Sermons about Joy Ride - SermonCentral.com

Christians That Produce Christ-Like Fruit

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 1, 2002

based on 20 ratings

| 6,932 views

In this message you will see three things that we need to bear fruit for the Lord Jesus.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: CHRISTIANS THAT PRODUCE CHRIST -LIKE FRUIT “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer At New Year's

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Jan 2, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 5,399 views

Even in tumultuous times God’s people have every reason to offer a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God for all of the gifts he pours out on us daily!

“We Will Never Forget.” Like never before that phrase has a chilling significance. Perhaps that phrase crystallizes the events of the year 2001. While it is a year that we’ve vowed never to forget, strangely it’s also the one we wish we had never experienced. So we look forward to a new year ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrate God's Grace This New Year's Eve

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 4, 2002

based on 244 ratings

| 84,140 views

Isaiah invites us to look back on a year of God’s grace drawing to a close and to look ahead to another year of God’s grace that is just beginning.

In the ancient calendar used by the Romans, from which our calendar was created, the name of each month had a meaning. For example the month of February was so named because that was the time of the year for a feast called Februa. Some of the months were named for the false gods that the Romans ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9, Isaiah 63:1, Isaiah 63:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace Discerned: Gratitude Demonstrated

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 7,738 views

When we discern God’s grace, we will demonstrate gratitude to God.

We are looking at Psalm 116 this morning. The content and relationship described in this Psalm cause one to think that the psalm writer is King David. This psalm is a personal testimony of thanksgiving to God. Over 30 times, the writer uses "I," "me," and "my." The words contrast the difficulties ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: *other

Live As God's Children

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 6, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 6,880 views

God has set us free from the control of sin so that we might freely live as his children.

When Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation he freed the slaves. They could live as free people. Their whole lives had changed. They were no longer subject to the oppression of their masters. They would no longer be punished by the authorities if they chose to leave their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Boast In The Lord

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 5,511 views

Christians boast loudly and proudly in what their Savior has done for them.

“My dad is bigger than your dad.” “I’ve got Nintendo 64 and you don’t.” “I scored more points than you.” Any of these phrases sound familiar? Maybe you’ve heard them from the mouths of your kids. Or maybe you have uttered a phrase like that sometime in your life. It seems that childhood is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejoice In Our Risen Lord

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 6,399 views

Christians rejoice always because Jesus isn’t dead - he’s risen!

In the late 1800’s, no business matched the financial and political dominance of the railroad. Trains dominated the transportation industry of the United States, moving both people and goods throughout the country. Then a new discovery came along – the car – and incredibly the leaders of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Honor And Glory To Our Patient King!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Oct 1, 2001

based on 28 ratings

| 2,522 views

We are moved to honor and glorify our King because of his incredible patience - both directly in the life of the Apostle Paul and as his pattern for our lives as well.

Osama bin Laden. That may be the most reviled name in America today. That name arouses anger and incites rage in many American hearts. For many Americans that name represents the physical manifestation of evil. I’m guessing that the thoughts of many Americans concerning Osama and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Prevail Over Your Problems As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 4,396 views

With the power of Christ we can prevail over any problem. The Lord Jesus gave us His Holy Spirit to make us victors amidst the strife, hardship and adversity. Our Savior gives us a mastery over whatever complex difficulties we face to demonstrate His omni

1. Jesus taught His disciples to be upbeat, confident and strong in the power of our heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) With the power of Christ we can prevail over any problem. The Lord Jesus gave ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 9,693 views

Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Better Or Bitter?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 23,211 views

Asaph started to regress toward bitterness because he struggled with over-reacting to the prosperity, pleasures and privileges of others. We all have to choose to become better or slip into bitterness, cynicism and negativity.

Getting Better or Bitter? (Psa. 73:1-28) "See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." (Heb. 12:15) Quote: " I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go" - ABRAHAM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

based on 105 ratings

| 47,742 views

God has given you millions of dollars in quantifiable blessings. Add up the cost of replacing your liver, your heart, your lungs. . .

B vCOUNT YOUR BLESSINGS For the Christian, gratitude should be a life attitude. “Count Your Blessings” was written by one of the prolific gospel song writers of the past century, a Methodist lay preacher named Johnson Oatman. In addition to his preaching and the writing of more than 5,000 hymn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Praise He Is Worthy Of

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 4,065 views

What can we do to render to God a thanks, praise, or worship that will approach what He is truly worthy of?

AN UNCOMPARABLE PRAISE FOR A INCOMPREHENSIBLE GOD WHY TO PRAISE THE LORD: FOR SUSTAINING LIFE: Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord (Psalms 150) FOR INFINITE MERCY: O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. (Psalms 136:1) FOR ABIDING ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Do It With Thy Might

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

based on 87 ratings

| 18,327 views

Challenge to the congregation to give God the best of your talents and labor.

There was a young boy who was the son of a drifter. This boy worked as a store clerk for a while, but the store failed. He bought a partnership in another store, but it failed also. He ran for legislature and lost both times. He ran for vice-president and lost. He became the 16th President of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:4-11, Ecclesiastes 10:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Get Stressed Out!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 6,319 views

The promise of forgiveness and salvation in Christ Jesus tempers our lives with joy and hope.

The population of this country is 200 million people. 84 million are retired. That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total, there are 22 million employed by the federal government. That leaves 19 million to do the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermons on Joy Ride:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 1, 2002

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Jan 2, 2002

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 4, 2002

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 6, 2001

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Oct 1, 2001

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2003

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2002