Sermons on Leaping For Joy:

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

Comforting The Hurt Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 8, 2023

God wants to comfort and bring peace to his hurting people and a hurting world through the work of the Messiah, Jesus.

Comforting The Hurt- Peace Jeffery Anselmi / General Comfort and Joy / Hurt; Peace; Comfort / Luke 2:14; Isaiah 40:1–5 God wants to comfort and bring peace to his hurting people and a hurting world through the work of the Messiah, Jesus. INTRODUCTION • Here we are, in the middle of the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Illuminating The Path Of Advent Joy: Preparing For The Radiant Dawn Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

This season of preparation is not merely about marking the days until Christmas; it's about preparing our hearts to receive the radiant dawn of Jesus' birth, a dawn that brings with it the promise of eternal hope and joy.

Illuminating the Path of Advent Joy: Preparing for the Radiant Dawn of Jesus' Birth Scripture Passage: Isaiah 60:1-6 (New Living Translation) Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Life Of King Josiah

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 27, 2023

A priest did not weep, nor did a Levite weep, nor did a scribe weep, nor did the king's servant weep, but a tender-hearted king tore his clothing and wept when he heard the words of the law.

Thus it happened, when the king heard the words of the Law, that he tore his clothes. 20 Then the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king, saying, 21 “Go, inquire of the LORD for me, and for those who are left ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:19-21

Christmas Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

May the God of Hope fill you with all Joy.

Christmas Hope Romans 15:13/ 1 Peter 1:3-7 Good morning everyone-Glad that you have joined us wither in person or online. This week begins Advent, a time that we are to prepare ourselves for Christmas and what Christmas is meant to be. A celebration for what Christ has done for us by Emmanuel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Peace Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

You cannot find Godly peace without God.

Christmas Peace Isaiah 9:6-9:7 Good morning to our online friends. We are glad that you are here to join us. Would you turn in your bible or mobile app to Isaiah Chapter 9? We have been in a series “In the manger” and last week we looked at Christmas Hope- the Hope we find in Jesus. We are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Looking Back Or Looking Forward

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024

This is a New Year message concerning looking forward to what God has in store for us in the New Year.

It is said that Hudson Taylor, a missionary to China years ago, used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH. The first word, EBENEZER, means ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and the second JEHOVAH JIREH, ‘The Lord will see to it or provide.’ One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:28-33, Genesis 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Luke Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Joy comes to us when we surrender our will, for the will and power of our Father, His Son and The Holy Spirit

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Genesis 3:1-10, Leviticus 6:1-7, Exodus 22:1, Exodus 22:4, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Happy His People Must Be! - Mark 11:1-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 4, 2024

When the craziness of this world has you worried or upset, this message will help restore your joy.

Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, John 12:12-19

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

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

Blossom Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 30, 2023

Love and life are two sides of the same coin, that where love is life springs up, and life is a sign that love has been there.

This week the flowers decorating the altar are poinsettias. Do you know why? Pepita was a poor Mexican girl who had no gift to present the Christ Child at Christmas Eve services. As she walked to the chapel with her cousin Pedro, her heart was filled with sadness rather than joy. “I am sure, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed