Sermons on Maximize Joy:

God Commands Us To Enjoy The Greatest Pleasure!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 3, 2007

Our OWN idea of pleasure could be loving the self, money, or being proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, etc.

“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Want You To Know Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

Paul wanted the church to know, then and now, that if we remain in Christ, our trials will actually serve to "Advance the "Gospel".

INTRODUCTION A. Series of Phlippians 1. Book of Joy but misleading and should be “Joy Amidst Trial” 2. Paul (Acts 16.16) after expelling a demon spirit from a slave girl who made her masters money from her ability as a fortune teller, was arrested. a. Owners accused him of inciting a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living On The Edge...of Hell

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Feb 1, 2008

A message to inspire God’s people to a more consecrated and focused life in the "straight and narrow"

Living On The Edge…Of Hell Lakewood Christian Church Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17 Introduction: We are living in a strange time in history. With web-cams, reality television, Internet, it is so easy to get into other peoples business. Who hasn’t seen “Fear Factor” with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: *other

The Highway To Heaven

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

The Highway to Heaven. What is this road? It is the King’s Highway! It spans all the chasms of human wretchedness. It tunnels through all the mountains of earthly difficulty. It’s wide enough and strong enough to hold the entire human race should they ch

The Highway to Heaven Isa. 35:8-10 8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. 9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas New Creation

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008

In Jesus Birth, the New Creation has begun

New Creation at Christmas December 16, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 I was talking with a friend this week about all the accesses that happen at Christmas, and how the retail ales system has taken over this celebration of Christ’s birth. We can respond to it in two different ways – at worst, we can just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

Choosing The Right Gift Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009

2nd in a series on James for summer 2009

During my undergrad years at Cal State Hayward I read about an experiment to determine if rats would seek out new places of safety when faced with danger. It involved random low-level shocks to the cage and a random "shock free" zone. After a while, instead of seeking a place that was free from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed Lives Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 30, 2006

First of Three from Philemon. The Holy Spirit Tranforms us from the inside out.

Extreme Makeover/The Swan. Extreme outward change, God wants to be our makeover artist creating change from the inside out. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Ephesians 5:8 Two separate studies conducted several years apart concluded that only 10% and 9% of ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reclaiming What Is Ours

Contributed by David Butcher on Dec 8, 2006

Knowing who we are in Christ and reclaiming what is rightfully ours.

Readings Genesis 14:14-16 (NIV) When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Romans 8:18-27 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 2, 2007

Romans 8:18-27

Romans 8:18-27 18I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Bible Church

Politically Incorrect...again Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:1-6

Text: 1 Peter 3:1-6 Title: Politically Incorrect…Again Date/Place: LSCC, 10/2/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Tom and Dennis and their business venture—p. 170-172 in Marriage God’s Way B. Background to passage: Continuing his discourse on God-ordained authorities in our lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Storms And Troubles Won't Go Away Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

2nd in the series James Troubles and Storms come into the life of a Christian. Not "if" but "when" James provides direction and hope

In Jesus Holy Name August 27, 2006 Text: James 1:1-4,12 Pentecost XII, Redeemer “When Storms and Troubles Won’t Go Away” The Book of James 2nd in the Series Max Lucado in his book “Eye of the Storm” tells this story: Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. Once second he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Under The Sun

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Striving for the meaning in life can be frustrating. Often leading people to give in to many temptations in hopes of bringing some type of satisfaction.

Life Under the Sun Vs Life In the Son; Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11, I John 5:11,12 Do you remember the old Wendy’s commercial when the elderly women opens the hamburger bun and says, “Where’s the beef?” Many people feel that way about life. They find themselves sandwiched between birth and death, and, ...read more

More Than Enough

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The reason so many Christians are not experiencing abundant life is because they have become satisfied with the idea eternal life or because they are focusing on the things of this world. But there’s so much more. More than we could ever imagine. An abund

More Than Enough; John 10:10 A little girl went to visit her grandmother for the weekend. Her grandmother went to an old fashioned Church that kept the Sabbath by forbidding all work, fun, laughing and playing. The little girl woke up Sunday and started right off playing and laughing, as little ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Honey For The Journey

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

There is sweetness and strength in serving God.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Honey For The Journey Genesis 43:11, “And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:11

Denomination: Baptist

Using What God Gave You Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

Parable of the Talents warns us to use what God gives us, and to use it well.

Using What God Gave You Purpose Driven Life #32 Cornwall April 17, 2004 You have considered who you are, over the past few weeks, in looking to understand where you are to fit into the family of God. Four weeks back, we considered the subjects of the spiritual gifts you have received and your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational