Sermons on Maximize Joy:

Conquering Temptation Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a Bible Study dealing with ways of coping with temptation when it happens, using the life situation of Joseph and Potiphar's wife as our illustration.

CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 TEMPTATION IS ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO CHRISTIANS. THERE ARE SOME GENERAL THINGS THAT WE CAN DO TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WHEN TEMPTATIONS OCCUR, THERE ARE SOME THAT WE CAN EVEN EXPECT, BUT WHEN THEY HAPPEN, WHERE THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY HAPPEN, CAN CATCH ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Good News

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 16, 2014

God has good news for us. He has given us the greatest gift that can be given. He has called us to the greatest life that can be lived. He has supplied us with the greatest hope that can be desired.

12/21/2014 Reading: Isaiah 11:1-9 Text: Luke 2:8-20 Don't you love a good story? If there ever was a story that has been embellished with traditions and celebrations this one takes the cake. The story of Jesus birth. Last week we looked at Isaiah 9 where the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Close Encounters Of The Holy Kind Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 31, 2014

Isaiah encountered the living God and responded with a sense of awe and service.

1. Peter Marshall once prayed before the U.S. Senate: "Lord, we thank you that we can come to you just as we are. But remind us that we dare not leave as we came." (Senate Chaplain, '47-48) 2. What are some purposes of worship? a. Respect God; Love God; Honor God b. Dying in Service Little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Boasting About Our Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2015

God would have us boast about our church and encourage each other. He would not have us criticize & shame one another. Churches that encourage one another bring refreshment to all who enter their fellowship.

2 CORINTHIANS 7:12-16 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] BOASTING ABOUT OUR CHURCH The Corinthians church's awakening by Paul's harsh letter cause them to repent, to wake up and realize what was really going on in the church and their responsibility to correct it. Their awakening to their church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Garden

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2017

Was Jesus in the Garden at Gethsemane a theophany?

God in the Garden Luke 22:39-53 Today is the day we celebrate Palm Sunday. It is a day which we celebrate with children waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna.” It is a joyful experience. And it should have been when Jesus the Messiah came to Jerusalem. Indeed, there was a lot of joy. But when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Have A Merry Christmas

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 24, 2012

We face the danger of taking the Merry aspect of Christmas for granted.

For most, Americans in particular, Christmas is the most artificial time of the year. Everything about it reeks of artificial, from the fake Christmas tree all the way to our Christmas greeting, “Merry Christmas,” and all the singing of Christmas carols. Few people really mean what they sing. All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fruitfulness Comes From The Heart

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on May 29, 2012

God promised fruitfulness, but this fruitfulness comes from our respond to His call

TOPIC: FRUITFULNESS COMES FROM THE HEART Text: John 15:1-17 Introduction: Do we want to become fruitful in our life? Do we want to see God’s promises happen in our life? Probably your answer is a big, “YES!” But do you know that in every blessing that we receive from God, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Running Into Brick Walls?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 7, 2016

Do you ever feel like you are hitting a brick wall? Never doubt in darkness what God says in the light. Obstacles are opportunities.

DOUBT IN THE DARKNESS? EVER FEEL LIKE YOU ARE RUNNING INTO BRICKWALLS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. WE MUST UNDERSTAND WHAT CHALLENGE MEANS: THERE IS A BRICK WALL IN FRONT OF US... A SENTRY'S COMMAND TO HALT AND PROVE YOUR IDENTITY... Acts 20:24 (KJV) But none of these things move me, neither count ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, 2 Chronicles 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Jesus Show

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 16, 2016

But there is one gift that meets everyone's need, one gift that never breaks, one gift that will never wear out. The most valuable gift of all, is Jesus. Beloved, Let Jesus Show. (Great Illustration that allows a good ending to the Message).

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for today are: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. Let us pray... O Heavenly Father We come to you this evening with hearts open ... open to your transforming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Passionate About The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 21, 2016

Paul was passionate about the church. He had developed a personal relationship with them and knew their needs and concerns. Pastors, and those within the church, can glean much from the Apostle in this passage. We need the commitment and passion he had.

Passionate about the Church Philippians 4: 1-3 In order to effectively lead a congregation of believers, the pastor must have a burden for the people within the congregation, while developing personal relationships with them. Paul understood this principle of leadership and provided a great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Our Heart And Mind (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 28, 2016

The struggles we face as we journey with the Lord are varied and many. None are more difficult that the battles that rage within our minds. If we are to overcome spiritually, we must learn to win this battle from a biblical approach.

Preparing our Heart and Mind (Part 1) Philippians 4: 4-9 As we walk this Christian journey, we face many challenges that we must overcome in order to obtain spiritual victory. While these challenges are many, coming from a variety of sources, none are greater than the battles we fight within our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Peace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2016

Let's talk about the Christian concept of peace, then the negative emotions of upset and how to deal with them (Material adapted from book by Robert Roberts called Spiritual Emotions, chapter on peace)

HoHum: Two painters were commissioned to paint a picture of peace. The first chose for his canvass a scene of tranquillity of a still lake among beautiful far off mountains. The second threw across his canvass a thundering waterfall with a fragile little tree suspended over the foam. There at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Jesus is Lord. We have to decide if we will make him Lord of our lives.

Advent series “Long Expected Jesus” Week 3 Jesus is Lord Selective verses Introduction- For a moment last week after the skit, I said that Jesus is the light of the world. To Christians, we know exactly what that means and what that looks like for our lives. But to those seeking, those who ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Letters Of Lament - Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 6, 2009

A reading through Chapter Five of Lamentations. This is not a typical sermon.

Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Five INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chew On This (Word Of God)

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2023

In Nehemiah 8 we see 3 positive responses to God's Word (Material adapted from Warren Wiersbe's book on Nehemiah called "Be Determined")

HoHum: Dwight Moody was preaching one time in a Southern city about the value of the Word of God in a person’s life. Suddenly he was interrupted by a loud voice that said, “Mr. Moody, I do not believe a single word of that collection of old wives’ tales you call the Bible!” Mr. Moody answered, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:48, Romans 3:10-12, Psalm 119:111, Psalm 119:162, 1 John 5:3, Romans 1:5, 1 Peter 2:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ