Sermons on Joyful Giving:

Leftovers Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

Peter gives us a new recipe for living--now he tells us what to do with the "leftovers" of our old life.

I Peter 2:1-3 “Leftovers” Intro—As we’ve looked at the first chapter of First Peter over the last several weeks, you might say that Peter has been giving us a recipe for spiritual growth...In Chapter 1, verses 3-12, he’s told us to remember what God has given to each of us that has accepted Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worship Jesus?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 27, 2003

This sermon’s goal is to show that Jesus is God and that He is therefore deserving of worship. It gives the top ten reasons to worship Jesus.

March 30, 2003 Colossians 1:15-20 “Why worship Jesus?” INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a situation where after you ended a conversation with someone, you thought of all the things that you should have said in that conversation but couldn’t think of them at the time? Several ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

John's Testimony Of Jesus.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 4, 2003

I LOVE TO HERE THE SAINTS OF GOD GIVE A TESTIMONY ABOUT JESUS. JOHN GAVE A TESTIMONY ABOUT JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN.

JOHN WAS A MAN WHO WAS NOT ASHAMED TO STAND UP AND GIVE A TESTIOMONY ABOUT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. IN THIS SIMPLE THOUGHT I WANT TELL YOU THE KIND OF TESTIMONY JOHN GAVE ABOUT JESUS. 1.JOHN STOOD UP AND SAID HE IS LORD. JOHN 1;1. IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD AND THE WORD WAS WITH GOD AND THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-34

The Whole Armor

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 16, 2002

God has designed and has given us a Whole Armor. God wants to give His Strength and courage to every believer.

WEARING THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com. TEXT: Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, BE STRONG in the Lord, and in The POWER OF HIS MIGHT. 11. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12. For we wrestle not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From Israel

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 8, 2002

Learn how to avoid the same mistakes Israel made on their way to the Promised-land and enjoy the abundant life Jesus came to give.

Lesson’s from Israel Exodus 14: 10-12 (This is a message I preached upon returning from a Misison’s trip to San Loius Potosi Mexico). This past week had to be among the most incredible weeks of my life. I preached a couple of weeks “What’s in your House?” And I stated that everything we need to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jul 3, 2002

Demonstrates how unity and fulfilling the purposes of the church go hand in hand. Gives practical characeristics to exhibit in order to achieve unity.

Unity in the Church Philippians 2:1-11 Here Paul is instructing the church how they are to act one to another. He’s leading them to unity. And it’s unity for a purpose. Vs. 2 says "working together with one heart and purpose." It’s when we follow these instructions of Paul and we, the Church, are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 4:4, Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-26, Galatians 5:19-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Purpose In Problems

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2002

Problems and trials are a normal part of life. This message seeks to give understanding as to why God permits trials to come into our lives.

GOD’S PURPOSE IN PROBLEMS TEXT: Ps.119: 65-75 INTRO: Whether we like it or not, problems are a fact of life. It is not a matter of “if” problems come, but “when” problems come. You know, as well as I do, that even with the best of preventative measures problems still have a way of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-75

Denomination: Baptist

How To Protect Our Church

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002

In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Dec 15, 2003

He wants to change our lives heal our hearts and give us the Crown of Life. Do you want this Crown?

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Immanuel

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003

The only time that Jesus is called, "Immanuel" is here in Matthew 1:23. The name Immanuel, gives us insight into who was Jesus.

Immanuel Matthew 1:23 The only time that Jesus is called, "Immanuel" is here in Matthew 1:23. The name Immanuel, gives us insight into who was Jesus. He was God with us. In Jesus Christ, God is among us. He is walking in our midst! John said, "and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Holiness

Our Greatest Hope

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004

There are many things in life we can hope for, but only Jesus gives us hope that we can count on.

Col. 1:1-14 Today’s scripture is packed with words from which to elaborate on. Paul is so thankful for the church at Colossae because he has found faithful people there. In his prayers for the church and the people there, he thanks God always. When I was a student at Lancaster Theological ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

God's Gift To You

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 11, 2004

This sermon is about spiritual gifts the nature of them and what they are for. It gives 5 suggestions for finding out what your gift is

God’s Gift To You 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Primary Purpose: To examine what spiritual gifts are and how to discern what yours is. Over the next few weeks our nominating committee and church will be selecting new leaders, deacons, committee members and teachers. In thinking about this I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A New Hope Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2004

God was giving Jeremiah a chance to be a messenger of hope. There was to be a new covenant. But when was this covenant to take effect and who would be part of it?

OPEN: I recently ran across a “good news” “bad news” joke for preachers: Good News: You baptized four people down at the river last Sunday Bad News: You lost 2 others to the river’s current Good News: You finally found a choir director who did things your way. Bad News: The choir mutinied Good ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Need Now

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

What we need now is for God to give us: I. Renewed Vision, II. Renewed Vitality, and III. Renewed Victory.

What We Need Now Text: Ps.84: 11, 12; Ps.86: 6, 11 Intro: The writer of Psalm 84 concludes that psalm with some very encouraging thoughts. In verse 11, he compares God to the sun, by saying that, “God, like the chief heavenly body in the physical realm, is the sole source of all our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Glory To God

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 28, 2005

When we understand all God has done for us there is only one appropriate response for us - To give Him Glory

The Gift of God This is my final sermon here • What do you speak about when it is your last sermon? • Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLT)Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. 21 May he be given glory in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:21

Denomination: Christian Church