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Joy Unspeakable

Contributed by Roger Smith on Sep 28, 2024

A heavenly joy; fruit of a deep heart relationship with God; a foretaste of the riches of His glorious inheritance; the promise of God to His children. The result of belonging to and resting in Him. It's a joy that cannot fail as long as we remain IN Him.

JOY UNSPEAKABLE & FULL OF GLORY Reading: 1 Peter Chapter 1 (NIV) Text: v8 (AV) ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Background The apostle Peter, wrote to the Jewish Christians who had been scattered due to persecution around the time of the stoning of Stephen, during the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 15:11

Denomination: Congregational

Celebrating In The Losers Cirlce Series

Contributed by Tim George on Mar 17, 2001

James tells us the story of a rich man and a poor man who came to church one day. One appeared to be a winner – the other a loser. How should a group of losers who have been made winners by Christ treat such people?

No body likes a loser. Have you ever seen a losers circle at the racetrack? When is the last time you saw the runner-up on a box of Wheaties? People generally think little of losers. That makes it all the more hurtful to some when someone like Ted Turner is quoted as saying, “Christianity is for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finding True Happiness

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

True happiness is found in something deeper than thrills and pleasures. Finding fulfillment in God’s purpose for your life and drawing upon that rich resource of His grace and love brings a consistent experience of abiding peace and joy. Using a humorous

Finding True Happiness Psalm 1[1] 2-1-04 Intro Today is Super Bowl Sunday and we’re going to have fun this evening watching the game together. One of the things I like about Super Bowl Sunday are the creative advertisements that companies spend millions of dollars to air during the game. That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, John 10:10

Denomination: Charismatic

"A Beautiful Find”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

There is expectation and joyful discovery in a beautiful find. It can lift you from the depths of depression and fill your life with hope and joy. It can take your heart from rags to riches and elevate you from a meaningless existence to a life of purpo

“A Beautiful Find” There is expectation and joyful discovery in a beautiful find. It can lift you from the depths of depression and fill your life with hope and joy. It can take your heart from rags to riches and elevate you from a meaningless existence to a life of purpose and meaning. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who You Believe: Who Is “the Word”? (Session 3) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 3, 2010

Many people have had their lives changed by encountering Jesus Christ, the rich, the poor, the famous, the unknown, the proud, the humble, people like you and me. For over two thousand years, the teaching and truth of His words continue to influence and c

Who is “The Word”? How can the personality and life of Jesus Christ help us to know the Eternal God? Many people have had their lives changed by encountering Jesus Christ, the rich, the poor, the famous, the unknown, the proud, the humble, people like you and me. For over two thousand ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 5, 2006

A sermon for Christmas based on Galatians 4:4. (Material taken from SermonCentral contributors, from Boyce Mouton’s book "Special Messages for Special Days, and from Rich Warren’s book "The Purpose-Driven Life")

Sermon for 12/25/2005 For Such a Time as This Galatians 4:4 Introduction: When Leonardo Da Vinci painted The Last Supper on a monastery dining room wall, the monks began to have many questions about his ability, and his integrity. The picture was merely a copy of the dining area in which it was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Deeper

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010

Christ calls us to go deeper with Him where greater riches and service lie and stop wading in the shallows. Why don’t Christians want to go deeper? How can they go deeper? What are the benefits of going deeper?

Going Deeper Hebrews 5:12 – 6:1 Introduction: Paul scolded the Hebrew Christians for remaining shallow believers and not growing deeper in their Christian experience. They remained superficial believers. He challenges them to go on to maturity. Christ called Peter to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Impossible Dreams

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010

People of today still dream of impossible dreams. The impossible dreams we refer have nothing to do with dreams like becoming prosperous, owning a house, or becoming rich and famous. There are at least seven dreams that will never come true now or forever

Intro: During prophet Jeremiah’s time, God was angry with pastors, priests and prophets in Israel who dream and prophesy of false things. These evil false prophets deceived God’s people and provoked them to rebellion. What was true in OT times is still true for today’s generation. Some dreams are ...read more

Denomination: *other

Good Head--Bad Heart Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 1, 2008

The local church at Ephesus had a rich history of strong Christian leadership from Paul, through Timothy to John. They had been very effective in keeping their doctrine pure. But, in their zeal to keep themselves doctrinally pure, they left their first l

It seems as if the news is filled every day with scandals. Government scandals, corporate scandals, all kinds of scandals. It seems that even our own WVU is involved in a scandal. And this one doesn’t have anything to do with the football team. It seems that the governor’s daughter was awarded ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Limitless Grace

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 7, 2008

Five Ways that God Grace Works 1. GRACE RICHES - Vs. 5 2. GRACE CERTIFIED - Vs. 6 3. GRACE GIFTS - Vs. 7 4. GRACE ESTABLISHED - Vs. 8 5. GRACE FELLOWSHIP - Vs. 9

Mokusatsu! During the closing weeks of World War II, the Allies issued the Potsdam ultimatum to Japan. The emperor of Japan wished to end the war in July, 1945. The proud war lords and governing body delayed. They announced a policy of "mokusatsu," which means to ignore, or to refrain from comment. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want From Me God?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

In our walk as Christians, we need to have a sense of direction where God lead us. The Old Testament is rich of teachings of Grace and Mercy, preparing the road for the coming of the Messiah, the fulfillment of the Law, full of Mercy and Love. How can I

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: In our walk as Christians, we need to have a sense of direction where God lead us. The Old Testament is rich of teachings of Grace and Mercy, preparing the road for the coming of the Messiah, the fulfillment of the Law, full of Mercy and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

When Ambition Meets Grace

Contributed by Larrin Robertson on Nov 15, 2014

The rich young man in this text could not be satisfied until he had it all. He realized that his accumulated "stuff" was not enough, and he wanted more...that is, until he realized that there was nothing he needed to do to get it.

Matthew 19:16-30 When Ambition Meets Grace How much are you willing to give up now, in order to have it all later? Before you answer the question, be sure you think about what had to endure to get what you have. This has been a lifelong journey over which good friendships and meaningful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Pouring With Rain. Put Your Umbrella Away!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 12, 2011

God’s Holy Spirit is willing to fill every believer but sometimes Christians don’t know that God’s rich resources are available. Some people put their umbrellas up and therefore stay very dry whereas God wants to deluge them with his Spirit. If we’re open

It’s pouring with rain. Put your umbrella away! In the 1920s Mr Ira Yates purchased a farm in West Texas in the United States. In many ways he was like a lot of other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land, and a lot of debt. He wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to keep up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Doing It God's Way

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon deals with being obedient to the will of God for our lives.

Doing It God’s Way 11:00 1/10/93 Text Philip 2:12-17 Proverbs 16:1-9 Luke 18:18-30 .ls2 Some people live in a manner in which they do things their own and the only time they even consider God is during a tragedy or an emergency. The story is told of a farmer who had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning To Be Commending (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 6, 2021

To establish we must learn: to be content in all life’s situations; to genuinely commend others for their communications (financial support); and, to be contingent (dependent) upon God’s supplying all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. Learning to be Commending E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson two, in this sermon-series theme: "Learning to be Content.” The apostle Paul now in prison, in the city of Rome: imprisoned for his work in Christ among the Gentiles. We will consider the blessings of commending ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ