Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

Our Father In Heaven

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

A FATHER'S DAY MESSAGE ABOUT PUTTING OUR TRUST IN OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN. PART OF A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER.

OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN MATTHEW 6:5-15 I WANT TO BEGIN BY WISHING ALL THE FATHER’S PRESENT A VERY HAPPY FATHER’S DAY. I HOPE THAT FOR THOSE OF US WHO’S FATHERS ARE NO LONGER WITH US, THAT THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL TIME OF FOND MEMORIES, AND THE SHARING OF PLEASANT STORIES. MY FATHER DIED IN 1986 AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Our Fathers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

Father day message of encouragement. even those who had poor fathers can have a great Heavenly Father

Remembering Fathers Introduction- Good Morning…welcome. If you have your bibles either your bible or phone app would you turn to Luke chapter 15 It is tough preaching Father Day message because there is a mixed crowd of people with mixed emotions. Some who’s father have died and they miss them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Goal Of Our Teaching

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 7, 2023

Why do we teach what we teach? Are we simply transferring knowledge or are we seeking transformation?

The Goal of Our Teaching Jeffery Anselmi / General Love / 1 Timothy 1:3–7 Why do we teach what we teach? Are we simply transferring knowledge or are we seeking transformation? INTRODUCTION • Are you the type of person who sets goals and makes plans for your life? • Or are you one of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Excelling Example Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

We look to Christ as our example, and He teaches us a positive type of humility that says I have ability and blessings which I will use, not for self-glorification, but for the edification of others.

You cannot imitate what you do not know. Any parrot who learns to swear does not reveal its own character, but rather that of its owner and example. To copy or imitate by definition implies an original to go by. It is the original that determines the nature of the copy. This concept is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

God Is Our Bunker

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 2, 2021

Friend, there are million things attacking our homes, children, marriage, church, ministry and health today, mere walls cannot save us, we need today the hands of God to protect us, say Hallelujah. Never be too smart, smug and snobbish to think you can make it without God’s protection.

Hedge of protection! Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. 7 The LORD said to Satan, "From where do you come?" Then Satan answered the LORD and said, "From roaming about on the earth and walking ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing The Contentment Of A Canine

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 3, 2010

There is a major difference between cats and dogs, dogs are so much more content with their lives. This sermon shows us that we must rejoie in our trials, fears and persecution.

CHOOSING THE CONTENTMENT OF A CANINE (All my sermons use illustration found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise stated.) The introduction for this sermon is from Max Lucado’s “Everyday Deserves a Chance” pg. 23-24 “Excerpts from the diary of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The King Was Born

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 20, 2018

The birth of Jesus involved both joy and sorrow. These emotions are vivid in the Christmas season. Jesus came to deal with both -- to give us joy and a sense of peace in our sorrows.

1. When a King is Born: • You can hear the shots of artillery in a 41-gun salute. • Flags billow and chapel bells peal loud clanging music into the night.\ • Champagne corks stream through the air by the thousands. • People stand together and sing choruses in the street. • Clouds of euphoria make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mission Of Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

The story of Christmas shows how God's missionary heart sent Jesus to be our Savior. You can share that message of hope this Christmas with your congregation.

Opening illustration: Play video of Office Christmas. Introduction: We know that the church is supposed to be about Christ's mission on earth - preaching the gospel, making disciples, baptizing and teaching them. But have you considered that it is God who is the true Missionary? The story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing Our Lives

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 2, 2004

A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 2:8 as a challenge to the church for the new year

Sermon for 12/28/2003 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 Introduction: William Wilberforce was born in 1759. In 1780 he was elected to the House of Commons in the English Parliament. James Boswell called him a shrimp because he was so short. But in 1807 the little representative of Yorkshire sat stunned as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Mothers Matter Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 30, 2006

This is the first message in a series called "Your Family Matters!"

How many of you would agree with me that mothers are the best? Amen? I have the privilege of having a wonderful mother! I have a mother who loved me unconditionally, even when I did not deserve it; a mother who punished me when I was wrong and sometimes didn¡¦t punish me when she probably should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 17, 2005

A sermon telling us of the hope we have in the Lord Jesus; to not despair or give up, but to persevere and keep our focus on the hope of Him. (Another sermon I did from one I found on Sermon Central.)

There have been many prestigious people throughout the years who have been atheists, but have come to the Lord and ended up saying and doing great things that helped others see Jesus more clearly. Malcolm Muggeridge was a British journalist who was an atheist. He was so good, that he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: *other

This World Is Not Our Home! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

We are citizens of a heavenly realm and this world is NOT our home!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 11, 2007 Date Preached: August 12, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: This World is not our home! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:17 - 21 17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Testing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

When we have tough times in our lives, are we being tested, or is this a trial? What’s the difference?

January 13, 2008 – Testing our Faith We’re going to start a new series on the book of James today. Great topics are covered in this book: Trials & Temptations, Faith & Deeds, Taming the Tongue, Wisdom, Submission, Knowing the Future, Patience, and Prayer. We start in chapter one, where James, the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Victory Is Certain Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 4, 2008

If anyone had ever had a reason to be afraid and discouraged it would have been Paul as we find him here in a Roman jail writing to one of his closest friends. How can we have a positive outlook when we are living in a negative situation?

Our Victory is Certain II Timothy 4:16-18 Purpose: To describe the commitment we should have to serving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be inspired to stand up for Christ every day without wavering. INTRODUCTION: If anyone had ever had a reason to be afraid and discouraged it would have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leaders For Our World

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

We are in need of people who will stand for the right and understand the times we are living in.

Citizen Link Magazine - The Christian worldview can be summed up in a single phrase: "Jesus is Lord" -- which is the first creed of Christianity. Understanding Christ’s lordship over all of life is no easy task. Yet, once we begin to understand that all of life--not just "church" life--is of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:23-39

Denomination: Holiness