Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

Off The Wall

Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 28, 2002

If God wants to change your Life hes got to change your mind and how he changes your mind is to get you to think about things you’ve never thought about before. so a true Life changing Ministry will always be just little bit out of the norm. a little bit

Off the wall John the Baptist is a child of promise born to an old man that had never seen God Move and an old woman who had never had hope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In Faith

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

What walking by faith really looks like.

Walking In Faith April 7, 2002 Hebrews 11:1-2 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old received divine approval." (Hebrews 11:1-2, RSV) [The main points and the majority of the intro and body come from Rick Warren. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Shooting The Saints

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Jesus told His disciples how careful they must be when examining the lives of other believers.

"Shooting The Saints" Matthew 7:1-6 July 27, 2003 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: It is said that when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do Your Best Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 25, 2003

Urge students to do their best in the new school year

(Back to school Sunday) Last week I talked with a high school student in our neighborhood. I knew he liked to play football, so I asked him if he was going to play this fall. “No,” he said. “My grades aren’t good enough.” “But they could be, couldn’t they?” I asked. He nodded. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Self-Inflected Wounds

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Galatians 6 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 2 Corinthians 9 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. · God set up the Law of Sowi

Galatians 6 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 2 Corinthians 9 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. · God set up the Law of Sowing and Reaping. · If you sow corn you’ll reap ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Learn To Receive From God

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 21, 2005

There are times that God wants to be a blessing and we stop him and we need to allow him to have his way.

We Must Learn to Receive From God Scripture Reference: John 12:1-7 / Mark 14:3-9 (KJV) John 12:1-7 1 Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Starve Your Fears To Death Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004

Overcome fears by trusting the One who has given us a spirit of (1) power, of (2) love and of (3)a sound mind.

Fear is a reality of life. It is true for believers and anyone else. We are talking about phobias - fears of height, fears of cockroaches, lizards, etc. We’re talking about FEARS that cripple us, that prevent us from doing what God wants us to do, that keep us from living a normal life. So ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Katrina

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005

Many feel that the hurricane which struck the South was a punishment from God. We must never be quick to judge in these situations. Yet, there are lessons we can learn from storms like Katrina.

Lessons from Katrina Matthew 16:1-4 Introduction: Many people feel that the devastating hurricane which struck the South was a punishment from God leveling charges against those impacted by the storm. We must never be quick to judge in these situations. However, there are several lessons we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Bearing Of A Lion Series

Contributed by David Sulcer on Nov 2, 2005

Jesus Christ is seen in the stately bearing of Aslan the lion.

NOT A TAME LION THE CHRONICLES OF CHRISTMAS – PART 2 THE KING OF THE BEASTS STRONG - "…What is stronger than a lion?" – Judges 14:18 NIV COURAGEOUS - “…the bravest soldier, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, …” 2 Samuel 17:10 NIV FEROCIOUS - “…Like a lion he crouches and lies down, like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Tongue Of Power

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 12, 2005

The Seraphim placed the hot coal on Isaiah’s tongue and the tongue became pure,it was then that he could answer the call to be sent by God.

ISAIAH 61: “In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple”. Isaiah was a prophet of the Living God. In this text he recounts his encounter with the Lord. A Seraph of the Lord picked a live coal of fire and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1, Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Evolution Is True How Can God Exist Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

one of a series on faith

If Evolution is Proven How Can God Exist? Three possible answers: The Premise is right - God cannot exist. The Premise is right - God used evolution as a process to create the world and humankind. The Premise is wrong - Evolution is not proven and God created the world and humankind. I have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Talk To The Dead? Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 13, 2002

This messages addresses the culture fascination with psychics. It is based on the OT Story of Saul and the Medium of Endor.

Can You Talk to the Dead? Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Church of God Augusta, GA 1 Samuel 28:1-25 March 3, 2002 Introduction: Movie Trailer from "Dragonfly". Do you believe that you can talk to someone who has crossed over to the other side? A Washington Post Weekly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005

Find out how well the four gospels hold up against the so called "Gnostic Gospels". Learn just how unreliable the information in the "The Da Vinci Code" really is!

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 2 Galatians 1:6-9 Notice 5 Points About Paul’s Teaching: · The Formation of This Other Gospel. Vs. 6a “Soon” “Soon” = not much time after Paul had preached the gospel of Jesus to these Judaizers, the forsaking of Paul’s teaching. · The Diversion of This Other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jael's Extraordianry Day

Contributed by Tim Secrist on Feb 22, 2013

Sometimes the ordinary seems mundane, but occasionally it turns exraordinary. This is a narrative of an ordinary day turning into much more. Even a "nobody" can do something extraordinary in the hands of God.

Jael’s Extraordinary Day Judges 4:17-24 Jael’s life was nothing if not predictable. Living in the low mountains of Eastern Israel, bordering Canaan, among the scorpions and rocks and dust, Jael’s life was difficult at best, and monotonous at worst. Boredom and monotony were her ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

12 Ordinary Men - Introduction Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 5, 2012

This a Bible study done from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur. Awesome study and book.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. Well worth reading. There is also an outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Introduction to a Study of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Church Of God