Sermons on Designed For Joy:

Don't Give God The Leftovers

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 19, 2008

First of a two-parter discussing the idea that God doesn’t just want us to love Him from the "God compartment" of our lives - He wants us to love Him with everything in us.

Don’t Give God the Leftovers Matthew 22:34-40 September 14, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction I hope you don’t mind if the sermon is a bit shorter today. The topic we’re looking at today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Things Found In Hell, That Belongs In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008

From the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 5 of the many things which we see in hell--that needs to be found in the church

THINGS FOUND IN HELL, WHICH BELONG IN THE CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 * Let’s talk for a time tonight about 2 very important institutions. One is a place for people and the other is a people for a place. One offers life, joy, and peace, while the other offers punishment, pain, and death. One is called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do We Follow?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 9, 2010

We are all followers of something or someone, but who/what is really worthy of following, that would never go out of style but goes on forever?

Who do we follow? 2 Sam 7:12-16; Mt 21:1-5 (Zech 9:9) Big Idea: We follow a King who reigns forever I am a follower. I follow sports teams. It is such a guy thing. Right at this time is every sports fan favourite time of the year - NBA playoffs, Stanley Cup playoffs, MLB with my favourite team ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Recapturing True Fellowship Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 23, 2009

THIS SERMON ADDRESSES TRUE FELLOWSHIP AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS TO BE FOUND IN THE LOCAL CHURCH.

ROMANS 15:1- 13: RECAPTURING TRUE FELLOWSHIP IN THE LOCAL CHURCH. RECAP: IN MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE WE SAW A NUMBER OF PREROGATIVES WHICH WERE TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE LIFE OF THE BELIEVER TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH. SPECIFICALLY PAUL WAS SPEAKING TO THE STRONGER GENTILE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In Awe Of God - Job Chapter Twenty Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 10, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter tewnty three.

Job 23 - Job Can Not Find God (verses 1-9) Job Asserts His Integrity (verses 10-12) Job Stands in Awe of God (verses 13-17) 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "Even today my complaint is bitter; My hand is listless because of my groaning. 3 Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, That I ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7. The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

If we want our lives to be fruitful for the Kingdom, we must cultivate the “soil” of our lives and eliminate impurities.

INTRO: This week Ann and the kids did some planting. We have a little plot in our backyard that we’ve designated for the kids’ garden. Last year we planted a few things – including a short lived goldfish pond, in that area, and on one of the sunny afternoons Ann took them out there and put some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Checking Out The Stories

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010

Advent... John the Baptist is concerned...maybe even filled with doubt about Jesus Where was the 'wrath of God, the fire and brimstone...but Jesus was preaching God's love, mercy and forgiveness. Includes quotes from Ravi Zacharius, People still doubt tod

In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2010 Text: Matthew 11:1-4 Advent II Redeemer “Checking Out the Stories” Our gospel lesson begins with John the Baptizer in prison. John was not afraid to proclaim his message to religious leaders who had come down to the river ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Bible Is God-Breathed

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 23, 2010

How the Bible is from God only

You are Blessed (Author Unknown) If you own a Bible, you are abundantly blessed. About 1/3 of the world does not have access to one. If you wake up each morning with more health than illness, you are blessed to rise and shine, to live and to serve in a new day. If you have anyone on the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

You're Invited

Contributed by Ryan Worley on Jun 26, 2014

We have promises in the bible that guarantee us the right to come to God and get whatever we need.

"Let us therefore come boldly to the throne, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in the time of need." Hebrews 4:16 When I was young going to a birthday party was a big deal for me. I lived in a small community in Oklahoma called Mountain View, so there was just a small handful of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Relationships Require Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 24, 2018

Relationships, Truth, Anger, Tenderness

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Real Relationships Require Forgiveness September 15, 2024 Ephesians 4:25-32 Introduction: Relationships cannot survive without forgiveness…It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about our marriage, a friendship, our family or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

68. An Appeal To The New Nature Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

Believers are being transformed so we no longer live for ourselves, but for the One who died and rose for us.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 68 - AN APPEAL TO THE NEW NATURE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, 1 John 2:3-6, Titus 2:11-12, Galatians 5:22-23, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

77. The Book Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

The Book of Revelation gives us a heavenly insight into what is going on behind the scenes in the flow of history.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 77 - THE BOOK OF REVELATION This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:3-4, Revelation 1:1-2, Isaiah 2:4, Daniel 2:44-45

Denomination: Christian Church

Watch Me Go Through This Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013

God will raise your status while you are praising Him. He will not leave you where He found you. You need people around you that are willing to empower you. If they are not willing to empower you, then they are not your friends. Iron sharpens iron.

Watch Me Go Through This Delivered by Bishop Charles C Jones Text: Habakkuk 3:19: The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. Our lives are constantly on display. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:19, Habakkuk 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Are The Dead Raised Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Resurrection, victory, new bodies, heaven

HOW ARE THE DEAD RAISED? 1 Cor 15: 35-49 (p815) April 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION: There aren't many funerals I do that I don't share one of my favorite stories about one of my favorite preachers…. My Dad's favorite, or one of his favorite T.V. shows growing up was He Haw…By knowing this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Cause God To Create Human? (1) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

In the first place, God can OVERTHOW Satan whenever He wants. Since Satan is called, the ACCUSER, he is accusing God of INABILITY to perform a RIGHTEOUS and upright JUDGEMENT! So God CREATED Human in His own IMAGE. In other words, we HUMAN, have the ABILI

"What is man that You should think of him, and the Son of man that You should care for him? For a little while you made him lower than the angels, and YOU CROWNED HIM with GLORY and HONOR. YOU GAVE HIM AUTHORITY OVER ALL THINGS [Subjection Under His Feet, KJV].” (Hebrews 2:6-8, NLT) Long ago, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:6-8, Leviticus 18:9

Denomination: *other