Sermons on Praising The Lord:

Dispelling The Darkness

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015

What we’re trying to do is push back the darkness.

So, Matthew says that, “when Jesus heard that John [the Baptist] had been arrested, he withdrew….” What does that tell us? It tells us – doesn’t it? – that there is a force of darkness at work in this world. And we know what that means, of course. It means there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“he Was Deserted By His Friends” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2015

Why did Jesus' disciples desert Him in His hour of need?

As Jesus hung on the cross, He saw the soldiers who had dismissed Him, the Romans who had tortured Him, and His own people who had rejected Him. But perhaps the response most troubling was that of His closest followers. With the exception of John, His disciples deserted Him. In His greatest hour of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

"He Was Accepted By A Few" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 4, 2015

Why does Jesus say the road to life is narrow?

I understand the tendency that people have to question what’s true, to want more than an explanation, to want evidence. We take pride in the fact that we are not easily fooled. I want to test your ability to discern fact from fiction. We’ll call this game: Accept or Reject. 1. Life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Language

Contributed by Judith Hand on May 9, 2015

God's love language is to love Him and obey him and love others as he loves us. The Spirit enables us to BLOW : Believe, Love, and Obey to Win the victory.

God’s Love Language (Acts 10:44-48 I John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17) In our first reading in Acts this morning Peter and the Jewish believers were astonished to see evidence that the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. They were “born again” after hearing the gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Methodist

Radical, Unconventional And Controversial - The Gospel Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Nov 6, 2015

What was the essence of the Gospel of the Kingdom? Jesus came preaching a gospel which cut across the norms of the day. He still proclaims a gospel that is radical, unconventional and controversial.

The Gospel of the Kingdom Matt 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people Ben Hur, Gladiators – epic Hollywood blockbusters depicting the glory and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Easiest Yoke We Can Carry

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 9, 2015

As we come together to worship every week, we admit our hunger for God. God sees our emptiness and feeds us the choicest food, the flesh and blood of the one who invites us today to take his yoke upon us and learn from him for he is meek and humble.

Have you ever noticed that there are always some people who can never be satisfied or happy with anything? Jesus did, and in our Gospel reading from Matthew this morning he compared the people of his day to children who can’t be satisfied by any game or activity, whether it is festive or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Gospel: Based On God’s Word Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 17, 2015

Paul demonstrates from Scripture that salvation is by faith not law. It is impressive when you consider Paul is using only the Old Testament Scriptures of Geneses, Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Habakkuk to establish that salvation is by faith.

A prominent Theologian was once asked, what is the deepest Theological truth you have ever come to understand. His response was, “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” The beloved children’s song reveals deep theological truth. Jesus loves me, and I know this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Preaching With Compassion Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 19, 2015

The Galatians responded to the gospel, grew in their faith and had a close relationship with Paul. For some unknown reason after receiving their freedom in Christ they took a turn back to bondage. They started following the regulations of the law.

Whales are one of the most impressive creatures on earth. It’s amazing even to watch a film of them swimming in the ocean. They are an inspiration with their strength, majesty and freedom. But tragically with their immense size they become trapped when they have come too close to shore. For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Shown By Allegory Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 20, 2015

Galatians 4:21-31 is unique. It is the only place in the New Testament to use allegory from the Old Testament. These events are recorded in Geneses 15-21. When Abraham was seventy five years old God promised him he would be the father of a great nation.

One of the most widely read and influential books of all time was written from a jail cell by a Baptist minister. He was in England, in jail for twelve years for preaching without a license when he wrote it. The title of the book is Pilgrims Progress and the author is John Bunyan. There are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Five Reasons For Giving Thanks!"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2015

If we have Christ, we have much to be grateful for.

This last Sunday, as we collected our Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes, it tickled me how many of us sought to pack so much into each box. Those boxes were full! But what a blessing to know we were so excited to share a message of love with the child who would receive our box, that we filled it ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Prescription For Christian Love And Unity

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 5, 2015

When we focus our attention on Jesus’ humble sacrifice, we see human pride and sin. It’s only when we depend on God that we receive salvation. God calls us to humility each and every day.

Have you ever faced opposition while on your Christian walk of faith? If so, you’re not alone. Opposition to the Christian way of doing things has existed since Christianity began. In the passage from Philippians 2:1-13, Paul is trying to deal with a rift that has occurred within the church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Dead To Sin And Alive To Christ

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 12, 2015

We must set our minds on the things of God, seeking to please him and be obedient to him in all we do. That way, we feed the Spirit and insure our victory over sin.

A well-worn one dollar bill and a well-worn twenty dollar bill arrived at an incinerator to be retired. As they moved along the conveyor belt to be burned, they struck up a conversation. The twenty dollar bill reminisced about its travels all over the county. "I've had a pretty good life," the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Can A Man Resist God Almighty? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 15, 2015

Can a man resist God's laws? Can he resist God's grace? Two different questions...

Can a man resist God? Now that too, on the surface, seems like an easy question to answer. God’s Word has been published lo these many years. The Judaeo-Christian value system has been proclaimed all over. Why, the very creation cries out about who God is and how He ought to be feared! ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Invited By A Pharisee Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 4, 2016

When you invite others to experience Jesus, we demonstrate our submission to Christ. How? Because when we invite others by telling them what Christ has done for us, we demonstrate to them Who it is that has changed our life.

Jesus is invited by a Pharisee Luke 7:36-50 Invitations, Part 5 Introduction - On the heels of our Advent study, we continue with our Invitations series - It is important that you and I understand the power of an invitation -- Whether it’s an invitation to a ballgame, to a BBQ, or even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love Is Priceless Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

True Love is priceless because within the confines of true love we can experience #1 Freedom, #2 Unity and #3 Peace.

Intro • I have had the blessed opportunity to sit down and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ so far with two of my three children. • I’m still praying for my youngest and I have faith that he will one day come to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior. • Not only have shared the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist