Sermons on Joy And Crown:

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 27, 2004

Some­thing hap­pened to me, which was known only to my­self, and which caused me the most se­vere men­tal suf­fer­ing. The hymn was the fruit of that suf­fer­ing. It was the quick­est bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the im­press­ion of hav­ing it

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain (Psa 23:3) He restores my soul. George Matheson, a blind Pastor said about his famous hymn: My hymn was composed in the manse of Innelan [Argyleshire, Scotland] on the evening of the 6th of June, 1882, when I was 40 years of age. I was alone in the manse at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My God Will Supply? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Is God’s promise to supply our needs a blank check?

Philippians 4:14-20 Sunday, September 1, 2002 When I took Bible study methods in Bible College, I remember the teacher trying to teach us the importance of taking a verse in its context. He was especially critical of the verse-a-day type devotionals that lifted the verse out of its context in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

On The Road Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

An object lesson with scriptural points - 10 things for the checklist as you hit the highway of life. Link inc. to formatted text and audio version.

On the Road Again [10 things for the checklist] Matthew 7:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnRoadAgain.html A. Jesus often used object lessons. B. Behold a Sower went forth to sow. C. What man of you having 100 sheep. D. They help to impress spiritual lessons. E. Today let’s use a familiar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

Last Words

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

The last words that any person speaks are important. Peter spends his letting us know the wonders of what we have in Christ, and implying that we can use what we have, or ignore it.

Passage: 2 Peter 1:1-4 Intro: The last words that people speak are powerful, memorable. Il) Sir Francis Newport, the head of an English club for nonbelievers, said this to those gathered around his dying bed: “You need not tell me there is not God for I know there is one, and that I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Attitude Is Everything

Contributed by Chris Coker on May 4, 2004

Attitude is everything when it comes to following God.

I think that explains what Steve Martin is gray head? But if you think about it we can relate to that can’t we? Kids are screaming, bad day at work, getting bad news from the doctor, and the never ending bills, someone cutting you off on the Interstate, all these things and 1,000 can cause us to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

I want to bring to you a few basic principles about worship. And, why it is important for each of us to have the right attitude towards worshipping God.

Opening: Psalms 100 We all know that this Thursday is Thanksgiving. We will be taking out time to be with our families, and hopefully take on an “Attitude of Gratitude”. Being grateful to God for His many blessings is important. Many of us should be experts in this field of thanking God. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giants Under Junipers

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

This is the second of a series that I gleaned from Pilgrim’s Progress. It is ongoing and I have no idea of how many there will be.

1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. l. INTRODUCTION – PILGRIM’S PROGRESS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Want To Be Loved And Accepted

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 4, 2004

What to do when you don’t fit in and it hurts

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ---------------------------------------- 1Corinthians 13 Jan 19, 1992 ---------------------------------------- It was once said of a particular statesman that, "...the tragedy of his life is that he never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Running The Race.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 9, 2004

In the verses we have this morning he says we are like runners. He compares the Christian life to a runner.

Running the race. Philippians 3:12 -- 16. 10/10/04 We have been talking about in the book of Philippians how the Christian life is a life of joy. We have learned that our joy doesn’t depend on the circumstances and situations in which we find ourselves. Our joy is in knowing the Lord Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Bite Of Bitterness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 12, 2004

Bitterness always comes back to bite us and hurt our lives

The Bite of Bitterness Selected Passages September 26, 2004 Introduction A rattlesnake, if cornered, will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is--a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

A Point Of View.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 22, 2004

When you read these verses, it sounds like Paul is a little egotistical. He says in the first part of verse 17, “brethren, be followers together of me.” Now keep in mind, these are the people Paul had led to the Lord.

A point of view. Philippians 3: 17 -- 21. 10/24/04 When you read these verses, it sounds like Paul is a little egotistical. He says in the first part of verse 17, “brethren, be followers together of me.” Now keep in mind, these are the people Paul had led to the Lord. Before Paul got there, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

This Matter Of Things.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 22, 2004

In this book, Paul is sharing from his own experience what Jesus means to him. This morning we looked at the way he shared his own personal testimony. How that Jesus changed his life and made him a new man.

This matter of things. Philippians 3:1 -- 11. 09/26/04 This is our forth sermon on how to have joy in our Christian journey here on earth. We have talked about the way to spell joy is Jesus first; others second, and yourself last. In this book, Paul is sharing from his own experience what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Lot To Be Thankful For

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

topical study of things to be thankful for

I HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR. • THE BIBLE CONTAINS THE MOST IMPORTANT ONES. 1- I CAN BE THANKFUL THAT GOD IS A GOOD GOD. PSA 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. 2- I CAN BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S UNFAILING LOVE. PSA 107:8 Let them give thanks ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 9, 2005

We should always be able to rejoice when we are in the Lord

Rejoice in the Lord Always I believe too many Christians have given up the idea that joy is for THIS LIFETIME. In a rather fatalistic approach to life, some have decided that we will only know real joy in heaven -- we’ll just have to wait. There is a Greek word that expresses that philosophy, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Only One Came Back

Contributed by James May on Mar 13, 2005

The story of the 10 Lepers is a story that pertains to the condition of the church world today.

ONLY ONE CAME BACK Sunday, March 13, 2005 – AM Luke 17:11-19, "And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible