Sermons on Joy In The Lord:

In His Time Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

God of Wonders, Pt. 1

IN HIS TIME (GENESIS 1) New York Times reported that when the American Association for the Advancement of Science devoted a session to the separation of science and religion at its annual meeting this year (2005), scores of scientists crowded into a room to hear it, including scientists who are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If There Is Sin, What Then?

Contributed by Brian Hamrick on Apr 28, 2006

The ins and outs of how to practice church discipline for the glory of God and the good of the church.

If There is Sin, What Then? Matthew 18:15-20 (Given at an associational meeting) All of our churches have the same main problem. It isn’t the number of baptisms we had last year. It isn’t how much we gave to missions. It’s simple. Your church has this problem, my church has this problem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Oneness Marriage

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, "What does God say about marriage?" Immediately one boy replied, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Did you

INTRODUCTION Opening: The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, "What does God say about marriage?" Immediately one boy replied, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Did you know what you were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:23-25

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006

Using Colossians 2:11-17 as a basis, Dave looks into the second of three spiritual dangers, this one being religious legalism.

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Jesus, Post-Resurrection part 4 Colossians 2:11-17 Wildwind Community Church May 14, 2006 In the first 10 verses of Colossians Paul confronts a danger that would keep believers from standing firm in their faith – that danger is what Paul called empty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Bible Proofs From Archaeology

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2006

True faith doesn’t require science to agree, but we shouldn’t be surprised that so much of it DOES! Here’s a look at some of what man has ’dug up’ in recent years. Link included to formatted text and a very necessary PowerPoint Presentation.

Bible Proofs from Archaeology Acts 1:3 ----- [Please go to the link at the very bottom in order to see the ’very necessary’ PowerPoint slideshow used to present these facts with.] ----- Jesus’ existence and resurrection can be proven, and we’ve looked at that in other messages. So what about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Free From Favoritism Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 14, 2006

2nd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 2 FREE OF FAVORITISM JAMES 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: Shrek 2 - Start: Ch.4-0:12:34 End:0:14:58 = 2:24 What is it that causes prejudice? Why do people show favoritism - treating some better than others? Maybe it’s fear. When others seem strange to us ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

40 Days 2 - Planned For God's Pleasure - Worship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #1

WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 2: We were planned for God’s Pleasure – Worship Based on Series by Doug Fields Last week we introduced our series. We began to talk about What on Earth are we Here for. We found out that we can either believe that there is no God in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't Be Satisfied Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

How many of the fulfilled desires from your past are still making you happy today? Is life just chasing after the wind, or is there a simple path to contentment?

James 1:13-15, “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom From Guilt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2006

How could God ever forgive me? I’ve messed things up as a Christian. How could God just look the other way?

This coming Tuesday is July 4th And on this particular 4th of July our country will have been in existence 230 years. Ours is a great nation because it has been built upon the principles of Scripture. Our very law is gleaned from the pages of the Old Testament, and many of it’s principles were ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, John 8:8-36, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is With Me Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Aug 15, 2006

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers that He is always w/them; that He’ll never abandon them or leave them alone.

“God Is with Me” John 14: 15-18 July 16, 2006 Intro: Bob and Lynne weren’t what they would consider good neighbors, but when they saw a moving van in front of the house across the street, they decided to change their ways. Lynn prepared some homemade bread and together they approached the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Dungeon Worth Dying For Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 19, 2006

8th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Powerpoint and video clips are available on request)

THE DUNGEON WORTH DYING FOR Shift #8 MATTHEW 5:10-12; 1 PETER 4:14-16 INTRODUCTION: For 7 weeks we have looked at the attitudes that Jesus has said will bring true and genuine happiness. I hope these messages have been beneficial and I hope you’ve been trying to put them into practice. To be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Act In Church Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

When the Holy Spirit is present the believers act with decency and order in the church, always preferring one another in love.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 How to Act in Church 1 Corinthians 14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we are continuing our multi-part study of 1 Corinthians. My goal is that we connect with the Word of God written, find out to the best of our ability ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt.2: It's The Thought That Counts Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

The King begins to explain the new rules that govern God’s Kingdom.

The Laws of the Kingdom Pt.2 It’s the Thought that Counts Matthew 5:17-48 May 14th, 2006 Well, the King has returned and He is beginning to make His presence known to the people. We looked at the genealogy of this king, the royal and divine bloodline. We looked at the Herald of the King, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Mission Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christ explains the new rules of the Kingdom of God.

“The Mission of the Kingdom” Sunday, July 2, 2006 Matthew Chapter 9 Verses 9-13, 35-38 There’s a movie out now called Mission Impossible 3. I am not much of a fan of these movies but I do remember watching re-runs of the television show, the originals were a bit before my time. Each episode ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

If You Want To Walk On Water Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

What Peter’s experience teaches us about faith in God.

If You Want to Walk on Water… Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, August 13th, 2006 The passage that we’re looking at this morning follows two very significant events in the book of Matthew. The first, in the beginning of chapter 14 is the death of John the Baptist. Herod had him killed and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance