Sermons on I Rejoice:

I Thirst

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 17, 2014

Water is a thematic element in the Gospel of John. Jesus baptised in it, turned it to wine, used it as a metaphor of life, used it to heal, walked on it, and washed His disciples feet with water. Yet on the cross He needed water, and He got none.

I Thirst In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. The first order of creation, even before God proclaimed, “let there be light”, there ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18

Denomination: *other

The Great I Will Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 21, 2012

In order to activate the promises of God we have to respond to His challenge.

The Great I Will Text: Gen. 12:1-9 Introduction 1. We are going to begin a study of the life of Abraham. 2. Who was Abraham? a. Abraham was a native of Chaldea, and descendant in the ninth generation from Shem, the son of Noah. His father’s name was Terah, and he was born in Ur, 2161 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

I Matter

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 4, 2008

This sermon is an idea of the meaning of Christmas many of us overlook. It works well if you have a projection system and someone knowledgable in Powerpoint.

I MATTER Merry Christmas! Wow! What an awesome time of the year this is. Let me ask you a question this evening. What does Christmas mean to you? Wait. Before you just shout it out for me, just think about what it means to you personally. Now I know that some of you are thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: *other

I Belong Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

I Belong Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) February 2, 2014 - Brad Bailey Intro Today is the Super Bowl... Any Seattle Seahawk fans? Any Denver Bronco fans? It's great to be a fan...to have a team that you can identify with. If you don't have a strong identity with a team...you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Not Yield Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 12, 2016

This message was delivered to a Men's Breakfast group and Sunday services on the fifteenth anniversary of September 11th. Our society and the church have often yielded in many ways since then. A wake up call to the church.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September 11, 2016 (Also Hamilton Mill Christian Men’s Breakfast – 9/10/16) David Simpson – Sermon Series: Signs of Life - #3 Signs of Life: I will not Yield Isaiah 42:8 Fifteen years ago today, on a Tuesday, America was shaken to its ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:8

Denomination: Christian Church

I Spy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 9: 20 - 43

Acts 9: 20 - 43 I spy 20 Immediately he preached the Christ in the synagogues, that He Is the Son of God. 21 Then all who heard were amazed, and said, “Is this not he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and has come here for that purpose, so that he might bring them bound to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Will Serve Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 22, 2015

Serving, Revolution, Leadership

I WILL – “I Will” Serve Matthew 20:25-28 (pg. 690) October 25, 2015 Introduction: My buddy Frank Cloud, one of our older members gave me a book the other day called “True North” by Gary Inrig...It’s about discovering God’s Way in a changing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Go Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 27, 2015

Real Belief, Sharing Our Faith, Fear, Actions

Rescue Pilots Matthew 28:18-20 February 5, 2023 Introduction: I have a really good friend named Mac that was a MASH helicopter pilot during Vietnam...Mac’s in his 70’s now...but he’s still as tough and good as they come. He used to have to drop that “Huey” (helicopter) into LZ’s (landing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Go

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Reflections in Ruth

I Will Go Ruth 1 The book of Ruth is a beautiful "interlude of love," set in... 1. The period when judges ruled Israel - Ru 1:1 2. An era marked by immorality, idolatry, and war. Ruth tells a heartwarming story of devotion and faithfulness... Ruth illustrates how Jehovah rewards ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I” Trouble

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Have you ever had “I” trouble? What can cause “I” trouble? Three things come to mine: Displacement, Distraction, and Distortion.

Luke 12:13-21  Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”  (14)  But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?”  (15)  And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

I Care

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 21, 2021

If you have a Facebook account you may be familiar with the care emoji. We use it when someone posts something sad or painful. But being a caring person goes beyond clicking the care emoji on a Facebook post. Let's see what will help us to be more caring.

I CARE If you have a Facebook account you may be familiar with the care emoji. When I first saw this I thought it was lame; 'I don't like it or love it; I just care'. But I actually found myself using it for the first time recently when someone posted something sad. I realized ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 55:22, 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12, Luke 10:33-35, Proverbs 29:7, Deuteronomy 7:11-12, John 12:4-6, 1 Peter 5:7, Luke 18:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Is It I?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 2, 2021

When Jesus announces a traitor amongst them, all the Disciples answer "Lord, is it I?" A Good Friday message on betrayal and the dynamics taking place within the Upper Room.

“ONE OF YOU WILL BETRAY ME!” JESUS STUNNED EVERYONE. IT WAS LATE IN THE EVENING AND THEY HAD JUST STARTED EATING TO PREPARE FOR THE PASSOVER MEAL TOGETHER. THE WORDS CUT THROUGH THE CELEBRATION AND CREATES A STRESSFUL ATMOSPHERE. VERSE 22 TELLS US THE DISCIPLES BECAME “GREATLY DISTRESSED” WHICH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-22, John 3:16, Psalm 41:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Thirst Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 6, 2021

Jesus said, “I thirst,” from the cross because He wanted His lips and throat moistened to utter one final victorious shout before He died. The death of Jesus Christ finished His work of redemption, atonement, and reconciliation.

I Thirst John 19:28-29 During the approximately six hours Jesus Christ hung on the cross, our Lord spoke seven final statements. One of those statements is recorded in John 19:28: “Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Will Not Bow Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 21, 2020

In his final letter, Paul gives his "son in the faith" Timothy a series of charges to ensure that his ministry in Ephesus will be firmly grounded on Jesus Christ and to never bow to the pressures brought on by the world.

My calling to the Lord's service occurred at the same time I gave my life to Him in December of 1975 while I was in high school. Like a lot of new believers, I was ready to share my newfound faith with anybody who would stop to pay attention. I wish I could tell you that my journey with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Surrender!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jan 18, 2020

This message is primarily for men who feel like surrendering is a sign of weakness. It was written to share at a Men's Ministry meeting at my church

“I Surrender!”: devotional for Men's Ministry 1-14-2020 There are many terms we men don't like to hear or want to think applies to us. Men are supposed to be strong, victorious, providers, great leaders. We don't like to hear words like surrender. But that's because of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:43, Jonah 3:8

Denomination: Baptist