Sermons on Maximize Joy:

So, When Will You Be Happy??

Contributed by Pete Katz on Dec 7, 2011

Why christians should be living a joyous and victorious life and how to get it.

So, when will you be happy? Take time to ponder this question. Is it the time when you receive that promotion you’ve been working hard for? Is it the time when you get married to your dream man/woman? Is it when you get your own house and lot? When? Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miracle On The Hudson

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 25, 2011

Flight 1549 was a culmination of everyone doing the best that they could do with the talents given them. You could say that they prepared their entire life for this moment.

We all love stories of miracles. Most of you know the story of US Air Flight 1549 that took off from LaGuardia Airport. During the initial climb they hit a flock of geese that penetrated the engines and both engines flamed out not able to be restarted. The only place to land was the Hudson River. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:12

It Is Your Bible Use It

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2011

We must read the bible in order to serve the Lord better.

IT IS YOUR BIBLE USE IT David used his bible daily how about you? Psalm 119 1Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. 2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Living

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 28, 2009

In a world of Extreme life, we as Christians can live Extreme also

EXTREME LIVING Attitude is Everything (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and all Scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) In our world there seems to be a need to take things to another level. When I was younger I enjoyed sports, now there is EXTREME sports. Our world is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 17, 2015

Find guidance and gladness, relief and rest, when you let Christ reign in your life.

In 2001, the Richards family of Canberra, Australia, set the Guinness World Record for the most holiday lights ever on a private residence – 331,038 bulbs, to be exact. It was a record that stood for more than a decade. Then, in 2012, Tim Gay and his family from LaGrangeville, New York, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living By Triumphant Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s atoning work, faith in Him provides great joy.

Living by Triumphant Faith Habakkuk How can we live in a fallen world where violence dominates and still experience joy? PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s atoning work, faith in Him provides great joy. I. Resist the tendency to be overwhelmed by the world’s injustice! Habakkuk is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Gift

Contributed by Brian Undlin on Dec 24, 2015

A paraphrasing of Jesus & the woman at the well. I used it as a Christmas Eve story explaining the real gift.

We all know the Christmas story and the reason we give gifts at Christmas is because of Jesus coming AS God’s GIFT to us but there’s only one Bible story where Jesus himself describes this gift he brought us and he actually uses the word gift. The story begins with Jesus sitting alone ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing The Word Of Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2016

The Word of Life is 1) Unchangeable (1 John 1:1a), 2) Historical (1 John 1:1b–2a), 3) Communicable (1 John 1:2b–3a), 4) Relational (1 John 1:3b), and 5) Joyful (1 John 1:4).

We live in an era that looks with suspicion on any type of certainty or conviction about the truth. Our society has abandoned the idea of absolutes, choosing instead to arbitrarily grant equal validity to every opinion and philosophical musing. Sadly, today’s church, influenced by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Other

Christianity In A Nutshell Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 18, 2015

A sermon summing up the heart of Christianity

Christianity In A Nutshell I Peter 1:8-9 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ - Several weeks ago Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) killed a bill on the floor of the senate by using a method that is called a "filibuster". This is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Control Your Stress Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 11, 2015

How do you respond , what do you do when tribulation, trials, or difficult times attach themselves to your life? Do you tribulate or rejoice?

“Living a Joy-full Life: Control Your Stress” Phil. 4:1-9 I love the old story about a devout servant who was agonizing excessively over a certain experience when she was asked by her mistress, “Why do you agonize so long and so deeply over your misfortune? After all, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#3- You're Not Alone Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

How do I overcome depression? Does my attitude affect my view on life?

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Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

God Needs A Vessel? The Value Of A Box?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2015

God needs vessels. There is more to the value of a vessel than what the box is worth. Consider the value of a pizza box...???

What is in your box? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have two PIZZA BOXES. One is empty, the other has a large pizza in it... My point will develop: Hungry people want more than an empty box. Yet we need the empty box to accomplish our purpose. I. DESIGNED FOR A PURPOSE... John ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unworthy Servants Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2015

The parable of a dutiful servant in Luke 17:7-10 teaches us about the ideal attitude that a disciple should have in serving God.

Scripture Does God owe you anything? If you believe that God owes you anything, you may be unhappy when God fails to deliver. And even if God gives you what you want, you may still find something about which to complain. You may be like the mother whose son was blown away by a tornado. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Confidence We Can Have As A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2014

This message takes a look at the reason Paul could be confident while inhouse arrest

THE CONFIDENCE WE CAN HAVE AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 1:19-21 FOR I KNOW THAT THIS WILL TURN OUT FOR MY DELIVERANCE THROUGH YOUR PRAYERS AND THE PROVISION OF THE SPIRIT OF JESUS CHRIST, 20  ACCORDING TO MY EARNEST EXPECTATION AND HOPE, THAT I WILL NOT BE PUT TO SHAME IN ANYTHING, BUT THAT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Person

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2014

To show what is a real happy person in the Bible.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe you're a happy person? or you were deceived? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what is a real happy person in the Bible. IV. TEXT: Psalms 146:5 (Amplified Bible) 146:5 Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is he who has the God of [special ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:5

Denomination: Pentecostal