Sermons on Rejoice In Hope:

God With Us Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

The beauty and reality of Heaven

THE END IS NEAR Part 6, “God With Us!” Revelation 21:1-22:6 Sunday, September 13, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee I heard about a rich man who was determined to take his wealth with him. He told his wife to get all his money together, put it in a sack, and then hang the sack from the rafters in the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Cracked Pots"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2012

A sermon about rejoicing in how God uses us.

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 “Cracked Pots” How many of you are, as Mary Poppins described herself, “Practically perfect in every way?” How many of your friends or the people you love the most, care about the most and have been most touched and influenced by are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Sing A New Song

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

God can give you a new song

Psalm 98:1 Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. 2 The LORD has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations. 3 He has remembered His mercy and His faithfulness to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

30th Anniversary

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

I preached this sermon for our 30th Anniversary. 1. God WAS Here in the past 2. God Will be Here in the Future. 3. Most importantly, God is here today.

Introduction 1. They say that dogs age 7 times faster than their owners... a 10 year old dog is the same as a 70 year old man... They don’t say anything like that for churches... do churches age the same as people?... a church 30 years old is like a 30 year old person?... Or, is it like “dog ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, Revelation 3:20-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Five Reasons Why Christmas Is Good News Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This is a Christmas Sermon of Joy.

Five Reasons Why Christmas Is Good News Read Luke 2:1-14 1” And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing A Beautiful Mind Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 10, 2009

We need a new way of thinking. We need a new mind. We need to put away the pattern of this world and be renewed in our thinking to see life how God sees it.

GROWING A BEAUTIFUL MIND Do these words sound familiar to you? “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Rom 12:2). You have heard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Mennonite

"Let's Go Get'em"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 12, 2011

Like the lost sheep we must be the shepherd and bring those who have fallen away back to Christ.

“Let’s Go Get’em” Joke: There was a life insurance salesman who claimed his company paid their claim so quickly that their office, which is on the tenth floor of a eighty story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011

Pray without ceasing and rejoice. We should lean on God when we experience trials or tribulation. God’s promise is that He will never leave us or forsake us.

Together. They were always together. Walking, talking, eating, sleeping. They had watched Him do the impossible. They had seen Him change lives. They knew the sound of His step, the tone of His voice, the echo of His laughter. The twelve knew Jesus like no one else could. He was their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

What We Learned From A Ping-Pong Marathon Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011

Paul says to dwell on those things that are excellent and worthy of praise. These encouraging words will help us all through any circumstance, any trial or any hardship, as we remember that “all things work together for good to those who love God.”

How soon we forget, or how soon we don’t forget. I have cherished memories from long ago that I will never, ever forget. Way back in 1975 I learned a valuable lesson about time, and I learned how many hours are in a week. I also learned about the power of prayer and leaning on God to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith Is A Gift From God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 13, 2010

A sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord, Series C

The Transfiguration of our Lord, February 14, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on the mount of Transfiguration, you enable your Son’s beloved disciples to gain a glimpse ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2013

God searches for us until he "finds" us, and welcomes us into his arms when we return to him.

Luke 15:1-32 "Lost and Found" INTRODUCTION There are times in our lives when we may doubt God's love for us. These times could range from receiving a traffic ticket to suffering from the flu, from losing your job to being told you have a serious illness, and everything in between. We may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

And You Call Yourself A Christian Really?

Contributed by A J "Therightrevrhino" Watkins on Dec 21, 2013

This message was penned and preached to remind us that being in everyone else's business and judging them is not as Christian as we think. There are texts that address this but this message is for those holier than thou people in churches everywhere.

And You Call Yourself A Christian, Really? Psalm 150 - Philippians 4:4 By Pastor A. J. Watkins D.Min. King James Version Utilized Ryrie, Henry, and Clarke Study Aides Simonton Genesis Ministries © June 2009 Today’s society is in a major turmoil. We have people still hating people so much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Different – Really! Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 2:12-18

Series: Philippians Sermon: “We are Different – Really!” Philippians 2:12-18 Pastor John Bright Philippians 2 “12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18, Galatians 5:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Pray And Praise Always! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 8, 2018

What is God's will for every Christian?

As we close this year and look forward to a new year, I would like us to think about the 7 P’s for the Christian life for the next 2 Sundays. If you recall from past messages, the 7 P’s for the Christian life are: Pray, Plan, Pray, Prioritize, Pray, Proceed, Praise! Next week we will focus on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent3c- Gaudete Sunday Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 7, 2018

‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit.

It’s Gaudete Sunday, ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit. To illustrate, writer Gordon McDonald tells about a Nigerian woman who is a physician at a great teaching hospital in the United States. This distinguished woman came out of the crowd to say something kind about the lecture McDonald ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-18, Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Catholic