Sermons on Delights:

God Of The How Much More Series

Contributed by Edmund Chan on Jan 2, 2006

Herein lies the greatest lesson Jesus ever taught about Prayer!

GOD OF THE HOW MUCH MORE Luke 11:1-13 Illustr. Some years back, during a family dinner, my mum swallowed a fish bone. My younger daughter, who was then three years old, walked over to her grandma and spontaneously prayed, “Lord Jesus, please help grandma’s fishbone…bless it to her body in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Joy Is A Choice—not A Feeling Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Joy isn't happiness. It is so much more.

INTRODUCTION We’re in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit which I’m calling “Grace-Fruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Fruit is the outward expression of the inward nature. When you see a plum hanging on a tree, you can say, “That’s a plum tree.” When you see ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Like A Failure

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 7, 2015

When you're in misery, call out to God for mercy.

When You Feel Like a Failure Psalm 51 Rev. Brian Bill August 8-9, 2015 Confession didn’t come all that easy for me when I was growing up. I think it was because I was expected to spill my sins to our priest in a confessional booth. This was difficult because he and my parents were close ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing The Presence Of God

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Mar 13, 2018

Spiritual Mindfulness is described.

Practicing the Presence of God: Spiritual Mindfulness by Daniel Keeran, MSW, College of Mental Health Counselling www.ctihalifax.com Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Save The Humble – Oppose The Proud

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 19, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 22: 1 – 51

2 Samuel 22: 1 – 51 Save the humble – oppose the proud 22 Then David spoke to the LORD the words of this song, on the day when the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. 2 And he said: “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; 3 The God of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Competent Wife/Woman-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 26, 2015

3 of ? The writer of Proverbs detailed a successful marriage from the standpoint of a competent wife. A wife’s competence completes a successful marriage. Who is a competent wife? A competent wife/woman...

A COMPETENT WIFE/WOMAN-part 3—Proverbs 31:10-31 Attention: A guy walks into the human resources department of a large company & hands the interviewer his application. She scans the sheet, & notices that the applicant has been fired from every job he has ever held. She says, “I must ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sabbath

Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014

Is Sabbath important? People say Sabbath is no longer relevant. Sunday is now the day of worship. What are you suppose to do on Sabbath?

-- Picking Oranges from Trees -- Have you picked an lemon or persimmon from a tree branch that hangs over the wall? Or walked next to orange orchard and pick a orange because it is hanging over the fence? There is a law in Israel that allows people that is passing by or the poor to pick-up wheat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

18th Sunday After Pentecost. September 22nd, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2021

Year B, Proper 20.

Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1, Jeremiah 11:18-20, Psalm 54, James 3:13-4:3, James 4:7-8, Mark 9:30-37. A). A FINAL PERSONIFICATION OF WISDOM. Proverbs 31:10-31. The book of Proverbs closes with an acrostic poem which commends the virtues of a certain (literally) “strong woman” (Proverbs 31:10). ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Jeremiah 11:18-20, James 3:13-18, James 4:1-3, James 4:7-8, Mark 9:30-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 20, 2021

Because God is truth, we must tell the truth.

Let’s begin with a brief survey. Raise your hand if you’ve ever lied. If you didn’t raise your hand, it’s likely you just lied because Psalm 116:11 says, “All mankind are liars.” In 2002, a University of Massachusetts study found “that 60 percent of people lied at least once during a 10-minute ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Ecclesiastes Part 1 (Chapter 1-6)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Sep 17, 2022

NASB

Notes by Marilyn Hickey: Searching for the meaning in life. Chapters 1-7 are about seeking vanities. Solomon had Sophia wisdom insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence (biblehub.com) https://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/nas/sunesis.html: a running together, a flowing together ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Is The Bible Trustworthy? Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 18, 2022

Mankind has asked, “Is The Bible Trustworthy?” for thousands of years. To know if something is trustworthy or not, it is wise to consider what it appears to be today, yet also ask, "is its reported history verifiable?"

Mankind has asked, “Is The Bible Trustworthy?” or similar questions for thousands of years. To know if something is trustworthy or not, it is wise to consider not only what it appears to be today but also be aware of its verifiable history. What were the earliest languages and written translations ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 40:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Fragrance Of Love Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 4, 2025

Is our worship "bland blah-de-blah" or "love untamed, worship unashamed"

If you enter St Barnabas Church in Jehricho North Oxford you may be struck by the beautiful cut-glass mural on the left (north) side of the nave. It depicts many important saints, martyrs and angels of the Christian tradition, with the words of the Te Deum Laudamus underneath. It is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Isaiah 43:16-21, Genesis 28:17

Denomination: Anglican

Knowing Me, Knowing You

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 16, 2005

Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose in life? How many of us are living the lives we dreamed of when we were 18? What has happened to that passion? This one is about getting it back.

12, September 2004 Dakota Community Church Knowing Me, Knowing you Finding and Living From Our True Hearts This sermon is developed from one by Elmer Towns entitled: “Three of the Greatest Emotions in Life” Which is posted on Sermon Central. Introduction: Back to school has me reminiscing about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Show Your Love Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 13, 2005

God designed you to love Him and others, and you’ll never be happy with anything less. But how can we show this love effectively to our families and those most important to us? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How to Show Your Love This month, we’re talking about families. . . Does your family ever drive you crazy? In the book, “Children’s Letters to God: The New Collection”, a little girl named, Nan, writes this letter: “Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Holiness

The God Who Gave Gift – So Desirable!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2006

Could you imagine how desirable is the gift of the Richest and Most Generous Owner of all things? Could you really afford to reject it?

“All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-9

Denomination: Baptist