Sermons on Joyful Giving:

Creation, Fall, Flood Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 21, 2022

This sermon introduces The Story series by giving a high fly over of the first nine chapters of Genesis. It also addresses how a Christian is fully equipped to give a response to the reason for their faith.

Sermon Date 01-12-2014 The Story: Part 2 Genesis Ch. 1-9 (Chuck Gohn) We are beginning our 31-week series simply called The Story. This will take us well into the fall with a little bit of break for the summer. If you were here last week, when I mentioned that when we are talking about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian Church

Thanking God In Midst Of A Pandemic

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 15, 2020

When the Bible says in every thing give thanks, it means whether in good times or in bad times. But why should we give thanks to God in times like this?

TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. When the Bible says in every thing give thanks to God, it means we should be thankful to him in the good times as well as the bad times. It is not easy to thank God in midst of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 119:62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saint Squanto? Thanksgiving 2019

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 22, 2019

St. Paul did not have a routine pattern for giving thanks, but the overall view was that he paints a picture of himself as a model of a person who is constantly rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks.

A man was choking on a bone. Immediately he called for a doctor who quickly removed it. "What do I owe you" asked the victim. The doctor replied, "How about the amount you were ready to pay while the bone was still stuck in your throat?" Yes, how quickly and easily we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Gospel In Distressing Times Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

Isaiah gives us an opportunity to observe faithfulness in difficult times. The first verse of the Book of Isaiah gives the setting for his amazing ministry. He is a prophet for our times as well.

The Gospel According To Isaiah: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World, Part 1: The Gospel in an Unsettled World Isaiah 1:1 February 26, 2012 Rev Stephen Aram It was about the year 1980. Kathy and I lived in Holland, on staff in a discipleship school run by the same mission that we had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1

"A Simple Matter”

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 15, 2023

As God gives freely to the unworthy, so he gives richly, like himself, more than we are able to ask or think. His gifts outdo our requests and expectations.

2 Kings 3:9-18 “A Simple Matter” January 15, 2023 The Division King Jehoram of Israel was not an honorable man. “He did evil in the sight of the Lord” Though he was not like his father Ahab or his mother Jezebel because he put away the sacred things of the false god Baal, we are told that he still ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005

Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live Long And Prosper Series

Contributed by George Yates on Nov 13, 2006

God’s salvation gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ. But Christ also gives us a new life for our families. He gives us instruction in this passage to honor our parents and love our children so we and our families may live well.

EPHESIANS 6:1-3 November 12, 2006 New Covenant EPC “LIVE LONG AND PROSPER” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I. Child-parent relationships can get quite challenging at times can’t they? A. Gwen Molda, Michigan. Today’s Christian Woman, "Small Talk." 1. While I was preparing dinner one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Integrity Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Sep 12, 2008

What can integrity do in us? 1. Integrity guides us; Proverbs 11:3. 2. Integrity gives us hope; Job 4:6. 3. Integrity gives us security; Proverbs 10:9. 4. Integrity gives us protection; Psalm 25:21.

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Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk As Jesus Walked Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

5th message in the series. John gives 3 tests to ensure our walk will please God.

TEXT: 1st John 2:3-11 TITLE: Walk as Jesus Walked SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: tests of faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 9, 2011 PROP.: John gives three tests to prove if your walk is pleasing to God. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! We are continuing in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gospel Centered Prayer Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 7, 2023

Paul tells the Philippians what he prays for them and gives us a model to pray for each other.

Technicolor Joy A Study in Philippians 1:9-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-07-2023 I Pray for You I love country music. Not the twangy old country but new country. Friday night, I went and saw Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell at the Peoria Civic Center. Both of these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Work That God Started In You

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 13, 2022

God is not interrupted. And God does not give up. And God does not allow His projects to go unfinished.

Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 12-06-2022 Sermon Outline Theme: The Good Work that God Started in You Scripture Reference: Philippians 1: 3-10 (NKJV) 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-10, Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Gave Jesus Joy? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 29, 2012

Do you know the difference between the "Joy of the Lord" and the "Joy of the World"? What does this text teach us about both of those?

OPEN: In my files I have comments by several people about what they felt would make someone happy. Daniel Boone - “All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.” Albert Schweitzer - “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.” Johnny Carson - “Happiness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favoritism Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

God see all believers the same - we should not show favortism to the people that can give us an advantage.

Favoritism James 2:1-13 This morning we are still looking at topics related to a “faith that works” from the book of James. As I was looking at the scripture I thought about teachers pets in elementary school. Were any of you considered a teachers pet??? One of those favorite students that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

While Jesus Is Away

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 30, 2025

This sermon will give you the opportunity to decide which place you will spend your eternal life...heaven or hell.

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Ephesians 4:30-32, Galatians 5:16-17, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wait Of Glory

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 19, 2007

MP: God has nothing against pleasure – he’d just rather give you joy.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, June 03, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Invocation Michael Hollinger *Opening Hymn #182 “For the Beauty of the Earth” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #541 “The Joy of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist