Sermons on Joyful Sounds:

The Thyatira Attitude Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005

This is the fourth message in a series of seven that deals with the attitudes of the seven churches of Revelation.

The Thyatira Attitude Rev. 2:18-29 I. The Positives to Be Noticed (v. 18-19) A. They were reminded of the Power of Christ (v. 18-19a) 1. Reminded that He was the Son of God 2. Reminded that He knew the intentions of their heart & mind 3. Reminded that He was the Judge of all B. They seemingly had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Relatives Do Not Need Signs

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

An adulterous generation has no reason to expect signs.

Luke 11:27-30 27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. 28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 29 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Voice Of Triumph (Psalm 47)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 26, 2026

When will God triumph?

Will God eventually triumph over the evils in this world? Whose side are we on? Let’s begin in Psalm 47. Who should clap for God, just Israel or all the earth? O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Motivational Speakers Or Ministers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 11, 2022

We are not called to entertain and right exposition of the Word may cause some pain.

1 Peter 4:11  If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.  When I am in the Pulpit, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

"Supersizing"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 25, 2004

Christians are offered a great deal of ’junk food’; but it is the individual’s responsibility to go to the Word and eat right.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” I have to begin by telling you where I got the title for this sermon, “Supersizing”. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Orthodox

"As The Spirit Gave Utterance"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 23, 2004

God gives us a ’language’ of unity in Him.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” (vs 4) The verse we’re studying today, and indeed, this entire passage involving most of chapter 2, has been debated and heatedly argued between various camps for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Orthodox

Prophecy In Perspective Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 19, 2009

Before we delve into this great prophetic section of Revelation with all of its symbols we need to begin with an understanding of prophecy in general. Why should we study prophecy if it involves a lot of mysteries? If we can’t figure out what all of the

Revelation 6-18 Purpose: To understand the reasons for biblical prophecy and see the big picture of chapters 6-18. Aim: I want the listener to be motivated to walk closer to Jesus Christ. INTRODUCTION: The book of Revelation comes to us in four great movements: Chapters 1-3 Christ enthroned ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Don't Have To Be Afraid Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2008

We can overcome our fears through our dependence on God.

A. The story is told about a General who was making an inspection the 82nd Airborne Rangers at Fort Bragg, N.C. 1. As the General reviewed the ranks of paratroop trainees, he carefully scrutinized one West Virginia recruit standing proudly at attention, jump wings and boots shined to perfection. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Im Not Insane Im Saved

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013

When the world hears the testimony of the redeemed saints of God, they think we have gone crazy!

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell point Baptist Church Dec 30, 2012 Acts 26:24-25 I’M NOT CRAZY, I’M SAVED Intro: Allow me to set the scene before us of this marvelous text. • The great Apostle Paul/King Agrippa and his wife/Bernice • Outstanding leaders of both Jews and Roman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Overseer’s Fitness-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012

3 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-III—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: As a kid, I remember capturing 3(4?) baby snapping turtles(one was named ‘Otis,’ but I can’t remember the others)/I placed them in a large washtub, fed them as best as I could, changed their (creek)water regularly, changed their sand, placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Angel With A Little Book Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2015

In God’s Word, find sweet words in the bitter experiences of life.

A while ago, Reader’s Digest published an article entitled, “Words I’d Like to Hear.” For example… Words I’d like to hear from my auto mechanic: “That part is much less expensive than I thought.” Or “You could get that done more cheaply at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 8, 2010

This sermon looks at the need for believers to Trust and obey their Godly leaders to stand against false teachers to trust and obey the apostles doctrine and the Gospel experience of mercy and grace. That Christ can transform a life these are all reaso

1 Tim 1:1-20 Trust & Obey. Authorship: Mid 60 AD • Possible to be a time when Paul was released (After Acts) and shortly rearrested and finally martyred and some of the events mentioned happened during his time of liberty. • Timothy was a close associate of Paul converted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020

A sermon addressing the need to stir up the gift that God has bestowed upon us.

KEEP THE FIRE BURNING II Timothy 1:6-8 This time of year I am constantly burning brush, trees, leaves, and anything else that will ignite as we attempt to get the yard in order after months of neglect due to the cold weather. One spark has the ability to start a fire that will burn for hours. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

What We Make God Look Like

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 12, 2026

Holiness is not about impressing others, but accurately reflecting God’s character through our tone, reactions, and everyday faithfulness.

We care about what we believe, what we say, and how we live. We want our faith to mean something. We want it to be credible. We want it to make sense to the people who know us best — our families, our coworkers, our children, our neighbors. And yet, if we’re honest, many of us live with a quiet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Numbers 20:1-12, John 8:1-11, Matthew 6:9, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No Longer Hiding: From Shame To Belonging

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026

The gospel restores belonging before behavior, covering shame with presence so hiding loses its necessity and transformation grows from safety.

Most of us think we know what the problem is. We think the problem is sin. Or disobedience. Or failure. Or a lack of discipline. Or not trying hard enough. Scripture does not ignore them. Very early in the biblical story—before commandments, before systems, before religion is fully formed—the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:25, Genesis 3:8-10, Psalm 32:1, Luke 15:20-24, Romans 8:1, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist