Sermons on Complete Joy:

God's Light Shines In The Darkness

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 5, 2012

Epiphany is a season where we see the divinity and light of Christ shine. It is made to shine in the heart of man. This sermon talks about how the light shines in the heart and what it does there.

January 8, 2012 2 Corinthians 4:6 God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. God did not create this world to be dark, but that’s the way it started. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Pierced Armor

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

An exploration of Ahab's tragic death on the last battlefield of his life.

1 Kings 22:34-35 KJV And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. [35] And the battle increased that day: and the king ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace... Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 22, 2012

Grace is THE distinctive of Christianity, but it is used in different ways in the New Testament: SAVING grace; SUSTAINING grace; and SANCTIFYING grace. All three are important to understand.

Grace… Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh January 22, 2012 TEXT: Ephesians 1:2 – “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ” INTRODUCTION Paul frequently opened his letters with his desire that his readers experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Devices Of The Devil:discouragement Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 27, 2012

In the constant war against the enemy we need to guard against becoming easily discouraged into giving up the battle and losing out on what God has given to us.

2 Corinthians 2:8-11 KJV 8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. 9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. 10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Corrections For Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 30, 2012

We need to be aware of how to distinguish scorners & the wicked from those simply ignorant of the way of wisdom. The wise are those who heed wisdom by responding to & learning from rebuke.We need wise counsel to guide us in this difficult but necessary ma

PROVERBS 9: 7-12 CORRECTIONS FOR LIFE [2 Peter 1:2-4] Wisdom has been issuing her invitation and calling us to walk in the way of understanding. She directs her invitation to the simple, the naive, the ignorant, to those who have not already made up their mind. There are others who have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Belief Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

Today as we continue in our Journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John… we are challenged to consider the heart of our own belief.. The Jesus public ministry is concluding… he will soon gather with his disciples as he prepares for the confrontation wit

The Heart of Belief Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 16, 2011 Intro This weekend is a holiday weekend… as Monday is a day set aside to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King. Such a day offers us an opportunity to honor what he stood for. We ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Committed: Peter And John - Committed To Sharing The Gospel Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 11, 2012

Peter and John were committed to sharing the Gospel, and thousands were saved.

COMMITTED: PETER AND JOHN – COMMITTED TO SHARING THE GOSPEL Text: Acts 3, 4 Just before Jesus ascended up to Heaven after His resurrection, He gave the disciples some instructions. In what has come to be known as the “great commission,” Jesus ordered the disciples to go and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Marks Of A Biblical Elder - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

The requirements for Biblical elders should be something that every Christ follower strives for.

When the New York Giants won the Super Bowl last Sunday, Eli Manning was chosen the Most Valuable Player in his role as the quarterback for his team. But he was certainly not the only reason, or even the main reason, his team won the game. They won because every one of the 45 players on the roster, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Evil The Messiah's Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 13, 2012

We need to deal with the enemy’s attacks the way Jesus did.

Dealing With Evil the Messiah's Way Text: Matt. 26:47-56 Introduction 1. Illustration: The attack [of Pearl Harbor] took place [December 7, 1941] on a sunny Sunday morning. A minimal contingent of soldiers was on duty at the time. Most offices on the base were closed and many servicemen were on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Methodist

How Do I Get To Heaven Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers the exclusivity of Xianity. We’ll see Him sharing w/His followers why He’s the only way, the only ticket to heaven. -I’m going to be upfront w/you here. This isn’t

“How Do I Get to Heaven?” John 14: 6 January 31, 2010 Intro: Probably the greatest virtue of our day is “tolerance.” Josh McDowell said tolerance used to mean, “to respect others beliefs and practices w/o sharing them.” But tolerance now means, “every ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Healing

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going see James sharing w/believers some lessons on praying for healing. While he was speaking to people who were living almost 2,000 years ago I believe this Scripture is still applicable for us today.

“Pray for Healing” James 5: 13-16 May 30, 2010 Intro: When we read the Bible we see stories of incredible healings. You can read @ Lazarus being raised from the dead in John 11. You can read @ a guy w/leprosy being instantly healed by Jesus in Luke 5. In that same chapter you see ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I’ve Had Enough! Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Have you ever had that kind of day or week where you just felt as though it couldn’t possibly get any worse? Maybe it seemed that only a short while before, everything was going fine. But then something happened to send your entire world spinning out of c

Elijah Part 3 "Lord, I’ve Had Enough!" Text: I King 19:1-15 1 Now Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me and even more, if I do not make your life as the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 5, 2011

A sermon that tries to connect being a disciple to the famous parable.

True and False Disciples 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Compassionate Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2011

Jesus had a compassionate heart, and so should we.

A. How many of you like Winnie the Pooh stories? 1. In one poignant story, we see Pooh Bear walking along a river bank. 2. Eeyore, his stuffed donkey friend, suddenly appears floating downstream, on his back of all things, and is obviously troubled about the possibility of drowning. 3. Pooh calmly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Peculiar Obligation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2011

1 of 2. The author exhorted his audience to join him in living out/confirming the obligations peculiar to their faith. What obligations are peculiar to the Christian? An obligation peculiar to the Christian is...

OUR PECULIAR OBLIGATION-I—Hebrews 10:19-25 Attention: Meeting the New Neighbors My quiet Saturday morning ended abruptly when my 12-year-old son, Billy, and one of his friends burst through the door. "Hey Dad, announced Billy, "have you met the new neighbors?" "No." "Come on Dad, you have to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist