Sermons on Leap For Joy:

Small

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2018

The Beatitudes inaugurate the Kingdom of God. Jesus teaches about an upside down and backwards kingdom where the greatest are servants and those with the greatest impact are small

Small At the Beginning of the Kingdom of Israel we have a story about how the first king, Saul, got started: 1 Samuel 15 Samuel: “Let me tell you what the Lord said to me last night.” Saul: “Tell me” -So far, this sounds like to Indian gentlemen having a conversation. 17 Samuel said, “Although you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: *other

Understanding The Characteristics Of The Spiritual Man

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

The “spiritual man” is not just a title; it is a state of being where the believer’s life is under the complete control of God’s Spirit.

UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPIRITUAL MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Key Verse: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joshua, The Fulfillment Of God's Promises. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2025

The people of Israel were slack in taking up their inheritance in The Promised Land, are we slackers also, not taking up the freedom we can have, the abundant life we can have in Christ Jesus?

Back into the deep dive into scripture; Joshua. Joshua 14:1-6 and Joshua18:1-8. We had previously, last year, looked at Joshua and the defeat of Jericho, we had journeyed that far in the Old Testament, my first few sermons of 2025 were about living victoriously in Christ. But back to Joshua the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-6, Joshua 18:1-8, Genesis 12:7, Genesis 15:16, Joshua 24:12-13, John 10:10, John 16:1-8, John 16:33, 1 Corinthians 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Good News Is Coming

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 4, 2025

Good news refreshes the soul like cold water on a hot day. No matter the dryness of the season, God is faithful to send His word of joy, healing, provision, and restoration.

GOOD NEWS IS COMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 25:25 “As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 52:7, Nahum 1:15, Luke 1:13-14, Romans 10:15, Psalm 126:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Life can often feel dry, hard, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Different: Different Fruit Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 11, 2025

If we are going to strive to be different, we must first think differently, then prove our change by our different actions.

The fruit of the Spirit is the spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in us. The Spirit produces these character traits that are found in the nature of Christ. They are the byproducts of Christ’s control—we can’t obtain them by trying to get them without his help. If we want the fruit of the Spirit to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Reward Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 19, 2025

The reward of righteousness is multifaceted, encompassing God’s favour, peace, eternal life, influence, and spiritual strength.

THE REWARD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 1:1-3, Proverbs 11:18, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 3:10, Galatians 6:7-9 INTRODUCTION: Righteousness is a foundational principle in the Christian life. It is living in right standing with God through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 1:1-3, Proverbs 11:18, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 3:10, Galatians 6:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Harlot Crashes The Party

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 12, 2010

Jesus invites us to be involved with God to offer and practice the joy of forgiveness...it is what we pray in the Lord's Prayer. Robert Hoyer in his book writes "I do not pretend to do it well nor does anyone else I know...."

In Jesus Holy Name June 13, 2010 Text: Luke 7:36-50 Redeemer “A Harlot Crashes the Party” Dallas Willard a brilliant Christian thinker, theologian and professor at USC School of Philosophy in his book “Divine Conspiracy” writes: “Jesus offers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

The Transformer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2009

This powerful sermon touched a number of suffering people who were struggling with doubts about their own faith and God’s faithfulness.

OPEN: Over the past couple of years there has been a popular pair of movies called “Transformers.” The plot of these movies is that there are two types of aliens which have invaded Earth. The one alien force is called the “Decepticons”. These are an evil group of machines whose whole goal is to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 23, 2022

The prophecies of Jesus’ birth unfold one after another in Jesus’ lineage and his birthplace. God can bring about his purposes through Herod and through Caesar Augustus. Nothing is too difficult for God.

You probably know what it is like to be busy at Christmas. I just read about someone who got so busy during the Christmas holidays that they did not have time to buy Christmas cards and send them out as scheduled. It came to the last minute, and then they felt rushed to get their cards out. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2005

A mother’s love is demonstrated by her eager attitude toward her family work and by her word’s of wisdom and insight to the family members.

A Mother’s Love Thesis: A mother’s love is demonstrated by her eager attitude toward her family work and by her word’s of wisdom and insight to the family members. Humor Illustrations: Hilarious Words of Motherly Wisdom from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 3, 2008

Sermon looks at the unique way the Holy Spirit SHAPES us for ministry - through our gifts, heart, abilities, personality, experiences. (Acknowledgement - work of Rick Warren in this area)

o In his autobiography Billy Martin, a former New York Yankees baseball team coach, tells the story when he and his friend Mickey Mantle were going hunting o They stopped at a farm where Mickey Mantle happened to know the farmer, asking permission to hunt on his land o The farmer no problem, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Responding To Persecution Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 8, 2023

Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we respond in a way that facilitates the work of the Holy Spirit, or will we respond in the flesh, pursuing worthy goals in an unworthy manner? Message examines biblical revelation of how to respond.

Intro Persecution: Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we be prepared and equipped to handle it well? These are questions that naturally arise as we read our text today. It’s found in Matthew 5:10--12: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, Luke 6:22-26, John 3:19-20, 1 Peter 2:1-24, 1 Corinthians 4:11-18, Acts 5:41, Matthew 5:44, 2 Timothy 4:1-6, Matthew 13:1-21, Hebrews 10:26-29, Mark 8:34, 2 Timothy 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Blessings Of God's Provision Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 26, 2024

The sermon "The Blessing of Provision" emphasizes that true security and contentment come not from material wealth or human efforts, but from trusting in God's unfailing provision, finding joy and peace in His eternal sufficiency, and living with gratitude and faith.

The Blessing of Provision Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:19 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Jars of clay in ancient times were common, inexpensive, fragile, and easily broken, possessing little intrinsic value. When Apostle Paul describes us as jars of clay, it strikes a chord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Excellent Examples

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 17, 2001

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

---------------------------------- 1Th 1:1-7 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians [which is] in God the Father and [in] the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter's Surprises

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

What God does is eternal -- We are surprised by significance. What God does is impossible -- We are surprised by power. What God does is unexpected -- We are surprised by joy.

I will never forget walking into the funeral home several years ago to meet with the family who had just lost a 40-year-old son and husband. He was not dressed in a typical suit, but a pair of bib overhauls and a dirty ball cap. He had died of a heart attack, but in the pocket of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist