Sermons on Sacrificial Praise:

Christ, Have Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 18, 2023

We can be another John, or centurion, or Caiphas, or common soldier. It matters not. What really matters is our response.

Insights on Forgiveness Easter 2023 The shortest chapter in the Holy Bible is right smack in the middle, and right in the middle of the book of Psalms, the songbook of the Second Temple and of the Church. It is Psalm 117, Laudate Dominum, and can be recited in less than 30 seconds. Praise the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, John 8:10-11, Matthew 15:39

Denomination: Catholic

Ministering To The Lord

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 7, 2023

How do we minister to the Lord? What does that even mean? In this message, we are going to find out together what ministering to the Lord really is and how to do that in order to remain in the presence of our God.

Our theme verse for this message is 1 John 4:19 LEB 19 We love, because he first loved us. Where Is The Lord? We live in a time where many are far from the Lord. And many say that God doesn’t answer. Where is the manifestation of the power of God? But Jesus prayed that we would be one in them ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember, Remember.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 17, 2023

“REMEMBER His marvellous works that He hath done” (Psalm 105:5.) “He hath REMEMBERED His covenant” (Psalm 105:8).

REMEMBER, REMEMBER. Psalm 105:1-11, Psalm 105:45b. PSALM 105:1. There is a call to “give thanks to the LORD.” It is always appropriate to remember and acknowledge the LORD’s gracious dealings with us. Then there is an exhortation to “call upon His name.” We offer our praise and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-11, Psalm 105:45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Thanksgiving Turkeys!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 19, 2023

It is so easy to forget the blessings that God has given us.

The REAL Thanksgiving Turkeys! It is so easy to forget the blessings that God has given us. The Psalmist wrote, "Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…” (Psalm 103:2). On Thanksgiving Day in the United States, we’ll enjoy a meal with turkeys – but the REAL Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Psalm 107:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 10, 2023

For God so loved the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Luke 2:8-20 NKJV “The Greatest Gift” December 10, 2023 The night God became flesh and walked among men ranks as one of the greatest moments in human history. It was a night of tremendous miracles and great blessings. Though this story is 2,000 years old, it still brings us joy every time we hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Worship

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2023

This message briefly looks into the Greek and Hebrew words for worship and then encourages the people of the Lord to be true worshipers of Him. It could really answer some questions and bring some clarity for churches and individuals too.

UNDERSTANDING WORSHIP Pastor Eric J. Hanson (January 22, 2023) Read I Chronicles 16:23-36 & Psalm 150. Worship: Hebrew is Shachah which means to prostrate in homage to God, to bow, to humbly beseech, do reverence, stoop down. Greek is Sumphemi which means to say jointly, to assent to. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Different Kinds Of Prayer – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 14, 2024

Different Keys unlock Different Doors. I cannot use the same key on every door.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER – Part 1 A. Introduction In lesson 1, we covered the following. 1) We Defined prayer… To be effective in the adventure of prayer you must be able to define prayer. 2) Explained how prayer is answered…prayer not monologue, it’s a dialogue, so you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Beware Of The Dog Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Beware of the Dog

Psalm 59 Beware of the Dog 1. David's Prayer - 1-5 i. A Prayer for Deliverence - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Praise God And Give Him Thanks! (New Year's Eve Of 2024)

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 29, 2023

I don’t know what you experienced this year and how you view 2023. But as we leave this year, I encourage you to do what David did: praise God and give Him thanks!

In less than two days, we will leave 2023 and enter 2024. Like any other year, 2023 is going to be one to remember! Here are some highlights of what happened in 2023. For the last century, if not longer, China has had the world’s largest population. That ended in 2023. India now does. Its ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Idle Songs Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 17, 2024

There was a big difference between the way the Israelites saw worship and the way God saw it.

Minor Prophets Major Message Idle Songs Amos 5:21-24, 6:4-8 | #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ground ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Amos 6:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Another Triumphant Entry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 31, 2024

A wonderful doxology for triumphant congregational singing.

ANOTHER TRIUMPHANT ENTRY. Psalm 24:7-10. The Scottish Metrical version of Psalm 24:7-10 is strong here, and lends itself to an almost antiphonal liturgy, suitable for combined male and female voices. “Ye gates, lift up your heads on high; ye doors that last for aye, Be lifted up, that so the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harmonious Hearts In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

The importance of living in harmony as followers of Christ. Harmony is the beautiful expression of love in action.

Harmonious Hearts in Christ Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: Romans 15:5-6 (NLT) - "May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us Sing Unto The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2023

This is serious worship, with its focus upon who the LORD is (the Rock), and who He is to us (the rock of our salvation).

LET US SING UNTO THE LORD. Psalm 95:1-7a. In days gone by not everybody who gathered in our churches could read, so it was useful to learn things by rote. So when the praise-leader sang “O Come let us sing unto the LORD” (Psalm 95:1), the congregation knew to join in the singing of Psalm 95. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven’s Worldview

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 16, 2023

Psalm 33 can be divided into 3 parts: 1). the Importance of Praise, 2). how God is in Charge of the Nations, and 3). how God cares for His people. This message ends with an incredible miraculous story.

HEAVEN’S WORLDVIEW Psalm 33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DO WE REALLY WANT A MIRACLE? 1. Three guys were fishing when an angel appeared and asked if he could help them. The first guy said, “I’ve suffered from back pain for years. Can you help me?” The angel touched the man’s back, and he felt instant ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ox, The Donkey & Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2022

In Isaiah 1:3 God compared the thankfulness of His people to that of the ox and donkey, and said the animals won the prize hands down. How can brute beasts, who have so little intelligence, be much more aware of their Creator?

THE OX, THE DONKEY & THANKSGIVING Isa. 1:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Growing up, we called one set of grandparents Big Mama & Big Daddy. No one thought much of it until one of the grandkids told them they were soon to be great-grandparents. 2. That’s when Big Mamma decided to change ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God