Sermons on Divine Joy:

Suffering Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Any suffering for Christ’s sake is a small price to pay for the gracious benefits received because of that suffering.

1. Because it hurts so much and is so tough, there is the thought throughout the church today that: • ‘WE SHOULDN’T HAVE TO SUFFER’. • We’re Christians. We live in the United States. • We’re should be immune to suffering. We’re blessed! IT’S TRUE: we do live in an incredible time in history. • We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gracious King Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

There are 3 proofs of His right to royalty in Matthew 1: His Coming, His Claim, & His Character.

The Gracious King A Study of Matthew’s Gospel Matthew 1:1-17 A crown, a robe, or a scepter usually identifies kingly royalty. King James V of Scotland would on occasion lay aside the royal robe of king and put on the simple robe of a peasant. In such a disguise, he was able to move freely about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ's Passion For The Father Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

From today’s text, let’s follow the example of Christ and let’s learn how we are to go about relating to God.

A. Welcome: B. Preacher’s Retreat: Lordship + Worship + Fellowship + Discipleship C. Easter/3 Service options: D. Series: Last Sunday, we began a new sermon series that will take us to Easter. This series has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s, The Passion of the Christ. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Between Two Comings

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 16, 2001

An Advent Sermon

1st Sun. in Advent Mark 13:33-37 "Between two Comings !!" A time of celebration is at hand. Yes, a time of celebration is at hand, a new year begins today!! But wait you say, Pastor, this isn’t January 1st, it is November 25th. Ah, true it is, but just the same, a new year begins today. The new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Your Pattern?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 21, 2003

What is the pattern for your life? Whom or what are you copying?

Ephesians 4:17-24 “WHAT IS YOUR PATTERN?” “What is your pattern?” I asked one of our members this question when I was visiting her the other week. “What is your pattern?” She was knitting a blanket – lots of brilliant colors, a very complicated design. It was turning out to be a very nice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Most Important Question Of Them All

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 24, 2003

Lots of people have lots of questions. One question is more important than the rest. And the answer is...

ROMANS 3:22-24 THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION OF THEM ALL “If you could ask God one question, what would that question be?” That was one of our questions on our survey we handed out at the LaPorte County Fair. “If you could ask God one question, what would it be?” There were different choices – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas365

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 30, 2006

Christmas is an experience that is intended 365 days a year. It was simply launched when Christ was born.

Wynonna Judd – Christmas album “Christmas future is far away Christmas past is past Christmas present is here today” Song goes on to say “Have yourself a merry little Christmas now.” Christmas is an experience that is intended 365 days a year. It was simply launched when Christ was born. Sadly, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Glimpse Of The Glorified Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 25, 2007

His eyes: Penetrating. His feet: Pursuing. His voice: Powerful. His glory: Praiseworthy. The LAMB is now the LION! Link included to entire series in formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint formats.

A GLIMPSE OF THE GLORIFIED CHRIST, PT. 2 REV. 1:4-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GlimpseGlorifiedChristPartTwo.html Last week we began our glimpse and we saw Christ the Human, the High Priest (making Intercession/Intervention/Inspection), and Christ the Holy One. (pouring in the oil/trimming ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Origin Of Christ

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 20, 2007

This teaching shows us where Jesus came from and His relationship with God the Father. It will give some startling information to many. It is from the Gospel of John.

John will not begin his Gospel with a genealogy nor an account of Christ’s birth as was done on other Gospels. Instead he will immediately establish who Jesus is and exactly what His origin is. Let’s look to the first verses. JN 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

For Me, To Die Is Gain PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to find joy and peace in Christ, and to persevere in fruitful labor for the Lord, despite life's challenges.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, not as strangers but as a family, bound by a love that transcends the ordinary, a love that is divine, a love that comes from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This love, this extraordinary love, is the reason we are here today. It's the reason we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

Love Divine, Second Sunday Of Advent "Love" Series

Contributed by Jack Smithwick on Nov 29, 2012

The Advent of Christ

LOVE DIVINE Luke 2:8-14, Dec. 2, 2012 I wonder what Christmas means to a mother who has lost her husband or a man who has lost his wife and his children’s mother. Now a single mother or father who has the responsibility of not only making a living but also the care of small children and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Tented With Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 30, 2002

A Sermon for the Second Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18

2nd Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18 "Jesus Tented with Us."   1 ¶ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God; 3 all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. 4 In him was life, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are We Thankful For?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 27, 2004

We have so much to b ethankful for but all gratitude can be traced back to one source.

The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each other, and so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her." ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whole Wheat Or White?

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 21, 2007

They did not recognize Jesus for who He is. Do we?

Whole Wheat or White? 11-13-05 Have you been to a Subway restaurant lately? There’s lots of reason’s to go. There’s that menu where all the sandwiches have 5 grams of fat or less, made famous by that Jarred guy. I’m sure you have heard his spiel: I used to weigh 378 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-30

Denomination: Christian Church

God Has Spoken! Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Mar 30, 2003

God has spoken to us repeatedly and in various ways, but supremely in His Son. How do we respond?

God has spoken! Can you imagine how you would feel if you got a letter from the Queen? (I mean a real one, not just some standard letter sent by her officials.) How would you treat it? Would you throw it idly aside? Would you risk it getting lost or stained with tea? I don’t think so! You would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, Matthew 21:33-41

Denomination: Baptist