Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

What Time Is It For You?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 19, 2002

Esther is a great study in God’s hand to save his people. He uses events of history and people he choses to fulfill his will. What’s his plan for you?

The canonization of Esther in the Holy Scriptures has been a hotly debated topic for centuries. While Esther tells of a historic event in the life of God‘s people, it never once mentions God’s name. For all practical purposes Esther is in the Bible to explain the origin of the Jewish celebration ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kenneled Dog

Contributed by David Tijerina on Nov 30, 2001

There are dogs in the kennel of the heart of men raging to escape.

The Kenneled Dog II Ki 8:13 13 So Hazael said, "But what is your servant-- a dog, that he should do this gross thing?" And Elisha answered, "The LORD has shown me that you will become king over Syria." 1. The Hidden Dog A. Elisha’s Glory a. Elisha here in our text is at the height of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do You "I Do"? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter Gives instructions for proper relationships and mutual respect in marriage.

How Do You ’I Do’? Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction A man named Steve Beck relates the following story: "Driving down a country road, I came to a very narrow bridge. In front of the bridge, a sign was posted: "YIELD." Seeing no oncoming cars, I continued across the bridge and to my destination. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Need For A Vision

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 30, 2001

MOVING BEYOND THE CORPORATE VISION AND GETTING MY OWN PERSONAL VISION FOR THE KINGDOM.

Title: The Need For A Vision Text: Proverbs 29:18 Intro: It is important that each of us have a vision for what God wants us to do. The church should have a corporate vision true, but each of us must see ourselves as individuals with personal visions that come together make up a greater ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Old Time Religion Has Stood The Test Of Time

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2002

To show what great a salvation we have in Christ!

ROM.8:36-39 "THE OLD TIME RELIGION HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME" A) Paul was subject to fatal attacks daily! * He was tried with the scourge ... The rod ... * By stoning ... and in many other ways, but he was more than a conqueror! * His trials and afflictions were evidence to him that we could ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

What God Expects Of You

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Dec 30, 2000

A stewardship sermon on what God expects of us.

Luke 19:11-27 WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF YOU INTRO: Little Cajun lady called the police with the complaint that a man next door was indecently exposing himself. Cops arrive. She brings them into her bathroom and said, "Would you look at that! A man indecently exposes himself." The officer looked out the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Triumph Has Begun

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral for Mr. Arthur Capehart, a pioneering jazz musician and public school music teacher

Exodus 14:10-15:3 passim Message: THE SONG OF TRIUMPH HAS BEGUN But Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the LORD will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Put John 3:16 Into Practice Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 18, 2001

This is the first sermon in a series called "The Seven Steps to Spiritual Health and Fitness."

Series: Seven Steps to Spiritual Fitness. Sermon #1 "How to Put John 3:16 into Practice." A few years ago the Surgeon General released a report on the Physical Fitness and Health of Americans. He said that most Americans are overweight and out of shape. And he stressed that the key to good ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross: It's Words

Contributed by Leon Hergert on Feb 25, 2002

By looking at the last phrases used by Jesus we get a better grasp of who he was.

The Cross: It’s Words Luke 23:34-43 Thesis: Every person can take a more balanced view of their life by understanding the last phrases of Jesus. Introduction: In his book, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, Max Lucado tells the story of his dad discovering he had Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beattitude 6 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

pure in heart

Beatitude Series # 6 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God Original date May 15, 1999 Revised June 3, 2001 ’An atheist was spending a quiet day fishing when suddenly his boat was attacked by the Loch Ness monster. In one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Speaks

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Mar 11, 2002

WE SERVE A GOD THAT IS ALIVE AND SPEAKS TO THIS WORLD WITH A VOICE OF AUTHORITY.

Title: When God Speaks Text: John 10:27 Intro: Everyone remembers that famous commercial from E.F. Hutton, “When E.F. Hutton speaks everyone listens. I am here today to tell you that we serve a God that is alive, He is not dead and he is still speaking to this world, and when God speaks everyone ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look What The Lord Has Done

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Today, I’m going to talk about what demons can do, what the Lord can do, and what you can do.

LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE TEXT: Mark 5:1-20 INTRODUCTION: Today, I’m going to talk about what demons can do, what the Lord can do, and what you can do. This is a hurting world that we live in, and this man was hurting. He was in terrible shape. He had demon troubles. Notice… I. LOOK WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

1st Sunday In Advent - Series A

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Oct 26, 2000

God blesses other people through you.

What if I was to tell you that because of you someone else will get something great? Something wonderful! In someway they, because of you, will be blessed? How would that make you feel? Would you feel pretty good? Or pretty confused? Maybe you would ask yourself "What could I ever do that someone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Isaiah 9:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Things That Cause Us To Be Prideful

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 2, 2004

Using the devil as an example this message examines some things that cause the child of God to be prideful.

“Things That Cause Us To Be Prideful” Text: Isaiah 14:11-15 Introduction: This morning we want to look at things that cause us to be prideful. What better person to look at to find our answer than Satan. We know what caused Satan to fall was his sin of pride. Satan name before he fell was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Traditional Jewish Marriage & It's Relationship To Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 2, 2004

This sermon illustrates the relationship between the traditional Jewish marriage practices, and how it directly relates to the Church being the Bride and Christ the Groom, as well as the Second coming! Praise God!

The Traditional Jewish Marriage and its Relationship To the Promise of Christ’s Return Scripture Reading Matthew 26: 27, 28 – “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28

Denomination: Bible Church