Sermons on Maximize Joy:

"Rewrapping Gifts"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2010

A sermon about the kindness, grace and love of God.

Ephesians 2:1-10 “Rewrapping Gifts” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com Several years ago, before GPS systems were the norm, I was driving across the country, and among the people I wanted to meet up with was an old high ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Father's Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 23, 2009

The loving Father extends love, forgiveness and grace. Those who have erred, failed and fallen, needs our love and help.

I wish all fathers a blessed Father’s Day. God bless you. • Since it is Father’s Day, I like to look at a parable Jesus shared regarding a loving father – Luke 15:11-32. • Jesus uses this parable to describe the love of God, our heavenly Father. Jesus tells us 3 parables in a row in this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Dreaming Of A Right Christmas

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Christmas Message.

I’M DREAMING OF A RIGHT CHRISTMAS Matthew 1:21 INTRO: What does Christmas mean to you? To some people it means hard work. The stores are crowded with shoppers, the post office is overflowing with mail, and the trains and busses and planes are carrying record crowds. To some people Christmas means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006

A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

CONTRADICTIONS LESSON IV SERVANT-LEADER Matt. 20:24-28 October 29, 2006 DO YOU REMEMBER THE DEFINITION OF AN OXYMORON? A SEEMINGLY CONTRADICTORY FIGURE OF SPEECH. THE EXAMPLE WE USED WAS . . . DEAFENING SILENCE. WE IN AMERICA LOVE TO BUTCHER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY PUTTING WORDS TOGETHER ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:24-28, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Still Of The Night

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

The story of the encounter of the shepherds with the angel at the time of Jesus’ birth and how they reacted.

In The Still of the Night Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: In the movies if the director wants to produce a dramatic effect, many times he will have the event happen at night. It seems that in the movies, the monsters (remember Jurassic Park?), criminals, and enemies always attack at night. Likewise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

… So That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life. Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 20, 2007

John’s concluding words tells us how we have eternal life through Christ, and what we should do with that life.

1 John 5:13-21 February 11, 2007 … so that you may know that you have eternal life. This is the last sermon in 1 John. John ends the letter by telling us why he wrote it. He does the same in the gospel of John. In the last verse of the Gospel he says: “But these are written that you may ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: *other

In View Of God's Mercy -- We Live!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 13, 2007

Pentecost 15(A) - In view of God’s mercy, we live! We live by discovering and doing God’s will. We live by uncovering and using God’s gifts.

IN VIEW OF GOD’S MERCY -- WE LIVE! (Outline) September 9, 2007 - PENTECOST 15 - Romans 12:1-8 INTRO: Today’s verses in Romans speak about faithful Christian living. Having faith and living that faith is called sanctification. It is absolutely, positively essential that one know and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Work Of The Helpers Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2007

The work of the Helpers of God and what angels do for us. We have in this outline put together some of works of angels in heaven, earth and our lives. Some of their names and jobs from the Bible. There is a lot of misunderstanding on what angels readl

The work of the Helpers of God Eand what angels do for us. Heb 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? . Billy Graham On Angels Billy Graham says: "As an evangelist, I have often felt too far spent to minister from the pulpit to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14

The Gift Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 8, 2007

This sermon is the fourth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Mercy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

Today is Mother’s day and the most appropriate spiritual gift to talk about is that of showing mercy. Whether it’s a skinned knee or a broken heart mothers are the ones we usually turn to for compassion and love. However, there are just as many men who have the heart gift of showing mercy as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Grow Weary

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

This lesson explores the reasons Christians grow weary in well doing and offers suggestions on overcoming that weariness.

Do Not Grow Weary Susie called a friend and asked how she was feeling. “Terrible,” came the reply. “My head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are driving me crazy.” Susie, full of compassion, said, “Listen, go and lie down, I’ll come over right ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Our Pain Into Gain

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 13, 2005

God takes the hurt of our past, and makes it work for our good.

TURNING OUR PAIN INTO GAIN! Jeremiah 29:8-14 8. For thus says the Lord of host, the God of Israel: Do not let your Prophets and your diviners who are in your midst deceive you, nor listen to your dreams which you cause to be dreamed. 9. For they Prophesy falsely to you in my name; I have not sent ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying For Inner Strength

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

We must pray more for inner strength and physical strength.

"THAT HE WOULD GRANT YOU, ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY, TO BE STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT BY HIS SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN." I. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS AN "INNER MAN." A. Our inner person is our spiritual part. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy HEART, and with all thy SOUL, and with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2005

A Pictorial Tour...What will be there, and what will take place? Review, Records, Rewards, Rejoicing, and Reunion. Link to formatted text & Powerpoint included.

Heaven I Kings 8:27 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] ------------------------------ “Behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee...” —I Kings 8:27. “…And hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place...”-I Kings 8:30. There are three different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:27

Denomination: Baptist

Serve The Lord With Gladness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 25, 2007

A sermon on serving the Lord with gladness from Psalm 100:2 (Outline adapted from S. Conway in Pulpit Commentary, Volume 8, Pages 355-356)

Sermon for 6/24/2007 Psalm 100 especially verse 2 Serve the Lord with Gladness Introduction: The problem here is that we come into worship in the spirit of Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, or perhaps Telly Monster in Sesame Street: "O-o-h, I love you and worship you, but things are pretty bad, and they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise Leads Us In Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 1, 2006

Its not our singing that brings a change in the Atmosphere! Its our praise and worship that attracts the Lord, and leads us into His Glory

IAN JOHSNON www.papelim.org.nz When Israel was ordered by the Lord, into ranks and tribes When they crossed the red Sea Whenever they moved forward and travelled on (Numbers 2) Whenever they went to war (Judges 1:1-2) Whenever they were called to stand before the Lord One tribe always took ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Pentecostal