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Go! And Rejoice In The Joy Of Jesus (Advent Joy) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 8, 2025

Joy is the unshakeable unbreakable reality that God is with us. Joy is the fruit of Jesus—born in Bethlehem, crucified at Calvary, risen in glory and reigning forever!

Go! And Rejoice in the Joy of Jesus (Advent Joy) “Good News of Great Joy” Introduction – Joy That Cannot Be Silenced Every December, the world chases happiness—lights, tinsel, songs, food, presents. But happiness is fragile, happiness fades when the decorations come down and reality returns. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Isaiah 9:2, John 15:9-11, Psalm 16:11, Philippians 4:4-7, Nehemiah 8:10, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003

An evangelistic message on what a Christian is, what a Christian has, and what a Christian will be.

What Is A Christian? Act 11:26 Acts 11:26 “And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Introduction What is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Inquiring Of God

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004

Even when everything you are doing seems right, if you don’t seek God’s will you might be doing something wrong.

I. Much of what we say and do is done according to our carnal understanding and without the assistance of the Holy Spirit. A. Illustration of the VW bus. B. Outward appearances and evidence may seem convincing even if they don’t tell the whole story. 1. This is expected behavior for those who are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27, Deuteronomy 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wonderful Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

Ninth in Series. Everything about Jesus is wonderful!

Wonderful Christmas is a wonderful time of year My Most wonderful Christmas as a kid was the year I got a Kenner girder and panel builder set with motor and winch. Set number 9. Or maybe it was the year I got a Remco Science Set. There were a series of cardboard cans about as tall as a Pringles ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #5 Giving Thanks

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

How important is it to be around positive people? People who appreciate God’s gifts to their lives. Let’s discover how we can impact our world by giving thanks to God always.

We should give thanks because: “And Christ will give you light.” 18And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20giving thanks always ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Devil?

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Jun 4, 2004

A message answering some questions about our adversary, Satan.

Who is the Devil? 1. Introduction · Show “The Devil” video clip · Is Satan real? Is he a god? Where did he come from? Discuss · Two out of three teens (65%) say that the devil, or Satan, is not a living being but is a symbol of evil. (2000) · Three out of five teens (61%) agree that “if a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-15, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Its Time To Take A Bath

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Aug 30, 2004

a message of holiness

ITS TIME TO TAKE A BATH text: 1 KINGS 5:10-14 INTRODUCTION IN OUR TEXT WE SEE A MAN BY THE NAME OF NAAMAN WHO HAD LEPROSY WHICH IS A SKIN DISEASE THAT CAUSE THE SKIN TO HAVE WHITE SPOTS WITH YELLOW HAIRS WHICH WILL CAUSE THE PERSON TO ITCH, SOMETIMES IT APPEARS IN CERTAIN AREAS ON THE BODY. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 3:

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004

Stories of Christmas

A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING. MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem? - So their son could be near the Temple. - So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s throne. - Rumors in Nazareth. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Full Of Blessings

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 29, 2001

Paul promises the Ephesians blessings that churches today can claim!

A CHURCH FULL OF BLESSINGS EPHESIANS 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION… Beginnings of letters READ EPHESIANS 1:1-2 I. THE WRITER SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATION… Claire Schenot Burkat, "Five Myths of the Perfect Pastor" His sermons were over their heads. His opinionated views alienated his colleagues. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sweet Words Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 6, 2002

This is the 11th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the mighty angel and little scroll in Revelation 10.

Sunday Evening June 9, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End [#11] SWEET WORDS Revelation 10 Introduction: 1. The first nine chapters of the book of Revelation have brought us almost to the middle of the Tribulation. 2. We will find that before the Seventh Trumpet Judgment ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Perils Of Misusing Privilege

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Some of the dangers and difficulties of misuing the privileges we are given

The Perils of Misusing Privilege (Acts 13:16-41) Illustration:Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at his rival. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:16-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here We Go Again

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

A call to Mission Work.

Here we Go Again! Eight years ago, God called one of my best friends to go to the Mission Field. I was mad at God for calling him and mad at Eddie for listening. Eddie Pastored a large, influential church about 100 miles away from where I served. He was my pastor. When I had a problem, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Count On God

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult.

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult. Intro.: 1. One of the most difficult things for a Christian is often represented as one of the easiest--prayer. a. Prayer is difficult. b. Not the "pat," "stock," rote, routine prayers we all get used to saying, but real, deep, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We are blessed so that we might be a blessing to others.

Thesis: We are blessed so that we might be a blessing to others. Intro.: 1. There are probably two things we as human beings like: a. Illust. We like to see. Starts early in childhood. Nearly every kid is afraid of the dark. That's why we have those little 4-watt night lights. In our house the ...read more

I Am The Light

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Christmas is a time of light.

1. Christmas is a time of light. a. Lights decorating homes and Christmas trees b. Llights which transform Tecumseh Park> c. Advent candles burning bright in churches. d. Floodlights illuminating displays 2. But if the brightness of all the lights of Christmas could somehow be packaged and put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed