Sermons on Stealers Of Joy:

Jesus' First Words Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012

With his first words, Jesus ushers in the kingdom of God.

Introduction We are now moving out of Mark’s introduction to Jesus’ life and ministry, and getting into the story of his ministry. In verse 1 he introduced the theme of his writing – it is about the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; verses 2-8 presented John the Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beatitudes

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 28, 2013

It is better to prize what the world calls undesirable than to have what the world calls desirable.

Scripture About six months after Jesus began his public ministry, he called his growing number of disciples to himself and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles (Luke 6:13). Jesus chose the apostles to be with him in a ministry internship so that he could equip them to carry on his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Source Of Encouragement

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 29, 2009

Where do Christians find energy and direction...the vine. The connection based on a divine relationship.

Source of Encouragement John 15:1-17 Look at this limb…withered leaves compared to the rest of the branch that I cut off of the bush. Broken right there by the trunk. If this were still on the bush it would not be long before it just dried up and fell on off on its own or Bobby and tony might ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

The Secret Of Happiness

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2013

Blessed is one of those religious words that are hard to translate into realistic terms. Perhaps the closest we can come is “happiness.” The psalmist says that the blessed person is the one who understands forgiveness. But we can’t understand the reality

August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Happiness

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013

Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due to apathy or indifference? Could our suffering be due to sin?

August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Introduction: Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Growth As A Goal

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002

We need to survey our growth patterns, we establish 6 growing rules.

GROWTH Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today, I ponder growing? Why do some grow to be 5 feet, others 7 feet tall? Why do some mature by 18 and others are 60 and never mature? Increase comes from God, this is known by all. But why do some increase and others have a failure to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Matthew 6:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way Jesus Walked

Contributed by Garry Code on Nov 21, 2001

A brief look at how Jesus lived

Subject life of Jesus Our bible instructs us to walk as Jesus walked. You can find that in 1st. John 2:6 How did Jesus walk? Good question! Physically there are lots of different walking types There’s the cool walk There’s the quick busy walk There’s the slow I’ve got all day walk There the I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Great Hopes

Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 20, 2003

This sermon shows the need to allow Jesus to transform us after He saves us.

Two Great Hopes 1 Peter 1:3 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, There are many hopes that Jesus has for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by David Dailey on May 24, 2003

How Safe Does A Child Feel When He Knows His Father Is Near

Genesis 5:24. And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Genesis 17:1. And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God, walk before me and be thou perfect. (Perfect--upright & sincere) Enoch walked with God. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24, Amos 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing The Unseen

Contributed by Mark Borgetti on Jan 31, 2006

The intent of the message was to clearly demonstrate all people can experience the powerful presence of an invisible God by recognizing three visible signs of His real presence. 1. Signs of Faith 2. Signs of Hope 3. Signs of Love

Seeing the Unseen Funeral of a still born child for first time parents 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:1 So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Best Comes Last

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 3, 2007

THE BEST COMES LAST - The week ends with the weekend - Dinner ends with desert - The day ends with rest - At the end of the year is Christmas - Cross bearing is followed by crown wearing - Disowned by the world and owned by the Lord

- Wine symbol of joy in scripture Jdg 9:13 And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees? Ps 104:15And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart. Pr ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Oranges Can Change Your Whole Body Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Apr 17, 2007

Think about it ... ORANGES and LOVE are a lot a like ... they can change your whole body!

Galatians 5:22-23: The Fruit of the Spirit What is your favourite fruit? I really like ORANGES ... although I’m not certain I can call them my favourite fruit ... I really do like them ... I think ORANGES can change your whole body! - Just seeing an ORANGE stirs up something in me that I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Of Tintin And Christmas!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 6, 2012

What has Tintin to do with Christmas....all this and more in the sermon below, which goes on the assumption that readers (atleast most of them) are familiar with the universally popular Tintin comics.

Of Tintin and Christmas!!! I agree it is time Christmas "message" time folks! But firstly how about having a round of Quiz? Which is your favorite Tintin comic? Do I hear the answers...Tintin in Tibet, Crab with the Golden claws etc etc. Some would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: *other

The Prayer Of Christ For His Church

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2004

The inclusiveness expressed in verse 20 reveals that, although He was referring to His disciples in particular in verses 13-19, He expanded His intercession to include all the church throughout time.

THE PRAYER OF CHRIST FOR HIS CHURCH “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sent Out Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 19, 2010

Jesus sends his followers out into the plentiful harvest. We along with the early disciples are called to prepare the way for Jesus and to carry out his ministry on earth--and in the United States.

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 “Sent Out” INTRODUCTION Today is the 234th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence the document that contains those immortal words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal and endowed with certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran