Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

Aim #1: Evangelize The Nations Series

Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 31, 2004

A basic teaching outline of Evangelism. One of five aims (purposes) of the church given in Matthew 28:19-10 and Matthew 22:37-40.

Five Aims for the Church to Glorify God Pastor Tim Gresham Aim Number One: Evangelize the Nations Scripture Text: Matthew 28:18-20 February 1, 2004 I. What Is Evangelism “Go ye therefore and TEACH…” A. Evangelism is making disciples or enlisting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Bi-Polar Church

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 14, 2004

In today’s churches we are suffering from bi-polar disorder. This sermon shows the symptoms and the cure.

THE BI-POLAR CHURCH Text: James 1:8 In the medical profession there is a disorder known as Bi-Polar Disorder. In this disorder the person experiences mood swings from extreme highs (Manic) to extreme lows (Depressive). They cannot tell when one of these swings will take place. While there is no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Anger

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

resolving Anger

I. REMEMBER “ when God bring it to our memory Feeling Anger The Bible records many condemnations of anger Psalms 37:8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. Proverbs 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:8

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Only by giving up my way and resolving to do it Jesus’ way can conflicts be resolved and peace experienced.

Philippians 4:2-3 Sunday, June 29, 2002 Have you heard the name Tracy Lyperd? Tracy was a beauty queen for the state of Virginia a few years ago. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex-boyfriend for jilting her & marrying another. She took along a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Your Ship Is Sinking! Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 13, 2004

God never promised a life without hurt. However, He has promised hope to all in need. Find that needed hope He has promised in the following example!

What To Do When Your Ship Is Sinking! St. Mark 4:35-41 Introduction I. I was in need of a little encouragement when I discovered this little piece of advice from an unknown source, "Don’t wait for your ship to come in...SWIM out to meet it!" I guess there’s a lot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Change Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Matthew Brown on Apr 16, 2004

We all want change but how many are willing to pay the price of letting go?

Change Joshua 1:1-5 After the death of the LORD’S servant Moses, the LORD said to Moses’ assistant Joshua, son of Nun, (2) "My servant Moses is dead. Now you and all these people must cross the Jordan River into the land that I am going to give the people of Israel. (3) I will give you every ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Good

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 18, 2004

The 2 1/2 tribes decide that the land on the east bank of the Jordan is good enough and they are confronted about their decision.

THIS IS GOOD Text: Numbers 32 : 33 The children of Israel have come full circle. They have been in the wilderness 40 years since leaving Egypt. 38 ½ years earlier they had stood at this place as children. Now their parents generation was dead and they were the adults. They were faced with the same ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:33, Numbers 32:1-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Loud And Clear

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 27, 2004

There are a lot of voices in the world, and in the Church. We have to make sure that the Church is LOUD AND CLEAR with what it is saying.

LOUD AND CLEAR Text: I Corinthians 14: 8-11 Verse 10 of this passage makes it clear that there are many voices in the world today. All clamoring about various things. But the Apostle Paul shows that if they are not clear then nobody will understand what is being said. The sad thing about it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Single Focus

Contributed by Kris Roberts on May 14, 2004

A message challenging teens to put Christ first place in their lives.

“SINGLE FOCUS” 1. INTRODUCTION Matthew 6:24 says… "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.” · Show “Who do you serve?” clip · Everyone serves someone or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Mark 10:17-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Missing Christmas

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Dec 15, 2002

An effort to draw attention to the risk of missing the real meaning of Christmas.

MISSING CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-7 George Mason was an astute businessman. He was also unsocial, single and against Christmas. He was a modern day Ebenezer Scrooge who wished for Christmas to move along so business and profits could resume. On Christmas eve as his workers were leaving he accidentally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:25-36

Denomination: Holiness

John's Portrait Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A message about the coming Messiah from John’s perspective.

JOHN’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Luke 1:14-66; John 1:1-29 INTRO: ILLUS: One of the most impressive things about the Mormon tabernacle is its wonderful acoustics. It’s reported that a pin dropped in the front can be heard in the back, without amplification. The 400 years between the O.T. and the N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:14-66, John 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Neverland

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Spiritual Growth demands progression: From Learing to Living, and From Lingering to Leaving.

SPIRITUAL NEVER LAND HEBREWS 5:11–6:3 Introduction We all know the classic tale of Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to become a man. In the same way some Christians refuse to grow up in Christ. According to our text spiritual maturation requires a progression. I. From Learning to Living ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Jesus

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004

Herod wanted to see Him, Zacchaeus wanted to see Him, the Greeks wanted to see Him. Will you see Him?

Seeing Jesus Luke 9:7-9 Intro. -Herod had heard of all that Jesus had done. --Preaching --Healing --Miracles -He seemed to be confused because he was confusing Jesus with John the Baptist. --He had beheaded John the Baptist. --He thought this problem was over. --Could he have risen from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9, Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 13, 2002

Spiritual Open Heart Surgery. The Great Physician performed the world’s first open heart surgery and it was successful!

Open Heart Surgery Acts 16:13–15 Introduction I. Open Heart surgery is a very delicate procedure A. Many have this surgery now, it has become routine. B. But, you still want the most skilled surgeons, the most up to date equipment, and the very best of care. II. Open Heart Surgery is a step of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Sleeping Monsters Lie

Contributed by Scott Morris on May 1, 2002

Visually illustrates the power of temptations.

Let Sleeping Monsters Lie! Have you ever known the quiet kid that never starts anything and everyone thinks he’s just a simple kid? Then one day someone pushes him too far and he woops their tale!? That’s like a monster! That’s why you watch out for the quiet kids & YOU Let sleeping monsters ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal