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Thorough Thanksgiving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 2, 2014

3 reasons why thorough thanksgiving works joy in us (Material adapted from Ben Patterson's book, He Has Made Me Glad, chapter 5 Indiscriminate Thanks)

HoHum: Thieves robbed Matthew Henry, the one who wrote a commentary on the Bible that many still use today. After being robbed Matthew Henry wrote this in his diary: “Let me be thankful first because I was never robbed before; second, although they took my purse (wallet), they did not take ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sure Christ In The Face Of Unsurety

Contributed by William Wyne on May 15, 2012

The believer in Christ has a personal surety because of a saving Redeemer.

The 13th chapter of Hebrews is the concluding chapter of the writer’s attempt to encourage those Hebrews (Israelites) who had embraced Christ (Christianity) to remain faithful in their new walk in the faith. He encourages them in a unique way. He literally recalls or uses their history ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Discouragement Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 7, 2013

We all are seeking happiness and often find ourselves discouraged. That is why we are not to produce the spiritual fruit of happiness but rather joy. This sermon discovers what joy is and how to find it.

If I were to ask you this morning “What makes you happy?” how would you answer? Perhaps your answer would be friends and family. We are all born with a need for social connections. Did you realize that physical touch, like a hand shake or a hug releases endorphins in our brain which is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Foursquare

From Words To Actions

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2018

It is one thing for Jesus to say that he loves his disciples, but he puts these words into action when he washes their feet. At the same time, Jesus demonstrates to us that love needs to go beyond words and is seen in service.

INTRODUCTION Love is in the air—or at least the airwaves. A majority of songs on the stations that I listen to are songs about love. I suspect that the same can be said about the songs and stations to which you listen. Love is a BIG force in our lives, yet as one song suggests, “There’s just too ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

With Joy, Prayer And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2019

Happiness is not found in anything external. It is a certain state of the soul when it is filled with the peace of God and lit up with the sunshine of heaven.

12/18/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 22: With Joy, Prayer and Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Lesson 22 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Rejoice always (v. 16) Our joy, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Nov 16, 2018

Thanksgiving message

In Everything Give Thanks INTRO. The 102 Pilgrims were crammed into the Mayflower’s hold (which was about the size of a volleyball court). Compound the misery of such cramped quarters by a lack of light and fresh air (all the hatches were battened down because of foul weather). Add a diet of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer (Part 3)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019

The Bible urges, "Pray without ceasing." But how do we do that? Well, we can start by giving God our waking thoughts, our waiting thoughts, our worrying thoughts, and our waning thoughts.

Prayer (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from a sermon by Max Lucado titled “Have you Prayed About It?” Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/15/2015 Two weeks ago we began this short series on prayer. Like I said before, we all pray. According to a poll reported in USA Today, nine out of ten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Mark 1:35, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Going Over There? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the themes of trouble, hope, joy, and freedom in the context of Job's suffering, emphasizing that while anxiety and suffering are inevitable, we have the choice not to be imprisoned by them through faith in God.

Good morning, church family! There's a quote by Max Lucado, that I want to share with you this morning. He once said, "The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional." That, my friends, is where we find ourselves today in the book of Job, chapter 3, verses 17-20. Hear ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:17-20

Topics: Trouble, Don't Last Always

Big Isn't Always Beautiful

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 17, 2006

The Kingdom of God stars from small beginnings

Mk 4:26-34 Illustration: There’s a traditional saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin which says, " For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for the want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for the want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy, all for the want of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Prayer You Can Always Pray

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Aug 11, 2001

There are times when we do not know what to pray. Paul gives us an example of what to pray at those or any time.

A Prayer You can Always Pray Ephesians 1:15-17 S. I. C. C. August 5, 2001 (Morning Service) I would have liked to have seen Paul’s prayer list. It must have been a douse. I am sure he prayed for all the churches he started and for the ones he had heard about and acquired an affinity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Has Always Been About Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

Genesis 15 shows that God’s plan for salvation has always been salvation by grace through faith.

Genesis 15 April 6, 2003 One of the biggest mistakes I believe the early dispensationalists made was calling the OT age Law and the New Testament age Grace. I prefer Israel and the Church. Grace has always been God’s operating program with man. Genesis 15 falls into a double pattern. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

There's Always Something Standing In The Way

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 5, 2002

This sermon deals with David & Goliath. Even though God Anoints us for special events, there will be problems in our lives to keep us from reaching what God has for us, but we can be victorious

There’s Always Something Standing In The Way 5/5/2002 NLF 1 Samuel 17:1-50 1 Sam 17:1-30 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 17:1-50 It would be great in life if the only thing necessary for us to get things was to just show up. What would it be like to go to school and say “I want a diploma and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 7: God Always Answers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005

"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not" (Jeremiah 33:3).

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not" (Jeremiah 33:3). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Can you answer a letter you have never received? "You do not have because you do not ask" (James 4:2). God cannot answer a prayer that is not prayed. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Always Count On Jesus

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 1, 2002

In this message you will see ten ways that God helps us.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON JESUS “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

There's Always Room For One More

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2002

Hey, peacock, how broad are your phylacteries and how long are your fringes?

There’s Always Room for One More A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, "Yankee, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed