Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

Simon The Zealot Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Under different circumstances Simon would run a blade through Matthew, and Matthew would live in fear of Simon, but Jesus makes them partners in the Gospel. A left-winger and a right-winger united in Christ.

We want to look at an Apostle of whom we would know nothing if the New Testament did not tell us of his political affiliation before he became a believer. If a man was called Simon the Democrat or Simon the Republican, you would not be able to draw many conclusions about him because these terms ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

The Judgment Of Eve Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The judgment here upon Eve is not to be taken as a universal punishment of all women because of her sin. This is Eve's personal penalty for her sin.

When W. C. Fields was deathly sick his friend Gene Fowler dropped in on him and caught him reading the Bible. Fowler was astounded, for Fields had never found any use for the Bible other than to prop up his martini. Fowler said, "Bill I am deeply touched." "Don't bother, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

The Curse Of Canaan Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The story begins with the folly of Noah drinking wine until he was drunk. All of the trouble began with alcohol. This was not much of a start for the new world

Violence is not limited to the destruction of life and property. If one destroys love, truth, and understanding, or any virtue or value, that is emotional, social or intellectual violence. As Christian we would certainly agree to deprive men of the Gospel is to do violence to their souls. To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-28

There's More In The Barrel

Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 2, 2022

How God can supply people's needs in the most difficult times. Elijah stays with the widow of Zarephath.

THERE’S MORE IN THE BARREL Scripture Reading: I Kings 17: 8 - 16 Theme Scripture: I Kings 17:16 “And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.” I. JUDGMENT IN THE FORM OF A DROUGHT A. The Cause of The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, 1 Kings 16:29, 1 Kings 17:1, Psalm 9:17, Matthew 5:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Must Obey God Rather Than Men

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 16, 2022

Where does obedience to the command of men stop and obedience to God begin?

We must obey God rather than Men Acts 5:26-33 Sometimes, the Scripture seems to put us in quite a dilemma. Peter’s response in the passage we just read shows that Peter’s response to the High Priest’s charge that the Apostles had disobeyed the strict prohibition of the Sanhedrin that they should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 18, 2022

God hid Moses in the cleft of the rock and covered him there with his hand. Moses sees only the afterglow which God leaves behind him, but still, this suggests faintly what the full brilliance of His presence is.

Do you have too many irons in the fire? The expression too many irons in the fire originated from the blacksmithing trade. If a blacksmith had multiple irons in the fire at once, it cooled the fire and none of the pieces of iron would get hot enough. If the blacksmith had one iron in the fire it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jochebed & Miriam Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on May 23, 2022

3400 YEARS OF MOTHERS

HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY TO YOU ALL! [Excitedly] I HAD THIS GREAT IDEA FOR A MESSAGE TODAY – I WAS GOING TO CALL IT “MOSES, JESUS & ME!” WHAT DO WE HAVE IN COMMON? ALL THREE OF US HAD MOTHERS WHO RAISED TROUBLEMAKERS! SO I SAID TO MY WIFE, “WHAT DO YOU THINK, HON – IS THAT A GREAT IDEA OR WHAT?!” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Exodus 1:8-12, Exodus 1:15-17, Exodus 2:1-10

The Gadarene Demoniac

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 18, 2022

Little did the man who was possessed of a legion of demons realize that his life was going to be radically transformed.

The Gadarene Demoniac Luke 8:26-39 The man Jesus meets in the tomb would make a good subject for a horror movie. Here was a troubled and violent man. One can only imagine what fear the local populations must have had. they could not even bind him with chains. One can think of the terror which a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 3 – Judgement From God – The Bears Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 16, 2022

Youths cursed and mocked Elisha but God avenged that by sending two she bears that mauled the youths. Many decry that story through ignorance. This message examines that story to get to the truth.

ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 3 – JUDGEMENT FROM GOD – THE BEARS SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 5 [A]. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE BEARS 2Kings 2 v 23 [[Then he went up from there to Bethel and as he was going up by the way, young lads came out from the city and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:23-24, Mark 10:14, Leviticus 13:40-44, Hosea 13:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Life Of Moses Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 23, 2022

Moses as a Man of God (Joshua 14:6), a Servant of God (Joshua 14:7), and a Prophet of God (Deuteronomy 34:12) which he attained through his prayer life.

Text; Exodus 32:11-14 Theme: Prayer Life of Moses Greetings & Introduction: Date of Exodus and date of birth of Moses: According to I Kings 6:1, the Exodus from Egypt occurred 480 years before Solomon began building the Temple in Jerusalem. It is in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit & His Gifts 3

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015

Looking at the 3 spiritual gifts of utterance: prophecy, tongues, and interpretation of tongues.

THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 3 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT FOOTBALL POSITION? 1. An elementary school girl was known for her bragging about her older brother who was on the Huntsville Hornets football team. 2. Of course, most people know that the Hornets have struggled in recent years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is This The Fullness Of Time? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 31, 2015

There were signs to point us to the moment of Christ’s First Coming. There are also signs to point us to the moment of his Second Coming.

I will have to admit, the popularity of Groundhog day eludes me. It’s all for laughs and entertainment, and maybe hope that the famous rodent’s shadow might bear some hope that winter will soon be over. People always seem to be looking for a sign. There were signs to point us to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Of These

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

-Love is one of the main themes of Advent. Love comes from God. God Himself is love. Why did God send us a Savior? Love! John 3:16 – For God so loved the world…. Jesus is God’s expression of love to us!

The Greatest of These… 1. This is love… 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Count The Cost Of Quitting?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2015

Quitting can cost more than you desire to pay. Demas quit under a heavy load. John Mark quit and considered the stupid tax and returned to God's work. Quitting has consequences --- PRESS ON...

COUNT THE COST OF QUITTING? CAN WE AFFORD TO QUIT? QUITTING HAS CONSEQUENCES ---I QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Covering For Us

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

God’s Covering for Us

God’s Covering for Us Numbers 23 v 1 - 26 God Covers with His Protection - Numbers 23:7-10 1. Balaam sees God’s People Defended ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-26

Denomination: Holiness