Sermons on Heavenly Joy:

The Church That Made An Impact: How The Thessalonian Church Made An Impact Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 5, 2017

A discussion based study of 1 Thess. 1:1-10

The Church that Made an Impact: HOW the Thessalonian Church Made an Impact Series Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Oct-Nov, 2016 NOTE: This is the second lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Is God An Illusion Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 30, 2016

I will not accept cheap shots at science in order to justify my acceptance of Scripture. Neither will I compromise Scripture by reinterpreting it in ways that may satisfy science

According to a Gallup poll, in 2012, 44 percent of Americans believed that “God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time in the last 10,000 years or so.” A second group of 32 percent believed that “human beings have developed over millions of years from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should The Living Do?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 9, 2016

Lets look at what we shoul do.

WHAT SHOULD THE LIVING DO? The living God should have all our praise. A blessing God should be blessed by the one he has blessed. No matter what others do we should just bless God. The dead can not help they are gone we living should rouse them to praise. Psalms 115: 15 Ye are blessed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Up Your Heads! See The King Of Glory!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 28, 2010

How dare we lift up our heads, sinners that we are? Jesus answers that as he rides into Jerusalem. Parts: A. How can we dare to? Only because his blood washes us clean. B. How do we? By seeking him as our mighty Hero.

Text: Psalm 24:1-10 Theme: Lift Up Your Heads! See the King of Glory! A. How can we dare to? Only because his blood washes us clean B. How do we? By seeking him as our mighty Hero Season: Lent 6c -- Palm Sunday Date: March 28, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gifts Of The Three Wise Women Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Dec 9, 2014

It wasn't just wise men who had gifts for the Lord. Find out who the three wise women were, what their gifts were, and what they can teach all of us, even now!

The Three Wise Women -- Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna Last week we spoke about the Magi who came and gave gifts to Jesus after He was born. We think of them as the “Three Wise Men”, even though we really don’t know how many there were. Each of the Magi’s gifts had a specific ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80, Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Have Trouble?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2014

Summary: James gives us the solution to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call (make a phone call)

Do You Have Trouble? Scripture: James 5:13-5:18 James 5:13-5:19 (add scripture) INTRO.- Trouble. Can life be lived without any trouble? No, it’s an impossibility. ILL.- Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” I think all ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cracking The Hard Seedcoat Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2013

The hard surface of our hearts must be scarified or we cannot grow and we cannot bear fruit.

Wednesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 3 [Preacher: You should have a bluebonnet seed or other seed and either sandpaper or vinegar.] We come to what we might call the last day of the triduum before the Great Triduum, and to the moment Church tradition calls “Spy Wednesday.” This is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

Can You Still Love And Worship God Through Disappointments? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 28, 2019

Some of the saddest moments of our lives are when we're going through a serious challenge; or the loss of a job; or even the loss of a loved one. But the saddest of all is when God stops correcting us.

God calls children a blessing and a gift! Jesus actually tells us to be like children and to come to him full of faith and trust. Mark 10:15 reads, "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” The most important ingredients a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:15, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 18:2-6

Who? Me?

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 19, 2019

The Navy SEALs are a pretty exclusive and elite group of men. But you and I are part of the most elite group in the world …. We are Christians!

Hooyah! Anyone here a Navy SEAL? Anyone here want to become a Navy SEAL? I’m afraid it’s a pretty elite group and none of us would be qualified to enter the training program. First of all, you have to be a man … sorry, ladies. You have to be an active-duty member of the U.S. Navy. You have ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Advent Day 3 & 4 Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 14, 2019

In the names of Christ we get a full picture of our God. In these last three, of Isaiah 9:6, we see the Joy & Peace That can only come from our God.

Sermon- Christmas Advent Day 3 & 4 - 2019 Day 3 &4 *Joy 5. He will be mighty God. * Peace 6. He will be Everlasting Father. 7. He will be Prince of Peace. - In celebration of Jesus’ birth we know He was both child & God. - He has all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Your Smile Makes A Difference

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 14, 2018

When we share the good news with a smile it brings life,  It brings joy,  it brings happiness and good health to others. A smile can  spread happiness, start a friendship and dissolve an argument.

Your smile makes a difference! The book of  Proverbs 15:30 says : "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health." An online dictionary describes cheerful as an  act of smiling and laughing. From the above verse it is very obvious that smiling has an important role ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Jesus Enough?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

If I were to ask you is Jesus enough? you would probably answer me yes, but if it is Jesus plus something, then He is not enough for you.

Is Jesus enough? Psalm 4:19-8 Prayer- Introduction- Turn to Psalm 4:1-8 I would like to begin by telling you a true story of what happen to author John Eldridge and Anthony Sosinski who went on a fishing trip on the ocean that went terribly bad. Have you ever thought about being lost at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus' Prayer For His Immediate Disciples Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 31, 2016

The second portion of Jesus' High Priestly prayer concerns the Disciples. Jesus teaches us about the scope of His atonement and a prayer for unity and sanctification by the Word of truth.

“Jesus Prays for His Immediate Disciples” John 17: 6-19 In John 17, the disciples have the privilege of listening to the Lord of Glory, the soon to be Crucified Lord pray only hours, perhaps minutes before He is arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. Last week we heard Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Miserable Marriage Ever

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2023

Marriage should never be a competition. Rather, it was designed to be a means by which husbands and wives complement one another.

“It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.” [1] Preachers often deliver sermons about marriage. When speaking of marriage, we preachers usually focus on speaking about what makes for a “happy” marriage. This is to be expected since the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:24

Denomination: Baptist

Meaningful Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2023

If you want to find meaning in your work, don’t work for posterity or profit. Instead, work for the Lord.

Kung Fu Panda is a movie about a panda named Po who desperately wants to learn kung fu. His father, though, wants him to take over the family business someday. In one scene, Po is late coming down the stairs from his room, where he was working on his kung fu moves, to work in his father’s ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, John 11:18-30, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical Free