Sermons on Cheerfulness:

Chosen For The Most Vital Of Ministries-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2010

2 of 3. Zacharias & Elizabeth were chosen to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God chooses people for His most vital of ministries. But what are their circumstances? You may be chosen for the most vital of ministries in the midst of...

CHOSEN for the MOST VITAL of MINISTRIES-II —Luke 1:5-25 Attention: The pastor was chosen for the most vital of ministries! Any of us could be chosen for the same. Need: Zacharias & Elizabeth were 2 servants of God thru whom He chose to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Physician Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 21, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9:18-26

Matthew 9:18-26 The Great Physician “18 While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.” 19 So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples. 20 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Greatest Runner Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus came into this world, not just to start a race to reach the goal of providing salvation from sin, but to finish that race and make it to the cross where he would pay the price for man’s redemption.

In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. Along the racecourse for the marathon, Akhwari stumbled and fell, severely injuring both his knee and ankle. By 7 p.m., a runner from Ethiopia had won the race, and all the other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Going For The Gold

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 26, 2005

Paul in this text talks about four fundamental truths that we must understand AND apply to our lives if we are going to be successful in our pursuit of Gold.

GOING FOR THE GOLD TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 9:22-10:13 INTRODUCTION Paul in The 7th chapter of I Corinthians begins to address the specific questions that the church in Corinth had asked him, via the letter that was sent to him while he was in Ephesus, This section opens up with the phrase, "Now for ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Invite God To A Pity Party

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004

When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Abram's Horror Of Great Darkness. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Oct 2, 2004

This Sermon (#5) is from the Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas,Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut. Transcribed by Fredric Lozo, October 2004.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON V. Abrams Horror of great Darkness. Genesis xv.12. "And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him." IF we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 11, 2004

1- Friends and brothers 2- Medicine and bones

INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes - Most husbands become interested in politics. In fact, many of them are already the minority leader in their house. - The most difficult arithmetic to master is the art of counting our blessings. - It’s funny how a bad cold improves enough to let a person accept ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift That Jesus Gave

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

Though Jesus gave trouble to his disciples, He gave them some other things to get them through the trouble. He wanted the trouble to accomplish some things in them.

Dec. 14, 2003 John 15:26-16:4, 32-33 “The gift that Jesus gave” INTRODUCTION Did you know that there are a multitude of ways to get yourself into trouble at Christmas? Buying the wrong gift can get you into trouble. Maybe you heard about the guy that bought his wife a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Son Of Man"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 19, 2003

While we celebrate Christmas, with nativity scenes and cute greeting cards, let’s remember this was a real baby; a real Man.

“Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.” In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Out With The Old Series

Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Dec 29, 2003

We must let go of sin so new life can flourish. An end-of-year message with application to Passover, Communion, Lent, New Year.

Eccl 3:1-8 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Exodus 12:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

How Low Can You Go? Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Mar 25, 2003

Learn about the first step to promotion in this enlightening sermon about humility.

How Low Can You Go? Humility: The First Step to Promotion “Attitude” Series I. Introduction (The following is a parable that I made up as an introduction. It is fictional. For a story of similar proportion, see the movie RADIO.) He was never an all-star athlete, although he wanted to be. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolved Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 25, 2003

We must have the courage to commit to God.

RESOLVED Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO COMMIT TO GOD. ?: How? How do we commit to God? KW: Values TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 1:1-11 three values we should embrace that will demonstrate our commitment to God. The _____ value we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Overcome The Anger From Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jul 21, 2004

How do I overcome anger from suffering? 1.Accept anger as a normal emotion 2.Beware of anger from an incomplete perspective 3.Confess my anger to prevent sin 4.Put your arms around Jesus

Title: How Do I Overcome Anger from Suffering? Text: Job 6.1-9.35 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering (Job) Raymond Maurer, New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com. E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). If you’re a Lakers fan I’m sure ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeat Is Not Necessarily The Final Word

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2004

As we study these chapters we will learn what we as God’s people need to do to turn our defeats around, we will learn how to make a Comeback.

"DEFEAT, IS NOT NECESSARILY THE FINAL WORD" TEXT: JOSHUA 7 & 8 INTRODUCTION Every once in a while God’s people find themselves sliding down the dark corridor of defeat and failure. And when they do, some just keep on sliding down that dark shadowy passageway, and others, turn their defeat ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only One Gospel! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 11, 2005

There is only one gospel! And that one and only gospel is the gospel of God’s grace. In Galatians 2:1-10 Paul explains that not only he but also his message was accepted and affirmed by the Jerusalem apostles.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Let us read Galatians 2:1-10: "1 Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. 2 I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed