Sermons on Joseph M Stowell:

What Is Your Calling? (Part 9) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Are we at that place where we know our calling explicitly? Have we positioned ourselves for God’s plan to play out? God’s favor will bring upon you trials and test your faith and endurance. Are you ready?

Opening Illustration: Sundar’s call resembles that of Paul who had God’s favor. He was raised in the Sikh religion in India. All Sikhs have the same last name, "Singh", which means "lion." When Sundar received Christ at age 16, his Father poisoned him, but Sundar didn't die. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dying For A Buck Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 26, 2007

This is the Sixth in our CSI series looking at Crimes and deaths in the Bible. This week we look at what we can learn from the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira

It’s one of those bizarre stories in the Bible that make you scratch your head and say: Huhh? The church is seeing astronomical growth, thousands of people are coming to the faith and with that come practical problems and practical solutions. The apostles are working full time to administer and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Settling Into The New Year

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A reworking of one of my previous messages, this time for a New Year's Day emphasis.

Joshua 1:12-18 – Settling into the New Year I heard a story about a college student who once sent a telegram to his parents reading: "Mom – flunked all courses. Kicked out of school. Wasted all money, mine and yours. Prepare Pop." Soon afterwards, Mom sent back a response: "Pop ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year’s Grounded Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2020

After Jesus was born in a stable – the Bible holds truth which we can live by so we may enjoy a grounded ministry for our work in the Lord.

A New Year’s Grounded Ministry Catching the Truths to the Magi’s Gifts and Their Testimony A look at the Bible in regard to the period after the birth of Jesus Christ, I see a time which shows the importance of providing for and protecting the Lord’s work. The Bible says, “After Jesus was born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe In Me, I'll Save The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2021

Jesus gave the people one final notice before focusing on His disciples before going to the cross.  What reasons does Jesus give to believe in Him and how do we need to respond? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell

When I was a child, I had visions of grandeur. I wanted to be the hero who saves the world. I liked watching cartoons about heroes- I got up on Saturday mornings to see Super Friends and Mighty Mouse. On weekdays, I got home from school in time to watch Thundercats and Heman. I like ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Go To Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 24, 2024

You can become a Bethlehem tonight; and when you do, you become a place of God’s blessings, a place of God’s will, and a place of God’s love.

Let us go to Bethlehem Blessed and joyous Christmas to you, and to your family, and to your loved ones. I want to show you in today's message what Christmas really means, the fact that Christ gives us the blessings, will, and love. His life in us presents those three things: God’s blessings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nazareth’s Favorite Son

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 31, 2009

A sermon for Christmas

“And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” I will state the obvious and say that people by nature need to know what radio personality, Paul Harvey, used to label ‘the rest of the story’. He would cite some commonly known event of history, then relate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Orthodox

Remember My Faith Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

How do you want to be remembered when you die?

Earlier this morning, I took a walk down to the graveyard and took some pictures of some of the gravestones there. I’d like to look at them together right now, thinking of one question. How are these people remembered? ***Go through images*** This week, as I thought about and studied the passage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Redemptive Love" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Aiming at RECONCILIATION

“Redemptive Love” Genesis 42-45 Reading: 45:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe God was with Joseph—He was with him in his father Jacob’s house; He was with Joseph in the house of Potiphar; He was with Joseph in the dungeon; and He was with Joseph when he ruled all Egypt. Joseph never forgot that God was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Finding Hope In Difficult Times"

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025

Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions.

"Finding Hope in Difficult Times" (Lessons from the Life of Joseph) Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions. Therefore, we must not blame ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:8, Genesis 50:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Make Messes, God Turns Them To Good! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 26, 2009

Nothing is impossible with God and God can turn something messy to something good!

I am holding in my hand one of the most expensive coffee in the world! This one is from the Philippines! Any guesses on how much per pound this type of coffee can cost?? - As much as $600 per pound! Why is this coffee so expensive? Coffee experts say that this coffee has a very unique and wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jacob’s Funeral

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

The last thing we can do for those we love when they die is to carry out all of their wishes for their funeral.

Illus: Many times when a person plans for their funeral, they want to: • Select certain songs they want sung • Select certain passages of scriptures they want read • Select a pastor and a church building where they want their funeral to be held And when they die, the family does everything they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Joyful Jesus

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Oct 31, 2002

Jesus was a man of JOY and so should we be! He had a sense of humor! He was FUN! He laughed! He played! Where’s the JOY in OUR lives?

“JESUS, MAN OF JOY!” September 1, 2002 ROCK POINT CHURCH PRIMARY SCRIPTURE TEXTS John 15:11 “These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!” PSALM 100! THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front row!2. I was so ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose In My Problems Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009

Part 16 of Series. When I understand WHAT God’s purpose is in my problems...I will understand WHY He allows problems in my life!

Part 16 “GOD’S PURPOSE IN MY PROBLEMS!” Romans 8:28-31 Dr. Randy Deal August 19, 2007 www.sermonspice.com bolts: Here For A Purpose 1:20 Bolts….Here For A Purpose! And as Pastor Bill taught us last week, GOD HAS A PURPOSE IN OUR PROBLEMS too! BIG IDEA…When I understand WHAT God’s purpose is in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Happens For A Reason Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

Bad things happen. While God is still in charge, not everything that happens in our lives is good.

Series: Mythbusters “Everything Happens for a Reason” Romans 8:28 Open Over the last few weeks, we’ve been in a series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re focusing in on spiritual myths – we’ve also called them spiritual urban legends. These myths or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ