Sermons on Joy Of The Lord:

Finding The Lord's Will

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God for his life in all that he does. But the problem today is most Christians don’t know how to make certain the will of God in their life.

Finding The Lord’s Will... 1) Intro... a) Read: Heb 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. b) Pray c)Jesus the blue print... A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Lord Of The Dungheap

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

Much like the battles Frodo and his companions fought, there is a war raging within each of us. It the battle for our soul where our Creator God fights our enemy, the Lord of the Dungheap.

Lord of the Dung Heap The Battle Within Video – show video of the spiritual warfare skit Option One: Scene opens with a battle weary figure being lead in on a horse. Once he is helped down he says the following narrative in character with music overlay. Option Two: Play video clip of a battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

Sermon about the Second Coming and popular misconceptions about what this means.

When I was in my early teens, I went to a film evening put on by our local branch of Youth for Christ and watched A Thief in the Night and A Distant Thunder. These were the first two of a series of ‘end times’ films that dealt with the second coming of the Christ, the rapture and the great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Ministering To The Lord Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

When they ministered to the Lord and fasted the Lord spake

Ephesians 6:10 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012

We see how Jesus transformed a ritual, meant to commemorate the greatest deliverance of God’s people, into a new ritual to commemorate and give assurance that the sacrifice he was about to make would bring about a far greater deliverance.

Introduction Last week we studied the “last supper” that Jesus had with his disciples. We noted how Jesus was in control of the events that were leading to his sacrifice as the Passover Lamb. This morning we will see how he transformed a ritual, meant to commemorate the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remain In The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage regular bible devotional, fellowship, Holy Communion and prayer as we remain in the LORD. IV. TEXT: Acts 2:41-42 (New Living Tr

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage regular bible devotional, fellowship, Holy Communion and prayer as we remain in the LORD. IV. TEXT: Acts 2:41-42 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Those who believed what Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus shows us how to pray

22. Who is Jesus? January 30th, 2010 The Lord’s Prayer We are in Luke 11:1 this morning. As we investigate the life of Jesus our goal is to learn how to be like Him. We have seen Jesus traveling around teaching, healing people, casting demons, and performing various other miracles. That is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: *other

Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 23, 2011

This revival was a result of King Asa's personal seeking of God and leading the nation to seek God. Then even against incredible odds they continued to trust God and rely on His intervention and by God’s grace defeated their enemy.

2 Chronicles 14-16 SEEK THE LORD [1 Kings 15:9-24] God is not limited. Though usually God brings revival during times of apostasy and tragedy, He can also bring revival during times of reformation and prosperity. The revival in the fifteenth year of the Judean King Asa was during a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong In The Lord

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 25, 2011

An examination of "the full armor of God" (Ephesians 6) and the way God gives us faith, protects us from evil, and strengthens us to live by faith

Be Strong in the Lord Introduction The television series “Band of Brothers” follows the experiences of a company of paratroopers as they participate in the invasion of Europe. In one scene Lt. Richard Winters is leading his men into the heart of the Battle of the Bulge. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Trusting In The Lord

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Psalm 7:1- O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me.

We should always trust in God. a. When we trust in God we can’t go wrong. b. Trusting in God is the best thing we can do. c. When we trust in God our life becomes a lot easier. God protects us when we trust him. a.We can trust God to protect us at all times. b. God won’t let anything ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1

Denomination: *other

The Lord's Side Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2012

Following Jesus is more than getting him to cheer for our "team." It is making sure our "team" is on his side.

1. Preparations In April, 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was also a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with several other skydivers and filmed the group as they individually dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. As the video was being shown of each member ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

A nation that trusts in the Lord will be led and blessed by the Lord.

A Different Kind of Declaration Jeremiah declared in Jeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters...” Today is a special day for our nation. Exactly 234 years ago, today, the Continental ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 24, 2009

HOW TO WAIT ❶. Silently ❷. Observantly ❸. Expectantly ❹. Obediently

- We are in a hurry and we don’t like waiting -Waiting for a repacment lense - Phone calls have not helped Pastor Philip Brooks A church member finds Dr. Brooks pacing his office. He asks what is the matter Dr. Brooks replies “I’m in a hurry and God is not” - How do you spend your time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 1, 2009

Looks at the coming Day of the Lord and what it is and when it occurs in relationship to the Rapture and how Christians should be living in light of being rescued from this day of wrath.

The Day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 What is the Day of the Lord? The Day of the Lord is a Day of Judgment The Day of the Lord is a Day of Wrath The Day of the Lord is a Period of Time When is the Day of the Lord? The Date of the Day of the Lord is unknown The time of the Day of the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 2 Thessalonians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pleasure Of The Lord

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 13, 2010

There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure

Intro: There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure in a thing, neither should His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: *other