Sermons on Joy Of Life:

The Plague Of Hail Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2022

Moses stretched forth his rod. In the last set of three plagues, the earthly agent was Moses (Exodus 9:10; Exodus 10:13, 22), whose timidity seems to have worn off as time went on, and he became accustomed to putting himself forward.

The Plague of Hail Exodus 9:22-26 (NIV) INTRODUCTION Then, the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that hail will fall all over Egypt—on people and animals and on everything growing in the fields of Egypt." 23When Moses stretched out his staff toward the sky, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Error Of Balaam – Making Profit From The Work Of The Lord – Part 1 Jude 1:10-11b Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022

A donkey in the hands of the Lord, is superior to a donkey of a man. Balaam was the real donkey. If it was not for an obedient donkey, Balaam would have died as a disobedient donkey, and the obedient donkey would have lived. Jude continues the message on false teachers

THE ERROR OF BALAAM – MAKING PROFIT FROM THE WORK OF THE LORD – PART 1 Jude 1:10-11b {{Jude 1:10 “These men revile the things which they do not understand, and like unreasoning animals, they are destroyed by these things which they know by instinct. Jude 1:11 Woe to them for they have gone the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8, Numbers 22:1-13, Numbers 22:17-41, Numbers 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever Happen To Honesty?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2023

When it comes to honesty let me tell you a story about a young boy that had the reputation of being honest.

Illus: This story occurred in Florida. A young lady was soaking up the sun's rays on a Florida beach when a little six year old boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, and a quarter in his hand came up to her and asked her a number of questions: He said… • "Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 1:8-18 Paul Under Obligation And Those Who Suppress The Truth – Romans Message 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023

Paul was under obligation to preach the unashamed gospel that was God’s authority for salvation. We look at human decline and wickedness that is in society today; the suppression of truth and the wrath of God.

Romans 1:8-18 PAUL UNDER OBLIGATION AND THOSE WHO SUPPRESS THE TRUTH – Romans Message 2 [1]. FAITH THAT IS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED {{Romans 1 v 8 “Firstly, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all because YOUR FAITH is being proclaimed throughout the whole world,”}} We are continuing the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-18, Habakkuk 2:4, Jeremiah 17:5, Isaiah 5:20-21, 1 Corinthians 1:25, 1 Corinthians 1:18-19, Romans 12:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah's Last Words Before He Left This Earth Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 31, 2024

Elijah received word from the LORD that it was time for him to go to Heaven. This message speaks of Elijah's last words before he took that journey to Heaven.

Introduction: Elijah was one of only two humans to ever leave this earth without dying. The only other was Enoch, who “. . . walked with God: and he was not; for God took him (Genesis 5:24, KJV)”. Full disclosure, I believe in the pre-tribulation rapture position, meaning, that according to 1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 16 – Deepest Anguish Parallels The Lord. Looking At Creationism - Young Earth/Old Earth? Destruction Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024

Deepest anguish would come to Judah through their sin, and we look at the Lord’s anguish. The great parallel between destruction on Judah takes us to Genesis 1:2. We examine the words “without form and void” to get to their true meaning. The young earth movement under the spotlight.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 16 – DEEPEST ANGUISH PARALLELS THE LORD. LOOKING AT CREATIONISM - YOUNG EARTH/OLD EARTH? DESTRUCTION PART 16 - Jeremiah 4:19-26 CHAPTER 4 [A]. DEEPEST ANGUISH MATCHING DISASTER AND DEVASTATION {{Jeremiah 4:19-20 “MY SOUL, MY SOUL, I AM IN ANGUISH! Oh, my heart! ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:19-20, Psalm 22:11, Psalm 22:14-15, Psalm 69:17, Psalm 69:20, Psalm 69:3, Psalm 22:13, Jeremiah 4:21-22, Romans 3:10-12, Jeremiah 4:23-26, Genesis 1:1-3, Isaiah 45:18, Isaiah 34:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua 7: When Ai Spelled Defeat Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 19, 2024

Israel was fresh from victory over Jericho. But they suffered their first and worst defeat in Canaan when they tried to conquer Ai. The LORD revealed the reason why this happened.

Introduction: With the LORD’s help. Israel had conquered Jericho and was now ready to claim more of the Promised Land. The next city was Ai, but Israel made a number of mistakes resulting in a defeat—that didn’t need to happen. The Prologue: A violation of God’s commands about Jericho Text, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Mercy

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 2, 2024

The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus provide the mercy of God that all of us need. In John 21, the resurrected Jesus appeared offered Peter the mercy of God that Peter so desperately needed.

A. How great it is to worship the Lord together today, on the Sunday that many refer to as Easter Sunday, or Resurrection Sunday, because it correlates to the Sunday that Jesus arose from the grave two thousand years ago. 1. Praise God that the tomb of Jesus is still empty! 2. Turn to the person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Update: Signs Of The Times - March 2025 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 14, 2025

What if I told you those who prayed silently are now guilty of thought crime? Free speech is being slain. I share part of a fantastic speech by VP J.D. Vance. Christians are heading for difficult times. This article looks at some of the significant recent happenings.

UPDATE: SIGNS OF THE TIMES - MARCH 2025 WHY DO WE BOTHER TO CONSIDER THE AFFAIRS OF THE WORLD? [A]. INTRODUCTION It is not beneficial to be weighed down by the bad things in the world, and some get depressed by such things. Like most aspects of life we need to be balanced and sober. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Matthew 16:2-3, Daniel 2:32-35, Revelation 13:1, Genesis 12:3, Revelation 11:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart For His House

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 16, 2025

This message was a part of a stewardship series that looked the cost and sacrifices associated with Solomon's Temple.

A Heart for His Building He walked across the dusty, stony ground, kicked a rock and bent and drew in the dirt. He looked around at the desolate land scape and down at the city below and wondered if his dream would ever be a reality. Would it really happen, someday would the people of God worship ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11

Denomination: Wesleyan

02 A Perfect High Priest Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 17, 2025

Jesus, our perfect High Priest, secures our place in God’s presence forever.

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed someone to step in on your behalf? Maybe you found yourself in a legal mess and needed a lawyer who knew the system. Maybe you were traveling in a foreign country, struggling with the language, and needed a translator—just to order food. Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10, Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

People Who Turn The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2025

Acts 17:1-15 teaches us what characterizes people who turn the world upside down.

Introduction Years ago, I saw an advertisement for the “perfect” pastor. Here is what it said: • The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes. • He condemns sin roundly but never hurts anyone's feelings. • He works from 8 AM until midnight and is also the church janitor. • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On The Mountain With God Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 31, 2025

Throughout the Bible, the motif of the mountain has been instrumental in the lives of God's people. Here in Luke 6, Jesus ascends the mountain to pray - giving us an example and an invitation.

Mountain Top Experiences Throughout the Bible we find a motif or a theme of mountain experiences. Mountains in the ancient world were seen as places where the things of heaven and things of earth intersected. In Scripture we find mountains as a places where surrender happens, where communion with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging The Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 4, 2025

Acts 18:1-17 shows us how God encourages his servants in difficult circumstances.

Introduction “The Christian’s chief occupational hazards are depression and discouragement” (John Blanchard, The Complete Gathered Gold: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians [Webster, New York; Darlington, England: Evangelical Press, 2006], 145). So writes the Rev. Dr. John R. W. Stott, my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Favor

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 22, 2025

God loves us so much that he chooses to Favor us.

God is a good God and loves us all so much that He had to send His only Begotten Son to save us all from the kingdom of Satan and translated us into the kingdom of His Son Jesus Christ of Nazareth. We remember that He said in His word that He loved us even before we knew Him - 1 John 4:19. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11, Proverbs 18:22, Psalm 106:4

Denomination: Pentecostal