Sermons on Real Joy:

Beware Of Legalism Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism

Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism 3:1-8 David Taylor Legalism is deadly and it is dangerous. It brings about spiritual bondage and frustration in the Christian life, it hampers the inner transformation of heart; and it robs us of joy and intimacy with Christ. It is a tool of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"jesus' Keynote Address"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 19, 2022

A sermon about the REAL Jesus, lest we forget.

“Jesus’ Keynote Address” Luke 4:14-21 If you could choose the words that might encapsulate who you are, the words that you would use to communicate the essence of yourself, your life, your commitments—what would they be? Luke 4:14-21 is essentially Jesus’ life, ministry and purpose in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The World Needs A Witness Of Hope Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2015

Jesus solves our real problem first--sin.

Thursday of 13th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel At the birth of John the Baptist, his father–who had been speechless for nine months or so because of his lack of faith–broke out into song: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel. Toward the end of this prayer, he speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

A New You Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 5, 2006

Discover how to experience real and lasting life change.

INTRODUCTION In Ephesians 4 and 5 we discover how to experience real and lasting life change. God has a plan to create a new you. And your part in his plan is to join him bringing change in your life. 1. A New Way of Thinking. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off ...read more

Denomination: *other

Is There A Place Called Hell?

Contributed by Lee Black on Sep 7, 2002

Using scriptures to prove there is a real place called Hell.

Mt.10:28 Is There A Place Called Hell? Intro:A servey was once taken of 7,441 clergy concerning their belief about hell. 58% of Methodist, 60% of Episcopalians, 54% of Presbyterians, 35% of American Baptists believed that hell is not a location after death for the lost, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Weeping?! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

Tears of Joy at Easter. The tomb is empty.

Why are you Weeping? April 20, 2014 John 20:1-18 Whether we want to admit to it or not . . . we all have dreams. We set out at a young age, with dreams. Oftentimes they’re little boy and girl fantasies. And sometimes they become realities. We dream about fun and exciting stuff, glamorous ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 22, 2013

The ten lepers had a real problem that required real healing. Jesus blesses them, why did not all ten come back to give thanks?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Governor Bradford made what many would call the first Thanksgiving proclamation in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth. • The life and voyage the Pilgrims experienced was tough. • They lost over half of the people they started, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Experience The "blessed" Life Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 10, 2023

The word "blessed" is a popular word these days. What does that mean? The word is used 67 times in the Bible- that's a lot of Biblical real estate isn't it? But do we know what it really means to "be blessed?" Jacob will show us.

A few years ago, I got on an elevator at a children’s museum in Indianapolis and as I crowded into the elevator, I noticed that the reason why it was crowded was because the lady that was on the elevator had brought her 18 grandkids to the museum that day. As I sardined into the elevator, I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love & Betrayal Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 11, 2008

Are you ashamed to be served by Jesus? Be careful how you answer. As Jesus demonstrates what real love is, he also recoils at real betrayal.

In the February 20th issue of Time Magazine, Joel Stein writes the cover story about George Clooney the Hollywood TV actor turned movie star. Stein recalls asking Clooney for an interview. What he got was Clooney himself coming over for dinner. “He’ll eat whatever’s cooking” his publicist said. The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Praises For A New Birth, A Living Hope-A Message Of Mercy, Grace And Joy”

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Aug 26, 2023

Peter praises God for granting believers new birth into a living hope

I. Believers Are Born-Again by God’s Mercy to a Living Hope Through Christ. a. Only by God’s Mercy along with His draw of His chosen and His grace is there any hope for mankind. b. Notice in verse 3, Peter’s affirming that it is not by anything sinful, separated mankind can do to be right with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Father’s Day 2020

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

anyone can be a daddy, but it takes a real man to be a father!

Sermon Father's Day 2020 Today is Father's Day. Let’s take a look at what it means to be a Dad. - Throughout scripture, God has a thing or two to say about the man’s role. - This is God's standards, & not man’s. - I’ve used this quote before, but it still ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Theology Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

How can you tell real doctrine from false? It involves knowing the source of the information and knowing the real thing very well.

In this chapter Paul reveals the source behind the false doctrine that was spreading around Ephesus - commands Timothy to point them out, then encourages him to keep doing the things a pastor does, even if people put him down. As a pastor in this role Timothy needed: - A strong sense of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

For All Those Who Fall Asleep In Church

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 22, 2009

The real question is not “Why did God let Eutychus fall asleep?” The real question is: “Was anyone but the Apostle Paul awake?”

For All Those Who Fall Asleep in Church Acts 20:7-12 Church sleepers beware. If you think you can get away with sleeping in church then watch out! “A man who went to Church with his wife always fell asleep during the sermon. The wife decided to do something about this and one Sunday she took a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

He Touched Me Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

If we want to meet the real needs of real people, then like Jesus, we must touch the untouchable, forgive the unforgivable, and befriend the despicable.

He Touched Me! (Mark 1:40 – 2:17) A soldier was wounded in a battle and ordered to the nearest military hospital. Arriving at the entrance, he saw two doors: one marked “For Minor Wounds,” the other “For Serious Wounds.” He entered the first door and walked down a long hallway. At the end of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Warning Against Unbelief

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 24, 2022

That is actually the message we need to hear today: - is we need to believe - not that a coin is real and valuable - but that God is real, powerful and loves us

“Warning against unbelief” Sermon 2 Hebrews 3:7-12 Recently I saw a video: of a man standing on a busy street corner, next to a jewelry store that buys gold and silver. He was trying to give away something to people the who walked by He approached people one at a time: - and offered to give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ