Sermons on Tinkling Cymbal:

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011

A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Under The Influence Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 15, 2012

There are at least three dynamics to be considered when planning worship.

“The Word on Worship: Under the Influence” Acts 10: 23-48 Whatever happened to the day when the Sunday worship services could be planned in a matter of minutes. Bulletins were ordered a year at a time with the worship order already printed on the inside cover; the only thing which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Countercultural Community, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

In this series, we’re talking about being a countercultural community. What does that look like? Last week, we saw that the early church was committed to one another, they had crazy courage and a deep rooted spirit of compassion. Today we find four more

Countercultural Community, Part 2 Acts 2:42-47 After the apostles received the power of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, it was all about the power of the resurrection and this mindset to go against the grain and do whatever it took to honor God and bless other people. They hadn’t been tainted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Worshipping In Spirit And Truth

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 30, 2016

The true worshippers that God the Father wants are those who worship Him in Spirit and in truth.

WORSHIPPING IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH John 4:1-26 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 John 4:1-26 is the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. We are all familiar with this story but have you ever stopped and reflected on what it means in relation to worshipping God? The first ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

With Crippled Feet Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 1, 2016

David's heart for God was extended to a man with crippled feet. A picture of the love of Jesus for us.

Last week we talked about David. We have learned that he is only 15 but has been chosen by God to become the next king of Israel. The reason being that he has a heart for God. That meant his very being, innermost person desired to please God above everything else. This same 15-year-old boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:3-13

Denomination: Foursquare

What Is Your Motivation? Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

As we go about making disciples, what is our motivation? Why should we want to fulfill Jesus' call?

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Not Grey - Valentine's Day 2015 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 8, 2016

This Valentine's Day sermon was written in response to the book and film 50 Shades of Grey. I titled this sermon God’s Not Grey because His love is written in black and white. Expository, three-point alliterated outline. PowerPoint available.

God’s Not Grey Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/15/2015 If yesterday was like Valentine's Days of the past, over $1 billion was spent on chocolate, 180 million cards were exchanged, and 196 million roses were sold! Unless you’re Charlie Brown, you’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Thanksgiving List

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 17, 2016

A Thanksgiving Sermon from Psalms 100.

The Thanksgiving List “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his[a] ; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Losing The Loving Feeling? The Church Of Ephesus

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 18, 2015

A continuation of the teachings of the 7 churches of Revelation this is a look into the church of Ephesus, with a particular focus on the importance of re capturing the passion for Christ.

Losing that Loving Feeling? The Church of Ephesus Introduction: Have you ever lost that loving feeling? If you've been married for some time you may know what its like for marriage to be more work than romance. All relationships go through this from time to time. We get in a routine and go ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fresh Fire: With Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2012

A focus on one of the fruits of the Spirit that really shows the state of our hearts - LOVE. As Deuteronomy 6:5 says “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

This month we are looking at the Spirit in the Ministry of Believers. We will be thinking about how the Holy Spirit operates in us, how the Holy Spirit gifts and enables us, how we allow the Holy Spirit to use us to minister to others. This morning I want us to focus on one of the fruits of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praise God For His Steadfast Love Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 4, 2020

Psalm 118:1-29 gives us several practical instructions about praising God for his steadfast love.

Scripture This is our third Sunday of not having a corporate worship service in our sanctuary. While we are thankful for this means of connecting, I hope you agree that this form of meeting is a very poor substitute for meeting together in person to worship our great God. In the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love – Life’s Driving Priority

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 28, 2020

Today's sermon looks at love not only as life's driving priority, and how love is life's defining principle, but also how love, as described and commanded by Jesus is a believer's job description.

Love – Life’s Driving Priority {You can Watch today’s message at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e99zwDsECow} {You can Listen to today’s message at:https://mega.nz/file/zd1RCKRL#2Bx8-2PCkooQXSlGiMnpCh2AMAHrJWUtWrAnFrP1m0o} For centuries, if not millenniums people have been looking for love. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Mark 12:30-31, John 13:35, John 13:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Rebuilding The Temple: Ezra's Journey

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

So now we talk about the return home. And we see two predictions made, by Jeremiah and Isaiah, old testament prophets being fulfilled here.

Last week we talked about how Israel was taken into captivity in Babylon. And during that time God continued to be with his people, even after they had failed him so completely. He worked through people like Daniel and Shadrach, Meshach and Abendigo. Daniel saw many dreams and visions, and even saw ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Psalm 73 - A Difference Of Perspective

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Nov 11, 2021

A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form. Out of curiosity, they said: "We must inspect and know it by touch, of which we are capable".

All of us would have heard the parable of the blind men and the elephant: A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form. Out of curiosity, they said: "We must inspect and know it by touch, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:17

God Inhabits Our Praises

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

Do you feel as though you are not experiencing the Lord, or you feel as though you are having a dry spell in your life? Begin directing all of your heart unto the Lord, and sing praises unto His name, and He will show up in your life.

This evening I want to talk about the importance of praising God. Just how important is it that the Lord receives praise from His people? Allow me to open with a Biblical example. In Luke 19:37-38, the Scripture tells us: “Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:20-31

Denomination: Baptist