Sermons on That I May Know Him:

A Psalm Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 8, 2008

This psalm that David sings is a combination of parts of Psalms 105, 96, 106 and contains the four elements that should be present in true thanksgiving

A PSALM OF THANKSGIVING Text: 1 Chronicles 16:7 – 36 Introduction: • Ark represented presence and glory of God • Philistines had captured Ark at Shiloh and displayed it for several months in Philistia • Dagon bows and is broken, men of the city develop tumors and some die • Sent the Ark to Beth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 6:1-32: Several Important Things Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010

Several imporant steps in Jesus' plan to reveal himself and to equip his disciples took place in this action packed portion of scripture.

MARK CHAPTER 6:1-32 Several Important Matters In Chapter 5, we saw the practical ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ on display non-stop. The character of chapter 6 is more diverse and perhaps more sobering. There are high points and also points to quietly ponder. Let’s launch into it now. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacred Ministry Of Music And Song

Contributed by Michael E. Bartee Sr. on Oct 8, 2018

The God ordained purpose for music and song is to usher in His presence.

Is your Worship experience in church entertaining, or edifying? To be edified means that we are made stronger spiritually, encouraged in the Lord, and inspired to live closer to Him. To be entertained means that we are mere spectators enjoying the sounds, light shows, fog, and performances, then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 25:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Ways To Get On Jesus' Nerves

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Mar 24, 2017

Messages Notes Attitudes or Behaviors that Annoy Jesus.

There are a few attitudes or actions that appear to annoy Jesus, make him angry or grieve Him. Here are three ways that appear to get his goat. 1. Have a church and turn it into a den of thieves instead of a house of prayer. In Mark 11:14, Jesus said, “My house should be called a place of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commandments Would Talk With You!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 10, 2015

When you bind the Word of God on your heart always and tie them around your neck, then they would lead you, guide you and also protect you in the quiet, dark hours of the night.

Commandments would talk with you! Proverbs 6:22”…. When you are awake, they will talk with you.” Talk with you! I’m today not talking about the whole gamut of worthless people who are talking with you, but this is about the ‘Commandments that would talk with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fine Balance: Fulfilling Our Obligations To Both God And The State

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2014

Render to Caesar Caesar’s image, which is on the coin; and to God God’s image, which is on man.

FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS TO GOD AND STATE. Matthew 22:15-22. 1. Wickedness finds strange bedfellows. The Pharisees denied the Emperor any right to demand tribute money - and whilst they no doubt used the common money for common purposes, they questioned the validity of the coinage (which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of The Beast Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 12, 2020

We’re given a choice in Revelation 14. We can choose the ways of the fallen world and find no rest, or we can trust in the plans of God and patiently endure.

Revelation – The Last Word Revelation 14 – The Mark of the Beast October 25, 2020 Revelation 14:6-12 NIV Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people. 7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-12, Matthew 5:7, Matthew 5:13, Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Hath Believed Our Report?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 15, 2022

Wilful refusal to believe.

WHO HATH BELIEVED OUR REPORT? John 12:37-43. It is apparent from what John says here, that witnessing “many miracles” is not what converts people. In fact, the result is quite often wilful unbelief! DESPITE the fact that Jesus “had done so many miracles before them” (in the presence of them, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Service Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God created us to serve others and fulfill His plan for our lives. We can make a difference wherever we are because God is faithful and provides us with opportunities and resources.

Today, we're gonna chat about helping others. God's got a plan for us, and it's all about serving the people around us. Imagine you're at a restaurant, and you've just finished a huge meal. You're stuffed, but then the waiter brings out a dessert menu. You see your favorite dessert, and even though ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Matthew 20:28

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth, Bible Study, Prayer Life

God's Justice For The Godly And Punishment For The Wicked Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 17, 2025

Throughout scripture, we see examples of God's justice being meted out to those who slander, lie against, and seek to destroy the godly.

The Bible consistently teaches that God is a defender of the righteous and a judge of the wicked. Throughout scripture, we see examples of God's justice being meted out to those who slander, lie against, and seek to destroy the godly. The Accountability of Slanderers In Psalm 52:1-4, David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:9, 2 Samuel 16:5-13

The Curse Of Eternal Life--How's That?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 8, 2023

How could eternal life be a curse? We’ve always been told that our end, our goal in life, is to live forever.

Saturday of 5th Sunday in Course 2023 How could eternal life be a curse? We’ve always been told that our end, our goal in life, is to live forever. True enough, and the liturgy reinforces that idea frequently, especially with the constant repetition of per omnia saecula saeculorum, or “forever and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10, Genesis 3:9-24

Denomination: Catholic

So You Think God Is Not Fair? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 7, 2005

A continuation of the series on Malachi

“So You Think God Is Unfair?” Malachi 2:17-3:5 According to Ann Landers, the average teenager uses the phrase “it’s not fair”, 86 times a day. This week I did web search for this simple phrase: “when life is not fair.” The search yielded a staggering 97.2 million results. In one of these ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Greater Than John The Baptist

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2015

To show in the scripture and attested by JESUS Himself, that we are greater than John, the Baptist, though John, the Baptist was great during his time.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you greater than John? Yes. Matthew 11:11 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in the scripture and attested by JESUS Himself, that we are greater than John, the Baptist, though John, the Baptist was great during his time. IV. TEXT: Matthew 11:11 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missions: The Heartbeat Of The Church

Contributed by D Todd on Apr 22, 2004

This message was designed to to introduce the concept of worldwide evangelization to new Christians and renew the fire of missions for others.

We are going to discuss some things today that several of you will find very basic. Many of you will find this new information so I want you to remember several things. First of all remember that I am not crazy. The ideas and concepts presented here are not new neither do they originate with me. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sacred Altars

Contributed by Allen James on Oct 19, 2009

Often times when we think of a sacred altar we focus more on being in the right place rather than being God’s person who is filled with God’s presence.

Sacred Altars • Ezra 1:1-4, 2:1-2, 3:1-7 OPENING IDEA: Where are your Sacred Spaces in life? WEDDING. SIGN. LIFE EVENT. FOOTBALL STADIUM. CAMP. CEMETERY. We often return to these sacred spaces to revisit and/or sometimes to rebuild or resurrect the memory or even that place in life. Feel like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist