Sermons on Song Of Thanks:

Midnight Mass Christmas Eve

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a Midnight worship candlelighting service for Christmas Eve.

“Midnight Mass 2008” GATHERING MUSIC Our worship begins with the first note of our Gathering Music. If you must whisper, let it be a prayer. * CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 9:6) For a child has been born for us, A son given to us; Authority rests upon his shoulder, and he is named: Wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship Is A Verb Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 30, 2009

This message focuses on the remaining two hindrances to our worship.

Worship Is A Verb Part 4 Scripture: Matthew 12:1-7; Revelations 2:1-4 Introduction: This morning I will complete this part of the series that was focusing on the hindrances to our worship. So far we have discussed intellectualism, idealism, imperialism, isolationism and institutionalism. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 1, 2024

Praise is central to our worship of God and it is our praise that makes Him known to the world. When we Praise the Lord, we acknowledge our desperate need for Him and honor His greatness. When we Praise the Lord, our focus is diverted from our circumstances to His awesomeness.

Praise the Lord Psalm 150 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. QUESTION: - What does it mean to Praise the Lord? The churchy traditional statement has been watered down to a simple statement and greeting. When you see a fellow Christian mainly of the same denomination, we greet each other shake ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Disability/ Impairment Journey

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 24, 2022

What can we learn from a life limiting condition or any kind of impairment? Outline from Percy McCray of Health, Hope and Inspiration at: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/what_can_be_learned_from_a_cancer_journey.pdf

HoHum: We can learn something about a person’s values by reading their bumper stickers. I’ll start them and you try to finish them- some are twisted Where there’s a will... I want to be in it; He who laughs last... thinks slowest. If you can read this... I’m not impressed. Most people can read I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Philippians 4:11-13, Psalm 90:12, Ephesians 4:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grumbling Of A Warped Generation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 20, 2013

God's plan, Our example and witness, Joy

Philippians 2:12-18 (p. 819) November 24, 2013 Introduction: I can remember hearing this quote...”You can only see the stars shimmering when it’s dark.” And I have to tell you “I’ve seen some stars shine in my life.” “Melvin...wasting away with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Do This To Remember Me" Lord's Supper 3rd Quarter 2016

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 28, 2016

Lord's supper service- how we remember

Lord’s Supper service 3rd quarter – September 2016 “Do this to remember me” Psalm 66 John 1:7 Matthew 7:12 James 2:14-20 Luke 23:42-43 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Remembering is an important part of being a human being and it is also an important part of being a follower of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Underestimate God

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 20, 2018

Who’s your prayer partner? Nothing is to big for God’s Suddenly Moments!! Each and Every time you and I praise God it is giving God an opportunity to get us ready for the miracle we are seeking Him for!

Eph. 5:18-20 MSG. 16-18. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. What you dwell on is what you will draw into your life, everyday everyone of us, make a choice of whether or not we will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8, Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

It’s About Time Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 26, 2010

T.I.M.E. Treasure it by planning your time, invest it in people, manage yourself by prioritizing your choices, and enjoy it by finding fulfilment in doing God’s will.

We are stewards of all that God has given us, including time. • At the last retreat, Rev Koh shared quite a bit on this – about the wise use of time. • One month has passed since we heard his messages, and I wondered if we did let the message sink in. Are we using our time wisely today, or wiser ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's About Time Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

How many times in your life do you find yourself saying, “I wish I had more time?” The ironic thing about getting older is the longer you live, the more you find yourself saying that. Remember, life is time, and time is life.

Good morning, church family. Thank you for worshipping with us and for being apart of the 40-Day Challenge. Inside your worship guide is a 40-Day Challenge card. Will you take this out and put me before you in the moments to come? I want to speak to you on a message I’ve entitled, “It’s About ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, Daniel 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Silent Night, Holy Night

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

A look at the holiness and simplicity of Christmas

…Thanks for those special songs. What a joy it is to gather on this Christmas Eve night. It’s a night in which I always find myself touched by songs like these and filled with the wonder of it all. One song that particularly struck me recently was “Silent Night, Holy Night.” THOSE VERY WORDS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 15, 2021

Because we are children of God, we should remember that we are blessed.

Blessed – Luke 1: 46 - 56 Intro: I remember a Christmas song sung by Burl Ives. “Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas.” “Have a holly, jolly Christmas; it’s the best time of the year. I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer. Have a holly, jolly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Entrance

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 24, 2000

The Entrance of Jesus Christ into human form teaches us some things about God.

Morning Message December 24, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs THE ENTRANCE Luke 1 – 2 Introduction: 1. What we have read today is the account of THE ENTRANCE of deity in human form. Jesus Christ left behind the riches and royalty of heaven to be born in a most common fashion. In the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dad’s Funeral

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

My Dad’s funeral

Dad Song: that’s my Job (play song) Eulogy: dearly beloved we are gathered together here today to celebrate the life of one of the greatest man I ever knew my Dad Marvin Ray Barker Sr. Dad was born on February the 28th 1947 to Parents Virgil L. Barker Sr. And Anna Barker and he grew up with two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:48

Denomination: *other

Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 21, 2004

We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter of my head."

Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head (Psa 3:3-5) We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational