Sermons on God Sings And Laughs:

Jesus Is The Son Of God,

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 8, 2008

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, Series A

5th Sunday in Lent, March 9, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Lent, as we follow Jesus, your Son, toward the cross and his death, deepen our appreciation for his ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Obedience To God's Call

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 10, 2014

“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you”. (Phil. 4:9)

Theme: Obedience to God’s call Text: Ex. 32:1-14; Phil. 4:1-9; Matt. 22:1-14 God has created every individual to fulfil a specific purpose in life. God knows what that purpose is and how we can achieve it but we often make choices based on our perceived priorities that are contrary to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Only Knows

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 1, 2011

A Rubik’s Cube puzzle has only 26 little cube parts but over 43 quintillion ways to arrange them with only one being right. Only God can takes the bits and pieces stored in our minds and make them come so they all work together for our good.

WARNING.... We will look a a few New Testament passages from Peterson’s Message Bible. If you can sit tight through that then you will enjoy what I have to tell you. Around 700 BC the great prophet Isaiah spoke of a day when many people would compare their own pointless, confused lives with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2

Denomination: *other

Unexpected Joy

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 27, 2009

We sing and quote that "The joy of the LORD is your strength," but learning to live it in challenging service to our King is a daily "workout" for our faith (that brings "unexpected joy").

How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I get this accomplished, I’ll focus on helping out at the church?” How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I have my degree in hand, I’ll start seriously serving the Lord” or “As soon as our church finds a building (or a pastor), I’ll really get ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: *other

Psalms 13 – God’s "Waiting Room”? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 11, 2021

“There is so much we still don’t know about this virus,” says a researcher. “Until we have better data, we’re just going to have a lot of uncertainty.” The world is temporarily closed. But this is not God's Waiting Room. Psalm 13.

Psalms 13 – GOD’S “WAITING ROOM”? The World is Temporarily Closed. Image by Edwin Hooper on Unsplash Psalm 13:1 “O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way?” THE WORLD IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED The Covid 19 virus continues to spread with lockdowns and locked ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 30, 2024

We often talk about the power of prayer, but we seldom talk about the power of prayer and praise together. St. Augustine said, “He who sings prays twice.”

Victory of Praise Text: Acts 16:25-34 Introduction 1. “Praise is prophetic power...to change your circumstances and to lift your burdens. Worship is like a victory cry before the victory.” -Gerald Mullins 2. We often talk about the power of prayer, but we seldom talk about the power of prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Hymn - Thine Be The Glory

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 24, 2017

One of the most popular Easter Hymns ever written based on the gospel accounts and so brings out the real meaning of Christ's glorious resurrection - a joy to sing and full of meaning.

Thine be the glory Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son is one of the best Easter hymns that we have and I have some very happy memories of singing it. I remember singing it at All Saints church Rhiwbina one Easter when we had a set of drums accompanying the organ and it was fantastic! The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55, Romans 8:37-39

The Perception Of God’s Plan - Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2010

God's plan of Redemption for man seems like foolishness to the lost man but makes sense to the believer.

Intro: In our text there is a statement that should make us stop in our tracks. For the novice in Scripture or a skeptic, that statement could be misunderstood. In context it is clear. The Bible is not saying God is foolish, but that the most simple thought of God is greater than the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by David Radcliff on May 4, 2016

There are abundant reasons why God's people should rejoice in the Lord. The source of the believer's joy is not in the world, nor in themselves, but in the Lord. They sing unto Him a new song, because they have been made new creatures, who enjoy new delights.

REJOICE IN THE LORD. PSALM 33:1-12. Charles Spurgeon said, “There are abundant reasons why God's people should rejoice in the Lord. The source of the believer's joy is not in the world, nor in themselves, but in the Lord. They sing unto Him a new song, because they have been made new ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon National Day Of Prayer, When The Church Prays

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 10, 2024

No amount of preaching, teaching, singing, music, or activity will bring forth the genuine power and presence of the Holy Spirit like the fervent prayers of the righteous. Prayer changes things! When we work, we work; when we pray, God works!

Subject - Effective Fervent Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Scripture - Acts 12:5-11 “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11, Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, Mark 11:17, Psalm 11:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven’s Praise To God’s Final Preparations Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 8, 2023

Seeing how God prepares for judgment is critical, and a vital lesson for us today. If we die without Jesus as our Savior, the judgment is the same: to be discarded from His presence and put into the same category as this world.

Alpha and Omega, Part 43, Revelation Part 20 Heaven’s Praise to God’s Final Preparations Revelation 15:1-8 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - Last time we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Matthew 3:2, Exodus 15:1-19, Psalm 116:13, Psalm 75:8, John 3:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold Your God – The Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Behold Your God – The Unchanging God (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Readings: Hebrews chapter 6 verses 13-20 Most people don’t like change in their lives; • Ill: One man once observed that the only people who DO like change; • Are "wet babies" … and even they aren’t too excited about it. • But one of the certainties of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Brethren

God’s Great Mercy Shown To Noah Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 30, 2023

We must make a great sacrifice and be willing to follow God FIRST, if we are ever going to be successful at living the life of a Christian. Noah shows us how, if we will choose to put those things into practice.

Alpha and Omega, Part 13 God’s great mercy shown to Noah Genesis 7:1 – 8:22 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week: We saw the clarity of Noah’s life … and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24, Genesis 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Loves Gays

Contributed by Timmy Gibson on Dec 1, 2007

Homosexuality is one of the hottest topics in the evangelical community today!

MEMORY VERSE: John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” QUOTE: Billy Graham was asked what he would do if he had a son who was gay and he said, “I would love him all the more”. We see clearly in our memory verse for today how we ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christ Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007

Does one person really make all the difference? When do things make all the difference? When we are changed, moved to laugh or cry, celebrated and sacrificed for. “Why The CHRIST Makes All The Difference” explores why Jesus makes all the difference to Eas

What Difference Does Easter Make? “Why the CHRIST Makes All The Difference” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Does one person really make all that much difference? When I was in the fourth grade I had a SS teacher who wasn’t like any of the SS teachers I had before. Bruce challenged us with one thing: memorize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Methodist