Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

Distributing Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2014

Paul provides guidelines for administering the gifts entrusted to the congregation.

“Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care I have for you. For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. With him we are sending the brother who is famous among all the churches for his preaching of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Our Attention

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 4, 2014

This message focuses on the judgment that tok place during the establishment of the early Church and why such judgment is not taking place today.

Getting Our Attention Scriptures: Acts 4:32-5:11; I Corinthians 5:1-7; 2 Peter 2:21 Introduction: After Jesus rose from the dead and ascended to His Father, He left His disciples with some work to do. They were responsible for establishing His New Testament Church. To accomplish this task, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maturing In Our Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

How to motivate and encourage others.

Maturing in our faith INTRO.- ILL.- There once was a man whose life long dream was to sail around the world in his boat. • And as he set off on his Voyage • There was a crowd of people laughing at him on the pier • They were saying things like you’ll never make ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:16-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Only Strength Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2019

Ephesians 6:13 teaches us that God is our only strength in our spiritual warfare.

Scripture A few weeks ago we began a sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” So far we have examined our spiritual warfare and our terrible enemy in this warfare. Today, I want to examine our only strength in this warfare. So, let’s read about our only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Guidance Of Our God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 3, 2019

How God will care for us.

THE GUIDANCE OF OUR GOD IF WE ARE SAVED GOD WILL GUIDE US INALL THINGS. (1) He will send us in pleasant paths Psalms 23: 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. (2) He will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mighty Weapon

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 8, 2019

In Ephesians 6:17b we learn that our mighty weapon is the sword of the Spirit.

Scripture We are currently in a sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” So far we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, our only strength, and our shining armor. Today, I want to examine our mighty weapon in this spiritual warfare. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Secret Resource

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2019

Ephesians 6:18-20 teaches us that our secret resource is prayer.

Scripture In our sermon series on “The Whole Armor of God” in Ephesians 6:10-24 we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, our only strength, our shining armor, and our mighty weapon. Today, I want to examine our secret resource in this spiritual warfare. So, let’s read about our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Part In Salvation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 17, 2019

What is our part in being saved? Early in the Bible we discover we are saved by faith alone, through God's grace and not our own works. As Christians we live every day thankful for God's grace.

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Our Part in Salvation [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] Sometimes I talk with people about what heaven will be like. Many are looking forward to it. They know it is their true home. They feel more like a foreigner in this world, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18, Hebrews 11:12, Romans 4:16-18, Galatians 3:6-9, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Our Unction Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

One of Satan’s aims is to trip up God’s child so that we lose our power (unction), witness, etc… To illustrate this point Paul presents an O.T. study. It’s the story of God’s own nation. They serve as an example (warning) (v.6, 11).

LOSING OUR UNCTION I CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 INTRODUCTION: “Unction” = anointing. Fervency in speaking or behaving. Persuasion. See 9:27. What was Paul fearful of? Not losing his salvation, but his unction = divine authority/power/persuasion/influence! If that left him he would have nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Future Hope Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Look at Paul’s focus on the future.

OUR FUTURE HOPE II CORINTHIANS 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Every Christian needs to understand what God says about the future, especially as it pertains to death and the life hereafter. Many people don’t like to talk about death but Paul talked about death as naturally as he talked about life. Look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Sum Of Our Parts Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 7, 2016

Are there people missing from your church? Did they stop going? Where are they now? Why did they leave? How can we get them to come back to be a part of the family of God? Start by loving them just as they are. We are better together.

The Sum of our parts Ephesians 4:2-16 1 John 4:7-9 Did you know that people live longer together than they do living apart? And married people live longer than people who just live together. “Marriage brings in positive social behavior. Choosing to share your life with someone forever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Father In Heaven Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

How to enter the Throne Room of God, approaching the Father with praise.

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #2 TITLE: Our Father in Heaven TEXT: Matthew 6:9a INTRO: Two men were out walking one day. One guy challenged his buddy by saying, “If you’re so religious, let me hear you quote the Lord’s Prayer. I’ll bet you $10 you can’t do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Fathers' Chastening

Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on Jun 16, 2016

A Father's Day message in which we discover the blessing of our Heavenly Father's (and earthly father's) "chastening" or discipline. (This sermon is in "outline form." You will need to reformat the layout because of the way it appears on this site.)

Our Fathers’ Chastening June 19, 2016 - When I was growing up, I could ALWAYS count on my parents to discipline me when I needed it, because they loved me > If my parents disciplined me because they loved me, it makes sense that, because of His love for me, God will discipline me when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sharing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 30, 2016

When we open our mouths about our faith; the love of Jesus should come out. Not religious speak but honest heart felt truth the kind of truth that made you want to trust Jesus with your soul.

Message: For several weeks we have talked about sharing things; our spiritual gifts, our time, our resources and our treasure. But the most difficult thing that Christians find hard to share today is their faith. It is strange that the one thing most Christians have an abundance of is the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Loving Father

Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Aug 5, 2016

Our Heavenly Father is the supreme example of what a father should be.

Introduction: The traditional role of a father is to protect and provide. These are very important for the well being of the family. But the following example of our heavenly Father helps us see other aspects of vital importance as well. A loving father gives recognition and praise 1. At the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic