Sermons on Happiness:

Jesus V Legion: A Hellish Stoush! (A Sermon On Luke 8:26-39)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 25, 2007

I do personally believe that the greatest thing that holds people back from following Jesus, and that so often holds us back from truly giving ourselves to Him, is fear.

Those of you who tune in regularly to my online forum will know that there’s been a lot of discussion lately about Christopher Hitchens’ new book, "God is Not Great - how religion poisons everything". The publishers, Allen and Unwin, had sent me a review copy that I passed on to someone else on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Transformation Of Struggling Disciples

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 20, 2006

Consider the four dynamics that will change struggling disciples into dynamic disciples.

Introduction- Have you ever had a duh moment in your faith walk? Duh is a new word that has come into use in recent years. Duh is a slang term of sorts. It is used to tease someone who misses something that is obvious. Such as, if you were to fall and break your arm and I were to ask “Does it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Connected

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Feb 9, 2010

Knowing and understanding God's Word brings great joy!

Please turn to the Gospel of John, chapter 15 beginning at verse 1. Remember, your eternal salvation is too important to trust to someone else—you need to read and know God’s word for yourself. Read from bible. John 15:1-12 When I stand at the foot of the steps each Sunday greeting ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-12

Denomination: *other

Waiting With Prayer

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 29, 2015

1) Hurry! 2) Halt! 3) Help! Isaiah models how we can patiently wait for the coming of the Messiah.

Waiting. No one likes to do it. Coffee addicts don’t like having to wait for their morning cup to brew. Kids don’t like having to wait for their birthday to come. And no one likes waiting at the hospital emergency room. That’s the worst isn’t it? The fact that you’re ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Experiencing God's Goodness

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 18, 2016

God wants us to see His goodness, but we need to have faith, truth and brokenness to do so

“Experience The Goodness Of God” Psalm 34:8-18 David P. Nolte We all want to experience good things in life: good health; good relationships; good reputations; good jobs; good food; good times. Philosophers have tried to define the “greatest good.” Epicurus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Death Is Not My End Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 9, 2013

“I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body, and the Life Everlasting.”

“Boy Falls Asleep During Church And Dies” Do you know how long I’ve wanted to preach on this text about Eutychus? With an opening like that you’re expecting this sermon to be about the dangers of sleeping during church, aren’t you? Of course you could counter that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Palm Sunday 2013

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013

There would have been thousands (if not tens of thousands) on the road near the Mt. of Olives when Jesus approached Jerusalem. Not everyone there that day was having the best day ever.

Palm Sunday Dr. Mike Fogerson March 24, 2013 I 37 Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, Luke 19:37 (NKJV) A There would have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Through Examples

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2013

If we do not heed to Paul's warnings by alluding to the poor examples set by Israel and straighten our path, we are walking on very thin ice.

Opening illustration: Commercial aircraft carry two flight-data recorders called “black boxes.” One logs the performance and condition of the aircraft in flight, and the other records the conversation of the crew with air-traffic controllers on the ground. These boxes are insulated to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Dec 28, 2010

Valentine sermon. Call to love the unlovable.

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! It is the day of love. The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Surrendering Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

Part 4 in series Eternal Christmas, this message sees the birth of Jesus as God modeling for us what he is asking us to do.

Surrendering Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 26, 2010 G.K. Chesterton said, “When a person finds something which he prefers to life itself, he for the first time has begun to live.” We all need something above ourselves to live for. When people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Joseph: A Life Of Many Colors Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 22, 2013

Red (passion) Joseph shows he handles well the passionate advances of Potiphar's wife because he had a passion (deep love) for the one true God.

Last week we started a sermon series on Joseph, son of Jacob. Joseph’s the guy who had that cool coat – the one that’s often reported to be of many colors. While we’re not sure whether or not that coat was actually colorful, its owner’s life certainly was. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking With God Like Enoch

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 28, 2011

Enoch was different from all those around him. He walked with God; no compromising; no looking back; and as a result 'God took him'.

Genesis 5:1-24 The example of Enoch, who walked with God (based on chapter 1 of ‘Heading for Heaven’ a series of sermons by J.C. Ryle, one of the outstanding evangelical preachers and writers of the 19th century.) According to Genesis chapter 5 God created man, male and female; we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Parasites Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 12, 2015

Four Parasites in Philippians 1.) The Unexpected Parasites 2.) The Human Parasite 3.) The Social Parasite 4.) The Emotional Parasite

External Parasites. - Head lice, Leeches & Ticks - Makes you feel creepy crawly Internal Parasites . A parasite is something that exists by taking from another They sneak in without notice & unexpected taking up residence in or on their host Hookworm penetrate the skin - Worms use their teeth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping A Christ Like Attitude Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 13, 2015

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.Philippians 2:5

What It Really Means to Have the Christ like Attitude? There is nothing as powerful as attitude and it dictates our response to the present and determines the quality of our future. Stephen Covey, Tony Robbins and many other motivational speakers attest to the fact that attitude plays a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redeem The Time

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 21, 2017

Life is far from meaningless when one serves in accordance with the will God. All times both good and bad can be redeemed!

Significance Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Being but one mere speck of dust in this vast universe one cannot help but ask the question: how I live my life, does it really matter? After reading Scriptures that say that God “made us a little lower ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist