Sermons on Make A Joyful Noise:

Understanding The Visions Of God

Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Oct 23, 2001

Vision will make us know where to stand and what to stand for because unless we stand for something we can fall for anything.

UNDERSTANDING THE VISIONS OF GOD By Adedotun Ojelabi Frustration, Depression, Stress, Discouragement and Unnecessary Struggling are all members of the same family. They spring up whenever there is a lack of vision concerning a person’s life, identity, purpose, future and most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:5, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 5, 2006

To show that Christ is returning soon and we must make sure we are personally ready to meet Him as well as our friends and family.

Every year on Thanksgiving morning in New York City there is a tradition that thrills young and old alike. Early in the morning, warm or cold, rain or shine, thousands line the city streets trying to get the best spots. They wait for hours, which seem like an eternity to many. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Four Keys To Being Rewarded By Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2006

This message concentrates on the fact that not everyone receives rewards from Christ and four of the things we need to be doing to make sure that we do.

BIG POINT: “Not everyone is rewarded by Christ.” - vv. 24a, 27b. - v. 24a makes it clear that being in the race does not mean you win a prize (although I think the analogy breaks down at the idea that only one person could win a prize). - v. 27b is talking about being disqualified for a prize, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

3rd Sunday In Lent - Series B

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 16, 2006

Throught out history, people have felt the need to make sacrifices to please God and atone for their sin. The Cross is all we need.

3rd Sunday in Lent March 19, 2006 Series B Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you kingdom and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Bad Things Happen

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 19, 2006

Bad things happen to everyone...even christians. You can become synical and bitter or you can work at making things better.

Bad Things Happen Psalms 22:1-22:31 Where have you heard the first words of our scripture this morning? Jesus uses them doesn’t he? How about you, have you said similar words or thoughts when things are not going right in life….how about when Everything is wrong? When the baby dies, when a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

Give Up To Go Up Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 31, 2004

Part 1 of 3 in the series "Going For The Gold." The messages is about what it takes to make the sacrifices necessary to become a world-class Christian.

GIVE UP TO GO UP GOING FOR THE GOLD: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:1a August 1, 2004 Series Introduction: This month the Olympic games will be returning to their origins in Athens, Greece. Once every four years the best athletes from all around the globe gather for competition. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

What About The Church?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2010

A hard look at the church. what it is and what it is not. We have to be what Jesus Christ defined as the church if we will make an impact on the world.

What about the church? Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction- I want to talk about the church this morning. I want to talk about this church, Rosedale Church of the Nazarene. RNC for short, and I want to talk about the church universal (all churches). I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Savoring The Scripture Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 18, 2007

The Word of God is more than a good guide. It is our only reliable guide. How can we make it the center of our lives?

Savoring the Scripture II Timothy 3:14-17 Purpose: To highlight the importance that Scripture plays. Aim: I want the listener to determine to saturate their lives with the Word of God. INTRODUCTION: America is having a junk food crisis. More Americans are overweight than ever before and junk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Connecting People To God And Each Other

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

This sermon is titled by the first half of our purpose statement as a church. The message reflects on the importance of helping make the connection to God, and in fellowship with others.

We are in week two exploring the purpose of our church. Last week, we began by exploring the purpose that your pastor, me, feels like has been placed within my life as the leader of this body. The next two weeks we get to broaden the scope. What is our purpose as a church? As that piece of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Grace In Our Mess

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

We can make a huge mess of things, but God’s grace is sufficient not only to save us, but to use us for His glory

Passage: 1 Samuel 12:1-24 Intro: One of the most persistent misconceptions in the Christian life is that God’s grace is tied to our behavior. 1. quite simple. If we behave, then God is gracious to us. 2. if we misbehave, God’s grace stops. Il) we sometimes say when something good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Claims Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

#16 in series. Jesus defends himself against charges of violating the Sabbath by making three extraordinary claims about who He is.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 16 “The Claims of Jesus” John 5:16-30 In his book, “Loving God,” Charles Colson tells about a Russian Jewish doctor by the name of Boris Nicholayevich ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30, Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Harmony In Our Style Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

Christians should go from living in the singular to living in the plural. The church is Christianity in the plural. Living in harmony is like making music together.

Our Harmony in Our Style Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 3 John 17:20-23 Have you ever heard a quartet sing? I know you have heard all kinds of quartets. You have heard barbershop quartets, gospel quartets, or even pop-band quartets. You can hear good ones on the radio, and you can see them ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

1 Samuel 1 & The Institution Of Marriage

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

Who was it who came up with the idea that the purpose of marriage was to make two people happy? Marriage is an institution designed for a very specific purpose! ... ...

’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible. That’s a warm and inviting way to start a sermon, isn’t it? But the tone is set for us today by our reading from the Old Testament - the ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Disobedience Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

This is the first sermon in a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life. This also makes a great Study for the Adult Sunday School class.

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------------------ LESSON #1: DISOBEDIENCE TEXT: ISA. 59:1-2 Isa 59:1-2 1 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 2 But your iniquities have separated between you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Power Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We all crave power, admit it or not; so how can we make sure we don’t abuse it?

The Truth About Power – Micah (6.8 key vs) Main Idea: We’re to use power, not usurp it. Like Jesus, our Glorious One! INTRO What’s the truth about power? We all have trouble with power, even when we feel powerless. Motorcycle stuck in sand illustration… freedom, grounded. You [Need] We all ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed