Sermons on Internal Joy:

God Wants You Happy Series

Contributed by Craig Groeschel on May 30, 2008

You will hear people talk about this. You will hear it on TV today with TV preachers. You’ll read books about it, and you will hear it over and over and over again, and it is a message that feels very good. Here is the urban legend. It goes something

Urban Legends #2 [Video, Eerie Sounds] Well, I wanted to give you a little bit of, kind of a little bit of scoop on the now famous haunted house video. If you are new with us, we were promoting our legends, and we were at a house where there is an urban legend, where a little girl was supposed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4-5

Denomination: *other

Forgive Us Our Debts (Contd) - Matthew 6:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 20, 2024

When we sin God is displeased and our relationship with Him is disrupted. That continues until we confess in sorrow and repentance and He forgives and brings us back out into the light.

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Hope Has Come Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 14, 2025

Jesus was the promised hope of the world – He was anticipated by the Jewish people for 1,000’s of years and for most Gentiles – He was an unexpected blessing of Deliverance, Healing, Hope and Love. But yet today many people are still looking for Hope in this hopeless world!

Video Illustration and transition: Hope Hope has Come! Part 2 Thesis: Jesus was the promised hope of the world – He was anticipated by the Jewish people for 1,000’s of years and for most Gentiles – He was an unexpected blessing of Deliverance, Healing, Hope and Love. But yet today many people are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Christmas Put Hope In Your Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2012

1. Our hope comes from the work of God. 2. Our hope comes from the wonder of God. 3. Our hope comes from the will of God.

Let Christmas Put Hope in Your Heart Luke 2:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 23 2012 *People cannot make it without hope. A former instructor for the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Unit explained this in what he called “The Rule of Threes”: -“You can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025

In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Genesis 11:4, Acts 17:26, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Credit Line Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The difference between when Jesus died and the death of every martyr or every hero who ever died is this: Those people died and they are still dead. The thing about Jesus Christ is he died, he was buried, and he came back after three days.

INTRODUCTION Back in December I read a list of things you will never hear a good ‘ole boy in Texas say like, “I thought Graceland was tacky.” You’ll never hear, “You can’t feed that to the dog,” or “That deer head takes away from the decor of this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2016

1) Entering by The Door (John 10:1-6) and 2) Identifying the Door (John 10:7-10)

Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended his condolences following the death of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, calling him a “legendary revolutionary and orator.” The prime minister went on to say that “Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Other

The New Millennium Needs A New Church

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 9, 2001

The world is a different place. The church of Jesus Christ must change if we are to be the salt and light and aroma of our Savior!

This morning we’re going to view a video clip. Don’t worry about understanding the dialogue in this segment. In this clip, you’ll see two men walking through an airport terminal. As they walk and talk, their voices are slightly muffled and there is someone making announcements over a public address ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow - Part Three Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011

Third in a series through Colossians

OPEN: We continuing this morning in a series of messages called GROW. Our Christian life should be one that perpetuates growth in Christ. After we enter into a relationship with our God -- He desires for us to grow and mature in our faith -- yet that process can be so difficult and almost ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2019

In this sermon, we explore questions like: how and when was the canon of the Bible put together, what is biblical authority, and how do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who encountered a man and began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” had printed the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:72, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Antichrist And New Babylon Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 11, 2023

Study #9: This study looks at the Antichrist’s worldly kingdom. There is further discussion on the mark of the beast and the location of the Antichrist’s headquarters. Also discussed is the One World Order or New World Order.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we are going to look at Revelation chapters 14 and 17. The last time we met, we discussed in detail “the Antichrist’s rise to power.” Tonight, we are going to discuss “the Antichrist’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20, Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Holy Truth Inspired By God: The Davinci Code 1

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Jun 13, 2006

Dan Brown brings into question the Holiness of Scripture. There is no question the Bible is Holy and inspired by God.

The Bible is Holy Truth inspired by God: The DaVinci Code <Click>2 Timothy 3:16 Henry Edward Cardinal Manning who lived from 1808-1892 began his ministry in the Anglican Church, but after his conversion to Rome, he became Archbishop of Westminster, and a popular writer. During a period of great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

The Drama Of Christma

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

Matthew presents what Fred Craddock calls "the hard side of Christmas." But in a world that is getting increasing smaller and tremendously more urban, its message may be more relevant to us than the others for Matthew has a Christmas message for the city.

The Drama of Christmas Matthew 1-2 In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ-Like Witnessing

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 28, 2005

There is no greater honor than to be a part God’s work which is telling others about Jesus Christ. This message gives you Biblical truths to sharing about God’s gift of Salvation

Turn your Bibles to John 4:13-14 Title: Christ-like Witnessing Theme: Following the Lord’s Example in Witnessing Introduction: There is no greater honor than to be a part God’s work which is telling others about Jesus Christ. In John chapter four Jesus is passing through Samaria. When He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Magnificent Concerto! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

Nehemiah doesn't do things the way I would do them. If there is a job to be done, I am usually quick to say, "Let's get on with it! If it needs to be done, let's not waste any more time. Let's do it!"

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the third of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ