Sermons on Joyful Sounds:

A Messy Story Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 15, 2018

Every ounce of disease and death, both with our bodies and with our souls, is traced back to one single event: The Fall 1. Our story contains deception. 2. Our story contains disobedience. 3. Our story contains devastation and disappointment

A Messy Story Genesis 3 Every ounce of disease and death, both with our bodies and with our souls, is traced back to one single event: The Fall 1. Our story contains deception. Vv.1-5 Revelation 20:2 2. Our story contains disobedience v.6 Isaiah 53:6 3. Our story contains ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our King Jesus Interprets Scripture Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2018

The confusion and despair of the disciples on the day of the resurrection turns into joy because Jesus the King explains the Scriptures to the companions on the road to Emmaus.

Message Luke 24:13-35 Our King Jesus Interprets Scripture The day of the resurrection must have been a very confusing day for many. The Passover festival has finished and so has the Sabbath. It is time to go home. That is what thousands of people did on the Resurrection Sunday. We might kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Their Reception Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2018

Paul wants these fellow Christians to remember that he and his co-workers preached the Gospel to them, and they responded by believing and receiving that Gospel.

4/21/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 3: THEIR RECEPTION OF THE GOSPEL (1Th 1:5-7) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (NIV) 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering Through Trials Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on May 21, 2018

Faith may not deliver you from suffering, but faith will get you through suffering; not just surviving it, but thriving in spite of it.

Connect the Dots ?James 1:1-18 ??Persevering Through Trials Faith may not deliver you from suffering, but faith will get you through suffering; not just surviving it, but thriving in spite of it. “The just shall live by faith.” Genesis 15:6, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Between A Rock And A Hard Place?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2018

We need honest evaluation and regular check ups of our spiritual journey. What is in the way that hinders our vision? Are we robbing God? Could we be robbing ourselves from our potential? Balaam got between a rock and a hard place and could not see?

BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE. --- REGULAR CHECK-UPS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this lesson in two parts.) REGULAR CHECK UPS? Near the end of the school year, I was teaching the 6th grade just out of Pennington Gap, Virginia. The section we were studying ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Wise And Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 1, 2018

You can't help but be filled with something. Be filled with the Spirit of God.

March 18, 2018 Sermon - Be Wise and Filled with the Spirit - Ephesians 5:15-20 You have got to be filled with something. Aristotle, an ancient thinker, said “Nature abhors a vacuum.” He based that on noticing that nature requires every space to be filled with something, even if that something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are The Means Of Grace?

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2018

In our lesson today, we learn about the means of grace that God has provided to enable believers to grow in Christ.

Scripture This is our third “Sunday Seconds” service. When the Session considered topics for the Sunday Seconds’ sermons, one of the topics suggested was: “What are the means of grace? That is, how does a Christian grow?” So, that is tonight’s topic. After the Apostle Peter preached on the Day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Did Paul Mean When He Said To "Abound In Love"? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

If we could measure love the chart would tell us so much, because in reality, love is the key to building the kingdom. Paul is telling the Philippian believers to abound in Christian love. (Philippians 1:9)

We have a board that we post the different reports on in front of the Sanctuary, such as attendance last week and last week's offereing. Wouldn't it be cool if we had a way to post abounding love?We have increased by seventy percent in love over last week. If we could measure love the chart would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Demonstrative Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 18, 2013

How great and marvelous is the continual demonstration of God’s love for you. He demonstrates His love for you in so many ways.

God’s Demonstrative Love Romans 5:1-11 At times many struggle with the fact that God loves them. God says, “I love you.” To which the reply echoes, “How do you love me?” “I love you more than your mind can even begin to comprehend. I demonstrate that love in so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Contentment, strength in Christ, victory

THE SECRET OF THANKFULNESS Phil 4:10-14 November 28, 2021 INTRODUCTION Every one of us has heard the statement….”The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Wayne Smith says, “Yeah, but it’s still got to be mowed…and the great theologian Ron White says….”It’s because it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 15, 2012

WE do not have to live in discouragement because God has a plan!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Mark Smith in an article in the June 2000 Readers Digest said the following: Like many high school seniors, my son was filling out college-scholarship applications. One form asked for extracurricular activities. He answered: “wrestling.” The next question requested ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Down To Nothing God Is Up To Something

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 24, 2012

This sermon examines how God's plan is carried out in our life even when we are facing trials and tribulations. We must simply trust Him and live for Him.

When you are down to nothing God is up to something Genesis 37:23-28; 39:21-23; 41:37-45 Prayer I hope that everyone has had a wonderful week this week. God’s blessings are too numerous to count even when we cannot see them. Have you ever felt that you have reached the end of your rope, that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving, "A Matter Of The Heart"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 22, 2012

As believers, thanksgiving should not be a once a year event, or for that matter even a once a week event, but should be a continual state of mind, The first thing we do in the morning, and the last thing we do at night

Thanksgiving, a matter of the Heart Philippians 4:4-9 NKJ 4. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 26, 2012

The impetus of time, can be one of God’s pin pricks to keep us from living an insignificant life. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus.

The Impetus of Time\Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Text: Ps 72:20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus. How many of you like the food network TV show called Chopped? They get a basket of crazy insane ingredients that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sold Into Slavery - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

Sold into Slavery – we are not our own – Our wills must be submitted to Him – if each of us does that - the Body operates effectively

The Body Beautiful Part 5 Sold into Slavery Today we conclude This series called The Body Beautiful If you have missed any of this series You need to get the CD and study this series The conclusion of this series Amazed me I didn’t expect the Holy Spirit To take us to this topic In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: *other