Sermons on Shouting With Joy:

I Wanna Go Home

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 23, 2019

Homecoming day at church is always an enjoyable day that allows us to reflect upon our past as a church. It is also a day for us to look forward to the ultimate homecoming that will never end! (Used sources from Sermon Central to aid in preparation of this message).

I Wanna Go Home Today, as we celebrate homecoming here at Grace Baptist, I want us to take time to remember all that God has done for the church. I want us to recognize the hard work that has gone into bringing the church to the point it is today. Stacy & I have only been here a short time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:27, 1 Kings 8:30, Isaiah 24:18, Malachi 3:10, Revelation 4:1-3, Psalm 11:4, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For Simeon And Anna Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 6, 2025

The scripture for today's message tells of some wonderful things that happened when certain people came to God's house. Actually, they came to the temple in Jerusalem. These events happened shortly after the birth of Jesus.

Alba 12-29-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR SIMEON AND ANNA Luke 2:21-40 I'm thinking of church attendance. Have you ever heard of Murphy’s Law for Preachers? Law # 1: If the weather is extremely bad, church attendance will be down. Law #2: If the weather is extremely good church attendance will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

The praise and worship part of our Christian life is of the utmost importance because it helps us develop a deeper relationship with God, and in the words we find the hope, joy, and comfort that we all seek.

Today I want us to analyze a very important aspect of our Christian life that is oftentimes overlooked, or not given too much attention to. I say that it is something that is oftentimes overlooked or not paid attention to because the majority of all believers only take care of this aspect of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Year Later

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 17, 2008

A message urging a young church to emulate the Thessalonian Christians as they anticipate the future.

1 THESSALONIANS 1:2-10 ONE YEAR LATER “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labour of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers loved by God, that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Combo

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 18, 2013

He ask fear and unbelief to leave the room, prayer and praise will always give fear and unbelief their marching orders in short order.

The Ultimate Combo? You’ve heard of peaches and cream, Lucy and Ricky, Martin and Lewis, Peanut Butter and Jelly and those were and are some pretty great combinations. How about some of these classics, the Baconator, the Ruben, the Big Mac, oh and we cant forget this one, the western ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Place Of Music In Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 16, 2007

We serve because we’re surrendered and we sing out of submissive hearts.

The Place of Music in Worship Psalm 145-150 Rev. Brian Bill 9/16/07 www.pontiacbible.org [Video ends. A few announcements are made, then begin sermon. Jeff starts to tune guitar and begins sound checks.] J: Check, check, hey can I get some more vocals in my monitor? B: [Brian turns around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When I Am Deserted!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2010

Despite feeling alone, the child of God is never deserted. David enables us to explore the comfort of God’s presence with His people, even in the day of battle.

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.’ Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sukkot - Feast Of Tabernacles, The Ingathering

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 25, 2021

The Feast of Tabernacles, families create outdoor living space to eat their meals and rest, spending as much time as possible in this outdoor “booth”. As I look to the open sky, I am reminded to “Look up, for your redemption draws near.” But to understand the INGATHERING, this means so much more!

2021.09.19. Feast of Tabernacles – Sukkot, the Ingathering William Akehurst, HSWC Sukkot – The Feast of Tabernacles Note: Monday night 9/20 is the Harvest Moon. A Full moon that will brighten the evening as if daylight. (See Zechariah 14:7) During the Feast of Tabernacles, families create an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Acts 3:19-21, Zechariah 14:1-20, Exodus 23:16, Zechariah 14:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raise Your Praise

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 23, 2009

Worship is our response to who God is and the redemptive act He has done for us through Jesus Christ. Worship was the bone of contention in the heavenlies and so is today in many churches. But the sole purpose of song & music was to worship God. Each one

Opening illustration: Play the ‘Worship Haters’ video Introduction: The scripture passage is pact with exuberance and passionate worship. The amazing words “you have heard me” prompt the tongue-tied suppliant to open the floodgates of effusive praise in verses 22-31. This crescendo of praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Fire - Unholy Fire Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003

Throughout the priesthood of Aaron we learn about obedience to a holy God.

Holy Fire – Unholy Fire The tragic house fire that took the lives of three children caught the attention of many people, not only in our community, but also in places far away. My wife received a phone call from Alaska from someone wanting to help; the man said it was on national news there. He ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Biblical Description Of Angels Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 2, 2006

First in a series on the unseen spirit world around us. Dispelling the myths, and proclaiming the sensational truths about angels and their great importance to God and to believers. Link included to free formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

A Biblical Description of Angels http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DescriptionOfAngels.html See entire series: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AngelsSeries.html ----- For the next several weeks we will look at some things unseen…the spirit world around us. There is much confusion on this subject ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Home Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

In this continuing series we look at the "home" key as we discuss heaven

Introduction: WIZARD OF OZ VIDEO CLIP If only it was that easy! Click your heals, and you would be at a place called home. Dorothy is right, there is no place like home. Home is a special place, This Thursday we will gather around tables across America and share home cooked meals of Turkey, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Richard Olson on Sep 26, 2004

Isaiah gives us four contrasts between those who trust God and those who don’t.

Introduction If you were to take out a United States coin or bill you would find somewhere on there the phrase, “in God we trust.” This motto was adopted by congress during the civil war, and has been confirmed by acts of congress and by various courts. In recent times various groups have been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Put Away Our Loss And Take Courage In Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

Loss is something we all face. How do we put away loss and take courage in Christ? Let’s look at what God’s word directs in light of this.

Let’s Put Away Our LossAnd take Courage in Christ The Prussian king Frederick the Great was widely known as an agnostic. By contrast, General Von Zealand, one of his most trusted officers, was a devout Christian. Thus it was that during a festive gathering the king began making crude jokes about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Mighty Works - Job Chapter Thirty Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 12, 2008

A study into Job chapter thirty eight.

Job 38 could be outlined – Job is Confronted by God (Job 38:1-3) God Questions Job (Job 38:4-11) Light and Darkness (Job 38:12-24) God’s Mighty Works (Job 38:25-41) God finally speaks. 1 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: 2 "Who is this who darkens counsel By words ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-41, Job 40:1, Job 39:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational