Sermons on delight in the lord:

Obeying The Word Of The Lord

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 3, 2008

Sermon on serving in the church (Homecoming 2008)

Homecoming 2008 Reference: 2 Tim 3:16; James 4:17 Introduction This morning, we are really going to look deeply into the Word to understand God’s plan for our lives, as well as be mindful about Homecoming. Today is Homecoming for our church and while this is a great time of fellowship – there ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shepherd Is My Lord

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Dec 5, 2007

The Shepherd is my Lord is a message by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey to encourage discipleship under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

The Shepherd is my Lord By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION Psalm 23 is a perennial source of encouragement. It has been recited by little ones and researched by learned ones. This Psalm provides a telling look into the heart of David, whom God described as “a man after My own heart, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord's Promises

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007

Advent 3(B) - Rejoice in the Lord’s promises of freedom and gladness.

REJOICE IN THE LORD’S PROMISES (Outline) December 16, 2007 - ADVENT 3 - Isaiah 61:1-3 INTRO: At different times and in different places the Lord finds it necessary to give believers certain directives for their lives. This is necessary because as believers we do not always do what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Of All The Earth Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 5

THE LORD OF ALL THE EARTH (ISAIAH 40:15-24) One day a man goes to a pet shop to buy a parrot. The assistant takes the man to the parrot section and asks the man to choose one. The man asks, “How much is the yellow one?” The assistant says, “$2,000.” The man is shocked and asks the assistant why ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Epiphany Of Our Lord

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

The Magi heard the Word of God from the mouth of the most wicked man in the kingdom, Herod; never the less, the Holy Spirit used that word to establish faith in them moving them to continue their journey to worship the one, true king.

The Epiphany of our Lord Matthew 2__1-12 Sun, Jan 6, 2008 First: Is. 60:1-6 Epistle: Eph. 3:1-12 Gospel: Matt. 2:1-12 Psalm: Psalm 72:1-11 (12-15) There is a story that I heard so long ago that I can’t remember who first told it. I strongly suspect that it is not a true story, but I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Song Of The Lord In The Night

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008

We experience times of day and night in our lives, not just as a twenty four hour cycle but also as in seasons. This sermon is about the power of His song.

The Song of the Lord in the Night. Reading Psalm 134. We have from time to time looked at the subject of seasons in the lives of believers and the dealing of our Lord with individuals and nations. There are times when there is a special visitation of God upon the people of a nation, this is just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 134:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing The Way For The Lord Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

People are best prepared to receive Jesus when His servants are helping them to prepare

Last month, we paused to honor our graduates here. For each one of those young men and women, there are some stories of moms and dads giving each other high fives, lots of smiles, lots of sharing of joy. A lot of teachers had a hand in that diploma. We have many of you in our congregation. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is The Word Of The Lord?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 12, 2008

JEREMIAH MAKES A PROFOUND STATEMENT. IN VERSE 17 THE PEOPLE ASK: "WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD?" GIVE IT TO US NOW.

WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD? 11/16/03 JEREMIAH 17:7-15 INTRODUCTION: JEREMIAH MAKES A STATEMENT, AND IN VERSE 17 THE PEOPLE ASK A QUESTION: “WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD?” GIVE IT TO US NOW. 1. WE FIND THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You Lord

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

As we all know in just a few days this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving.

As we all know in just a few days this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving. Americans as well as Hispanics will celebrate this day in the same fashion. This is a day when everyone will clear their agenda, and everyone will find the time to come together and enjoy an opulent dinner. This is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Then The Fire Of The Lord Fell

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

Elijah putting Baal’s prophets to the test and other illustrations of God’s fire revealed.

THEN THE FIRE OF THE LORD FELL 1 Kings 18:38-39 INTRO: Fire has been used often in connection with the worship of God, and has been seen around God’s people. The angel appeared to Moses in a flame; God led Israel by a pillar of fire at night. When Jesus appeared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Precious In The Sight Of The Lord

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This is a funeral sermon taken from Psalm 116:15, used upon the death of a quadraplegic named Robert. The sermon is short, but of standard length for funerals like this.

Precious in the Sight of the Lord Psalm 116:15 It is sad but true that earth-bound perspectives shackle us all. We have enough experience of things on this earth to know about how things work in daily life, but we can’t see through the Lord’s eyes and get His perspective unless of course he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jesus Your Lord?

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Apr 19, 2006

Can we accept Jesus as our savior and not as our Lord? Paul gives us a very important answer.

"Depart from me, I never knew you." What chilling words these will be for those who thought they were going to enter heaven but instead were turned away. How can we be sure that we won;t hear those words? Let’s be careful to know for sure. Romans 6:15 - “A Sorry State” As Paul writes his ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Majestic Lord

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 23, 2006

In fact, David writes it once at the beginning of the Psalm and once at the end. His thought is, "O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"

OUR MAJESTIC LORD PSALM 8:1-9 INTRODUCTION... adapted from www.sermonillustrator.org/illustrator/sermon8/never_ending_sermon.htm I would like us to pause for a moment at the beginning before we read the passage for today and ponder the boundless expanse of the universe. We need to do that to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002

As we serve the Lord our trials will increase, we need to grow stronger in that which is good; our faith stronger, our resolution stronger, our love to God and Christ stronger.

I am a Soldier in the Army of the Lord 2 Tim 2: 1-7 * 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 You therefore must endure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship The Lord By Remembering

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Worship the Lord by Remembering ) Your past; 2) Your rescue; 3) Your present blessings

Finish this sentence in your mind: “I worship the Lord best by…” Did you finish that sentence with something like “…by singing”, or “…by praying”, or “…by telling others about Jesus”? While we can worship the Lord by doing each one of those things, Moses wants us to know that we won’t be moved to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran