Sermons on Rejoice In Thee:

Set Thy House In Order

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 13, 2016

To establish that each of us must not only set our house in order, but keep it in good standings; seeing none of us known the time nor season the Lord may require an accounting of us and our work.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hezekiah’s Prognosis 2. Hezekiah’s Prayer 3. Hezekiah’s Promise Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme, "Set your house in order." It would seem from the text that none of us are exempt from the call of death. Common sense ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-3, Isaiah 38:4-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Being Consistent?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 4, 2018

Sometimes it seems that the time it takes to get our prayers answered is much longer than we anticipated. So we begin to faint in our minds. This message is about not giving up when you are not seeing the results.

Please turn to Mark 4. Smith Wigglesworth was asked how is it that you walk in so much faith? So the three verses we’re going to read in Mark 4 was his response to anyone who asked him that question. Mark 4:26-28 is a continuation of Jesus’ teaching about the sower who sows the word. (26) And he ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7, Isaiah 65:18-24, Isaiah 55:10-12, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 44:24-26, Genesis 8:15-22, Mark 11:22-24, Matthew 13:23, Mark 4:20, Mark 4:13, Mark 4:3, Mark 4:26-28, Matthew 21:18-22, Luke 8:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Of The First Christmas: Zacharias And Elisabeth Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2024

A childless couple received some incredible news! How did they handle it?

(Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 12-01-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s hard to believe, we’re now in December! There are only 20 or so shopping days until Christmas Day and, we shouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Good For You

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

It seems that everybody today is an expert on what is good for you, but there are some things that God’s Word teaches are truly good for all of us.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA It Is Good For You Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, 6:12 Intro: Many people today seem to believe themselves to have great knowledge as to what is good for you. Everybody else can tell you how to do the things in your life which seem ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Content Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020

The World runs after ungodly things and gains, whole life is spent on Chasing the wind without end. Watch out your conversation, be content with what you have for a satisfying life.

Introduction: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. As per the will of God, we are meditating under the Theme: I will never leave you nor forsake you, ‘Uninterrupted Presence of God' in our lives. Today, we are meditating on the theme 'Be Content'. I am not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons Learned From Wise Men

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013

Some important lessons can be learned form

Lessons Learned From Wise Men Matthew 2:1-23 Often you will hear me quote other men of God that I have a great deal of respect for. (Ex. Spurgeon, D.L Moody, Matthew Henry, David Jeremiah, J Vernon McGee, Charles Stanley, Alan Carr and especially Adrian Rogers) Why do I do this? Because these men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

People Of The First Christmas-Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2020

Mary was a young Jewish virgin who received the surprise of her life one day! The angel Gabriel appeared to her and explained that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah! What happened then?

Introduction: the first Christmas was important to many people, three in particular. Besides Baby Jesus Himself, there were Mary, His mother after the flesh; and Joseph, chosen by God to be the foster father of the Son of God (what a challenge!). This message focuses on Mary first, because there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-56, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Christmas Message Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2024

We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life. And it all started…from the very Beginning, Even BEFORE the World Began, HE WAS…

2024.12.22. The Real Christmas Story (Message) Arranged by William Akehurst, Pastor of HSWC Scriptures: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:7-8, Genesis 2:15-18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 7L14, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:7-8, Genesis 2:15-18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:10-14, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 53:3-8, John 19:16-18, John 19:30, John 19:40-41, Matthew 20:1, Acts 1:9-11, John 14:3, John 11:25-26, John 3:16, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7th Sunday After Pentecost. July 16th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2023

Year A, Proper 10.

Genesis 25:19-34, Psalm 119:105-112, Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65:1-13, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23 A). JACOB AND ESAU. Genesis 25:19-34. 1. The two nations in Rebekah’s womb. GENESIS 25:19-20. As the genealogy passes from Abraham to Isaac we are told that Isaac was forty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Psalm 119:105-112, Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65:1-13, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Christmas Message (It's Not Just A "story")

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2021

We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only hope for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life. This is the REAL Story of Christmas

The Real Christmas Message* *I dislike the word "story" as in the Christmas "Story", as the word "story" gives a sense of fiction. CHRISTMAS IS A MESSAGE of TRUTH that needs to be told and heard around the world. Arranged by William Akehurst, HSWC We celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Times Are In God Series

Contributed by Jose Maldonado on Dec 6, 2006

Trusting God in times of trial.

“Our Times are in God’s Hand’s” Pastor Jose F. Maldonado Hillburn Drive Grace Baptist Church Nov.12, 2006 “My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from them that persecute me." Ps.31:15 This is one of those encouraging Psalms that soothes the soul as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Transfer: A Second Chance At Faith Transfer (Lesson 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

I. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25-37 1. Does our walk with God make a difference in rearing our children? Yes, because Christ changes your goals, values and attitudes. “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (II Cor. 5:17). No, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: God's Call

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. His faith. Abraham is the only one that God called His Friend. (II Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8; 2:23). Arabs called him El Kahil, i.e., the friend of God. Abraham’s faith made him closer to God than all others. 2. Father. Terah was a worshiper of idols (Joshua 24:2). Tradition said ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Snakes

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 11, 2004

Snakes, a study in symbolism in scripture.

Snakes of the Bible If I had to guess which animal on this earth that would put more fear into a man that any other, it would have to be a serpent {Snake}. As a child, I always worried that one of these crawly things would sneak upon me and bite. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Counts

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010

Building Character ❶. Be Committed ❷. Be Available ❸. Be Content ❹. Be Genuine

- What’s Underneath? - Tiger Woods the world's No. 1 golfer - Woods on Friday (2/19/10) apologized for cheating on his wife - We are captivated by speed & precision in the Olympics rather than character - What’s under the paint? - Is that real wood or a vainer? - Go deeper than the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist