Sermons on Praising The Lord:

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Dec 11, 2008

Some questions to explore this season.

Christmas Questions I. <VIDEO: “Why We Celebrate Christmas” II. <Evangel Article> PE: What is Christmas? Callie: It’s God’s birthday. Lexi: It’s Jesus’ birthday. Lauren: And it’s when Santa Claus comes to our house and brings us presents. Abby: It’s because Jesus was born. But He isn’t born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born Identity: Savior Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 18, 2008

A contextual Christmas Eve meditation on the birth of Jesus from the perspective of the shepherds- based on an article by Doug Greenwald

Born Identity: Savior Luke 2:8-20 When Luke tells us in 2:8 that there “were shepherds in the fields keeping watch over their flocks by night”, he is giving us clues about when Jesus was born and why he was born. Any first-century Middle Eastern villager reading this text would wonder why sheep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Giving And Our Struggling Economy

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 20, 2008

Many are facing struggles in our current financial crisis. As individuals face economic uncertainty, so do our churches. How are christians to face these uncertain economic times. This sermon investigates Paul’s instructions to the Corinthians udring a si

GIVING AND OUR STRUGGLING ECONOMY Introduction Obviously, the news about our economy is not very encouraging. It used to be funny to make light of it by saying, “My 401(k) is now a 201(k).” Unfortunately, it is not funny anymore because now it is a 101, and has even lost the “k”. It does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Of Paradoxes

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

A deeper understanding of Jesus final prayer for his disciples - and us.

A Faith of Paradoxes I wonder how many of you have ever tried to reverse your car with a trailer hitched to the back. It’s not easy, and I’m sure many of us have got some amusing or expensive stories to tell. The problem is that if you want the trailer to go to the right you have to turn the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Action And Reaction

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

Why is it that we so often look for the negative in situations and fall back on fault-finding and grumbling?

Action and Reaction I am not a scientist by any stretch of the imagination but I have, for some unknown reason, always remembered since my school-going days Sir Isaacs Newton’s third law of motion. I know that all of you are thoroughly familiar with it – but just in case you’ve momentarily ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Just Shall Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

The Gospel is a gift from God.

1. The Gospel is a gift from God. a. SALVATION… to be saved from the Penalty of Sin (justification), the Power of sin (Sanctification), and the Presence of Sin (Future Glorification). b. And as with ANY gift, it’s simply to be ACCEPTED. God says, “I know sin has damaged and destroyed you, but I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sola Fide

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 23, 2008

An application sermon with concise background on the reformation; Sola Fide - Faith Alone.

“Sola Fide” Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 Introduction There are two kinds of magnets, steel magnets and soft iron magnets. The steel magnet receives its magnetism from the load stone, and has it permanently; it can get along very well alone in a small way; it can pick up needles and do many other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Is For All The Lees/Leighs Of The World

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 25, 2008

A sermon designed to meet the needs of seekers and nominal Christians looking for peace in their lives.

Theme: Christmas Task: To help listener’s unwrap God’s gift and make it their own. Title: For all the Lees/Leighs of the world. Text: John 4.10 Time: 12/24/05 CUMC; 12/24/08 AUMC Lee, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and a self professed atheist was sitting at his desk on Christmas Eve. A ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

March Madness

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 14, 2013

Today is March 10th…And too most people…March is just another month on the calendar. But there are two specific groups that I am thinking of right now...that March for them is not just another month... Slide #3 The first group that comes to my mi

Video… The Jesus Rant SLIDE#1 Prayer...What are we doing with you? Good morning…welcome to Vista Pointe…What are you gonna do with Jesus? I’m so glad to see you all here today on time. Two times every year...Our lives...along with millions of people lives...are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14

Jesus, The Good Samaritan?

Contributed by Christian Curby on Mar 17, 2013

A look at Jesus is asking us to identify with in the Parable of the Good Samaritan. The critical question is, can we be merciful without remaining connected to our own need for mercy?

Today is Palm Sunday, today we are celebrating the Triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. I am sure you guys know the story, Jesus rides a young colt into Jerusalem and the Passover crowd goes wild. They lay their coats and palm fronds onto the street to cover his path and the cried Hosanna to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Foursquare

The Keeping Power Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013

It is out of our personal relationship with God that we come to know with assurance certain things in the Christian life. These closing assurances are intended to be great encouragements to us.

1 JOHN 5: 18-21 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE KEEPING POWER OF GOD John here reaches the end of what he wants to write. He has clearly shown the differences between the true believer and the false, and now he concludes by reiterating his purpose, which is to assure his readers who ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Take A Message?

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013

God is trying to talk to all of us, but will we heed the still, small voice of God?

My boyfriend Brian and I spend a lot of time walking and hiking. We go all over the place – the woods, the beach, sometimes just around the block. Some of the trails are really flat and wide and easy to walk on. Others are rocky and steep. On almost every hike, we hit a stretch of trail ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

His Word Possessed Authority

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

God's word is not dormant but alive and powerful to the pulling down of strongholds in our life.

We live in a power-hungry culture. Whether it is religious, political, business, sports or entertainment people are hungry for power at whatever cost. The definition of power… A: general (1): ability to act or produce an effect (2): ability to get extra-base hits (like a power hitter) (3): ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Tongues 8 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2013

Today, Pentecostalism is a fast growing, mainstream movement with its modern epicenter found in 19th century with the Holiness movement.

Tongues 8 Oct. 3, 2012 Dr. Mike Fogerson A A few weeks ago I taught how there was an unbroken line on gifts through out the history of the church (first century, medieval, modern era.) 1 Today, Pentecostalism is a fast growing, mainstream movement with its modern epicenter found in 19th century ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Against Us (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's second round of evidence to support his indictment against the human race.

There is a quote that has been around for years that I would like to share with you. “If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, they’re yours. If they do not come back, it was never meant to be.” How many of you have actually heard that? Better yet, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ