Sermons on How To Be Happy:

Preparation Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 7, 2021

Sermon based on Matthew 6:5-8 - Helps hearers prepare to develop their prayer lives

“PREPARATION” Matthew 6:5-8 FBCF – 2/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Old joke – Airplane w/ serious engine trouble was rapidly losing altitude & falling toward the earth. Pilot contacted nearest control tower: “Pilot to tower, pilot to tower – We are 400 miles from land, 800 feet above water, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

From The Street Where You Live To The Faraway Towns

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 8, 2021

Jesus' ministry pulls him in two directions: very close to the person in need and outwards to encounter all people. Our first instinct is to keep Jesus solely for ourselves. But as his divine grace lifts us up, he calls us outward into our lives of purpose

February 7, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:29-39 From the Street Where You Live to the Faraway Towns Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I go for a walk along a neighborhood street, I like to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Defiance Of The Queen Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 2, 2021

Queen Vashti was expected to behave in a way contrary to conscience and she refused the king's command. Her refusal was the right decision to make, but it cost her dearly. Living upright will not always gain one the favor of the world.

The Defiance of the Queen Esther 1: 10-22 As we consider our text today, we must do so in light of the preceding verses. King Ahasuerus had thrown a six month long party, culminating with a seven day finale. He had provided an elaborate escapade for all the princes and servants within the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mysteries Of The Crucifixion: The 7 Sayings Of Christ On The Cross

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

The 7 sayings of Christ on the cross examined and explored for meaning.

The Salvation Army is mobilizing worldwide. The purpose of this mobilization is to encourage salvationists to step outside the walls of our churches and buildings, and to go into our communities to share the gospel. One of the things I like to see is when I look over, and I notice someone has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Matthew 27:42-44

Denomination: Salvation Army

An End Times Army Rising Up

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2021

I'm a soldier. And as a soldier my job is to obey the orders of my commanding officer. My commanding officer is the Lord Jesus Christ. And he has commanded me in the great commission: To make disciples of all nations with the living gospel of His life, death, and resurrection.

I'm a soldier. And as a soldier my job is to obey the orders of my commanding officer. My commanding officer is the Lord Jesus Christ. And he has commanded me in the great commission: To make disciples of all nations with the living gospel of His life, death, and resurrection. Then Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christmas And The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

It is possible to look forward to a merry Christmas in full awareness that we live in a world of misery. Just as there is nothing inconsistent with taking medicine to feel better in a world of sickness, so there is nothing inconsistent with a merry spirit in a world of misery.

Dr. Samuel Upham, a theological professor and a man of great learning, was dying. The family was gathered around his bed and someone said I believe he is already dead. Someone else said his feet are still warm and nobody ever dies with warm feet. Dr. Upham opened one eye and said, "Joan of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Thank God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

People can even take a miracle for granted, and not be thankful. Not being thankful is one of mankind's greatest sins. It shows that man is blind to the grace of God. To go through life and never say thank you to God is to live the ultimate in the cursed life.

Ed Spencer was a hero of one of the worst shipwrecks ever on Lake Michigan. He was studying for the ministry at the Methodist Seminary in Evanston, Ill. On the night of Sept. 8, 1860 he was awakened by the shouts of other students in the dormitory. A shipwreck had taken place not far away. And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-21

Every Church/Ministry Needs An Epaphras

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 13, 2021

Epaphras is mentioned three times in the Bible. Yet his life of service is what every minister of God should emulate.

“12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12-13, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaping And Sowing In The Ruins Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 9, 2020

This sermon looks at the hope and promise of sowing God's Word. It deals with the failures, but also the joys that we can experience with this! It goes through Jesus' parable of the sower. A special thanks to Rev. Bob Holst for the inspiration and idea

Are you an optimist, or are you a pessimist? Are you a glass half-empty person, or are you a glass half-full person? Do you complain that rose bushes have thorns, or do you rejoice because thorns have roses? Do you see the storm clouds, or do you see the silver lining? There are various ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Galatians 5:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The World Will Leave You Hanging

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jul 12, 2020

Judas traded Jesus for the world. As a result, he was so overcome with guilt he took his own life. We'll examine the life of Judas and learn not to follow same FIVE mistakes he made.

The World Will Leave You Hanging Scripture Reference: Matthew 27:1-8 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on July 12, 2020 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson If I had to make an estimated guess, I would guess that 100% of you have a television in your house. Our family tries to watch a TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-8, Deuteronomy 21:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Unprofitable Exchange

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 27, 2020

You have a glorious future. Do not fall for the enticing offer of sin.

THE UNPROFITABLE EXCHANGE "29 Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he was weary. 30 And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.” Therefore his name was called Edom. 31 But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright as of this day.” 32 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34, Hebrews 12:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Still And See The Salvation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 6, 2020

Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite the resources and people around us. Our ordinary life is disturbed and more pressure mounted upon all of us. All sectors of life challenge us to cope up. Hope amidst despair is with God.

Text: Exodus 14:13-31 Theme: Be Still and See the Salvation Introduction: The Lord is good; His love endures forever. God willing, we will meditate on the theme, HOPE AMIDST DESPAIR, throughout August. Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite resources and people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-31

Denomination: Methodist

Enoch: Understanding The Concept Of Walking With God

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 7, 2020

Enoch singled himself out in his generation to walk with God. God honoured him by not experiencing death. He became a worthy example for us to day in our walk with God.

UPGA SERMON FOR SUNDAY SERVICE: ENOCH: UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF WALKING WITH GOD. Study Texts: Genesis 5: 22 - 24; Hebrews 11: 5 - 6 Introduction: - God is always looking for a walking partner, someone whose heart can be after His own heart, and who will only do what is well pleasing to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking On Water - Living In The Now Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 8, 2020

The Miracles of Jesus Walking on water and what we miss when we get distracted by the storm.

Title: Living in the Now Theme: To show the miracle of Jesus walking on water and what we miss when we get distracted by the storm. Text: Matthew 14:22 – 33 Introduction Wedding at Cana – Jesus Invitation Healing the Leper – Jesus Touch Healing the Blind – Laying aside the garments Feeding the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

God Sees Your Pain

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 22, 2020

In times of hurt, injustice and loneliness, God sees you.

GOD SEES YOUR PAIN "7 Now the Angel of the Lord found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur. 8 And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where have you come from, and where are you going?” She said, “I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai.” 9 The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:7-13, Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational