Sermons on Prophetic Praise:

A Vital Goal For The Next Generation

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 23, 2011

1. We must declare God’s might (vs. 1-6). 2. We must declare God’s majesty (vs. 5 & 10-13). 3. We must declare God’s mercy (vs. 8-9 & 14-21).

A Vital Goal for the Next Generation Psalm 145:1-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - October 3, 2010 *Goals are important in life. A wise man once said, “If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time.” And that is true. On the other hand, Les Brown once said: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Issue In Anyone's Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

There are two ways to become miserable, and two ways to become happy.

26th Sunday in Course 2015 What is the most important issue in anybody’s life? What is it that we must have in order to be truly fulfilled? What, to appeal to you Latinists, is the sine qua non of human existence? Some consider it to be pleasure, and an absence of pain. They are the ones ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Honored By Mouth Far By Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 19, 2015

To prove that JESUS knows the hearts and minds of unbelievers and does not need anyone to tell Him about it. Matthew 15:11 (Amplified Bible) It is not what goes into the mouth of a man that makes him unclean and defiled, but what comes out of the mouth;

I. EXORDIUM: Do you honor GOD with your lips? Yes. Constantly I offer GOD a sacrifice of praise using my lips in tongues and with my understanding. Hebrews 13:15 (Amplified Bible) Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving..."What A Privilege"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2015

What we ought to be doing is saying... Father I Thank You and not only Thank You, but I also Praise You.. for doing exceedingly more and going abundantly beyond whatever I can ever think or imagine, to supply all my needs

Thanksgiving..."What A Privilege" Some years ago, the cartoonist pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day, but it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. So, Snoopy took one look at the dog food and said, “This isn’t fair. The rest of the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You The One

Contributed by Felicia Rosser-High on Jan 21, 2016

Jesus heals the 10 men with leprosy

Luke 17:11-19 (NIV) 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy[a] met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14 When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Study Of Psalm 43 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 10, 2018

To combat depression, it is David's desire to meet with God for worship. It is where he finds peace, it is where he loves to be (especially in God's house). We can learn something about this today!

A Study of Psalm 43 Psalm 43 Introduction - Wed night format; opportunity to study together from our homes -- Re: Invite someone else to join in - not an exclusive study for "just LFC" - Psalms are songs of praise and words of encouragement/warning -- They are also written to give us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Singing In The Rain!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 19, 2018

If were ever truly going to be able to sing, we’re going to have to let God worry about the rain...and “SING!” focusing only on GOD’S amazing ability to stop the RAIN!!

1 Samuel 21:10-15 NKJ 10 Then David arose and fled that day from before Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath. 11 And the servants of Achish said to him, “Is this not David the king of the land? Did they not sing of him to one another in dances, saying: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:10-15, Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Over My Adversaries

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 7, 2016

God's children enjoy wonderful blessings from our Father. One such blessing is His deliverance of us in the face of our adversaries.

VICTORY OVER MY ADVERSARIES PSALM 3 Background: to understand this psalm, you must understand the beginning of David’s problems he has been facing. They go all the way back to his affair with Bathsheba, the murder of her husband, and the taking of her for his wife. Years later, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Thankful Leper

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 18, 2012

The lesson of thankfulness is taught to us by the Savior in the healing of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19

I started my preparation for a today’s Thanksgiving Sermon a couple of weeks ago. In looking for sermon ideas, I read a sermon by Ray Pritchard written in 2007 titled, “How God Revealed the Ingratitude of My Own Heart.” He wrote this sermon about one year after leaving the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call For Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2013

A sermon from Romans 15:30-33 on prayer (Outline and material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/romans/Rom%2015_30-33.htm)

HoHum: Whenever I speak about prayer, I want it known that I speak as a fellow-struggler in the trenches. I’ve never found prayer to be easy. Also, many messages and books on prayer lay a guilt trip on the listener or reader for not praying enough. They tell about how Martin Luther was so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Citizenship

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 19, 2013

The writer of Hebrews tells us that we are citizens of another country. We are citizens of Heaven and there are things that go along with this citizenship.

Heavenly Patriotism Hebrews 13: 14-16 Intro: The story is told of a young French soldier, during the First World War, who received a serious wound during the Battle of the Somme. The young man’s right arm had been so severely damaged that it had to be amputated. The soldier was a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:14-16, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Worship That Wins!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 16, 2013

For to worship is to quicken the conscience by the Holiness of God; to feed the mind with the truth of God; to purge the imagination by the beauty of God; to open the heart to the love of God; to devote the will to the purpose of God.

WORSHIP THAT WINS! Introduction: Many people have the wrong idea of what worship really is. One little boy was listening to his parents discuss the church service. The mother stated she did not like the song services. The dad said that the preacher’s sermon was too long. The little boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian Church

"How Dare You" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 27, 2014

Living by the flesh produces no good thing, especially praise from others.

The Ultimate Decision August 27, 2014 Some of our recent devotionals has been about how God tests us. He cannot tempt us but He can allow us to be tempted. Isn’t it amazing that Satan has to go through God to get to us:) In anything we go through in this life it is to build our faith and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:21

Battlefield Communication: Prayer Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 13, 2014

Prayer is personal constant communication with our heavenly Father and holy Commander in chief. We cannot stand as Paul tells us unless we are connected in communication by prayer.

Intro: A man’s wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to our six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn't know what to say," she replied. "Just say what you hear mommy say," the wife said. The daughter bowed her head and said: "Dear ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The First Commandement

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jan 13, 2014

What is the first commandment all about? Is following the first commandment of the Bible at all possible and how can we make sure we follow this commandment?

In any competition, race or contest, the goal is always to win, to obtain the first prize. The first one to break through the ribbon has won and the product that is the best gets awarded the first prize. Being first in our class feels good and is a reward for all the hard work put in through the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal