Sermons on Happiness:

Those Who Hunger And Thirst - Revised Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005

When Jesus spoke this message, He knew what our problem is. Whenever you think that no one else knows or cares about your problem, let me remind you remind you that Jesus knows it all.

Many times it is hard for Americans to relate to the verse we will study tonight. That is, not many of us really have had to do without food and water for an extended period of time. Perhaps we have chosen to do this on a few occasions. Due to health reasons or even spiritual reasons we may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Corporate Loss

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 24, 2006

Psalm 137 and Israel, corporately expressing their grief

This month we are looking at some of the more emotional parts of the bible, the parts where you can go and maybe relate to the feelings and emotions that we go through. Last week I looked at feeling abandoned and Ps 22. This week I want to look at general hurts and pains and Ps 137. The situation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Power To The Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 27, 2006

A look at why so many churches/Christians lack God’s power in their lives, and how it can be restored. Suitable for revival service.

RESTORING POWER TO THE CHURCH Last night Gladys watched a college basketball game. I guess that means March madness is here. I heard this past week that these basketball playoff games are going to cost us big. According to analysts, American business will lose as much as $3 billion over this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Lord

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 1, 2009

Message to High School Youth

Hope In the Lord Psalm 146:5 “Happy are the youth whose hope is in the Lord.” Hope is faith is action. Hope is what gets you through the night when darkness closes in on you. Hope is the belief that you are not permanently in the dark and boxed in with no way out. As you graduate and go to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Three Conditions Of Christian Discipleship

Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 18, 2009

What does it Take to Follow Christ?

Many Christians are only “Christaholics” and not disciples at all. • Disciples are cross-bearers; they seek Christ. o Christaholics seek happiness. • Disciples dare to discipline themselves, and the demands they place on themselves leave them enjoying the happiness of their growth. o Christaholics ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

5 Reasons Why People Avoid Leadership Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Leadership is very important and if you are called into ministry, you have been called into leadership. As a leaders you need to inspire people, find solutions for problems, be a thinker and make your followers love you! However some of our greatest lead

Decide to Become One of the Few Good Leaders in This World If you believe that you are called to the ministry, then you are called to leadership. That is why this sermon is very important for your life. So that you will be a good leader for the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to Timothy and told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A True Memorial Day

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 17, 2009

How the Declaration of Independence holds solid biblical truths and how they affect our nation.

HOW TO MAKE THIS A TRUE MEMORIAL DAY BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1. I am going to begin by reading from the Declaration of Independence because it has some solid biblical truth I want you to hear. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

Making Hard Choices

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 1, 2009

Today’s world is filled with energy-saving devices that make life easier, but there is something to be said for embracing life’s challenges. The apostle Paul found serving Christ hard, but he didn’t see it as a cause of discouragement. The goal was worth

Opening illustration: On September 12th, 1962, President JF Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in Houston, TX, about the difficult challenges facing the nation. He also shared his passion for the US to place a man on the moon. In balancing the needs of his people with the desire to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manage God's Gifts Wisely

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

Pentcost 18(C) - Believers manage God’s gifts wisely not as slaves to greed but in service to the truth.

MANAGE GOD’S GIFTS WISELY (Outline) October 4, 2009 -- PENTECOST 18 -- Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: The Lord God Almighty lovingly lavishes blessing after blessing upon mankind. It is only the believer who recognizes that every good and perfect gift comes from above, from God. The unbeliever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Dreamers

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Nov 29, 2009

There are two kinds of Dreamers in the world. Those who "Dream" & those who "DREAM!" Those who Dream & only Dream & those who "DREAM!" and Do!

“DREAMERS” INTRODUCTION: If I were to ask you this morning, if you want to live an exciting lifestyle you would say yes. All of you would say “YES!” You know, the kind of lifestyle that we see in the movies, on television, traveling in private jets, jetting all over the world, eating the best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pursuing Excellence

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 13, 2010

Excellence is defined as “possession chiefly of good qualities in an unusual degree; surpassing virtue, merit, worth, value”. To achieve excellence there must be discipline & tenacity of purpose. We are to pursue excellence in our walk, work, and worship

AchievementPursuing Excellence 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding (excelling) in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Introduction: One definition of “Excellence” is “the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Continuing In Him

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 21, 2010

The scripture makes a great distinction between a Christian who occasionally commits sin and a lost person who lives a lifestyle of sin.

CONTINUING IN HIM INTRODUCTION: Today some of you will not like the sermon. I know that because I have preached it before and some people did not like it. Some will call it mean-spirited, unloving or even un-Christian. Sometimes, in trying to teach a positive lesson we need to use negative words. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Housewives (Jacob Marries Rachel And Leah) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 9, 2006

God uses the painful consequence of sin to discipline us and bring us closer to him.

Of all the TV shows we have based our “Jake TV” sermon themes on so far, Desperate Housewives is one show I wouldn’t recommend. Here is a typical plotline: “Susan is dismayed to see her ex-husband, Karl, emerge from Edie’s house one morning. She runs over to confront him and he admits he spent the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Palm Peace

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

A Palm Sunday sermon.

Luke 19:28-40 28 After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"It Is Time To Seek The Lord . . .”

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 29, 2007

Seeking God, Finding God, Discovering God is the greatest Adventure we can experience.

"It Is Time to Seek the Lord . . .” A woman had two little boys who were driving her to the edge of despair. They were into everything, non-stop. And they were mischievous as well. One day she decided to take them to her pastor. Maybe he could succeed where she had failed. The pastor wanted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: Church Of God