Sermons on Joy Cometh In The Morning:

The Point Of Pain & Suffering Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Jun 21, 2007

All of go through pain and suffering, but what is the point? How do you answer the question, "Why does God allow pain and suffering?"

Hey everyone. I’m Josh, one of the leaders here, and it is great to have you with us today. Happy Father’s day to all the Dad’s. It is really cool for me this weekend to have my Dad in town, so that is always nice. Let’s pray as we move on this morning. If you have your bibles, you can open ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 1, 2007

Dare we talk about this fire that Jesus mentions? Is it real? Is it a literal place with literal fire and wailing and gnashing of teeth? I am convinced that it is. Let me tell you why.

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 4 The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Matthew 13:36-43 We have been working our way through the kingdom parables in Matthew 13 for the past few weeks. My hope is that each of us is gaining a much better understanding of three things: 1) that the depth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grumblers Anonymous

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

I have done a lot of thinking about the problem of how to evaluate your own success in the ministry. We can say that we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. That’s true, but we do it anyway.

Grumblers Anonymous Matthew 20:1-16 (I preached this sermon at the Spring Bible Conference at New Brunswick Bible Institute, April 26-29, 2007. The conference ended with the graduation ceremonies. This message was part of my series on the parables of Jesus.) I want to make a few predictions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Does God's Patience Wane?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 8, 2007

As the pages of God’s ’calendar’ turn, for each one there is day fixed for the end of patience and the beginning of eternity.

“Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Orthodox

Leading Others Upward Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #3

Leading Others Upward Malachi 2:1-9 We can learn from others. I would say that one of the people that we learn the most from is our mothers. Here are some things that only a mom can teach: Moms teach us about anticipation: Just wait until your father gets home! Moms teach us about medical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Tithing Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #7

The Truth About Tithing I was thinking last week as we took the offering, that we had this all planned wrong. We should have had the offering right after the message! What do you think? No, not a good idea. Like I said last week, in some ways I’m hesitant to even preach on this subject lest ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Character

Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007

Who are you when no one is looking is the essence of your personal character.

WHO ARE YOU WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING* (Ezek. 8:7-12) 1. Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. The man was drunk and rather obnoxious. After the 2nd or 3rd time Jay got frustrated, and with the man standing close in front of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Still See Him Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007

When I finally realized that God was real, that He did care about me, I began to hunger to know Him and know about what He was doing in the world. And when this truth hit me, that God is with the poor, I found myself wanting to go back, to spend time

We Still See Him When We Join the Poor We Join God ľ As ideologies and judgments and rancor have crumbled, we still see Him crouching in the dark places of despair. ľ As policies and budgets and treaties have come forth still-born, we still see Him with those wallowing in a bed of sickness and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: *other

Knowing One's Self: Listening To I Am Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2007

Listening to your own heart IS listening to God. Here I am: availability; God’s I AM is then heard in those who have gone before us. Who am I?: accepting responsibility. God’s I AM is His powerful presence. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

Do you trust what you hear? You hear something, your ears pick it up, but you don’t quite trust that you’ve heard it right? Sometimes that’s because there is a speaker making rash statements and offering foolish promises. You may have thought that about some preacher! Did he really say that? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Spirit-Controlled Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 22, 2007

We need to focus on what God has done, think about what we think about, and allow the Spirt to control us.

Living the Spirit-controlled Life Romans 8:2-11 Rev. Brian Bill 7/22/07 www.pontiacbible.org Last week we learned that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. I decided to preach on just one point because I wanted us to get it into our heads and hearts so we will never forget. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:2-11, Romans 8:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Allowing God's Spirit To Lead You Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 28, 2007

As those who’ve been declared righteous we have a duty, we can delight, and we can be assured of our destiny.

Allowing God’s Spirit to Lead You Romans 8:12-17 Rev. Brian Bill 7/29/07 www.pontiacbible.org Just as Paul and Grace Becker have been led to a different ministry in Mexico, so too, the Holy Spirit leads His people today in ways that will bring Christ glory and expand the Father’s kingdom. Our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Means Having To Say You're Sorry Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Joseph, Pt. 4 (Final)

FORGIVENESS MEANS HAVING TO SAY YOU’RE SORRY (GENESIS 42:21-22, 44:33-45:8, 50:15-21) The first time we experience clogging in our double-basin kitchen sink in the States was a nightmare. The water would drain from the left basin and come up on the right basin. Since our regular handyman was out of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying In The Interval

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 19, 2007

Sometimes when we pray the answer is delayed. This message explores the interaction between prayer and angels.

Daniel 10:9-14 KJV Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. [10] And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. [11] And he said unto me, O ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Careful What You Wish For Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples. Pt. 6

BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER (1 KINGS 16:29-33; 21) A young lady I have lost contact with for many years asked for my e-mail address when we met at a wedding banquet. Before too long, she e-mailed and called me. She was pretty, talented, quiet, helpful, and sweet, the ideal spouse, mother, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Halloween - Understanding It's Origins And Practices

Contributed by Cris Willis on Dec 27, 2007

The festivities on Halloween were once the Christian’s way of laughing at death and evil, something we can do in certain hope of Christ’s victory over the powers of darkness. The opportunity for the Christian Church lies in how we treat the holiday “Hallo

“Understanding the History and Practice of Halloween” Text: II Corinthians 6:11-18; Ephesians 5:3-16 Introduction: Since the eighth century Christians have celebrated All Saints’ Day on November 1 to celebrate the known and unknown Christian Saints. Saints are not just those whom the Church has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Church Of God