Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

Talking With God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 20, 2017

Prayer is much more than a laundry list of wants; it is a time to talk with and listen to God

Talking with God September 17, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Prayer is much more than a laundry list of wants; it is a time to talk with and listen to God. Focus Passage: 1 John 3:18-22 Supplemental Passage: You do not have because you do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017

Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victory At Mizpeh Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jul 19, 2015

There is no alternative

‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭7:1-14‬ ‭KJV‬‬ "And the men of Kirjath–jearim came, and fetched up the ark of the Lord, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the Lord. And it came to pass, while ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

People around the globe today are commemorating Palm Sunday – the Sunday before Jesus was crucified when he rode into Jerusalem on the foal of a donkey as the long promised Coming King. It is recorded in all of the Gospels as a watershed event which set in motion the crisis of that Passover Week.

People around the globe today are commemorating Palm Sunday – the Sunday before Jesus was crucified when he rode into Jerusalem on the foal of a donkey as the long promised Coming King. It is recorded in all of the Gospels as a watershed event which set in motion the crisis of that Passover ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-12, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 5, 2022

The bread of life is the truth of the ways of the LORD. This is the original message of Jesus. He brought us the truth (bread) of the way the LORD works. Bread was used as a metaphor for truth.

What is Truth John 6:35-40 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. 36 “But I said to you that you have seen Me, and yet do not believe. 37 “All that the Father gives Me ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Sin?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 8, 2022

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin?

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin? Our English word sin is a translation of many different words. The original meanings have much to teach us. Missing the Mark A common Greek word for sin ?µa?t?a (hamartia) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Defile Yourself

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020

Jerusalem was besieged; people and articles were taken to Babylon. Among those that were taken were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, there names were changed to Belteshazzer, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, 10 but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have A Private Party Planned

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 30, 2020

We could see Jesus at any time coming for us.

We have a private party planned Hebrews 10: 35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Excel In Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 3, 2022

The thump rule for giving to God and to the needy is love to God. This is the secret to prosperity and success. God has left a challenge to all the Tithe payers that he would open the windows of heaven and pour out the overflowing blessings upon them if they are faithful in paying their Tithe.

Theme: Excel in Giving Text: 2 Corinthians 8:7 Excel in Giving Naturally, we are tempted and more enthusiastic about getting, and retaining than giving. Paul remembered the words of our Lord Jesus Christ related to giving and recorded in his preaching saying, ‘It is more blessed to give than to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Say No To God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 13, 2022

Peter says NO to God three times again, but finally he says yes.

Don’t Say “No” to God . Acts 11:1-18 1. Peter Says “No” to the Divine Peter said No 3 times before the cock crowed he said I don’t know him • Notice who, Peter and us say no to , according to the Nicene Creed, God is the “Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The First Step To Knowing God Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 24, 2022

Do you really know God? Many people think they know God, when actually they only know about Him. There is far more to knowing God than merely having an intellectual knowledge of Him. Knowing God is the way to life! What is the first step in knowing God?

What is the first step in knowing God? 1. ADMIT YOUR NEED — Your faults, failures, bad habits and human conflicts are all indications that your need is critical. Such shortcomings in your life God calls sin. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) These sins are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, John 10:10, John 17:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoration Or Resurrection?

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 11, 2022

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are like climbing a mountain.

Restoration or Resurrection? By Neal Gracey, Deacon, FBC Three Springs PA 17264 The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are like climbing a mountain. The further you go, the closer you get to the high point. You see, death is a great mystery, and I’ve got some news for us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Mercy

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 22, 2022

“Tell God that I know I have no right to ask this -- but, I would like to be able to live with him. "

Lamentations 3:19 says “His mercies begin afresh each day.” God’s gives you a fresh start each day. Mercy—God’s gift-of-self within the Trinity to his gift-of-self to us. Mercy is a gift given and to be shared. e.g. A man named Charles was lying in a hospital bed near death. Anyone who knew ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19

Denomination: Catholic

I Didn't Deserve To Be Called

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 1, 2022

Like Paul states, "I didn't deserve to be called an apostle nor do we deserve the call.

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 I didn’t deserve to be called “For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle” 1. Paul say I didn’t deserved to be Called • Paul begins the Epistle by saying, “the Gospel I preached to you was Christ died for our sins, He was buried, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Children - Gifts From God

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 16, 2022

Children are gifts from God. Christian parents should recognise that they are care givers, trusted with a charge to raise and nurture godly children for God. It is an arduous but rewarding task if properly executed.

TEXT: PSALMS 127:3-5 (NLT) "Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5, Malachi 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal