Sermons on Delight:

Mid Your Busy-Ness Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006

Our God values *all* our work equally, but not our busy-ness

Intro: Gargoyles on the cathedral (beautiful work hidden from view - Why? B/c the Christian work ethic realizes that our work is beautiful in God’s sight.) The 4th commandment: God values our work, but not our busy-ness. Work has been in the news this week. (mayday, demonstrations) Our work is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus' Joy Gave Him Strength

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more.

How Jesus’ Joy Gave Him Strength by Paul Fritz John 15:10-15:11 Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Randy Croft on Mar 28, 2005

Learning to Pray like Jesus

The Lord’s Prayer Learning to pray like Jesus Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on prayer. It surprised many people in our country a few years ago when a small little book, Prayer of Jabez, knocked Harry Potter from the #1 spot on the NY Times bestseller list. Over 50% of American’s have said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God's Will Through Scripture Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

How to know God’s will through scripture

SBC Philippi 5/22/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Knowing God’s Will: Through Scripture Psalm 119:97-105 Primary Purpose: How to know and understand God’s will through Scripture One of the things that believers often struggle with is how do I know God’s will. Usually, they are talking about a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: Baptist

Returned And Gave Thanks To God

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 20, 2003

Giving thanks to God is a joyful expression of man’s deep appreciation toward God’s loving- kindness.

<PRE> Giving thanks to God is a joyful expression of man’s deep appreciation toward God’s loving- kindness. In Thessalonians 5:18 it is written, In every thing give thanks: for it is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. <PRE> Who says Thanksgiving Day only happens ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 3: You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“When we place our faith in Christ, God becomes our Father, we become His children, other believers become our brothers and sisters, and the church becomes our spiritual family.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. INTRODUCTION MEMORY VERSE “. . . so in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:5) B. THE FIVE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FELLOWSHIP “Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Four Way To Know We Are Trustin God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 24, 2003

How can I know I am actively trusting God in my life?

The Lovingkindness of God Psalms 119:41-48 • The difference God’s true work in our lives is amazing. Religious people are not very impressive to the world and are really not very impressive to themselves. When God does His work in our hearts then it is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Seven Happy People

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2006

Unlike joy, happiness is temporary...based on ’happenstance’. But God tells us 7 ’circumstances’ which will lead us to happiness more often. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

SEVEN HAPPY PEOPLE John 13:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7HappyPeople.html John 13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. Which kind of Christian are you? Humbly grateful or grumbly hateful? Attitude determines altitude! God isn’t here just to keep you out of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Into God's Calling

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2009

We may miss the call of God because we are offended by what we are called to do or just are not listening or paying attention.

Mark 7: 24 – 37 / Growing Into God’s Calling Intro: A Christian couple decided they wanted to get a dog. As they were walking down the street they noticed a sign in the pet shop advertising “Christian puppies.” --- “How do you know they are Christian puppies?” --- “Watch!” --- “Fetch the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Win Over Anxiety

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Apr 8, 2008

We are living in days of high anxiety, with great concern over the state on our nations economy, wars and rumors of war around the world, the continued threat of terrorism, and the upcoming national elections. God’s Word however, offers us hope, strength,

You Can Win Over Anxiety Phil 4:4 - 7 (NKJV) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Commanded To Praise

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 7, 2008

There is a time for reverent silence, a time to meditate on the goodness of God. But silent meditation, as good as it is, and even though it definitely has a Scriptural place in our relationship and communication with God, is not praise. Praise is an ac

While watching the fourth quarter of the 2008 Super Bowl, I was sitting in my chair, and I witnessed Eli Manning break loose from what looked like was surely going to be “sack the quarterback” situation and a loss of yards in a crucial time of the game. Instead, he broke loose, ran a few steps, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live In Unity

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 4, 2012

Loving God and loving others requires that we love ourselves.

Psalm 133 1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! The greatest commandment that we have been given is to love God, love our neighbor and love ourselves. This commandment consists of three parts and no part can be fulfilled without fulfilling the other two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man In The Gorilla Suit

Contributed by David Wilson on May 16, 2011

It's all a matter of focus.. We can focus on the World's point of view or on God's Word.

TEXT: Psalm 1:1-6 TITLE: The Man in the Gorilla Suit Date: May 15, 2011 I’m blessed today because Brother Marty provided the sermon illustration I needed for the message I felt led to bring. At Traffic School, the group was asked to view a video of two basketball teams. One team wore white ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Guilty Or Not Guilty

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 16, 2012

Sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

John 6: 51 – 58 / Guilty or Not Guilty Intro: The conversation went something like this after the alarm clock was turned off after the first buzz. “Dear, you must get up. It is time to get ready for church.” --- “But, I don’t want to go to church this Sunday. It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Divine Word And Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 18, 2012

The divine word reveals the tragic possibility that human freedom can withdraw from the covenant dialogue with God

August 20, 2012 St. Bernard Verbum Domini My habit of preaching on Mondays brings me every two years squarely in the path of two of my least favorite readings from the Word of God. This is the day we hear them. In the first place, Ezekiel, who was a prophet-mime, is told by God that he had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic