Sermons on Divine Joy:

New Perspective On Jesus

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Jul 18, 2007

Looking at the Transfiguration gives us a new perspective on Jesus Glory, His death and his identity

Mark 08:27- 9:13 15th July 2007 New Perspective on Jesus Unfortunate they often say chapter divisions in the Bible, were written by man on a train!!? I suspect he got to station at 8:38! This tremendous mountain-top experience happens so quickly on events described at the end of chapter 8 - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Counsel Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2007

To declare “the whole counsel of God” requires the declaration of these wonderful truths about the Lord Jesus.

THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD "Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.” Acts 20: 26-27. Paul had called for the elders of the church at Ephesus to meet him in Miletus. Paul did not want to spend ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Start The Fire!

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Aug 19, 2007

Christ came to start a fire ... how he wished it had been kindled! But it wasn’t so he set the world on fire!

As I was enjoying a long bike ride this week I was amazed at the fact that I had ridden by myself on the path for some way and not realized the terrain and surroundings had changed. I was self absorbed in thought and was not realizing the beauty around me. The trees had gone from maple and elm to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Society At The Time Of Christ's Return

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

A description of society during the Tribulation.

Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.” And He said to the disciples, “The days are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007

Part 2 of the series There Is Power In the Blood. Looks at why the shedding of blood is necessary and why Jesus was the perfect sacrifice.

There Is Power In The Blood – Part 2 The Perfect Sacrifice Last week we began our Bible Study of the power of the blood of the Lamb. We started by looking at the questions, just what is it about blood that is so special, and not just any blood, but especially the blood of Jesus Christ? Why do ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Which Side Are You On?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

When you face Jesus you must decide whether or not you will receive as Lord and make Him your Master.

Do you ever find it interesting, concerning some people who claim faith in the same Lord that you do? If you were to ask them, "If you die today, are you going to heaven?" they would say, "Yes." Yet, there’s so much difference in the level of commitment, such a vast difference in the way they live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Redeemer Receiving Recognition Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 16, 2007

Jesus came to the Earth in near obsurity; He lived in almost the same manner; he died a criminals death; and, yet, He was/is better than all and someday He will receive the acolades of this world.

HEBREWS 7:22-28 RIGHTEOUS REDEEMER RECEIVING RECOGNITION I. HIS RITUAL: A. Revelator. B. Realm. C. Reach. II. HIS RESULTS: A. Redemption. B. Reconciliation. C. Resilience. III. HIS RENUMERATION: A. Recognition. B. Reverence. C. Rest. The writer to the Hebrews concludes this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:22-28

Denomination: Methodist

In The Beginning Was The Word Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2007

The story of Jesus does not begin with His earthly life, but with His eternal life. To really understand and appreciate Jesus we must know the whole story.

Introduction: A. I want to begin by showing you four pictures from four movies. I want to see if you can identify the movie. 1. Picture #1 – Gone With the Wind – Rhet Butler and Scarlot O’Hara 2. Picture #2 – Return of the Jedi – C3PO and R2D2 3. Picture #3 – The Grinch Who Stole Christmas – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Marriage Proposal And Paradigm

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

This message explores paradigms in the Bible for the Kingdom of God, giving special attention to the Bridal/Marriage Paradigm.

(Significant inspiration for this message received at the International House of Prayer Pastor’s and Leaders Conference & the leadership team at IHOP). Opened with a review of my background in an ATS Philosophy Class reading and studying Paradigms Definition of Paradigms – Frames of Reference. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sealed With A Kiss Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 4, 2007

Song of Solomon presents us with a soul-ravishing view of Christ. In this sermon we focus on a colour, a contact and a comparison.

INTRODUCTION Song of Solomon is a very wonderful book. C H Spurgeon called it the holy of holies of the Bible. It is so sacred to the Jews that a person must be 30 years old before they are permitted to read it. The book is read every year at Passover. Like Esther, there is no mention of God. There ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-7

Limitless Love Lasts Longest Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 9, 2007

From the restricted worship of the Old Covenant to the all encompassing love and universal saving grace of Jesus, the writer to the Hebrews shows why Jesus is able to offer Limitless Love to a lost and dying world.

HEBREWS 9:18-28 LIMITLESS LOVE LASTS LONGEST I. LIMITED ATONEMENT: Hebrews 9:18-23 A. Legalistic. B. Laborious. C. Labyrinthine. II. LATTER ATONEMENT: Hebrews 9:23-27 A. Luminary. B. Last. C. Locales. III. LIMITLESS ATONEMENT: Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:18-28

Denomination: Methodist

Listen To Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 16, 2007

The first few chapters of Hebrews give us insight into their struggles, and draw us back to Jesus.

News story this week: A little city in Mexico was fed up with all of the late night revelry and noise from thousands of people late into the night during the summer. So their answer was to create a law to put a decibel limit on urban noise levels. Unfortunately this disrupted a noise that has been ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "Logos" - Personality

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008

2nd in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

The Christmas season is so busy for all of us. There are decorations to put up, gifts to buy, parties to put together or attend. And as Christians we often bemoan the commercialization and the busyness of Christmas, but then it seems that we often get caught up in all the very same things that we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is God

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 6, 2008

the story of Christmas is that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory. The Word is the outward expression of God. The Baby in the manger was God made flesh.

The Christmas story is about Jesus. Now, I doubt that there is anyone here who really needed to be told that, but we all have to admit that it’s pretty difficult to keep the focus there. Actually, I think there is a fine line between what’s pleasing and not pleasing in the way we celebrate. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

One Greater Than Jonah Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 30, 2007

Jesus is greater than Jonah in His Person, His ministry, and His promise.

One greater than Jonah Matt. 12:41 INTRO.: If we see the shadow of a man coming around the corner, we know the man will follow not far behind. We also know the man is greater and more substantial than the shadow. Jonah was an Old Testament shadow of Jesus. Jesus spoke these words to point up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ