Sermons on Leap For Joy:

Unity In An Unpredictable World Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 27, 2019

Life is unpredictable and full of pressures.

Philippians 1 Unity in an Unpredictable World September 1, 2015 Philippians 1:27-28a NIV Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28, Psalm 55:21, John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humble Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 5, 2019

Self-promotion is an epidemic in our culture. Social media and the internet make it easier than ever.

Philippians 2 – Complete Joy Humble Like Jesus September 8, 2019 Philippians 2:1-4 NIV If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thru Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2019

Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord.

Opening Video: Selah “We Must Not” Sermon: Find joy in the journey through prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirits Fruit We Are To Bare

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 18, 2019

If every Christian would follow these rules of God we would have better churches.

HOLY SPIRITS FRUIT WE ARE TO BEAR Galatians 5: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. A. LOVE Philippians 1: 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In A Divided World Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 19, 2019

It seems many of us find ourselves caught between two tensions. As Christ followers, we do not want to be divisive or pick unnecessary fights. We also do not want to stay on the sidelines of important discussions and allow our voices to be muted by threats or intimidation.

Philippians 2 Unity in a Divided World September 22, 2019 Philippians 2:14-18 NIV Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18, Philippians 2:2, Proverbs 12:18, John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"i Was Glad When They Said Unto Me, "let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord."

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 16, 2020

I preached this sermon our first Sunday back to worship after the Covid pandemic.

Title: “I Was Glad When They Said Let Us Go to the House of the Lord. Script: Psalm 122 Type: Expos./Event Where: 5-17-20 Intro: What brings you joy? This is a personal question and I am sure there are a variety of answers. For some it is a relationship or upcoming wedding. For some, it ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Talk Christmas Part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of Joseph and the wise men and how we can maintain joy in our lives.

Let’s Talk Christmas part two Introduction (Susan will have just read Scripture) Good evening, How many are excited for Christmas? How many are hoping for a certain present? I see your hands. How many remember the gift that Ralphie from the Christmas Story wanted? Not just a BB Gun…He wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Enjoy Your Trials

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Feb 6, 2018

Finding joy in our trials

Enjoy your Trials James 1:2–4 Consider it a great joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. The Point: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be Deliriously Happy Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017

Every person in the world is looking for something or someone to make them happy. But, happiness most often eludes people. Jesus teaches us how to be blessed by God and find true happiness in His teaching in the Sermon on the Mount.

HOW TO BE DELIRIOUSLY HAPPY MATTHEW 5:1-11 All of the world seeks to be happy and fulfilled in life. Truth is most people never really find what they are looking for. * In 1965, The Rolling Stones went from being just another band to one of the greatest bands of all times with the release of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A People Pleaser Or God Pleaser?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

Everyone loves to be loved by others! We often go to great lengths to please people so they will like us. There are Christians who attempt to please people and eventually got it all wrong.

  Paul said in (Gal.1:10) "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ” Everyone loves to be loved by others! We often go to great lengths to please people so they will like us. There ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Delights Of Deity

Contributed by John Newbaker on Oct 14, 2017

What brings God pleasure, joy, delight? Scripture tells us.

The Delights of Deity Psalm 115:3 says, “Our God is in heaven; he does whatever he pleases.” Have you ever thought about that? Have you ever thought about what pleases the Lord? he does whatever he pleases What is it that pleases the Lord? The word please in the Bible means to take delight ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Wonderful Day, Pick 3

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2017

Have a wonderful day is all about choices. Pick three attitudes and build a wonderful day. PATIENCE, JOY AND THANKSGIVING.

WONDERFUL DAY, PICK THREE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a plummet, or plumb bob in my hand. (Lowe’s has real cheap.) TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Emotions

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 12, 2018

How Gods emotions are affected by us.

DIVINE EMOTIONS Our heavenly Father is endowed with emotions not like us. His emotions are pure and more intense. 1. Pity For us who fear him. Psalms 103: 13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. Those who cry ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Heaven?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 28, 2018

Place total peace.

WHAT IS HEAVEN? John 3:27 | John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. John 6:38 | For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 1. Perfect light. No darkness Rev.21: 23 And ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Raising Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Being as sure of your salvation as we are of death itself.

The raising of Lazarus John 11: 17-36 I think people have a hard time relating to the fact that Lazarus died and then was raised four days later simply because most people are unfamiliar with the concept of death in our society let alone a resurrection. There was a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-36

Denomination: Baptist