Sermons on Restore My Joy:

Lesson 3: Don't Confuse The World's Values With God's Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2010

In today's politically correct world it seems more and more Christians are swallowing some pretty bad stuff in order to 'get along.' The culture pushes back to get us to conform to the values of our culture. Paul comes against that and says you should thi

In lesson three Paul takes aim, not at superstar pastors, but the philosophies and values of the world around us. The Corinthians were very much in the middle of a culture that valued philosophy and discussion as a way to arrive at truth. Paul's time before the Areopagus in Acts 17 was like that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No Fear

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Nothing exists for you to fear--nothing! God has given you the Son, just as He promised. That changes everything!

Intro Long before he was Abraham, he was called “Abram.” Even before his name was changed, God still chose to bless him. When the Lord told Abram to leave his homeland, this is the promise He gave him: I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you. I will make your name great, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Eternal Life From The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus is the Good Samaritan. He stepped into our cesspool of sin. He stooped down, soiling His hands to pick you up. He brings you to the inn of the Church, where the innkeepers, His pastors, look to your eternal needs.

Intro “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” So asked a Pharisee, a lawyer, to Jesus. The Pharisee was a man who had spent his life studying the Old Testament. And to him, Jesus was cheapening the Law, the Torah, making it into nothing. Now, all the wrong people were thronging to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus is manna for the wilderness.

Intro One month in the wilderness and the Israelites are hungry, without food. That wasn’t in the travel brochure when Moses freed us from the Egyptians. Now our feet are tired and our legs weary. Sand and stones irritate in our sandals. Snakes and scorpions infest the ground we walk. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

As The Family Goes Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Oct 28, 2010

This message is one is a series of looking at America's Godly Heritage and where America is headed.

America: A Christian Nation Series Where We Are: “As the Family Goes” Malachi 2:15-16 Introduction If you haven’t noticed (I’m sure you have) the family has been under attack for a long time in America If America is going to survive and thrive, it will require a moral ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wings Of Refuge

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2010

Funeral message, for Ekerete Akpaete, Nigerian, who died suddenly in the arms of his infant daughter.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, Dc, March 25, 2000 To experience great loss is difficult enough. To experience that loss in a far country, with few who understand, few who are close, is even more difficult. And when that loss means that those who depend on you will need you even more, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It Raining On Me? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 24, 2010

The suffering of life has to be dealt with. God always has a plan.

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1  When you are going through difficult times do you feel loved by God? • How do you think you would feel if you were seeing your family being persecuted because of their faith or if you suffer persecution because of your faith in Jesus? • I know we all have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Where It Belongs

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 27, 2010

The object of faith will determine whether we experience God. Do we put our faith in the bank account or in the creator of wealth?

According to our passage for tonight, John says that this healing of the nobleman's son was the second sign of Jesus. It was further testimony to the fact that Jesus was the Son of God. It is quite obvious that Jesus is the star of the story. But, I want you to look with me tonight... not at the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 12: Don't Panic Part 1 - Marriage & Divorce Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2010

There are many misunderstandings about Paul's words on marriage and divorce. Looking at them in the context of the situation they were written in, and context of our purpose as redeemed humans offers us some real wisdom.

Beginning in chapter 7, Paul begins to address specific questions the Corinthians had sent him regarding marriage, eating meat sacrificed to idols, worship, the Lord's supper and the resurrection. First he addresses a question about marriage. If you look at the chapter as a whole the context might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

People Who Tell The Truth About Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[“Jesus” represented by the media – married, aquarian, self-claims, Jesus and satan brothers, Jesus a created god, etc.] There’s so many voices giving the world the wrong impression of who Jesus really is. It’s up to us as Christians to tell the world and to show the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse On Canaan Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2010

A continuation of an expository series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we look at the curse on Canaan. Why the curse was given and what it would mean later on.

Genesis (Pt. 19) The Curse on Canaan Text: Genesis 9:18-29 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now when we read Genesis, we should always keep in mind that it is written as a book of history. In-other-words; it falls into the genre of historical writings, and it is meant to be taken as factual, literal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evil Has A Name Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 11, 2010

Evil has a name: sin.

Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part-6, Mathew 6:6-13 “Evil Has a Name” Introduction “Often, when traveling among the Alps [The highways of the United States], one sees a small black [white] cross planted on a rock or on the brink of a stream or on the verge of the highway to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Come, Kamikaze. Come!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 25, 2010

Why do we want to pray for the Holy Spirit to come?

When you hear the word kamikaze what comes to mind? Allied sailors who served in the Pacific during World War II would probably think of Japanese airplanes deliberately slamming into Allied ships. Although kamikaze pilots didn’t stop the advance on Japan, they did manage to sink about 50 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Priority Of Preaching-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 8, 2010

Paul charged Timothy to preach the word of God as knowledge of it is vital to overcoming a hostile environment(3:15-17). Pastors must prioritize the faithful preaching of God’s revealed word but why? 5 incentives prioritizing the preaching of God’s word

The PRIORITY of PREACHING-I—2Timothy 4:1-8 Attention: Preaching is a standardized & major part of the livelihood of a church. It is vital to the worship experience. It is necessary to alignment with Bible Study. It calls the hearer to action. It draws the hearer closer to God. But is it only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Appoints The Twelve Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Is your faith totally inward focused or does it have a gospel shaped outward focus as well? Are you one of Jesus disciples so you can serve him or just yourself? Are you not just a disciple but an apostle as well?

Imagine Jesus appeared in Melbourne today and was looking to form a band of disciples. What sorts of people do you think he might look for? People with influence? Media savvy types? University trained professionals? People who are good with words, good at presenting the right image? It’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Anglican