Sermons on Worship Decorum:

Perspectives For The New Year (And For Every Year)

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2023

It is critical to have a godly view of time and life in order to live a life pleasing to God. As the new year begins, it is a good time to renew and refocus our minds in the Lord.

A. Happy New Year!! Welcome to 20-23! B. Let’s start with a little New Year’s humor: 1. What do cows say on Jan. 1? "Happy Moo Year!" 2. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution? To make new friends. 3. What new year’s resolution should a basketball player never make? To ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, Ephesians 5:15-16, John 9:4, Mark 13:32-33, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Peter 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Types Of Faith

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 12, 2023

Do you have faith like the Centurion who begged the Lord to heal his servant? Or do you have the kind of faith like "Doubting Thomas", who would not believe until he saw for himself? Jesus said, "Blessed are they who have NOT seen, and yet believe"? Is that you?

The first kind of faith mentioned in the Bible is great faith. It's the story of the centurion, who came to Jesus. And he said to Jesus, "Lord, my servant lies at home paralyzed and is suffering terribly". Jesus said, "Well I will go and heal him". And the centurion said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

2nd Sunday In Lent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2023

MARCH 1st, 2026.

Genesis 12:1-4, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 4:1-5, Romans 4:13-17, John 3:1-17, Matthew 17:1-9. A). ABRAM STEPS OUT IN FAITH. Genesis 12:1-4. Our story begins in Ur of the Chaldees, in what is now Southern Iraq, a predominantly pagan city of about 250,000 people, with a central temple to the moon ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 4:1-5, Romans 4:13-17, John 3:1-17, Matthew 17:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith + Obedience Moves God

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 21, 2023

This message is about how our obedience to God impacts (grows) our faith without which it is impossible to please God.

Faith + Obedience Moves God Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21; First Samuel 15:1-9; 19-22; Luke 5:1-11 I started out in life as a child. I started off as a small baby and grew into what I am today. I came into this world with some things already within me, things that may have given my parents many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21, 1 Samuel 15:1-9, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 24, 2023

The Holy Spirit is recorded from the very beginning of Genesis and is a hovering force that brings supernatural power to you and to everything you touch. Today I'm going to talk about ten benefits of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

Today I'm going to talk about ten benefits of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. When you speak of the Holy Spirit as a topic, most people turn to the Book of Acts, because they think that's where it began. Actually, the Holy Spirit shows up in Genesis 1:1, and He shows up in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hole In The Wall

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 8, 2023

ATROCITIES HAPPENING INSIDE THE CHURCH!

HOLE IN THE WALL Ezekiel 8: Vision of Abominations in Jerusalem Ezekiel 8: Vision of Abominations in Jerusalem It came about in the sixth year, on the fifth day of the sixth month, as I was sitting in my house with the elders of Judah sitting before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell on me ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray For One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 13, 2023

Prayer is our privilege and responsibility as disciples of Jesus. Praying for one another can make such a difference in each other's lives.

A. The story is told about three men who were hiking one day and unexpectedly came upon a large, raging river. 1. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so. 2. The first man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength to cross this river.” a. Poof! God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Ephesians 6:18, Acts 12:1-18, Matthew 7:7-11, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You See Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 15, 2023

1. We should see Jesus seeking to save our souls. 2. We should see Jesus as our shelter in the storms of life. 3. We should see Jesus as our sovereign Lord.

How Do You See Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:37-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 15, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 23. For the last 11 sermons we have been focused on a single day in the life of Jesus Christ. It was the Tuesday before the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Shield Of Faith: God Is Not Really Good Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 19, 2023

Bad things in the permissive will of God do not diminish His goodness.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Shield of Faith: God is Not Really Good Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod STORY SEGMENT 1 (p) There once was a traveler named Yort Goodseeker. Yort left home one day and was bound and determined that he would experience the world and meet God Who is good. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of A Healthy Church Pt. 1

Contributed by Rob Watts on Feb 20, 2023

The church is in a sad state. Barna research group says 1.2 million will leave their faith in 2023. 70% of kids will lose their faith in their freshman year of college. The data isn't pretty. Radical secularism is winning the souls of our youth.

• The church is in a sad state • Barna Research says: 1.2 million will leave their faith in 2023. 70% of kids will lose their faith in their freshman year of college. The data isn't pretty. Radical secularism is winning the souls of our youth. "To move from religion to secularism is not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 1: Sure Truths From The Savior's Prophecy Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 21, 2023

Sure truths we can know from the Savior's prophecy: 1. The cross of Jesus Christ is the hinge of History (vs. 1-2). 2. We must stand on the truth of God's Word (vs. 3-5). 3. We have the sure blessings of salvation (vs. 6-13). 4. God wants us to help share His gospel (vs. 14).

The Second Coming of Christ - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24. For the last 12 sermons we have been focused on a single day in the life of Jesus Christ. One of my Bibles tells us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

On The Third Day

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 2, 2023

Today, we are going to open the Sacred Scriptures of Almighty God and relive the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to remind ourselves of the truth of the Resurrection. Today, we are going back to the third day.

The resurrection story is captured in three words, "He is risen". Christianity rises or falls on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead, our faith is a colossal fraud, it's a masterful hoax. If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead, the songs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 10, 2023

Jesus clearly knew God’s will, and yet he had intense angst and the deep feeling of despair that came from actually obeying God’s will. This sermon is intended to equip you for those moments where DOING God’s will, is really really hard.

If you’ve been around Christian circles for any length of time, there is a considerable amount of frustration in trying to determine God’s will. For some, it’s because we love the Lord and want to please him, so we want to make sure we’re making right choices that would honor him. But for others, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial Day - A Day To Remember

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 25, 2023

This message is in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in an on-going spiritual war to free us from sin and to those who died in wars to maintain the freedom of this country - the United States of America.

Memorial Day – A Day to Remember Scriptures: John 15:13; Mark 10:45; Acts 6:8-10 The title of my message is “Memorial Day – A Day to Remember.” This morning I want to share with you why we should take a moment and reflect on why we celebrate Memorial Day – the day we remember those who gave the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Mark 10:45, Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Glorified-Part 5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2023

5 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-V—John 12:34-36(:20-36) Attention: Superman...Really? Muhammad Ali(the famed ‘braggart’ boxer) was on a plane that began to encounter some mild turbulence, so all the passengers were asked to fasten their seatbelts. Ali was specifically asked by the stewardess to put his seatbelt on ...read more

Scripture: John 12:34-36, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist