Sermons on Glorious Joy:

Why Are Some Folks Annoyed At The Sound Of A Bell Dinging?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 6, 2013

You see them every year at Christmas time. Someone who stands at the entrance of a Wal-Mart or in a Mall ringing a bell and standing like a soldier beside a big red pot and most never saying anything other than “Merry Christmas”.

Why are some folks annoyed at the sound of a bell dinging in their ear and some are not? John 6:32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.33 For the bread of God is he which cometh ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Sinners Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2014

Jesus associated with sinners because their repentance brings great joy to heaven. The parables’ drama is built on the tension of an attempt to find what is lost. If the lost were important to Jesus, they should be important to His disciples.

LUKE 15: 1-10 [PARABLES IN LUKE] SEEKING SINNERS [Jesus, Friend of Sinners] Why seek sinners? Chapter 15 contains three linked parables that explain why Jesus associates with sinners. Jesus associated with sinners who recognized their need of salvation and because their repentance brings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Too Short Psalms 39

Contributed by Toby Powers on Oct 9, 2014

Life is limited. It is too short. Our opportunities pass quickly. Laugh, Love, Live while you can.

From the Desk Of Toby Powers Pastor of Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org LIFE IS TOO SHORT Psalms 39 Intro: This entire Psalm is about the brevity of life. The Psalmist pauses in the midst of a busy existence and begins to meditate on his life, his Lord, and the length ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Of Gratitude

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 12, 2016

In Hebrew the word for gratitude and confession is the same. We are to confess our dependence on God by showing him gratitude.

Today we are going to study an episode that happened in the life of Jesus and discover some truths about gratitude. Let’s begin with Luke 17: 11 “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria.” Jesus had set his sights on Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Read The Word Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2015

We need more of God's word in our life.

WHY READ THE WORD OF GOD 2nd Timothy 3: 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of Jesus

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 15, 2015

What happens when Jesus is in the midst of His disciples? If we allow Jesus to come into our midst, we shall be filled with peace, joy, His Spirit, forgiveness and invited to the adventures of a life time.

Scripture: John 20:19-31 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Nazarene

The Heart Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2012

Forgiveness is a choice to pardon someone for which they do not deserve. Just as we have been forgiven, we are to forgive. It is not easy, but it is possible when God is in it.

The heart of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-16 Introduction I want to continue our series “Nuts and Bolts of life.” We have looked at several areas of our lives that we depend on God to give us guidance and direction. This morning I want to look at forgiveness, and with it also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Life Is Better At The Beach - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 7, 2017

Today we will talk about how God has designed each of us in our own unique way. We will discover that sometimes we have to search for purpose before we can live it and we will talk about “Playing in the Sand”.

¥ I use everyday life illustrations because I want us to understand that God is trying to communicate with us everyday! There is a message from God in almost everything that we see, touch, taste, smell or feel. God is everywhere just waiting for His creation to cry out for its Creator! Psalms 19:1 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Psalm 5:12, Isaiah 43:19, Psalm 8:1-9, Isaiah 55:6-9, Isaiah 45:9, Isaiah 29:16, Romans 9:20-21, John 15:16, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Psalm 19:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Freedom Of The Moment Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 14, 2022

Look at the birds of the field and rejoice in the Lord. Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow and rejoice in the Lord. Look at what God is doing in your life right now and rejoice!

[This is the next part in a series based on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer "The Serenity Prayer." Past sermons dealt "the serenity to accept the things I cannot change," "courage to change the things that I can," and "the wisdom to know the difference." This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 10:4-7, Mark 10:17-22, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

1 Thess 5:1-12 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

Believers do not have to fear judgment because it is not part of God’s appointed plan for us

This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-12, Genesis 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can't Take It With You Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 29, 2024

We can’t find our worth in our work, but we can worship God by how we work.

You Can’t Take it With You Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 Rev. Brian Bill July 27-28, 2024 Billy Graham was fond of saying, “You’ll never see a hearse pulling a U-Haul.” That is, until now, because I came across a picture of one this week. As we continue to journey with Solomon in his search for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Fullness Of God's Promises Isaiah 61:1–3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

Isaiah 61:1–3 provides profound insights into God's promises and the transformative power of His Word in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Embracing the Fullness of God's Promises Isaiah 61:1–3 Introduction Today, we are diving into a powerful and transformative passage from Isaiah 61:1–3. This scripture provides profound insights into God's promises and the transformative power of His Word in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Isaiah 12:4, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Psalm 30:11, Ephesians 1:3, Psalm 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courage And Faith

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 28, 2024

It explores the themes of courage, faith, and trust in God during difficult times, particularly when faced with ethical dilemmas.

Introduction Hi everyone, let's imagine this situation: I work at the VA, right? And I stumble upon something upsetting. I discovered that some of the bosses in our Community Living Centers, where we promise to look after our veterans, aren't doing the right thing. Now, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 23, 2021

5 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-V—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: In general people have a similar & genuine confusion about the meaning of love, & what it means to serve a ‘loving’ God. They suppose themselves to be ‘eating from’ the best that ‘love’ has to offer, when in reality they don’t have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overflowing With Hope: Transformed By God's Power Romans 15:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024

In Romans 15:13, the apostle Paul offers a powerful prayer for believers, invoking the God of hope to fill them with joy and peace as they trust in Him. Let us explore the depths of this scripture together and discover how we can experience the transformative power of hope in our lives.

Overflowing with Hope: Transformed by God's Power Romans 15:13 Introduction: Today we gather with hearts filled with expectation as we delve into the transformative message of Romans 15:13. In this verse, the apostle Paul offers a heartfelt prayer for believers, invoking the God of hope to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 28:7, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal