Sermons on Happiness:

"god's Invitation To Joy And Contentment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2023

It has been said many times that we have more things now than any other time in history. We are indeed fortunate people, yet for many of us, there is one critical thing that is missing… Contentment.

“God’s Invitation to Joy” Philippians 4:1-9 It has been said many times that we have more things now than any other time in history. There are 195 countries in our world and the United States is ranked number one in economy. Aren’t you glad we live here? We are indeed fortunate people, yet for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

It Begins With Mourning Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God.

Mourning is what happens when your eyes are opened, your heart is opened, to something so manifestly wrong with your world that you can neither bear it, ignore it, or affect it. Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God. I recently listened to a very interesting conversation about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What’s It All About? 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

The Book of Ecclesiastes is one book in the Old Testament that is seldom preached from.

But it is a book in the Bible that tells us how we can find the answer to the question, “WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?” Very few ever come up with the right answer. Illus: A test was given to 200 men applying for the same job but only 1 out of 200 came up with the right solution. Each applicant was ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Roots In The Lord Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 14, 2022

Psalm 1 sets the tone for the entire Psalter.

Psalm 1 - Strong Roots in the Lord Introduction 1. Psalm 1 sets the tone for the entire Psalter. “It stands as a magnificent gateway to this extraordinary ancient collection of Hebrew religious verse…It is a text of which the remaining  psalms are essentially exposition.” (James Boice, via ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Influence Of Mothers

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Mothers positively influence our lives in many ways.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What comes to mind at Mother’s Day? School’s out, springtime, graduation, anticipation. 2. What is the strength of a godly mother? Christ, love, sacrifice. 3. What do we do on Mother’s Day? Celebration, meal, flowers, happiness. 4. What should happen to us on Mother’s Day? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Preaching Of The King - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004

Those who are blessed are those who mourn. Mourning is hateful and irksome to the human nature.

The preaching of the King – Part 2 Matthew 5:3-16 Those who are blessed are those who mourn. Mourning is hateful and irksome to the human nature. Jesus said the happy people in this world are those who mourn. If they mourn, how can they be blessed? Only the child of God has the key to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-16

Denomination: Holiness

Temples Under Construction

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 16, 2004

God’s calling on every Christian is to ensure that our "temples," Body, Soul, and Spirit are cultivated and ready for the Lord to use.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Temples Under Construction" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Know When It Is Time To Change? By Rev. Glen W Howard

Contributed by Glen Howard on Jan 21, 2004

Teachings on loyalty to God

Greetings Loved ones and Praise the Lord! To day I would like to speak to you all about change and when it is time to change what you are doing that is leading you away from God. Do you ever wake up and all of a sudden have an Erie, strange feeling come about you? Do you feel like things just are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In Serving God And Others Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless You Sermon 2: The Five Rules Of God's Blessing

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

God wants to bless everyone, and He has given principles that we must follow when extending His blessing to them. When we follow God’s prescription, we release His prosperity into the lives of others.

INTRODUCTION What is the blessing of God? Added value or prosperity. FIVE RULES OF GOD’S BLESSING 1. God wants to bless others. 2. God uses people to bless others. 3. God’s people must be able to bless. 4. We bless others following God’s pattern. 5. Those who are blessed have improved ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Twelve Purposes For Trials, Trouble, Testing

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 7, 2009

A survey of the Bible texts concerning trials

UNDERSTANDING THE TWELVE BIBLICAL PURPOSES FOR TESTING, TRIALS & TROUBLES 1. God allows trials so that we might become stronger Christians (James 1:3, 4) Reason #1 To Praise The Lord! “My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers generations; knowing this that the trying of your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Among Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 3, 2007

Realizing that Jesus stands among us can cause us to rejoice or recoil in fear.

Luke 7:7 – 11 Among Us Intro: One of my favorite TV programs is “Ghost Whisperer.” A young woman named Melinda Gordan can see spirits of dead people. The “spirits” are trapped here because they have some unresolved issue. I find fascinating the various reactions of people when Melinda tells ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Home With A Difference

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

The Home that God intent

Sermon Scripture: 2 Kings 4:817, especially verse 10 A Home with a Difference Introduction: Our Scripture today features a well-heeled middle class couple, who seem to have everything: a large house, a secure income, a happy marriage, and all of their material needs met. Their home is an example ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand Of The Lord

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

This is just some Biblical examples in which the hand of the Lord was upon His people, and the hand of the Lord that came upon their enemies.

Hand Of The Lord Acts:11:19- 21 The hand of the Lord was with them Every time you see the phrase the hand of the Lord, it will be a reference of 1 of 2 ways 1) Power & presence of God expressed in Judgement 2) Power & presence of God expressed in blessing You will not see the Hand of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Every Parent Needs To Know

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 4, 2007

A lesson to help parents understand and relate to their children.

“What Every Parent Needs to Know” September 2, 2007 Intro: Last week we looked at what every kid needs to know. We discussed the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) and the importance pf parents and the church working together to instruct their children biblically. Today we want to look at what parents ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist