Sermons on Result Of Praise:

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

1 Peter is a book about suffering. It’s about how to live in a hostile culture for faith.

A pastor is cutting his front lawn. He looks up from mowing to see a dump truck back out of his neighbor’s driveway. Yet, the large truck backed over his neighbor’s eighteen month old son. The little boy had been squatting behind the truck’s huge tire. The pastor joined the boy’s hysterical mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblical Church Gathering

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2020

The Church was born on the day of Pentecost. What were the gatherings to be like. Should the be like the gatherings that took place in the Jewish Synagogues and the Temple or were they to be something different?

How Should the Church Worship? Today we will be reading from John 4:7-26 Last Sunday was Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost literally means 50 or the 50th. On that 50th day Jews from all over the known world were coming into Jerusalem for the Festival of the First Fruits which celebrated the beginning ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Nazarene

A Joyful Testimony

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 15, 2016

"Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5).

A JOYFUL TESTIMONY. Psalm 30. The junior members of the drama group were playing the part of carol singers in the musical play Toad of Toad Hall. I can still remember hearing their sweet voices singing just one line: “Joy shall be yours in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). I did not know the Lord then, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To See Or Not To See Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Condemnation of Jesus on people who see and hear, but do not believe

“To See or Not to See – Luke 11 14-16, 27-36” Gladstone Baptist Church – 29/10/06 am S1 - We often say are blessed people – but are we really. Jesus said that those who were blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it. (vs 28) OOPS Have you ever heard people say that we are blessed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015

A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Tested Faith Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 13, 2020

A faithful God-fearing farther suddenly dies from an unexplained and unforeseen incident. A young mother barely in her twenties is diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer.

OPENING: - Last week I dealt with the topic of Doubt as a child of God. In that message I stated how doubt does not negate faith, but states that my faith in this particular area hasn’t matured to the point enough where I am able to fully stand without wavering in this particular area. It is ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 4, 2001

We have to endure trials, resist temptations and take responsibility for our own lives.

Oscar Wilde, the Irish born writer, liked to say, “I can resist anything … except temptation!” Wilde also believed: “The best way to deal with temptation is to yield to it!” All of us deal with temptation. If a person is not a Christian they just give in to temptation. But temptation is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Ready Witness Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

How to be faithful in witnessing

1 Peter 3: A Ready Witness - 9/21/14 Turn with me this morning to the end of your bibles, to the book of 1 Peter.  As you are turning there, let me ask you why you are here this morning.  Why do we come to church?  We come to worship, we come to gain encouragement, we come to learn.  We come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Obey Christ & Have Assurance On The Day Of Judgment

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

"As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper's cemetery in the Saskatchewan back country.

"As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a funeral director to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. He had no family or friends, so the service was to be at a pauper's cemetery in the Saskatchewan back country. As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 14:15, 1 John 5:3, 1 John 5:1-5, 1 Peter 1:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

10. Message In 1 Peter – Number 10 – Let Me Share My Friend (1 Peter 3:22) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 8, 2025

Peter shares his memories of Jesus with those he writes to. Jesus was his Friend, and the Apostle loved sharing his Friend with others. There are selections here from his letter, all pointing to the Lord that Peter knew and loved.

10. Message in 1 Peter – Number 10 – LET ME SHARE MY FRIEND (1 Peter 3:22) INTRODUCTION TO THE MESSAGE {{1 Peter 3:22 “who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him.”}} A first hand report carries more weight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:22, Genesis 5:24, Genesis 6:9, John 1:3, Matthew 14:29-30, Matthew 26:33-34, 1 Peter 1:7-8, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:19, John 14:26, 1 Peter 2:4, 1 Peter 2:21, Mark 8:34, 1 Peter 2:22-23, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 10:11-12, John 21:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015

How often are you tempted to think you’re more important than you really are? We like to be the center of attention. We like to promote ourselves. We like to receive praise from other people. We like the applause of others. It causes us to be more concerned about self than God and others.

Series: There’s an App for That “Pride” Matthew 6:1-4 Open We’re in this series called There’s an App for That. “App” is short for application. It’s a downloadable program for your smartphone or tablet that aids you in some area of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship In Truth And Spirit Psalm 95:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 4, 2024

Explore the transformative power of worship rooted in God's truth. Our focus scripture is Psalm 95:1-2 (NLT): "Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him."

Worship in Truth and Spirit Psalm 95:1-2 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the transformative power of worship rooted in God's truth. Our focus scripture is Psalm 95:1-2 (NLT): "Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 100:2, Revelation 5:12, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Romans 12:1, John 4:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 31: Wise Ways To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2025

1. Praise the Lord! (vs. 1-18)... For His unique understanding For His perfect presence For forming us and fashioning our days For the treasure of His thoughts toward us 2. Take a strong stand for our Savior (vs. 19-22). 3. Pray for God to keep searching and steering our lives (vs. 23-24).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 31: Wise Ways to Pray Psalm 139:1-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 12, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read much of the Bible knows that the LORD included many of His servant's prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Apr 8, 2003

Your view of Jesus (theology) determines your attitude in these times of crisis.

KNOWING JESUS IN TIMES OF CRISIS Revelation 5:1-14 I do not normally explain how or why a sermon is preached, but would take exception today. While in a prayer meeting last night, about 9.30 pm, following a house blessing, the Lord gave me this thought: “My people need to know how God is doing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Never Lost Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Our faith lives in a hostile world. When navigating the road of life, God’s power directs your road safely to Him.

Warren Buffett is 77 and is considered strong and healthy even at this advance age. He filed his first tax return at age 13, claiming a $35 deduction for bicycle. His net worth is valued at over $62 billion and in the summer of 2006, he donated $31 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist