Sermons on Maximize Joy:

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2003

Christmas is a time of beautiful lights decorating homes and businesses. Little does the world take notice that the lights are prophetic in that they speak of the celebration of Him who is the Light of the world.

The Light of the World John 1:1-12 Introduction: Christmas is a time of beautiful lights. Everywhere homes and businesses are decorated with a multitude of colorful bright lights. Little does the world take notice that the lights are prophetic in that they speak of the celebration of Him who is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Part-Time Employee For A Full-Time Job

Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Jun 8, 2005

What happens when you truly seek after the face of God and develop a strong relationship with him? There can only be advantages! ;-)

“A Part-time Employee For A Full-time Job” “The Advantages to being closely connected to God.” Luke 22:54-62 I) Introduction a) Many of us are in need of a close walk with God b) Some of us are following, but not close enough c) So we will discuss: 1) Causes of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fresh Anointing

Contributed by Johnnye Johnson on Jan 15, 2003

Many believers do not know that when trials come they already have what it takes to get a fresh anointing.

In a believer’s lifetime there will be times where struggles will come between whether or not God is with you or not. If you were honest with yourself, you will come to the realization that yes there has been times when I questioned my walk with God. Even John the Baptist the forerunner of the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14, Judges 15:18-19

Denomination: Holiness

Sincere Faith Or Cosequences Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2002

People related to Jesus in various ways. This is true in our day as well. The type of relationship we have to the Lord carreis with it consequences, both good and bad.

Sincere Faith or Cosequences (Mark 11:1-18, Luke 19:41-44) INTRO 1. Few disappointments hurt as much as relational disappointments: 2. "All you think about is golf," the heartbroken wife complained. "You never think of me--even here at the breakfast table." "Of course I think of you," he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Mark 11:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jet Tour Through Philippians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to Philippians

PHILIPPIANS - Exultation INTRODUCTION: Philippians was one of the four Epistles written by Paul from his Roman jail. It is an expression of joy in the midst of adversity. It has been called his “love letter” to the Church at Philippi, and is among the most intimate of all his Letters. I. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

How to get UP when you are feeling DOWN.

How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 10) DEALING WITH DEPRESSION Philippians 4:4-12 1. THE COURSE OF DEPRESSION Down! Discouraged! Depressed! Despondent! Despair! 2. THE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION Physical causes Psychological causes Circumstantial causes Spiritual causes ·(Deu 28:65) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Wait

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it.

Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it. Intro.: 1. What do the following people have in common? a. <examples>: 1) 15 year old teenager who longs for a driver's lic. 2) A young couple who have set date for their wedding. 3) A 4 or 5 yr. old who is looking forward to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Overcoming The Enemy Within

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Know that Jesus said, "What comes out of a man is what makes him unclean.

1. Know that Jesus said, "What comes out of a man is what makes him unclean. For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance, and folly." (Mark 7:20,21) Every outward act of sin is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-21, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Over The Sunset - A Wedding Message

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This wedding sermon considers the apprehensions a couple may have as they begin their journey together as husband and wife.

Introduction 1. The joy of a wedding day. Celebrating the love a man and a woman have for each other. The culmination of dreams and the beginning of a new family. Like a story book ending in which they ride of into the sunset happily ever after. 2. Questions about what lies ahead. Will they be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Components Of Conversion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In Acts 9:5 Saul said, "Who are you Lord and what do you want me to do?" Those who are truly converted to Christ have a genuine desire to know the Lord and a willingness to obey Him. Many people think they are children of God, but they only pretend to kno

In Acts 9:5 Saul said, "Who are you Lord and what do you want me to do?" Those who are truly converted to Christ have a genuine desire to know the Lord and a willingness to obey Him. Many people think they are children of God, but they only pretend to know the Lord and obey His will. Saul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unbelievable Pleasure Of Loving Jesus

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

The one you are looking for - is Jesus!

The Unbelievable Pleasure of Loving Jesus! One of the greatest tragedies must be to live a life so empty that it really was not worth living.  How terribly sad it must be to realize as you are lying on your deathbed, that you never really lived. You may have done a lot of things and been to many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Catholic

Altar Of God

Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 16, 2007

This could easily spur a series but i believe this is a core teaching for the believer wanting to know more about their position in Christ and the Character of God

Altar Of God Intro: I didn’t come here to preach a nice message to you, I am not here to boost my ego or try out my skills. You didn’t come just to hear smooth words, meet some nice American, and you certainly are not in the wrong place. We are here because God has heard your prayers and the cries ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-11

Denomination: Vineyard

Has The Good News Changed You ? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 24, 2007

Part 1 of the Colossians Series

HAS THE GOOD NEWS CHANGED YOU? COLOSSIANS 1:1-8 This letter is from Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. It is written to God’s holy people in the city of Colosse, who are faithful brothers and sisters in Christ. May God our Father give you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

We Are Family

Contributed by S S on May 16, 2009

Sermon on Romans 12:9-21 - We are Family

Romans 12:9-21 We are family Introduction Context: Rom 12:1-2 our lives as living sacrifices (worship), transformed by renewing our minds Key verse = v.9 Sincere love, hate evil, cling to good before this, refer to divine love (5:5; 8:39) here, Christian to fellow-men 1 Cor 13 ILL: No wax The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: *other

James Study 1 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

Study of the Book of James

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 James The book of James is referred to as a General Epistle, because it is not written to any particular person or church, but the church as a whole particularly Jews believers. It is believed to have been one of the earliest writings of the NT somewhere around AD ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal