Sermons on How To Be Happy:

Jesus, The Same Yesterday, Today And Beyond

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 1, 2008

This is a sermon tailored to a group of soliders, sailors, airmen and marines deployed to Afghanistan. Jesus doesn’t change and we can count on that fact no matter where we are or what we are doing.

24 Apr 2008 Isaiah 40:1-8 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8, ESV) Jesus Christ: The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever Throughout history, mankind has depended upon great people for guidance, leadership, hope, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Lutheran

Why America Should Be Pro-Life

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2008

I submit to you that abortion is destroying the highest qualities of God that are present in the womb! Every human being at conception is formed after the nature and perfections of God.

Who said these 2 statements…? “…Beings of an inferior order, and altogether unfit to associate with the white race, either in social or political relations, and so far inferior that they had no rights which the white man was bound to respect.” “Maternity or additional offspring may force upon the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

An Anchor Of Hope

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 7, 2008

One of the greatest dangers facing Christians is to lose sight of the basis of our hope.  When we become so burdened with the stormy blasts of life that we forget out hope, then we face the slippery slope of sluggish ness, doubt, and even worse, the possi

An Anchor of HopeHebrews 6:9-20Intro In the first part of chapter six, we saw the warning that was issued to those that had never moved pasted the stage of spiritual immaturity and the peril that would face them.  And those words from the author would cause most to look at their salvation.  I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Motherhood

Contributed by Darrell Coats on May 7, 2008

A Mother’s Day sermon, based on the story of Hannah that briefly makes three observations about motherhood.

The Sacrifice of Motherhood 1 Samuel 1 Introduction: No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: “Let’s see,” he said, “‘You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

The End Of The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on May 8, 2008

No amount works, service, goodness, or moral competence will come to the aid of man’s defense before God. Only by placing your faith in the finished work of the cross can you be saved.

Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The End of the Line Scripture: Romans 3:19~20 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Destroying Evil Veils And Shrouds

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jun 22, 2011

This sermon details the biblical background behind disfavor and hatred through the use of evil veils

Prayers; 1. Every covering cast and veil threatening to decimate my glory be destroyed tonight in Jesus name. 2. I receive power to overcome my nemesis tonight in Jesus name. 3. I receive fire into my tongue to pray successfully tonight in Jesus name. 4. Evil veils shielding my opportunities from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing To Have God As Your Guard Series

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 23, 2011

Twenty seven years ago, I travelled to a new Church to preach in Kenya . Every time on my way to this church which was in the Maasai jungle in the middle of nowhere, I prayed that God will protect my family when I was gone, and God was faithful to do so.

THE BLESSING TO HAVE GOD AS YOUR GUARD: Part 2 PSALM 121 Illustration, Personal- Twenty seven years ago, I travelled to a new Church to preach in Kenya . Every time on my way to this church which was in the Maasai jungle in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Soil Of Your Heart

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 9, 2011

Do we live our lives open to God? We need to allow the seed of God's word to penetrate into fertile soil of our heart.

4th Pentecost 11 The soil of your heart. Matthew 13:1-13:23 In the 19th Century and into the first part of the 20th (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Heavenly Worship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

This message from Revelation 4-5 comes in 3 parts and is threaded throughout the service interspersed with music and responsive readings (some of which are included in the sermon)

Revelation Series #3 From Rev. 4-5 Heavenly Worship PART 1: Revelation 4 - 5:7 THE LION AND THE LAMB Revelation 4 and 5 describe an amazing Worship Service in Heaven. Instead of just talking about this Heavenly Worship Service today, we’re also going to JOIN IN WORSHIP. Today we will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Designed For Discipleship Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Oct 4, 2010

This message outlines our discipleship process and encourages people to commit to discipleship.

This past Wednesday I got to experience something I never have before. The kids were out of school, so I made arrangements for Jamison and I to grab some lunch to-go from the grocery store. We drove out towards Wellman and pulled into a field. We ate lunch there with a few others and then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Dreamy-Eyed Mary, Busily Working Martha

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Why does Jesus praises the contemplative, dreamy-eyed Mary, sitting at His feet, but scold the busily working Martha?

Intro The puzzling response of Jesus to Mary and Martha leave us scratching our heads. Our Lord Jesus praises the contemplative, dreamy-eyed Mary, sitting at His feet. He scolds the busily working Martha. What gives? Martha was the one who was busily looking after Jesus’ needs and His ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Gazing On God In All His Glory

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

What it would be like to see God and gaze upon His glory? Just listen to Isaiah’s experience.

Intro What it would be like to see God and gaze upon His glory? We think it would be an awesome sight, don’t we? Oh, no doubt, it would fill us with awe--so much that fear would seize every corpuscle of our being. But it would not be awesome; it would be awe-full. Main Body Just listen to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bloodbath Of God

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 8, 2010

The Lord's Supper is the bloodbath of God. For we have the sure Word from the Son of God: “This is My blood shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.”

Intro “Bloodbath” is not a word that brings pleasant images to mind. If you were to pull some books off the library shelf, you’d find descriptions like these for the word “bloodbath”: Yes, it was a bloodbath, yes it was annihilation of all the inhabitants, yes it was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Are There Limits?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 8, 2010

The scripture reading show that God has no limits in the way that humans perceive them, and challenges listeners to consider their own limits.

2 Kings 5.1-15 2 Timothy 2.8-15 Luke 17.11-19 I wonder if you’ve ever watched I’m a celebrity…get me out of here? Selected celebrities are expected to face things most of us would rather avoid, like putting one’s arm into a tank full of writhing snakes, or handling a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good As Your Word

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 13, 2010

God expects us to be honest in our dealings with others, and when we are it will eliminate the need for vows in most cases.

Good as Your Word Matthew 5:33-37 INTRODUCTION A. Truth is sometimes hard to find. 1. There was a time when people were as good as their word and some still are. 2. There were no written contracts (try to buy a car now and tell the guy, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll pay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist