Sermons on Maximize Joy:

Surprise! – Easter Devotional

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 26, 2024

I wrote this devotional to share with the seniors I do ministry with in church & in a nursing home.

Surprise! – Easter Devotional I need help to do this well. Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to do something you can’t do. Now, anyone who has ever been surprised about something in life please raise your hand. Has almost everyone here been surprised at one time or another? Surprises can be both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6, Matthew 27:65

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Called Goodness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

Explores harnessing the Holy Spirit's power to cultivate a character reflecting God's virtues and honoring Him through our goodness.

Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we seek to draw nearer to our Creator, to understand His word, and to align ourselves with His divine will. As we gather today under the canopy of His grace, we are reminded of the profound words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "A Bible that's ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Topics: Walking, Spirit

Go! And Marvel: The Incomprehensible Riches Of God - Romans 11:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 17, 2025

In Romans 11:33, Paul erupts in praise, marveling at the depth of God's riches, wisdom, and knowledge. Using this verse, lets seek to grasp the grandeur of our God and respond with hearts full of worship and obedience.

Go! And Marvel: The Incomprehensible Riches of God - Romans 11:33 Romans 11:33 (NLT): “Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!” Introduction: Standing in Awe Have you ever stood beneath a starlit sky, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33, Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 11:7, 1 Corinthians 1:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect Love Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of maintaining focus on Jesus and trusting in His perfect love, despite the challenges and distractions of life.

Welcome back to church, everyone! Hope you’ve had a fantastic week. Today we are going to be in week 3 of our Passion series. In the first couple weeks we learned that it wasn’t the nails that held Jesus on the cross. It was his love and passion for humanity. And last week we learned Jesus was and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26, Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Perfect Love, Enduring Faith, Life Challenges

Sermon Series: Passion

Go The Distance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to persevere and endure their trials with faithfulness, focusing on Jesus as their example and strength.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Hebrews 12:1-3, focusing on the power of perseverance, the necessity of endurance, and the reward of faithfulness. C.S. Lewis once said, "God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Duty, Call

The Day Of The Lord - Malachi Pt. 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2005

The Day of Lord is a time when God intervenes in the history of mankind in a tangible way which brings either blessing or judgment.

“The Day of the Lord” - Malachi Part 5 Thesis: The Day of Lord is a time when God intervenes in the history of mankind in a tangible way which brings either blessing or judgment. Scripture Text: Malachi 4:1-6 1“Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013

4 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

SECURING The SUCCESS Of JESUS’ MISSION-IV—John 17:1-26 Attention: Walking our dog/Our mission for the pastorium is to keep the carpet free of urine & excrement, which the church has so heavily invested in(sweat, time & money but mostly sweat & time)/In order to secure the success of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Plugged In Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 10, 2002

Part 3 of this series showing us how to have a "Super Sized Life." This message deals with the last key, getting plugged into a church family.

“Super Sized Life” part 3 (Getting Plugged In) Brian A. Moon A young woman called Nancy had a disability and was confined to a wheelchair, yet she developed a unique ministry to hurting and lonely people. She placed an ad in the local newspaper that read: "If you are lonely or have a problem, call ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Acts 17:24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Gave A Party And Nobody Came

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 24, 2011

An exegesis of the parable of the King who gave a wedding banquet for his son and people refused the invitation.

The parable at which we are looking today comes after a series of confrontations Jesus has had with the Pharisees — the religious leaders of the day. They question whether he has the right to do the things he does and by what authority he speaks. They do not want to be a part of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Resurrected!

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011

Today is a very special day for all of us; today is a very special day for all of those who are part of the Christ’s church. It is a very special day because today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Today is a very special day for all of us; today is a very special day for all of those who are part of the Christ’s church. It is a very special day because today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today we celebrate the victory that He came to this world to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Faith That Leaps Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2009

As Habakkuk accepts God’s righteous judgment he finds the incredible grace gift of faith that causes him to rejoice & rise to new places of faith & strength. In accepting the fearful, challenging Word of God, he found grace to soar above circumstances

HABAKKUK 3:18-19 A FAITH THAT LEAPS / The Leaping of Faith [Lamentations 3:20-26] Habakkuk has placed his faith in his God of Grace and Glory not only for the survival of his nation but for his personal existence and well being also. Judah was an agrarian economy. She derived most of her ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The True Vine

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

In this chapter, Jesus is pictured for us as the True Vine. I can imagine Jesus and these men going through the darkened streets of the city and then passing beyond the walls into the surrounding countryside. During this time of year, mid April, the grape

Text: John 15:1-11 (NASB) Introduction: The last verse in chapter 14 tells us that Jesus and the Disciples are about to leave the upper room. They are headed to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus will pray His great High Priestly prayer and will later be arrested by the mob led by Judas. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Need More Love! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010

God fills us with love for what is good and glorious so we will choose the best.

Scripture Introduction A Biblical study of ethics usually considers four topics: the 1) standard, 2) dynamic, 3) motive, and 4) goal of the Christian life. In three short verses, the Apostle Paul touches on each of those as he prays for his friends in Philippi. The forty-three word sentence is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gifted (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 4, 2018

In Romans 12:6-8 you see seven, what's known as, motivational gifts of the Spirit. Last week we covered the first three-prophecy, serving and teaching. Today we will focus on encouragement and giving.

GIFTED (part four) The seven gifts listed in Rom. 12:6-8 are: Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Encouraging, Giving, Leading, Mercy. Last week we looked at the first three. Prophecy is receiving and speaking God's message to his people, or in regard to a specific situation, person or culture. Prophets ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28, Acts 11:19-24, Psalm 24:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harvest: 'may All The Peoples Praise You'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 26, 2021

'May All The Peoples Praise You'  Psalm 67 sermon by  Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • The world needs light (vs 1-2). • The world needs Joy (vs 3-4). • The world needs life (vs 5-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • “Watson, come here! I want to see you!” • With these famous words, • Alexander Graham Bell catapulted himself into historic notoriety, • Bell was the inventor ...read more

Denomination: Brethren