Sermons on Leaping For Joy:

Moses In The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2011

In this lesson we look at the incidents of Moses killing the Egyptian and running to Midian. What did Moses learn from this period in his life and the mistakes he made? We can learn a lot from the school of hard knocks.

Introduction: A. Has anyone here ever made a mistake? 1. Probably a better question for us is there anyone where who has never made a mistake. 2. Have you ever made a really foolish mistake? Like this boy sawing off the branch he was sitting on! That’s really dumb and painful! 3. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Stay Up In A Down Time

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 6, 2011

How can I stay up in the down times of life? Here God shows us 5 things to do.

How to Stay Up in a Down Time Psalm 37:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 15, 2009 *Do you ever fret? -- Charles Spurgeon tells us that “to fret is to worry, to have the heart burn, to fume, to become vexed,” or angry, irritated, agitated, annoyed. (1) *Anybody who’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Lost My Coin, And My Sheep Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Parable of lost coin, and lost sheep.

36. Who is Jesus? May 15th, 2011 I lost my Coin, and my Sheep Jesus finished His dinner with the religious people and went on His way. As He traveled crowds of people gathered around Him to hear Him speak and so Jesus starts telling them what it means to follow Him. He says you have to hate your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: *other

Living In A Murphy's Law World Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 22, 2011

This is a message of encouragement to people who are facing struggles and trials. We live in a Murphy's Law world where trouble is always just around the corner. How do we deal with it when the troubles of life seem overwhelming?

Introduction: Murphy’s law suggests that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Some corollaries have been attached – they are true given the right circumstances: q At the most inopportune time q Because it is your fault q And Everyone will see it Every perceived solution only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Christian Church

To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011

How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Would You Do"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 29, 2011

Mots oif us juts exist in life instead of truly live. This lesson will help to show you what God has promised to have a Spirit filled life.

If you could do anything in this world what would it be? I know a lot of you at work daydream about this very question. My question to you today is “What is holding you back”? Is it money, security, afraid to fail or all of the above? Psalm 20:4 “May He give you the desire of ...read more

I Press On Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: The Christ-life is a continuing journey toward the goal; we must pursue with a plan and purpose.

I Press On! Php 3:7-21 (7) But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. (8) Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Methodist

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 9, 2011

God uses different means to bring us to our knees. When we really fervently pray, mighty things will take place. Let the church rise to her full potential by collectively calling on His name.

WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1,5-18 In the last few verses of chapter 11, we see a great revival in Antioch. There the disciples were first called christians. The Spirit had done a great work in their lives, in that they laid aside enough of their carnal self to become identified as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is My Everything Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011

Introducing Philippians, the most joyful letter in the New Testament. And the joy is all about Jesus.

There are three New Testament books that are letters written from jail: Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians. I don’t know if anyone here has been to jail or prison, but I have... not as a resident or inmate, but as a minister. My cousin Phillip Melson, whom some of you may remember when he came ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Eternal Weight Of Glory Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 18, 2011

We should be grateful for God’s earthly, physical blessings and protection, but we should be even more grateful for the eternal blessings he gives us.

An Eternal Weight of Glory (2 Corinthians 4:7-18 with Psalm 116) My view is that 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 is based on Psalm 116 (the 2 Cor. passage is a midrash). See if you agree. The “starting text,” Psalm 116:3-19 3 The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rx For Discouragement Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 18, 2011

If we want to overcome discouragement and despair, then we must believe the good news, believe God’s Word, and be with God’s people on a regular basis.

An optimist and a pessimist were at the coffee shop where the optimist commented, “Isn’t this a wonderful, bright, sunny day?” The pessimist replied, “Yea, but if it doesn’t stop soon, all the grass, flowers and crops will dry up. Two days later, it’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Joyful Relationships Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#12 in series. How to get along with others.

Colossians 3:18-4:1 – JOYful Relationships Rabbi David A. Nelson likes to tell the story of two brothers who went to their rabbi to settle a longstanding feud. The rabbi got the two to reconcile their differences and shake hands. As they were about to leave, he asked each one to make a wish ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

E Management Of Pain

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2012

The apostle Paul experienced a great deal of pain in his life. He recognized that sometimes Satan brings the pain and sometimes God brings the pain for our own good. He prayed for God to remove the pain, but God said, “My grace is sufficient.” God didn

Thursday, January 16, 2003 Tom Lowe Title: The Management of Pain Text: “And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.” (2 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need Revival

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2012

I believe there are four reasons that we need revival as a church and individually – our eyes have been distracted, our hearts have become discouraged, our joy has been diminished, and our work has been disrupted

Why We Need Revival Psalm 85:1-6 Revival is the giving of a new breath of life to that which is either waning or has ceased to breathe. Revival is a visitation of God which brings renewed life to Christians who have been sleeping, restoring them, producing a deep sense of God's near presence and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fruits Of Gods Spirit

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 17, 2012

The fruit of our Lord will grow in us as we grow in him.

FRUITS OF GODS SPIRIT Galatians 5: 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (1) Love is the source of obedience To his word To his spirit To ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist