struggles whether they be physical or spiritual. One of the great things we h

"The Power of Praise and Worship" by Bishop Charles C Jones Psalms 100 SCRIPTURE TEXT 1.Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2.Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3.Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sacrifice Of Praise Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008

5th of 5 messages in Hebrews (section 4). This message speaks of the importance of praising God

The Sacrifice of Praise And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood... Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name. Hebrews 13:12-15 Praising God is easy when everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ