Sermons on Leaping For Joy:

Image Is Everything! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

We cannot begin to appreciate just how precious it is to be a human being created in the image of God.

Intro: 1. Sailhamer, "The creation of humanity is set apart from the previous acts of creation...whereas throughout the previous account the making of each creature is described as "according to its own kind," the account of humankind’s creation specifies that the man and the woman were made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2011

Harvest reminds us that we are as Christians called not so much thankful FOR what God gives us but rather to be thankful IN the situation in which we find ourselves

SMTV 04-09-2011 Harvest Festival Dt 16.1-17 Story: One day an Atheist went out hunting in the woods just outside Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. It had been a slow day and he hadn’t found any game to shoot. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw two ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

"Ask And You Shall Receive"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 16, 2011

This lesson will show how we know we are in God's will when we ask for things.

John 16:24 “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” This past month I have been getting up at night with a horrible feeling of a presence of evil. When I first became a believer it scared me but know I know how to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:17-18

Testigos Preparados Para Sufrir Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Sep 24, 2011

Soy testigo. Tengo el privilegio de creer y sufrir por Cristo.

Testigos preparados para sufrir Intro: Recuerdo que cuando era niño y veía ciertos comerciales de la televisión, pensaba que lo que mostraban era literalmente cierto. Por ejemplo, cuando anunciaban aquellos muñecos de acción que se les veía entre la selva o tirándose desde un avión en su ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lighten Up! Series

Contributed by Patrick Slack on Sep 26, 2011

Have you ever know or seen someone so wound up they were fixing to burst? It can be a sad sight. Have you been in that place where you were so stressed out or wound up that you lost all your joy? Are you living with Joy in your life or you letting your

Lighten Up? Opening Video: Patch Adams Joy Have you ever know or seen someone so wound up they were fixing to burst? It can be a sad sight. Have you been in that place where you were so stressed out or wound up that you lost all your joy? Are you living with Joy in your life or you letting ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Joyous Homecoming

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 1, 2011

A Homecoming Sermon: Joy comes from the satisfaction of hearing God’s Word, understanding and applying it to our lives in the community of fellowship.

10) Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." (11) So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, "Be quiet, for this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

To Live Is Christ! Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: God calls us to live in Him, where Jesus is exalted and our joy overflows to others .

To Live is Christ! Php 1:19-26 (19) for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. (20) I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

Building A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011

Growing in the area of thankfulness

Building a Life of Thanksgiving 1 Chronicles 29:1-22 Today we're celebrating the Together We Build giving campaign with our offerings and commitments. This is the day we've waited for, we've prayed for, we've talked about; we've planned about, considered for about 10 weeks. If you're a visitor, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Grumpy Ole Church People

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011

Where is the joy in our church? There is so much frowning and silence in a place where there is so much reason to celebrate. This sermon explores the problem.

GRUMPY OLE CHURCH PEOPLE (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) Through the many years that I have preached and taught from the Word of God I have made one very disturbing observation about the churches in our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: Rule-Giver Or Life-Giver?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011

Being a follower of Jesus is not about adhering to a set of rules which makes your life dull, boring, and lifeless.

Jesus: Rule-giver or Life-giver? July 10, 2011 John 2:1-11 Intro: I sat down this past week with my Bible, and decided to read the Gospel of John – I planned to read the whole thing and see if I noticed any of our popular conceptions about Jesus being dumped on their heads by the actual, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Incomplete Obedience Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011

In sermon 3 of the What am I missing here series, we look at another important reason that our joy may have departed. Could it be that we do not find joy and fulfillment because we have not fully obeyed the Lord?

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy August 22, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church Ephesians 5:14 SERMON 3: The Folly of Incomplete Obedience NOTE: This sermon is based in part on a sermon by F.B. Meyer entitled, “Where am I Wrong?” This sermon appears as chapter 2 in two of his books, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stinking Thinking Part 2: The Importance Of Our Thinking Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011

In sermon 5B of the series (What am I Missing Here?) we look again at the importance of our thinking. Wrong actions come from wrong thoughts. Wrong thoughts come from wrong thinking. So it is important to deal with the matter at the root.

SERMON TWO (SERIES 5B) “THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHT THINKING” What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy March 6, 2011, March 27, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Isaiah 55:8-9 SERMON 5B: Stinking Thinking, Part II: “The Importance of Our Thinking” Isaiah 55:8–9 For my thoughts are not your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Rules Of Engagement

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 29, 2012

The rules by which we are to conduct ourselves as strangers in this world are provided in the Word of God.

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Grace: God's Favor Imitated By His People Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012

We are sharing the grace of God when we are imitating the God of grace. So, the question is, How did Christ display grace to us? There is no greater display of the grace of God than the Cross of Christ.

Purpose: To describe who Christ's real followers are. Aim: I want the listener to imitate Christ's willingness to give His life. INTRODUCTION: The grace of God is so complete and full that we could never exhaust all there is to know about it. In an attempt to learn more about God's grace as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Changing Thermometers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 14, 2011

A sermon about joy versus happiness.

Romans 16:25-27 “Changing Thermometers” A British medical doctor shared a story about his interaction with Doris, an 82-year-old hospital patient. Two days before Christmas, Doris appeared to be healthy and ready to be discharged. But for some reason she kept complaining about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: United Methodist