Sermons on Worship Essentials:

The Urgency Of Commitment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline.

Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline. I'm one of them. There's a special urgency when you know you only have a limited time to produce. It seems to sharpen the focus of my mind and help my concentration level. I'm definitely more committed to the task at hand. You think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will They Know There Is A Prophet In Their Midst? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2012

We are made prophets by our baptism; shall we act as prophets to this culture of death?

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2012 Verbum Domini Beloved of God, listen to the words that a priest or deacon spoke to you at your baptism: [God] now anoints you with the chrism of salvation. As Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet and King, so may you live always as members of his body, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:2-5

Denomination: Catholic

The New Year, The New You: Stepping Into God’s Best Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

A message on embracing the new year as an opportunity to leave the past behind, renew your mindset, and step into God’s best plans.

THE NEW YEAR, THE NEW YOU: STEPPING INTO GOD’S BEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Virtue

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 2, 2023

Virtue is defined as a behavior that depicts high moral standards. It promotes integrity, solidity and significantly features kindness and understanding toward others.

Matshona Dhliwayo, a Zimbabwean-born and Canadian-based philosopher, entrepreneur and author once remarked: “When truth looks in the mirror, virtue looks out. When courage looks in the mirror, faith looks out. When charity looks in the mirror, love looks out. When contentment looks in the mirror, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:11-20, Galatians 5:22, Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 16:9

Promises

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 7, 2005

The verses in the closing part of this chapter contain some of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: On January 6, 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress as to the state of the war in Europe. Most of what he said that day has been forgotten. However at the close of his address, he said that he looked forward "to a world founded upon four essential ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisee, The Tax-Farmer, And The Eucharist

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2008

All need the touch of the healing Christ, the same Christ who is our companion in Word and Sacrament

Monday of 33rd Week in Course Sacramentum Caritatis Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a collaborator and bag man and thief, and the other was a law-abiding, tithe-giving good citizen. The good guy spent all of his time bragging about his good works and telling God how much better he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

There Is Pleasure In Serving The Lord

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on May 23, 2008

Could it be that the pursuit of pleasure is ordained of God?

There is Pleasure in Serving the Lord! Attention: Who enjoys pain? To seek pain is an odd thing…perhaps a sign of psychosis. The pursuit of pleasure is guaranteed in our constitution as a right given to us by our Creator. If we are honest with ourselves we must admit that pleasure seeking is one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Never Knew You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2025

In the Bible, there are several instances where individuals or groups are rejected by God, with the phrase "I never knew you" being a recurring theme.

with the phrase "I never knew you" being a recurring theme. This phrase is often used to convey God's disappointment and disapproval towards those who claim to follow Him but fail to demonstrate genuine faith and obedience. Here are few biblical examples: 1. The Parable of the Wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Where There Is Life, There Is The Work Of Almighty God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2022

Paul tells us to keep the commandment without stain or reproach. The commandment is Love of God and of neighbor.

Saturday of 24th week in Course Today St. Paul, in his letter to his friend and protégé, Timothy, shares with all Christian eras what can be called a little creed or catechism. We should pay close attention to the words, because here we have a summary of the whole Christian story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, 1 Timothy 6:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Revision Success

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

The natural tendency after a great work is take a rest, kick back, and marvel at what you have accomplished. After the successful completion of a great project, that’s when you can become most vulnerable as a follower of God. But Nehemiah realizes the wal

Revision Success Nehemiah 6:15-7:5 “Mission Accomplised” http://www.sermonspice.com/search?q=success&topic=1&page=1 Mission accomplished! It’s finished. After all the opposition, all of the threats and all the trouble — finally the work of the walls of Jerusalem is finished.
What is amazing ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Rash Judgement Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 4, 2002

Sometimes we can make rash judgements that cause conflict among God’s people. How to reconcile such conflicts

Study 16 Chapter 22 Introduction Some years ago we as a family had a very enjoyable holiday in the Lake District in England and while we were there we visited a number of the beautiful little villages and towns around that area as well as one or two of the local forests. We didn’t however engage ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Jesus Teaches About Repentance"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003

Salvation is MORE than "easy believe-ism". We need to see our sin the same way God sees it. Our sin should break our heart, like it does God’s heart.

“Jesus Teaches About Repentance” Luke 13:1-5 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on ‘Lessons Jesus Taught’. We have studies what Jesus taught about: The Holy Spirit … the Tongue … Prayer … Thanksgiving. Jesus wasn’t the only one to teach about REPENTANCE. That was the major theme of John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The First And Greatest Prophecy Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2015

The study of Prophecy begins in Genesis, not Revelation. Genesis 3:15 outlines God's plan to Redeem the world now marred by sin, and to destroy Satan, the origin of sin.

Today we will begin a series that will study Biblical prophecy from the beginning to the end. We will be starting in Genesis and concluding in Revelation, studying the most significant biblical prophecies in the order in which they were revealed in Scripture. The reason for this study this summer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dancing With Wolves

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 17, 2023

The false prophets dance around the cost of discipleship, but dancing slippers don’t suit the hard road that leads to the narrow gate, and the wolves never warn their people that they need hiking boots instead

I am trying to navigate the theological tsunami that is threatening to permanently alter the face of our denomination. The amendments to the constitution regarding ordination standards, diversity, inclusiveness, interpretation of Scripture, and so on, are incredibly important to our identity as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-19, Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Controls Your World?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 13, 2024

So many things seem to control our lives. So what, or who, controls your world? Are you at the mercy of something that has a grip on you that keeps you from being who you want to be? Or have you found the answer to what will best give you the peace you are looking for? We all have a choice.

Alba 10-13-2024 WHO CONTROLS YOUR WORLD? I John 5:16-21 Have you ever felt that you were out of control? It seems that is just part of life, doesn't it? A baby will swing its arms and hit its face and not know where it came from. A child wants everything in the store, and the parent ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ