Sermons on Joy In Jesus:

When God Calls Your Name: Samuel Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021

How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Samuel Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/14/2016 Hearing your name called can evoke different responses depending on the circumstances. For instance, there’s a sense of fear and anxiety when you’re a student and you hear your name called over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

True Repentance

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

When we think about the Ninevites we generally think of two things:

(1) First we think of Jonah, who was swallowed by a large fish because he refused to obey the Lord’s command to go preach to them. (2) Secondly we think of their ranking with the most wicked people who ever lived on earth. Illus: Once the Ninevites would capture a town they committed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 34 - The Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered if God would change His mind and if so for what reasons? The repentant King and people of Nineveh help us understand God’s true character, and our responsibility as the believers who belong to the body of Christ, the Church.

We read in Jonah 3:10,“God saw what they did; he saw that they had given up their wicked behavior. So he changed his mind and did not punish them as he had said he would.” (GNB) God sent the prophet Jonah to preach against the city of Nineveh, with the message that in forty days the city would be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10, Numbers 23:19, Micah 3:6, Deuteronomy 34:6-7, Exodus 32:13-14, Numbers 14:16-20, 1 Kings 21:20, 1 Kings 21:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Heroes Of The Bible: Noah Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 13, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats. Through their heroism, we can find the inspiration to become heroes of God ourselves. The first hero in our line-up is Noah.

Heroes of the Bible: Noah Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/11/2021 Note: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying my book which includes chapter/sermons on 18 Bible heroes: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Jacob-A Man On A Journey Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 17, 2022

Jacob was a man on the run, after leaving his home and family. He stopped for the night to sleep, and during that night, he received the strangest dream of his life. His journey was not over, in any way, shape, or form!

Introduction: there was trouble in the camp. Jacob had tricked his father, Isaac, into receiving the paternal blessing Isaac wanted to give Esau, Jacob’s twin (and older) brother (Genesis 27). Even worse, their mother, Rebekah, had helped Jacob in this deception! Even before this, some years ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Do Not Obey The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Every pastor hears excuses. But some of the excuses he hears are better than the others.

Illus: One lady gave her excuse for why she does not attend church. She said, "I don't go to church, and this is my reason: • If I go some of the time, it makes me want to go all the time. • And since I can't go all the time, it makes me feel guilty when I miss some of the time. • ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10, Exodus 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

Where Should We As A Nation Put Our Trust?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2022

When a man is lost in the desert, he may experience a mirage. That is, he may look out over the sands, and in the distance see what appears to be a lake, shimmering in the sun.

His goal is to get to the lake and obtain water to satisfy his thirst. As he travels toward the “lake”, the lake seems to maintain it’s distance, or at some point just disappears. IT WAS A MIRAGE! Such an experience only brings disappointment and tragedy to the individual who believes the mirage is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Wise With Your Money Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

ILLUSTRATION Bob Russell told the story about a GREEDY rich man on his DEATHBED who was determined to take his WEALTH with him when he DIED. He told his wife to get all of his MONEY together, put it in a big TRASH BAG, and then hang the BAG from the RAFTERS in the ATTIC. He said, “When my ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Life Falls Apart

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 23, 2023

How do find a way forward when life falls apart - in Psalm 25 King David shows us the way.

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10 (Cf. verses 4-5) Theme: When Life Falls Apart 1. Yada Darek Jehovah – Seek God’s Will 2. Let God Do A New Work in and through You INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Have you ever had one of those times in your life when it seems like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10, Psalm 25:4-5, 2 Samuel 15:13-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Praise God For His Promise

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 30, 2024

We need to praise God more than anyone else. As the Psalmist also declared, “Who is like the LORD our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and the earth?” (Ps. 113:5). Just for His promise, we could praise Him.

“Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, ’Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark; it is for every beast ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fearful Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: FEARFUL HEART A. We are continuing our study on the Life of Joseph titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. Today we will be studying the “FEARFUL HEART” that is EVIDENT in Jacob and his SONS. 2. The GENERATIONS of Jacob, also known as Israel, began in Genesis 37. There ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paglikha: Gawain Ng Diyos Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 10, 2024

Itinala ng Genesis ang malikhaing aktibidad ng Diyos. May layunin at sadyang nilikha ang Diyos. Ang paglikha ay hindi resulta ng random na pagkakataon, ngunit ang gawain ng master designer, ang Diyos.

Kapag nagbasa ka magsisimula ka sa ABC. Kapag nagbilang ka magsisimula ka sa 1,2,3. Kapag kumanta ka magsisimula ka sa do-re-me. Sa Bibliya nagsisimula ka sa Genesis. Ang aklat ng Genesis ay ang aklat ng mga pasimula. Malalaman mo kung paano nabuo ang mundo. Maraming mga teorya, hypothesis at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Thankful For Our Fathers

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 14, 2024

First and foremost, we want to give thanks to our Heavenly Father, one of the greatest Fathers of all. Although we will poke fun at our earthly fathers’ we at the same time will give honor to them and God.

Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 22:6, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 27 – A Series Of Ifs So That The Lord Might Bless His People So They Could Possess Their Land Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

God never strikes like a wasp does if you come close to the wasp nest, strike without warning. He gives warning after warning until these alarms are utterly rejected by irresolute hearts incapable of repentance. Judah was corrupt; so are we. Covers death penalty, Israel's land, injustice etc.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 27 – A SERIES OF IFS SO THAT THE LORD MIGHT BLESS HIS PEOPLE SO THEY COULD POSSESS THEIR LAND PART 27 - Jeremiah 7:3-7 CHAPTER 7 In our study last time we considered Jeremiah’s message given in the gate of the temple. Judah was challenged to amend its ways and cease ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:3-7, 2 Timothy 3:1-13, Micah 3:9-10, Micah 6:8, Micah 3:1-3, Leviticus 19:34, Leviticus 23:22, Hebrews 11:9-10, Exodus 22:21-24, Genesis 9:5-6, Romans 14:1-4, Deuteronomy 5:7, Genesis 17:7-8, Genesis 13:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Does This Milestone Mean?” Series

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 17, 2024

Today as we mark the celebration of the milestone of 50 years let’s answer the question that Joshua predicted his people would ask when they saw that pile of stones next to the Jordan River.

Although we no longer use literal stones to mark the miles along our roads and highways, we all understand the reference to “milestones.” Tracing their history back to the Roman Empire when they were called “miliarium” they were used to mark distances along their vast network of roads. Yes, they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran