Sermons on Singing Flat:

Rejoice! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In the book of Philippians, Paul tells us how to experience true joy by focusing on partnerships, the positive, and purpose.

Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/4/2015 What makes you happy? What brings a smile to your face and joy to your heart? You might think it would be money, power or fame. We may fantasize about going on a tropical vacation, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Be A Complainer

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Some people are ungrateful about their experiences while others experience the same things and are thankful. Some look for the negative and others look for the positive. Some complain and others are complimentary.

DON’T BE A COMPLAINER INTRODUCTION: PRETTY GOOD SHOW FOR A NICKEL A typical American family was driving home from church one Sunday. Dad was fussing about the sermon being too long and he also said it was boring. Mom said the organist played too loud. Sis said the soloist sang off key. Grandma ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1, Numbers 21:4-6

"Hold The Pickles, Hold The Lettuce, Special Orders Don't Upset Us”

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 9, 2006

We want everything our way -- but what about having it God’s way instead?

Do you remember the words, "hold the pickle, hold the lettuce?" What’s the next line? “Special orders don’t upset us – all we ask is that you let us have it your way.” About 25 years ago Burger King came out with their "Have it Your Way" campaign where if you wanted fast food you didn’t have to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship The Lord Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 15, 2025

Why we have to worship him, there are three good reasons: HE is great, HE is majestic, and He is the judge.

Text: Psalm 96 Theme: “Worship the Lord with the beauty of Holiness” (96:9). Illustration (Adopted): A mother went to wake her son for church one Sunday morning. When she knocked on his door, he said, “I’m not going!” “Why not?” asked his mother. He replied to his mother, “I’ll give you two good ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon: The Advent Candle Of Joy – Something To Shout About!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 12, 2024

Today leads to the candle of Joy! Biblical joy is more than a happy feeling. It's a lasting emotion that comes from choosing to trust that God will fulfill his promises.“I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.”

Sermon: The Advent Candle of Joy – Something To Shout About! Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-11 “Shout and cheer, Daughter Zion! Raise your voice, Daughter Jerusalem! Your king is coming! a good king who makes all things right, a humble king riding a donkey, a mere colt of a donkey. I’ve had it with ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-11, Luke 2:10, Psalm 16:11, John 16:33, Psalm 40:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

It Is Good To Praise

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 27, 2016

Illustrartes the benefit of praisse

“It Is Good To Praise” Psalm 92:1-4 David P. Nolte When we use the word “good” we might mean one of four things. “Good” might mean “fortunate or favorable.” For instance, if your car has a flat tire, you may say, “It’s a good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Old Is The Earth Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 16, 2016

some scientists claim to have discovered fossils of simple life that are 3,465 million years old. In sharp contrast, the Bible indicates that God created the various forms of life just a few thousand years ago during Creation week! Which is it?

Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the kings of the dinosaurs, is said to have lived 66 million years ago, and some scientists claim to have discovered fossils of simple life that are 3,465 million years old. In sharp contrast, the Bible indicates that God created the various forms of life just a few ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Names Of Jesus: Emmanuel - God With Us. Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 2, 2024

A message about how we can understand God by Him being "with us". Starts out with illustration about not being able to appreciate a song by just information but only by hearing it.

Some notes and thoughts on a Christmas Series about the names of Jesus. Philippians 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, (6) who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, (7) but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Does ’the Father’ Seek? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

God seeks for worshippers because the place of Lucifer and the 1/3 of angels that worshipped God was empty and was replaced by God’s creation of the human race. The same place which Lucifer condemned, God would place man to worship Him. It is a disgrace t

Opening illustration: Lowell Ogden tells the story of a little boy who lived out in the country around the turn of the century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could provide his chores ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nature Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006

To show what true thankfulness for all of God’s blessings looks like.

INTRODUCTION -ILL: Thanksgiving Prayer One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the oldest to the youngest, they were to express their praise. When they came to the 5-year-old in the family, he began by looking at the turkey and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trusting In The God Who Knows

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 10, 2012

There is a God who knows what is best for us from beginning to end.

In Max Lucado’s book, The Eye of the Storm, he tells the story of Chippie the parakeet. "Chippie never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, singing a song into the air; the next second he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. "His problem began when his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Wonderful Change

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

God’s power to change

Intro: we live in a society that has all types of methods to help change people that are heading down the wrong paths of life. There is counseling, psychology, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and corrections. Some are sent to very disciplined areas such as boot camp training. Sometimes these methods ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3, Psalm 40:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Model For Corporate Worship 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 14, 2007

Exposition of the rest of Nehemiah 8:1-12 about the crucial elements of corporate worship

Text: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Title: A Model for Corporate Worship 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Run through a host of how-to books about church models and such: Purpose-Driven Church, When God Builds a Church, Simple Church, Comeback Churches, Effective Evangelistic Churches, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When We Get There

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Nov 3, 2008

An All Saints/Souls Communion sermon that encourages living in anticipation of getting to our eternal destination.

When We Get There Matthew 5:1-12 & Revelation 7:9-17 There are times when I look back at my childhood and think, My parents must have been crazy! It was nothing for us to be enjoying a quiet Saturday morning and mom and dad would decide we needed to go do something. So, we’d pack a picnic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Can See Clearly Now

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 23, 2025

Christ died not only to forgive sin but to open our eyes—to behold His glory now and forever with unveiled hearts

“I can see clearly now, the rain is gone.” That old lyric stays in my mind, not because I miss the seventies, but because it paints a spiritual picture. When the clouds roll away and the rain stops, colors come alive. Things that looked lost suddenly stand right in front of you. That is what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:4, John 17:24, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist