Sermons on Designed For Joy:

Why All The Rules?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000

The laws of God provide order, blessing and transformation.

Recently, Vince McMahon, chairman of the World Wrestling Federation announced the beginning of the XFL, the X-rated Football League. McMahon said, “The NFL has become too conservative, too corporate with too much regulation. We’re bringing back old-fashioned, smashmouth football but with ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Scripture Is Singing In Our Hymns

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Our battle is to win the world not with weapons that take life but with the gift of eternal life that comes through knowing Christ.

Scripture is singing in our hymns The opening hymn today For the Beauty of the Earth speaks to the awe inspiring beauty that we live in. Truly the earth’s beauty is just that – awe inspiring. I know that I can watch countless television shows that focus on the beauty and majesty of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 24, 2024

In this message we are reminded of the power of living with a grateful heart.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Introduction 1. Our text explores what it means to live inside God's will. • His will is for us to rejoice always. • His will is that we are to pray without ceasing. 2. The third piece of the puzzle—God's will is for us to give thanks in everything. • “... give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Ephesians 5:20, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Romans 1:18-21, Colossians 1:12, Colossians 1:13-14, Colossians 2:7, Colossians 3:12-15, Colossians 4:2, 1 Timothy 2:1, Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, Romans 8:28, 1 John 5:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, Romans 5:3-5, Matthew 5:10-12, James 1:2-3, Daniel 6:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith And Science: Is There A Conflict? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 16, 2003

Faith and science need not be enemies as the Bible is open to authentic research and study.

Faith and science: Is there a conflict? “GOD’s works are so great, worth a lifetime of study--endless enjoyment!” Psalm 111:2 (MSG) “but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (New Living Translation) A. Introduction Today we begin a new series of messages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Identity 1– Created For Relationship Genesis 2 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019

Who we are isn’t defined by our vocation or our successes, fears, or failures – our identity is so much more than these things. As Christ-followers, who we are, is determined by our spiritual birth.

If I were to ask – Who’s Billy Graham? Most would say – BG was a great evangelist. And that’d be correct. But would it answer my question? No. B/c being an evangelist isn’t who BG is – it is what he used to do. If the totality of BG’s identity is found in being an evangelist, then who is he now ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Body Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011

As we grow in Christ we will come to serve the body of Christ.

A woman was getting a pie ready to put into the oven when the phone rang. It was the school nurse: Her son had some down with a high fever and would she come and take him home? The mother calculated how long it would take to drive to school and back, and how long the pie should bake, and concluded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Participation Series

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 5, 2001

2/5 Who did God use to assist Nehemiah, He used everybody!

Who does God use to accomplish His will here on earth? Who does God use to do His will, to impact others and to participate in the tough tasks of life? There is a real simple answer, He uses everyone! He uses everyone! And since God uses everyone, which includes using you, using you and using ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Calling For Believers

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 16, 2017

Today's sermon is about knowing God's calling upon our lives through His revealed will, which includes to love Him, be missionary, worship Him, to be holy, to grow in our faith, and to serve God by serving others.

God’s Calling for Believers After last week’s Sunday night message and again this morning, I think it’s important to lay out how we’re to go about fulfilling the third dimension, the dimension of commission. And how we do this is to know and walk in God’s will and calling. For our lives Further, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Is Coming

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 5, 2019

Advent is a season of preparation for the Christmas season. It is a time to reflect on the coming of the Christ child but also about the soon second coming of Jesus Christ.

Jesus is Coming Isaiah Mark13:24-37 Introduction- Prayer- Advent is the four weeks before Christmas and I believe is designed to slow us down and help us prepare ourselves for Christmas. We are to (celebrate with enthusiasm) the Birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Nothing wrong with present ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Church Family Matters PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the church as a spiritual family, bound by faith and love, and guides believers on living as God's household.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, as we gather here today beneath the warm embrace of our Father's love, let us turn our hearts and minds towards the sacred scriptures, towards the living word of God. We stand on the cusp of a profound biblical understanding, ready to open our hearts to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Topics: Family

God's Way Is A Highway PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

The sermon encourages perseverance on the path of holiness, trusting in God's guidance and divine plan, despite obstacles and difficulties encountered along the way.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today in this sanctuary, a haven of hope and healing, where we come together to lift our hearts to the Lord, our Divine Driver. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound passage in the prophetic book of Isaiah, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8

Topics: Which Way

Earth’s Final Summons-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 9, 2003

This is part 2 of a 3-part sermon. John witnessed God’s final summons to those of earth. What will comprise God’s final summons to earth? 5 avenues for earth’s /man’s final summons.

EARTH’S FINAL SUMMONS-II—Revelation 14:6-13 Need: Commonly held beliefs... God always gives a little more time....He doesn’t want anyone to go to hell so things will continue as they are....Science tells us that all things are a result of ‘natural’ cause & effect... Men’s hearts will change when ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Going To Choose?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

Communion Meditation for Sunday, November 4, 2007

Slide 1 Last week I said that we never give up the ability to choose; that it is always present in every life circumstance. Now granted there are times in a person’s life and some of us have experienced this, when a loved one has been incapacitated and someone else, usually a designated person, has ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Studies In The Minor Prophets Zechariah Part 1 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010

Following 70 years of Babylonian exile, Israel was allowed to return home... a. Precipitated by the decree of Cyrus, they returned to rebuild the temple - Ezra 1:1-5 b. The first group of exiles were led by Zerubbabel - Ezra 2:1-2 c

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Zechariah - I Am Zealous For Zion (1:1-3:10) INTRODUCTION 1. Following 70 years of Babylonian exile, Israel was allowed to return home... a. Precipitated by the decree of Cyrus, they returned to rebuild the temple - Ezra 1:1-5 b. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revererent Scout Series

Contributed by Ron Baker on Feb 8, 2012

This is a sermon explaining reverence, which is one of the twelve points of the Boy Scout Law.

A Scout is Reverent Text: Hebrews 5:7-9 Date: February 5, 2012 Scout Sunday Pastor Ron Baker, West Union Christian Church of Christ “Leading People to Life’s True Purpose and Joy in Christ” INTRODUCTION This is Scout Sunday, and I am so glad to have our scouts here with us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ