Sermons on Stealers Of Joy:

It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

1 of 4 of a Christmas series based on popular movies of the season. This message is based on Isaiah 9:6. Powerpoint Graphics available. Email me and I’ll send them.

Classic Christmas It Really is a Wonderful Life December 3, 2006 Everyone has seen Jimmy Stewart in “It’s a wonderful life”. I think that this movie is probably one of the most loved Christmas movies of all time. The one line that stands out more than any other is when “Clarence (the angel) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Successful Christian Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

The successful Christian life is not nearly as complicated as we try to make it...if only we’ll pick up one good habit!

How to be a Successful Christian Ps. 119 The successful Christian life is not nearly as complicated as we try to make it. If only we’d do 2 things: Read Bible/Pray And the one always leads to the other. Shocked was I to hear of a recent survey by Barna research group showing the avg. Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-176

Denomination: Baptist

Quick Bring Me Another Jug!

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 24, 2004

There’s a few points I would like us to see, to help us understand that our God is a God of Abundance. Showing the significance of oil I draw some points to help us understand how God showers blessings onto His children.

Title: Quick Bring Me Another Jug! Text: II Kings 4:1-7 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: The story is told of two old friends bumping into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Times Of Refreshing

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011

Repent and be converted and the Lord will send revival.

Act 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing ( recovery of breath, revival) shall come from the presence of the Lord; Ac 3:19-20 TLB 19 Now change your mind and attitude to God and turn to him so he can cleanse away your sins and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Presents From Heaven

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2008

Our Heavenly Father loves to give generous, lavish gifts to His children. He has many wonderful Christmas presents for everyone, and you don’t have to wait until December 25th to open them.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FROM HEAVEN ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Roller Coaster Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Nichol Burris on Dec 17, 2023

Life, much like a roller coaster, is filled with exhilarating highs, challenging lows, unexpected twists, and heart-stopping turns. Just as a roller coaster demands courage to face its peaks and valleys, so too does life require resilience, faith, and a steadfast spirit.

The Roller Coaster Ride of Life Great afternoon, Beloved of the Most High. Today I want to discuss exploring the thrilling and sometimes perplexing roller coaster ride of life. Life, much like a roller coaster, is filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. As we navigate this ride, let us find ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

A Continual Praise In The Midst Of Adversity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Explores the themes of dependence, dedication, and delight in our relationship with God.

Welcome, beloved. Gather close, for we are here to share in the profound joy of God's Word and its unending wisdom. There's a warmth in this fellowship, a comfort in our collective pursuit of understanding, that can only be found in the shared love of our Savior. We are not here merely to listen, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Topics: God's Worthy, Praise, Trying Times

Be Of Good Cheer

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

A short devotional sermon on the 5 times Jesus tells someone to "Be of good cheer..."

DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE TITLE - Be of Good Cheer TEXT - Matt. 9: 1 - 22 In our text we find a statement mentioned twice. Here are two of the five times Jesus mentions it. They are found in Matt.9:2 and in Matt. 9:22 (in the Greek). The statement is "BE OF GOOD CHEER" God is saying," BE HAPPY!" It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Jody Brock on Dec 24, 2007

Brief Christmas Candlelight service that encompasses the Advent wreath and the lighting of the Advent candles.

Welcome/Opening Prayer Lighting of the Advent Candle of Hope Jesus’ birth brought hope into a world that felt hopeless. The people were under Roman rule and high taxes. God had promised them a Savior, a king who would overthrow the Romans and rule like King David. Had God forgotten His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Have The Right Veiw Of God

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Oct 17, 2005

THIS SERMON EXPLORES THE FACT THAT WHEN WE VEIW GOD AS WE SHOULD, IT WILL KEEP US FROM SIN. WE NEED TO SEE OURSELVES AS GOD DOES. WE MUST VIEW SIN AS GOD DOES. WE MUST ALSO VIEW GOD AS HE IS. WHEN WE HAVE THE RIGHT VIEW OF GOD, FOLLOWING HIM WILL COME

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT VEIW OF GOD Psalms 51:1-12 Intro: Background on David’s sin with Bath-Sheba (2 Sam. 11) The timing was when Nathan the prophet confronted him with his sin and then foretold of God’s judgment which was coming. (2 Sam.12) We must first see ourselves as God does We must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

#12remove The Weight:pleasure As A Goal. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

This is the conclusion of the illustrated sermon: Remove the Weight, we look at Pleasure seeking as a goal.

12 of a 12 part series. #12 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... Pleasure as a goal. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Model For Corporate Worship 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 14, 2007

Exposition of the rest of Nehemiah 8:1-12 about the crucial elements of corporate worship

Text: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Title: A Model for Corporate Worship 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Run through a host of how-to books about church models and such: Purpose-Driven Church, When God Builds a Church, Simple Church, Comeback Churches, Effective Evangelistic Churches, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Attitude Towards Temptation And Trials Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 17, 2019

A look at why James tells us to be joyful when trials and temptations come. We become stronger and more like Jesus in the process.

The path of life isn’t an easy path to walk. It’s filled with all kinds of trials; like sickness and disease, accidents, disappointments, sufferings and death and also all the trials we go through concerning sin and being seduced. What we need is a guaranteed way to conquer all the trials of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Water Gate Incident

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Please Turn to: Nehemiah chapter 8 As you can see, the title of my message this morning is "The Water Gate Incident.

Please Turn to: Nehemiah chapter 8 As you can see, the title of my message this morning is "The Water Gate Incident." Those of you who were at our Sunrise service last Sunday may remember that I mentioned the Watergate Scandal — When President Nixon tried to cover up his illegal activity and was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18, Psalm 107:10-16

Abounding In Love Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

Love is preferring Your Brother

Abounding in love PT 1 – Preferring Your Brother T.T. 1 Thessalonians 4:9 The bible says Romans 5:8 (KJV) 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational