Sermons on Praising The Lord:

Faith Meets Social Distance

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Healing, miracle

FAITH MEETS SOCIAL DISTANCE (JOHN 4:45-54) Here is purportedly Jesus' Report card from grade school... GRADE TEACHERS COMMENT: Religion: D To the question “Who made the world?” persisted in answering 'My dad'. Claims Bible originated from the same source. English: D+ Tends to speak and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:45-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Journey Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 2, 2021

The Christian life is much more than a single decision to follow Jesus. It's a lifelong journey with Jesus. Jesus is with us on this journey. The journey is his classroom; it provides the context in which we learn to be like him.

Today we’re just about at the end of the Christmas season and we’re going to move on from our Christmas themes. We’re starting a new series in the gospel of Luke and we’ll mostly continue in Luke until Easter. But before we start to look at our passage I want to explain why it’s so important that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In His Father's House Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 22, 2021

What was Jesus like as a child? Did he know that he was the messiah? Luke provides his own testimony as to Jesus' identity and mission as the Son of God.

Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Watch This Message at: https://youtu.be/-KtxiQAOodk Have you ever heard or even met a child prodigy? We all believe our children will be baby geniuses. In the 18th century, Jean Louis Cardiac was known as the wonder child. Jean could recite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Brethren

Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 13, 2020

Faith goes beyond mental assent; it is an active confidence in what God will do.

Faith Hebrews 11:1-40 Faith goes beyond mental assent; it is an active confidence in what God will do. SLIDE #1 Introduction • We have been on our Journey of Faith Series through Hebrews over the past few weeks. • Remember the context of the book of Hebrews. • As a result of the pressure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth For Troubled Times (Coronavirus) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 17, 2020

In troubled and uncertian times, 1 John 5 provides us with 5 truths of which we can be certain: our promise, our prayers, our protector, our place, and our Prince!

Truth for Troubled Times Scott R. Bayles, preacher Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/14/2020 We are living in very uncertain times. Everywhere I turn—in print, on the news, or on social media—everyone is talking about this coronavirus. Fears are rising all around the world. People who have never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

"who He Is And What He Does" (Message 12 In Gospel Of John 2021) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 11, 2021

This message looks at the aftermath of Jesus healing the lame man on the Sabbath day. Jesus took the criticisims of him claiming to be the Son of God and able to work on the Sabbath to teach them on Who He is, and What he does.

“WHO HE IS, AND WHAT HE DOES!” (Message 12 in Gospel of John 2012) John 5:16-30 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ April 11, 2012 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/ZrM2LbAAWWs INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today’s message is the follow-up to the healing of the lame man we looked at two weeks ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30, Exodus 20:18-20, John 20:30-31, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Circle Component #2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 3 - Circle Component 2 I. Introduction We can't escape the fact that our entire world revolves around circles. Our entertainment is built on them. Even our games are built around them. Ring around the rosies. Pocket full of posies. What is a posey? Duck, Duck Goose Musical ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

'rock-Solid Promise: Satisfaction.'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 26, 2021

'Rock-Solid Promise: Satisfaction'. John chapter 6 verses 25-40. sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: Satisfy our curiosity? (vs 25) Question #2: How can we satisfy/please God (vs 28)? Question #3: Will you satisfy our eyes by showing us a miracle? (vs 30b) Question #4: Will you keep on satisfying us with food?? (vs 34) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Wherever you go in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Brethren

The Facts On The Ground: Science, God, And The Testimony Of Great Thinkers

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Is it reasonable to believe in God? Can we confidently believe? This is a quick description of some of the keys to unlocking the truth hidden in plain sight.

“Discoveries of the last half of the 20th century have brought the scientific community to the realization that our universe and our planet in the universe are so remarkably unique that it is almost impossible to imagine how this could have happened accidentally, causing many agnostic scientists to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is The Matrix?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The most important question of our age may be: What is the matrix? In light of the rise in secular humanism, and the growing concerns over political, economic, and banking corruption worldwide, one must wonder... What is going on here?

The most important question of our age may be: What is the matrix? In light of the rise in secular humanism, and the growing concerns over political, economic, and banking corruption worldwide, one must wonder... What is going on here? Why is the depravity so pervasive? What is causing this rise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, John 8:32, John 14:6, Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Minister On Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

This message looks at ministry or service. “Every believer isn’t a pastor, but every believer is called into ministry. God calls all believers to minister to the world and the church. Service in the body isn’t optional for Christians” - Rick Warren

This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “ministry” or “service.” In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren says, “Growing up, you may have thought that being ‘called’ by God was something only missionaries, pastors, nuns, and other ‘full-time’ church workers experienced, but the Bible says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 22, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Love Your Enemies” Luke 6:27-36 A sermon for 5/16/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 6 “27 “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. 29 To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, John 15:5, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

Batter Sin's Strongholds

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 24, 2021

If you hear of sin and do nothing, you are sinning yourself.

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they (our weapons) have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Restoration

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 24, 2021

Jonah is angry; God helps him to deal with it. God's action is a great example to us in how to help someone who's hurting. We also see how God sometimes speaks to Jonah. We should be aware that God may speak in this way.

Over the past four weeks we’ve been following a series on Jonah. Today we move on to the last chapter in the book of Jonah and the last talk in our series. Since some of you haven’t been with us as we’ve gone through the book of Jonah, I’d like to fill you in on what’s been happening. The prophet ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"healthy Eyes"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 2, 2021

A sermon about giving ourselves for the sake of God and others.

“The Healthy Eye” Matthew 6:22-23 As many of you know, this church has operated a ministry called “Safe House” since the year 2001. It has been a labor…and I mean LABOR of LOVE. It is an incredibly self-less and generous ministry. And one reason for this is that it serves some of the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist