Sermons on Transition To Sunday Worship:

Speak Clearly Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

This sermon deals with two of the spiritual gifts and contrasts their usefulness within the context of the worship service

November 24, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 “Speak clearly” INTRODUCTION Getting the right message to the right person is necessary in order for the right communication to happen. There was a man who lived in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Transformed By The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023

Easter Sunday message focusing on the change that came over the life of Paul when he met Jesus and the change we can have as well.

BEING TRANSFORMED BY THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:7–11 BUT WHATEVER WAS TO MY PROFIT I NOW CONSIDER LOSS FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST. 8 WHAT IS MORE, I CONSIDER EVERYTHING A LOSS COMPARED TO THE SURPASSING GREATNESS OF KNOWING CHRIST JESUS MY LORD, FOR WHOSE SAKE I HAVE LOST ALL THINGS. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple Of The Lord

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005

Time and again God had warned his people not to worship anything or anyone else but Him, but they continued to do whatever they wanted to do. They were going to the Temple supposedly for the purpose of worshipping the Lord on the Sabbath Day, but were di

Recently, I have been doing an in depth study of some of the major prophets of the Bible. Great men such as Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah have always been favorites of mine (and, I know the same is for some of you). The words of these prophets can bring to us things that we may have never ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For Better Or Worse

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 25, 2010

We vneed to be reminded that we are to worship God during all times, not just when things are tough.

For Better or Worse Scripture: Psalm 34:1 Date: 25 April 2010 Purpose: Worship God during all times, not just when things are tough. “For better or worse, for richer or for poorer in sickness and in health, forsaking all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Other

The End Of The Drought Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2012

The Word of God truly effects change, like the dewfall, and especially in the Bread and Wine.

Thursday of 10th Week in Course Verbum Domini Drought. Elijah had to get the Israelites’ attention, to help them return to the true God. Ahab and Jezebel stood in the way, worshiping the gods of the land. Yesterday we heard about the contest between Elijah and the false prophets, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Catholic

Working For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2003

How we behave at work says a lot about our faith to those around us. It also says a lot about our attitude toward worshipping God. How to make our workplace and our worship work together.

OPEN: During the middle 1800’s there was a popular set of rules for the office that showed up in one form or another across the nation. They all resembled something like these which were posted in Zachary Geiger’s establishment: 1. Office employees will daily sweep the floors, dust the furniture, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision Specific Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007

A Vision Specific Church will show evidence of the reign of the Holy Spirit by a devotion to "Teaching, (true) Fellowship, Worship, and Evangelism".

INTRODUCTION A. Began Series “Accomplishing The Vision” March 1 1. “Offer God Your Best” – Mark 14:3-11 a. Saw the Principle that God will use Our Best to Accomplish His Purpose b. We must be available. 2. “Are You Robbing God” – Malachi 3:7-12 a. Reminded that God expects us to take care of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Rejoice, For He Has Come Series

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Dec 18, 2001

A worship sermon for Christmas emphasizing the idea of "O Come Let Us Adore Him."

Title: Let Us Rejoice, For He Has Come 12/23/01 West Side Text: Luke 2:8-14 A.M. Service Purpose: Christmas Sunday sermon dealing with the idea of worship. ************************************************************* Introduction: Christmas Robert Fulghum in It Was On Fire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

This sermon presents us with two contrasts - living a life of drunkenness and debauchery, or living a life filled with the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 5:18-21 Whats your idea of a good time? A really smashing good time? Think about what you regard as a good time. Then think about what your friends who arent Christians think is a good time. Your friends, family, workmates, that is, the ones who dont know Christ. What do they regard as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Embrace The Change (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of the series Times and Seasons, this is the message for Christmas Sunday, based on the birth of Christ.

Embrace the Change CHRISTMAS 2014 Times And Seasons Part 3 I want to start by reading the story of the birth of Jesus, from the gospel of Luke. Luke 2:4-7 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Such A Thing As A Christian Duty?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 16, 2025

Christian duty is more than being a Sunday School teacher, a church musician, deacon, or pastor.

Is There Such a Thing as a Christian Duty? Luke 17:7-10 What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Proper Attitude Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 15, 2015

The Apostle Paul has some key truths: Praise, Thanksgiving, Always, Continually and In All Circumstances: These are not attitudes for just the Sunday service, but a continue daily life expression.

A Proper Attitude Biblical Perspective on Thanksgiving Ephesians 5 19 - 20 says, "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, ALWAYS giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." And 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In The Morning

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003

There is something special to God about the early moments of the morning, and resurrection Sunday was the most special of them all.

Introduction I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Sing unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

See Jesus!

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 5, 2022

If you want to see Jesus this Holy Week, go to the place of death and service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

It was the depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right that a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Resurrection Difference

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 17, 2022

This Sunday, America is celebrating what is known as Easter, which is all about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What difference does the resurrection of Jesus make? This Sunday we’ll share three reasons, and they are life changing.

The Resurrection Difference 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpKFfVvstgM Jesus is Risen – He is Risen Indeed, and He’s Lives! Today, America is celebrating what is known as Easter, which really has nothing to do with a bunny and lays eggs, but rather it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Foursquare