Sermons on Joyful Sounds:

Christmas 2010: The Glass Half Full Or The Glass Half Empty Series

Contributed by Steve Fletcher on Dec 15, 2010

We often come to Christmas time overwhelmed, stretched, strained and spiritually dried out. Spiritualy, the glass is half empty. The purpose of this sermon is to discover from the life of Mary and Joseph how can we get more ‘water’ in the glass and find

Introduction Christmas is only 6 days away. At this time of year, do you feel like the cup half full or half empty? My guess is that the cup is half empty – maybe getting more and more empty. About this time, many people are getting pretty drained. Purpose Statement How can we get more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Growing The Church” - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 2, 2009

Are are the Biblical evidences that a church is growing as it should?

In this passage, Paul speaks about growing the church. We have looked to verses 11 and 12, where he tells us the essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). Then in verse 13, we noted the essence of church growth - unity. Specifically, a growing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Ashes Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

Ash Wednesday Sermon teaching about why we use ashes on ash wednesday.

Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bringing In The Kids Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 20, 2010

Exposition of Heb 2:10-18 regarding the purposes of Christ's incarnation and death

Text: Hebrews 2:10-18, Title: Bringing in the Kids, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/19/10, PM A. Opening illustration: Erika going out to get the kids and they are in their winter coats and rain boots, but in characteristic fashion, she doesn’t tell them what she thinks. B. Background to passage: after ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Trees In The Bible"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 16, 2009

A sermon about pointing beyond ourselves.

Jeremiah 10:1-5 “Christmas Trees in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A few weeks ago I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when my attention went to a Christmas tree in the corner of the room. It had different colored lights, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

When We Get There

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Nov 3, 2008

An All Saints/Souls Communion sermon that encourages living in anticipation of getting to our eternal destination.

When We Get There Matthew 5:1-12 & Revelation 7:9-17 There are times when I look back at my childhood and think, My parents must have been crazy! It was nothing for us to be enjoying a quiet Saturday morning and mom and dad would decide we needed to go do something. So, we’d pack a picnic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cana Miracle Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

Jesus turns water into wine - Sign #1

Marriage at Cana Concerned parent - your child spent a night at a friends but ended up at a party where alcohol flowed freely, too freely. After the supply ran out, in comes the Youth Leader with a surprise. Not 1 keg or 2 - but 12 kegs! They didn't even all fit in his extended cab pickup. This ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 20, 2014

What is the lesson to be learned from the passage which includes "The Joy of the LORD is Your Strength?

The Joy of the LORD is Your Strength Nehemiah 8:5-12 Introduction Most of us have probably heard the words “The joy of the LORD is your strength”, even though you may not know it comes from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. But just what does this mean? Is it simply a call to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Battle Axe

Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Sep 15, 2012

Reminding God's People we are at War and we have an assignment to fulfill.

God’s Battle Axe M. Moyer>> ( GREAT WORD ) From her devotional book Today in my quiet time I found myself in Jeremiah 51:20..... "You are My battle-ax and weapon of war, for with you I will break the Nations in pieces; with you I will destroy kingdoms.... God was speaking about Cyrus...He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Of Integrity

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 20, 2012

Integrity is the mark of true character. The best men needing redemption and mercy; or the outward walk before men, and the secret walk with God. As a man whose feet are firmly fixed upon even ground is apprehensive of no fall, so the pious worshippers of

Opening illustration: He was a politician noted for his integrity. Although this description might be viewed by some as a contradiction in terms, it certainly was used often and correctly to describe US Congressman Paul Henry. After the three-term member of the House of Representatives lost a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks. . . Giving - Pt. 1 - Targeted Thanks Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018

Are we thank full if we aren’t giving thanks? We must allow thanks to move out of our minds into our mouth and hands.

Thanks . . .Giving Pt. 1 - Targeted Thanks I. Introduction ?The Word says that confession is an important part of our Christian life. So, we are going to practice this right now. How many of you have already put up a Christmas Tree at home? OK, how many of you have put up Christmas Trees at home? ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do We Purify Ourselves? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 9, 2019

Some practical help on moving from just wanting to be forgiven of our sins to wanting to be freed from our sins.

WHY WOULD I WANT TO BE PURIFIED? Do I want to be forgiven of sin or freed from sin? - 2 Corinthians 7:1. - Many Christians are content to merely be forgiven of their sins. Indeed, many presume that’s all there is to salvation. - There’s meant to be much more than that, though. Jesus didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God: An Exposition Of The 19th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 23, 2019

There is more to this psalm than teaching us about natural revelation or a useful benediction to our church service.

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God: an Exposition of the 19th Psalm The nineteenth psalm is majestic and begins with lofty words. The Holy Sprit who inspired the psalmist to write these words speaks in beautiful poetry. The use of poetry paints a picture that lifts our soul to God. The King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Storms; ‘oh, It’s Just You!’” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 2, 2019

life changes that it is possible from day 1 Full of blessings to day 2 full of problems! It is that our life would would shift to vibrant ecstasy to a sudden depression and questions. A change may begin. Be like Jesus!

Let us be blessed by this story and be refreshed and reminded of the infallibility of the Scriptures and the lessons of life it would brings to us. Sea of Galilee has many names, most New Testament readers recognize "the Sea of Galilee" as its common designation. It is also called the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

We're Marching To Zion

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 16, 2022

Let us concentrate on the fact that we have entered into the heavenly Jerusalem even now rather than all the trials we now face.

We're Marching to Zion Hebrews 12:18-29 In 1707, a hymn-writer named Isaac Watts wrote a hymn beginning with the words “Come ye that love the Lord.” It is a joyful hymn of praise which calls us to reflect on all God has provided for us. It also reminds us of the final goal of our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible