Sermons on Leaping For Joy:

How To Be A New Wineskin

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 7, 2021

God is at work in your life, wanting to bless you and more importantly to bless others through you. How do you become responsive to the Spirit of God as He leads you? How do you continue being a 'new wineskin' for God to pour new joy into? This sermon addresses those questions.

February 7/21 Sermon - Luke 5:33-39 (36-39) The live version of this sermon is here, current as of February 7, 2021: https://youtu.be/60MgHCRjrKk?t=1487 Today’s message will include a few practical tips on prayer and spiritual formation near the end, so you might want to grab a pen or have your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Loserness - James 1:9-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 12, 2021

We all have those areas in our lives where we feel like … losers. Most people respond by trying to feel good about themselves, but there’s a better way.

James 1:9 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 10 But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Song And Dance Will Follow Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

The story of the Red Sea crossing compared to trusting God when we encounter scary times in life.

Intro – (Lyrical dance to “No Longer Slaves” will precede sermon) James 1:23-24 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. Do you see what it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Break Me O God Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 17, 2021

In the following sermon we are going to look at the second of Groeschel’s dangerous prayers, “Break Me” that is based on Jesus’ breaking of the bread in 1 Corinthians 11:24.

Dangerous Prayers – Break me O Lord! 1 Corinthians 11:24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Last sermon we focused on the first of three dangerous prayers taken from Psalms 139 entitled “Search Me.” From this prayer we learned that the cure for safe, lukewarm prayers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24, James 1:2-4, Mark 14:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Joyful Expectations Beyond Covid 19

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 27, 2021

Covid 19 has so many despondent and hopeless. The discovery of a vaccine has been a source of encouragement, but the journey has been long and hard. Yet, this psalm gives us a hope of a great turnaround.

Psalm 126 is called an ascension Psalm is psalms filled expectation and hope. It was one the song sang as the children of Israel went up to worship at Jerusalem. Some associate this psalm with the time after Israel was released from the Babylonian Captivity. Israel’s history is filled with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 8, 2021

Pastor John teaches about having a heart focused on giving thanks to God.

The Power Of Thanksgiving CCCAG November 28th, 2021 Scripture: 1 Thess 5:16-18 We're going to start off today with an exercise. I want you to close your eyes. Picture in your mind what Jesus may have looked like when he was here on this earth. Now I want you to focus particularly on his facial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Doing A Great Work! - Philippians 1:4-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 16, 2021

The Philippians’ gospel partnership/fellowship (koinonia) with Paul was like the Fellowship of the Ring (band of unlikely comrades who would lay down their lives for one another and the cause of the Fellowship).

Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-8

Preaching From Philippians #4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

In Chapter one, Paul let these Christians in Philippi know that he wanted to come to them, but couldn’t because he was in jail.

He also wanted them to know that his being in jail might bring about his death, but if it did, they were not to let it shake their faith in the Lord Jesus. He did not want them to feel sorry for him or for themselves, because Paul let it be known that for him “TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Identity: Christ Alone! Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Where does your joy come from? What are the kinds of things that rob you of your joy? Paul encourages the Philippians to keep the source of joy in proper perspective so that it's not stolen away or diminished.

I. Intro A. ?Two Australian sailors staggered out of a London pub into a dense fog and looked around for help. As they steadied themselves, they saw a man coming into the pub but evidently missed the military medals flashing on his dress uniform. One sailor blurted out, “Say, bloke, do you know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

This Is The Day

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 20, 2021

• Every new day is a blessing from the Lord. • Every time that we open our eyes every morning is a new beginning and an opportunity and privilege from the Lord. • This Psalm is centered on God, it expresses gratitude, joy and praise.

REJOICING ON GOD’S DAY: 1. GOD LOVES US a. Psalm 118:1 1Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. b. Jeremiah 31:3 3The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. c. Lamentations ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Philippians Part 17 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 17, Chapter 4:1-4:8 I. Introduction to Philippians (4:1) A. Beloved—27 agapétos (ag-ap-ay-tos') beloved Usage: loved, beloved, with two special applications: the Beloved, a title of the Messiah (Christ), as beloved beyond all others by the God who sent Him; of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bring Your Worries Into Captivity Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 1, 2020

Our mind has a great capacity to think. We think one way this moment and the other way the very next moment. Such thinking is

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Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7, Psalm 55:22, 1 John 4:7-8, Genesis 3:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Happy Through Love And Humility Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 9, 2020

Joy is maximized when we love one another well, and Jesus modeled humility as the way to do so.

Be Happy Through Love and Humility Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Love; Happiness; Joy / Philippians 2:1–11 Joy is maximized when we love one another well, and Jesus modeled humility as the way to do so. INTRODUCTION • Have you noticed the division and strife that is going on in our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 23 Holds The Secret To Beating Loneliness - Psalm 23:5-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 15, 2025

Discover the path to comfort in times of loneliness in the most beloved psalm in Scripture.

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

New Beginnings

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 16, 2025

They lived in fear, but rather than starting immediately on rebuilding the wall for protection, they instead built an altar and began to worship. They worship despite their fear of the surrounding people! They worship because they are afraid!

New Beginnings Ezra 3 You know, I used to be into refinishing old furniture, but not so much anymore. It takes time, a lot of work, and space and the proper tools to do the job well. Terri and I have an old wooden bed with matching wash cabinet with a really old tilt mirror and another old dresser ...read more

Denomination: Methodist