Sermons on Two Songs:

The Pleasure Of Perfection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Psalm 84 begins with an expression of pleasure in God's dwelling place. "How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty." There is a deep longing in this song to experience again the pleasure of being in this lovely environment where the presence of God could be felt.

Christians have always had mixed feelings about pleasure. They know God made us to enjoy many pleasures of life, and yet there are also the forbidden pleasures. These are often just extremes of what is acceptable. Sex is good, but immorality is bad. Food is good, but gluttony is bad. Abundance is ...read more

Back To The 1960s Down Memory Lane, Then Back To The Present! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025

How much has changed! We take a journey back to the 1960s to see how songs expressed that generation. Who remembers those times? This message looks too, at the present, and some similar concerns but in a different dress. The word of God is our answer to pessimism and hopelessness.

BACK TO THE 1960s DOWN MEMORY LANE, THEN BACK TO THE PRESENT! This article may be a trip down memory lane but in hindsight, it reflects the present. Some of us are still around to remember the lyrics presented here. Music usually reflects the atmosphere of the time, more so among the younger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Ephesians 2:12, Ephesians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Philippians 4:7, Titus 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Vanity"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2003

Solomon exposes the insignificance and absurdity of life IF life were nothing more than what is seen “under the sun”. He offers only two options--a life of hopelessness, or trust in God.

“Vanity” Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 & 2:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most puzzling and misunderstood book of the Bible. It’s been called “the mystery book of the Old Testament” (Ray Steadman). Few sermons are preached from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

Denomination: Congregational

The Elder Son Syndrome

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 22, 2002

Luke 15 talks about a father and his two sons. One is a prodigal, and the other is pious. This message looks at some of the attributes of the elder son. Prayerfully, you have not succumbed to the elder son SIN-drome.

One of the great dangers for anyone who has been saved by the grace of God is that they become so familiar with being saved, that they do not rightfully keep God in the place of exaltedness in their life that He occupied at the first. Neither do they serve God in the way that they should. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Loving Kindness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 8, 2022

Approaching this Mother’s Day message, two distinct things came to mind. The first was the lovingkindness of God, and the second was the story of Hagar. Therefore, what we will be looking at is then Hagar and the lovingkindness of God.

God’s Loving Kindness Psalm 63:3 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b38ttun-apc As I was approaching what to say for this Mother’s Day message, two distinct things came as I was in prayer. The first was to look at the lovingkindness of God, and the second was the story of Hagar. Now, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3, Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 43:1, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 107:43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

God Is Love

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Love is a very popular idea in today’s world, it’s on everyone’s lips. Songs are sung, books are written, and films are made all about love. But, we often forget that love is a truly Christian idea. It is seen in its fullness only in Christ. Love origin

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Love is a very popular idea in today’s world, it’s on everyone’s lips. Songs are sung, books are written, and films are made all about love. But, we often forget that love is a truly Christian idea. It is seen in its fullness only in Christ. Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Prayer Of Agur Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 1, 2001

The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues to challenge me to ask myself what two requests must I make of God before I die.

The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues to challenge me to ask myself what two requests must I make of God before I die. This past week about 20 from our Church were in revival with First Baptist Church of Norco. God’s purpose for us was to revive the Pastor and his flock. People were saved, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Remember Me, When You Come Into Your Kingdom

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Nov 24, 2001

Last Sunday of Ordinary Time (Christ the King). Prisoners give us an insight into the special relationship of Christ and the two thieves. Sermon mentions baptism also.

Sermon: Christ the King, 25th November 2001 “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Last Sunday, we celebrated Prisoner’s Sunday, and we prayed for all imprisoned, their families on the outside, and those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A New Beginning

Contributed by Michael Hand on May 17, 2002

Purpose a "new beginning" for the Lord as we look at two areas in the Bible to help us improve our Christian walk using Saul and Jonah as examples.

A New Beginning Let’s talk about “new beginnings” this morning! The kind of “new beginnings” that really mean something. Starting fresh again...with a new awakening in your Christian walk. And why not! ...we’re still in the very first few weeks of an entire new year. To help show you ...and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through The Roof

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Feb 24, 2003

How to find hope in the midst of tragedy; a young boy murdered by two 12 year olds and a tragic death of a basketball star in a one week span.

Today’s message is a message of hope. Frederick Buechner, in his book, “The Longing for Home: Recollections and Reflections” writes: If preachers decide to preach about hope, let them preach out of what they themselves hope for. They hope that the words of their sermons may bring some measure of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Psalm 41:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Face Of Fasting At A Holy Marriage Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Mar 4, 2003

To fast means to integrate the gospel into human life. It is the unity of the two opposites between the difficulty to overcome the human tendency to evil and the joy of embracing the Word of God.

Once there was a father with a son who was lazy. He tried to convince his son that he should join him in the work on his farm. The son was not convinced. The father was actually worried, how his son would earn his living after his death. Therefore, before his death, the father called his son and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

Rocky Iv - The Comeback Kid Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2003

Acts 4 presents Peter as a confident, powerful preacher of Christ... but not two months earlier he had been a cowering coward. What made the difference?

OPEN: In the 70’s there was runaway hit movie starring Sylvester Stallone, entitled "Rocky." Many people, including myself were unaware that the movie was based on a real life boxer named Chuck Werner - otherwise known as the Bayonne Bleeder (because he bled so easily and freely throughout his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Divorce: Part I Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 11, 2004

Part 1 of a two part series on Divorce. Part 1 deals with God’s Biblical view of divorce and the church’s attitude toward the divorced.

DEALING WITH DIVORCE - PART I MATTHEW 19:1-12 INTRODUCTION: “Just Married” Video Clip 2:41 {See illustration file for this sermon for scene from this movie} Don’t we wish it was that easy? You know, your marriage is crumbling but just one pep talk from Dad and your commitment is renewed for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Love Offerings

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

This a remarkable contrast to the widow’s two mites. But the purpose God is to show us all gifts given to him out of love are accepted in his site.

“LOVE OFFERINGS” By: Dr. Dennis Deese www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 12:1-8 This a remarkable contrast to the widow’s two mites. But the purpose God is to show us all gifts given to him out of love are accepted in his site. Mark 12:42-43 And there came a certain poor widow, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Change Your Thoughts And It Will Change You!

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Nov 9, 2004

Psychologists teach us that there are two mental laws that contribute heavily to our mental state of being. In other words, whether we’re happy or sad.

CHANGE your THOUGHTS and it will Change YOU! Romans 12:1-4 Psychologists teach us that there are two mental laws that contribute heavily to our mental state of being. In other words, whether we’re happy or sad. They are: 1: The Law of Concentration. 2: The Law of Substitution. The Law of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ