Sermons on Delight:

Narnia: Edmund's Joy Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 13, 2005

What is joy? True joy is based on God, but what exactly do we mean we say that?

Edmunds Joy (The Joy of the Lord is My Strength.) Philippians 1 And Nehemiah 8:10 The last couple of weeks we have been talking about the Movie Narnia. This weekend Friday and Saturday it had already grossed almost 68 million dollars. That is better than the first two LOTR movies did their first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

The Word Of God Saves Us Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 26, 2013

This section is a prayer for God to save through His love and His Word. The psalmist calls on God for deliverance from those who reproach him. This reproach is a personal attack because of his love for God & His Word.

PSALM 119: 41-48 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE WORD OF GOD SAVES US This section is a prayer for God to save through His love and His Word (CIT). The psalmist calls on God for deliverance from those who reproach him (v. 42). This reproach is a personal attack because of his love for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Not Safe But Good Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

some things are not safe but good, while other things are good, but not safe

1. There are things that seem good but are not safe - Name some Remember Ralphie from A Christmas Story "I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!" What did Santa and his mother say? Ever want something so bad you could taste it, then when you got it - you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Way Is Best Series

Contributed by Steven Long on Feb 7, 2004

This is a five-part series designed to encourage the character of the congregation. It is both applicable to unbelievers as well as believers. Feel free to use it any way you choose.

Principles from Psalms—Part I “God’s Way is Best!” April 7th, 2002 Psalm 37:3-6 Intro: Today we begin a five part series titled, “Principles From Psalms” As we look into the Psalms for incredible principles, we’ll find great application to our lives today. - I think we’ll all be very encouraged ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thrive PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

Encourage discernment in choosing righteous paths and associations to grow more into the image of Christ.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering, where we come together in unity and love to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's word. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in his infinite wisdom and love, has called us together to learn, to ...read more

Topics: Righteous Path

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 22, 2006

Sermon 3 of 3: Three things that should characterize our giving and why.

2 Corinthians 9:7 God Loves A Cheerful Giver Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church January 22, 2006 Introduction Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. He was nominated by President Teddy Roosevelt. It has been said that his mind, wit and work earned him the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Planted Like A Tree In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Nov 5, 2005

To be planted like a tree, you must be a believer and a doer of God’s word.

Psalms 1:1-3 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Topic-To be planted like a tree in Jesus Christ The book of Psalms is known as the song book of the bible. In the book of Psalms, there are over 150 worship and praise songs that has been used in many various worship and devotional services throughout the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon Title: "You Will Be Called By A New Name” Part Ii Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Mar 27, 2025

You are not what they called you. You are who God says you are. Through Jesus, you’ve been renamed, restored, and repositioned.

Sermon Title: “You Will Be Called by a New Name” Text: Isaiah 62:1–5, 10–12 Theme: Identity shift through salvation. From forsaken to favored, from tainted to treasured. 🙌 Introduction (Bridge from Part I) In Part I, “The Watchman’s Call,” we answered heaven’s cry to take our place on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Your Best Year Ever

Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jan 9, 2012

New Year, New Goals, New Resolutions, New Beginning

Your Best Year Ever Psalm 37:3-5 Pastor Brian Chandler New Season, New Goals, New Dreams, New Resolutions. It’s a new year with great new possibilities. Now most people when they start the new year they make new year’s resolutions and most people fail to keep their new year’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

For The Lord Watches Over The Way Of The Righteous

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Developing and nurturing a defeatist attitude is something that we can’t afford to do. We can’t develop and nurture a defeated mind, because to do so will stop us from seeing and appreciating the blessings that God pours out upon His people.

Seeing what’s happening around us, in other words, the conflicts and wars in the Middle East; the financial problems in Europe; and the financial problems here in the U.S., where the government is at the brink of a shut down, unemployment continues to grow, and foreclosures continue to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Works Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003

In this sermon we explore the difference between works by human effort and godly works.

Good deeds or works fall primarily into two categories: man driven works and God produced works. Man-centered religion always works to improve self in the hope that we will reach the level of salvation. Even Christians fall into this trap. Man driven works is either the attempt to become a god or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:8-10, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To God's Joyful Presence Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 23, 2004

There is a path one must follow if he is to find joy in God’s presence.

The Path to God’s Joyful Presence Ps 16:1-11 I.THIS MONTH WE ARE GIVING SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO SEEKING GODS PRESENCE A. Our verse of the month comes from Ps 16. and deals with the joy of His presence (Read) B. Joy is to be a consistent mark of the believer! 1. It is a delight in life that runs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Our Economic Downturn: A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 8, 2009

Our economic downturn and insecurity can force us back to the Word of God and a reassessment of our philosophy of life: What do we REALLY believe?

Note: This sermon proved too long for a single sermon, and I ended up making a two-parter out of it. Our Economic Downturn: A Time to Refocus (I Timothy 6:17-19) 1. A business owner decides to take a tour around his business and see how things are going. He goes down to the shipping docks and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is The God You Worship A Happy God?

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Jul 21, 2009

Rejoice in God (as He does in you)

Is the God you worship a happy God? “Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy; and I will praise you…” Psalm 43:4 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prosperity Of The Righteous

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Sep 11, 2022

Sometimes we see the ungodly prosper. Especially in the days in which we live. However, the psalmist admonishes us not to be envious of them.

Ps 37:1-5 7 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 4 Delight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God