Sermons on Sacrifice Of Praise:

Loving Like Jesus Loves Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

I am to love others like God loves me – by being a “giver” and not a “taker”

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

"What If I Give All I Have?" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011

Giving all we have to God through Jesus Christ. We should give everything because it all belongs to God. And we should give gladly.

I read an alarming statistic. Annually, Americans spend more on dog food than on church contributions. We may want to review some priorities. I also read, “It’s not how much of my money will I give to God, but how much of God’s money will I keep for myself.” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Midyear Thanksgiving: Celebrating The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

Mid-year thanksgiving is a spiritual discipline and an expression of humility, acknowledging that without God, we could have done nothing.

MIDYEAR THANKSGIVING: CELEBRATING THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 124:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Deuteronomy 8:10-18 INTRODUCTION: As we stand at the midpoint of the year, it is fitting and wise to pause and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ruths Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 18, 2017

Ruth was called a woman of noble and faithful character. The book of Ruth is a romantic drama of the life of a Godly non-Jewish woman who had trust in Jehovah-Jirah. She was also committed to staying with her grieving mother-in-law through the crisis of l

Series Intro: Today we are looking at extraordinary woman of faith who has no fame, fortune or position of power. Yet this extra-ordinary non-Jewish woman finds her story being told centuries later. She does not perform any miracles in her story, she does not change the course of a nation in her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 10, 2013

In order to understand what is acceptable worship we need to understand the purpose of worship, what is not acceptable worship, and what constitutes acceptable worship.

Acceptable Worship John 4:20-24 Confusion and controversy surround the topic of what is acceptable worship. For many how we worship is not a critical matter. They feel that how one worships is a personal matter and that the individual determines what is appropriate or not. In Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?

Contributed by Daniel Sandoval on Oct 17, 2010

The famous joke for children, explained biblically. This is the story of the good Samaritan with emphasis on the two men who didn't help the man in need.

Turn with me in your bibles to Luke chapter 10. Many of you have heard multiple times the story of the good Samaritan and think that because you have heard it so many times you can't get much out of it. I want to look at this story in a completely different light so you can get something out of ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Road To Redemption Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 8, 2015

1) The Redeemer (Ephesians 1:6b), 2) The Redeemed (Ephesians 1:7a) , 3) The Redemption Price (Ephesians 1:7b), 4) The Results (Ephesians 1:7c-9a), and 5) The Reason (Ephesians 1:9b-10).

A common tactic among ISIS insurgents is the practice of taking hostages for ransom. They seize journalist, soldiers or people that identify with their enemy, like Christians, for the purpose of receiving a ransom from their host nation. If the host countries cannot extract their citizens by force, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-10

Denomination: Other

The Measure Of A Strong Church

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

Such is “The Measure Of A Strong Church”, one that Functions like a BODY; Loves like a FAMILY; Praises like a TEMPLE; Submits like a KINGDOM; Is pure as a BRIDE

THE MEASURE OF A STRONG CHURCH 01/08/06 AM Introduction 1. The practice of assembling with a church is important - Hebrews 10:24-25 a. Naturally, we hope the congregation we assemble with is a strong one b. But such may not always be the case 1) In NT times, there were many good congregations 2) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven’s Praise To God’s Final Preparations Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 8, 2023

Seeing how God prepares for judgment is critical, and a vital lesson for us today. If we die without Jesus as our Savior, the judgment is the same: to be discarded from His presence and put into the same category as this world.

Alpha and Omega, Part 43, Revelation Part 20 Heaven’s Praise to God’s Final Preparations Revelation 15:1-8 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - Last time we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Matthew 3:2, Exodus 15:1-19, Psalm 116:13, Psalm 75:8, John 3:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Killed Him

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2015

Jesus went willingly to His death for our sakes, to fulfill the covenant obligation God freely took on with Abraham.

We killed Him. O, I know the Roman procurator read the sentence, and Roman soldiers beat Jesus and crowned Him with thorns and hammered in the nails. They were what philosophers would call the “efficient cause” of Christ’s death. But Adam and Eve and David and Caligula and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Catholic

Reasons For Thanksgiving To God

Contributed by Marge Kryzanowski Abram on Aug 16, 2013

A sermon and teaching on the reasons to give thanks to God and why our nation to do so as a whole.

REASONS FOR THANKSGIVING TO GOD Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a holiday celebrated in the United States ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praise Yahweh, Our Loyal God (Psalm 106) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 24, 2024

God's loyalty is good, and forever. The psalmist knows it's time to appeal to that loyalty, and to God, and move forward to a better future with God.

If you've ever been to a large amusement park, or zoo, or national/state park, you know that one of the most helpful things you can find there is a giant map with a little dot somewhere on it that says, "You are here." It's easy to get lost in the bigness of what you're ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-47

When God Leaves You Speechless

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2015

Zacharias came to worship God one day hoping that God would "show up". Surprisingly, that is exactly what God did! How should you respond when God shows up and meets your needs?

WHEN GOD LEAVES YOU SPEECHLESS LUKE 1:15-25; 57-80 Introduction: There is a wise saying I heard a few years back that speaks great truth. “Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about the moments that take your breath away.” Some breathtaking moments for me..... 1. The day I watched my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-80

Denomination: Baptist

It All Turning Around At Midnight

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

What you're going through is a praise, prayer and song away from turning around

In the New York Times there was an article stipulating the population of the prison system, this article asserts that the United States of America constitutes 5 percent of the world’s population, but it houses 25 percent of the prison population. Penal Statistic’s Data reports that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"when Praise Ain't Enough

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025

What if I told you that there are times when our praise actually becomes noise to God? What if our worship services can actually stink in His nostrils?

“WHEN PRAISE AIN’T ENOUGH!” Tony – Study – Prayer – Meditation: August 2025 When God Calls Our Worship NOISE! Opening Scripture: Amos 5:21-23 (KJV) "I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies... Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21, Matthew 15:8-9, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal