Sermons on Enjoyment:

A Fixed Heart

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

What is, how to obtain, and the benefits of a heart fixed on God.

Introduction: Jas 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways A Double Mind person is: - One that is distracted between the alternate feelings of faith and distrust - Double souled, always pulled two ways. One set of desires for heavenly things and another set of desires for worldly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Study Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

The Bible is more than a book; it is God’s Guidebook for Life.

Focus Passage: II Timothy 3:14-4:4 Supplemental Passage: Rom 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Introduction: During Superbowl XXXVII, (2003) FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Let It Rain"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 10, 2014

the sermon shares we have something to do let it rain, we have something to love let it rain, and we have something to hope for it is God so let it rain.

“Let It Rain” Joel 2:23-30 Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love and something to hope for. --Joseph Addison 1. According to our text we find happiness because WE have something to Do? Let It Rain rejoice in the LORD your God, for he ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-30

Denomination: Methodist

Inner Desire Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014

Coveting—our envy of another’s possessions and blessings has the potential to destroy our relationship with God and with others. A life of thankfulness and gratitude is commanded instead of coveting.

Exodus 20:17 “Inner Desires” INTRODUCTION One of the most popular arguments to persuade parents is, “But mom, dad, everyone’s doing it.” How did this work for you when you were young? This is the excuse that we use when confronted by the ninth and tenth ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Heavenly Food

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 27, 2016

God wants us to go to him to meet what really is a spiritual need. When we declare who God is and what he has done, we will be open to hearing His voice and doing His will, because we know that God only wants the best for us.

How do you celebrate special occasions? Some of us celebrate quietly by ourselves, while others celebrate with loud, wild parties. Sometimes these celebrations can get out of control, especially when the outside world tries to influence us. We are not alone. The ancient people of God were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:10-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Journey Of Beneficial Suffering And Affliction

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 12, 2018

No form of suffering that the children of God go through here on earth is wasteful or useless. Our sufferings always produce supernatural results where many many many souls are won into the Kingdom

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE JOURNEY OF BENEFICIAL SUFFERING AND AFFLICTION. Acts 9:15-19 King James Version (KJV) 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Timothy’s Faith Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2020

Even though fathers were responsible for their son’s education, Judaism and Greco-Roman aristocrats wanted mothers to be knowledgeable so they could impart knowledge to their young children (This is true even though Judaism did not provide women with advanced education.).

Tom Lowe 10-24-2020 Timothy’s Faith Scripture 2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV) I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. Commentary 5. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Look And Live

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 6, 2020

Plagues are not new. History is replete with plagues of various kinds. The Bible records a number of plagues, one of which is the that of serpents invading the camp of the Israelites. Many died but God intervened to save the Israelites.

TEXT "And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live (Numbers 21:8). "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-16, Revelation 12:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding The Bible, The Key To Fruitfulness

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Mar 1, 2026

Some read the Bible and to not understand, but they continue reading. Others stop reading because they do not understand what they are reading. But understanding can be achieved. This sermon shows how

Think of someone who reads a lot of Bible but does not understand. What will be the effects? They will be discouraged, they will not grow, and there will be no transformation happening, though they are reading. Many people say, I read the Bible but I do not understand. What is the problem with ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8, Matthew 13:18-19, Matthew 13:23, Acts 8:30-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Home Going Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 25, 2024

The older I grow, the more life I experience. I come to believe life is a continual adjustment.

The older I grow, the more life I experience. I come to believe life is a continual adjustment. All of us here today have a difficult task, adjusting to the remainder of this life without Sue. Let God help us. Hebrews 4:16; Matthew 14:9-12; Luke 8:40; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Not only does the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, John 14:1-3, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Better Than

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 12, 2006

A person can do nothing better than: 1- Find satisfaction in life 2- Recognize good 3- Seek to please God

INTRO.- John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Regardless of where we are on the economical, social or spiritual scale of life God wants us to experience the better life, a full life. And some things are just ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Am I Living For

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 29, 2005

This topic deals with the reality that money, things, and pleasure are not worth dedicating our lives too. We need to discover our purpose in God.

What Am I Living For? GNLCC 1/9/2005 Ecclesiastes 1:16-2:11 Matthew 22:34-40 If you were to take an honest examination of your life today, how would you answer the question “what am I living for.” What is it that you believe is worth your spending your life in the way you’re spending ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Crafting A Contented Family Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 18, 2005

3rd of 6 on Family. This message is based on the precept of being a contented person. Several points came from a message by Timothy Smith on Sermon Central about "The Contented Family"

Last week we looked at the 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and we learned how there are four building blocks to growing children into Godly men and women. Indeed – what we learned is that these four building blocks are the necessary steps for our own selves becoming Godly men and women. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Save So I Can Be Generous Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010

Stewardship

Series: Saving For Life I Save So I Can be Generous 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Psalm 37:25-26, Luke 12:13-21 Within the Declaration of Independence of our country exists this phrase of what is the free right of every person, “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” That last part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free