Sermons on Song Of Praise:

How To Deal With Heart-Break Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 6, 2013

Sermon from II Timothy 4:9-13 which shows how Paul dealt with great disappointments and heart-breaks due to the unfaithfulness of others.

What Really Matters How to Deal with Heartbreak II Timothy 4:9-13 I’ve been a dedicated believer in Christ now for the last 44 or 45 years, more than 26 as a pastor. One of the things I’ve learned in that time is that a key to persevering in Christian life, and in particular in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-13

Denomination: Bible Church

A Fresh Vision

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 5, 2014

On the day of Pentecost Peter declared that Dreams and Visions would be part of the foundation of the church. This message looks at why vision is so vital for churches.

We are not drunk! Interesting way to start a conversation but that’s basically how today’s scripture begins. And if you are going to start a conversation by telling people that you aren’t drunk it’s safe to assume that at least some of the folks you are talking to thought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Respect Civil Authority Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 6, 2014

Peter indicates that our salvation should impact how we related to governmental authority. Submission is not a popular topic, but it is needful, in our rebellious & self-gratifying society. Submission is recognition of God¡¯s right to govern our lives.

1 PETER 2: 13-17 RESPECT CIVIL AUTHORITY [Renewing Hope Series] [Romans 13:1-7 / Acts 4:19-20; 5:29] From this point on 1 Peter discusses the effect of our salvation on our life and relationships. Because of our fallen understanding, what living the Christian life entails needs to be spelled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Something God Doesn't Do And Neither Should We

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 13, 2014

When we love with the love of God our love is absolutely free of partiality.

Title: Something God Doesn’t Do and Neither Should We Text: Acts 10:34-44 Thesis: When we love with the love God our love is absolutely free of partiality. Introduction “Is there anything God cannot do?” is an age-old question. When I was a boy the biggie was, “Can God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pathology Of Sin

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jan 13, 2014

There is a very predictable pattern to sin. If we understand the pathology we will be able to see more clearly and avoid the path that leads to distruction

Pathology of Sin Equals Death Hosea 13:4-6 Introduction Do you remember The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi? This 1883 classic book really puts our sinful nature into perspective. Pinocchio who was created by his loving father Geppetto as soon as he was created took off with Geppetto ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Presence Of The Lord Is Here

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

The presence of God in His church makes the difference.

It was the day of Pentecost. It was the time of the year when all good Jews would take part in a glorious time of celebration. Pentecost had been in existence for centuries and was a time when all Jews would come before God making their offerings of Thanksgiving for the harvest of the year. As the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Your Words

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 17, 2014

The tongue has the power of life and death. We can either crush people's hearts or bring confidence to them. Our words must be put under the subjection of the Holy Spirit.

THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS Matthew 5: 33-37 33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Nazarene

The Door Is Open, You're Free To Go

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Feb 17, 2014

Jesus paid the price for our emancipation. We no longer have to be slaves to sin or to any human being

THE DOOR IS OPEN, YOU’RE FREE TO GO! Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II, M.Div. TEXT: John 10:9, Luke 23:43, Galatians 5:1 SCRIPTURE John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, Luke 23:43, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: *other

Swimming In The Baptistery

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

It’s an adventure. It’s a good-thing! It’s a joy-to-follow Jesus because so-long-as you’re following Him, …that-just-means that you’re close to His heart and He’s close to yours! And isn’t that exactly-where we wanna be!?!

Walkin’ with Jesus: Swimmin’ in the Baptistery Scripture Text: Mark 10.35-45 INTRODUCTION We need the “meat” of the gospel. We need the stuff that’ll sustain and prepare-us for the long-journey of following Jesus. And that’s-why He teaches James-and-John ~ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Nazarene

A Hope Renewed Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

Hope rests upon the heart of God. Hope tells us the desire of God. Hope has the potential to transform our most significant relationships into reflections of the covenant we have with Him!

Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Old ~ A Hope Renewed Scripture Text: Hosea 1.2 – 2.1 INTRODUCTION If you are not familiar with Hosea ~ …his life and the message that God told him to announce ~ …if you don’t know that-much about Hosea, …then the story may be a ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

And Then There Was One -- Psalm 73 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

This sermon address the five things that David had to let go in order to know that God was the only One he could truly rely on -- to know that God and only God was in charge of his life.

And Then There Was One Psalm 73:25-26 How many of you have prayed something similar to this: “Lord, I am a sinner. I confess my life is a mess and I ask You, by the blood of Jesus, to wash away my sins. I desire to have you be the Lord and Savior of my life. I no longer want to run my life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guilt Makeover Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 12, 2014

God doesn't want us to live with a burden of guilt and so God has given us a way to have a guilt makeover.

Introduction: A. A man was sitting in the living room and wondered what time it was, so he called to his young son in the kitchen and asked, “Bobby, what is the little hand on?” 1. After a short pause, little Bobby replied, “A chocolate chip cookie.” 2. Little Bobby got ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Debt Makeover Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 17, 2014

In this sermon, we explore six principles that lead to financial freedom.

Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed playing the game of MONOPOLY? 1. You know how the game works. Players accumulate property, build houses and hotels, and then wait for the other players to land on their property so they have to pay up. 2. Eventually you hope to bankrupt everyone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training Our Tongues To Work God's Way Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2014

1. Establish credibility with an honest tongue (vs. 25). 2. Eliminate the trash (vs. 29, 31). 3. Start encouraging other people (vs. 29). 4. Emphasize God's grace at work in our lives (vs. 29). 5. Examine the source of our speech (vs. 32).

Training Our Tongues to Work God's Way Ephesians 4:25-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2014 (Revised May 15, 2024) BACKGROUND: *In Ephesians 4:1, Paul opened this chapter by writing, "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Point?

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Nov 7, 2014

It is okay to be discouraged when working for the Lord. It is not okay to be defeated. How can we as servants of the Lord maintain our enthusiasm and continue with our efforts when we work for the Lord.

What’s the Point? 1 Corinthian 15:58 Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever get to the stage that you cry out to no one in particular, but to everyone, and say “What’s the point!” Have you reached that moment in time where you just wonder “Why bother?” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Adventist