Sermons on Choosing Joy:

1 Kings 18:17-39

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Jan 14, 2015

1 Kings 18:17-39

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Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: *other

Loving Like Christ Loved Us/Identity Check 12 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

Loving Like Christ

If you have your Bible, I want you to open with me to the book of 1 Peter, and I want you to go to chapter 5. Identity Check, Part 12. It has been a long, long journey. I know. We have one more message in this series, but today, most of this Scripture is about me as a pastor and about me as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus Requires A Choice To Be Made Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 8, 2024

One question we must always ask is: Who do we follow? What is it in this world that we call Lord and why does it mean more to us than Him? Paul's testimony about who Jesus is is very clear - and we can learn so much from it in order to follow Jesus closer.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 36 Following Jesus requires a Choice to be Made Acts 24:20-27 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week: Bro Will did an outstanding job proclaiming the truth Paul lived by -- Using question from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:20-27, Matthew 6:24, Romans 6:12, Romans 14:12, Romans 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: Unashamed And Decisive Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2024

Romans 1:16 and Joshua 24:15 challenge us to live out our faith boldly and make decisive commitments to God. Let’s explore how these timeless truths can transform our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Unashamed and Decisive Faith Introduction Today, we’re diving deep into two powerful Scriptures: Romans 1:16 and Joshua 24:15. These verses challenge us to live out our faith boldly and make decisive commitments to God. Let’s explore how these timeless truths can transform ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, Joshua 24:15, 2 Timothy 1:8, Matthew 6:24, James 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Answer Six: Who Ministers Really Are Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 21, 2015

Believers don’t need to pit one minister against another, or exalt one minister over another, or to even favor one minster over another, or especially not form a clique around a minister. This passage tonight offers Paul’s 6th answer to this division problem.

The Corinthian church was severely divided. The division came because the congregation was hung up on the former preachers of the church. I would hate to be called to a church like that. SEBC was a lot like that when I was called here. But in the course of about 9 months, that finally began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

By His Stripes-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 26, 2019

8 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-VIII—Isaiah 52:13—53:12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: Candle Help: Mrs. Donovan—a Catholic—was walking down O'Connell Street in Dublin when she meets up with Father Flaherty. The Father said, "Top o' the mornin' to ye! Aren't ye Mrs. Donovan & ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Appeal For Unity Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 19, 2023

The ambassadors of Christ who are called give the world the message , be reconciled unto Christ, are also called to give this same message to those causing conflict inside the church.

The Appeal for Unity Philippians 4:1-3 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When you walk into the church and see the many faces of God’s children does your heart leap for joy? Can you see the diversity of so many distinctly gifted and profoundly unique individuals and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Contest: God Vs. World - Psalm 4:2-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 6, 2025

David gets more joy from the smile of God than unbelievers would have even if they got everything they desire.

Psalm 4:1-8 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God (lit God of my righteousness). Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:2-8

Everlasting Encouragement

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 17, 2010

It is so easy to become discouraged in our world, especially with the steady flow of bad news coming from the world around us, this sermon shows why the Christian has a supply of everlasting encouragement

EVERLASTING ENCOURAGEMENT (All me sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) How many times in life do we feel the weight of discouragement? I am fairly certain that every person sitting here this morning knows what a battle it is to stay ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan's War Against God's Followers Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 8, 2009

The American church has been mostly exempt from persecution for more than 200 years. Could it be that we too have become lazy along the way? The fifth seal talks about those who have died for the Lord rather than live for the world. If you were given th

Revelation 6:9-11; 12:10-17 Purpose: To describe how and why martyrs die. Aim: I want the listener to accept persecution as a privilege. INTRODUCTION: The early church suffered much persecution. But from the death of Severus in 211 until the reign of Decius in 240, about 30 years, the church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding True Blessedness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 24, 2023

This message covers the first six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 1).” The words of Jesus seen in our passage today are called “The Beatitudes,” and this does not mean “beautiful attitudes,” even though this phrase might have catchy ring. “The Beatitudes are blessed sayings.”(1) “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon – Invitation To The Lord’s Salvation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 28, 2024

An invitation to deliverance and wholeness which offers every spiritual blessing from God the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. Every hungry and thirsty soul can find satisfaction.

Sermon – Invitation to the Lord’s Salvation (Hope in The Day of Adversity) Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 55:1-13 “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink, even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk, it’s all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 16:11, Ecclesiastes 7:13-14, Romans 12:2, Matthew 11:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

New Beginnings

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 16, 2025

They lived in fear, but rather than starting immediately on rebuilding the wall for protection, they instead built an altar and began to worship. They worship despite their fear of the surrounding people! They worship because they are afraid!

New Beginnings Ezra 3 You know, I used to be into refinishing old furniture, but not so much anymore. It takes time, a lot of work, and space and the proper tools to do the job well. Terri and I have an old wooden bed with matching wash cabinet with a really old tilt mirror and another old dresser ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

To Live: Grace & Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

Paul, reminds us that in order to really live, we must have grace and peace. how do we get grace and peace? Become a slave of Jesus Christ!

TEXT: Philippians 1:1,2 TITLE: To Live have Grace & Peace SERIES: To Live TOPIC: Grace & Peace OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, PROP.: Paul reminds the Philippian church how to live…and live with JOY! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! It is really, really good to back home and to be here ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Your Seasons And Its Fruit Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 18, 2010

Part two of this series focuses on the different seasons and our responses to them.

Knowing Your Seasons and Its Fruit Part 2 Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; Romans 6:1-2; 8:5-6; 12:2; 1 Peter 2:9 Introduction: In part one of this series that I delivered last week, I used as an illustration 3 bananas to demonstrate three different seasons that a person could be in while ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational