Sermons on Suffering And Joy:

All Ye Jigs And Juleps, Praise The Lord

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 3, 2010

The whole created order finds joy in the coming of Christ. It’s time we truly celebrated, either by doing something good for ourselves or by helping someone else.

The psalm which we just read together was paraphrased many years ago by Archbishop Cranmer as a great hymn of praise, used for generations in the Church of England. Its Latin name is "Benedicite omnia opera": "Bless the Lord, all ye works of the Lord". This hymn is a long recitation of many of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

El Gozo De La Salvacion

Contributed by Juan Quintero on Feb 13, 2010

¿Ha tenido la sensación de haber perdido algo en su vida?; en esta enseñanza aprenderá a anhelar el amor de Dios y su gracia salvadora

INTRODUCCIÓN: ¿Ha tratado alguna de encontrar un objeto perdido?, Quizás ha perdido su billetera o su bolso ¿Cómo se sintió?, Quizás estaba con sus hijos en el supermercado y por un instante le pareció que se perdieron, ¿Cómo se sintió?. En estos casos su gozo se volvió angustia, la tranquilidad en ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Will Be No More Gloom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2010

Epiphany 3(A) - Isaiah declares: "There will be no more gloom!" The Light has dawned. God's people rejoice.

“THERE WILL BE NO MORE GLOOM” (Outline) January 24, 2010 - Epiphany 3 - ISAIAH 9:1-4 INTRO: The past week has been unusually cloudy and foggy. It has been almost gloomy. In the midst of any gloom the light chased away the darkness. During the season of Epiphany we are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejoicing In God's Lagniappe Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 8, 2011

Paul wanted the Philippians to know how wonderful it was to serve Christ and praised their efforts to be the servants God called them to become...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 6, 2011 Date Preached: October 9, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Rejoicing In God’s Lagniappe Sermon Text: Philippians 4:10-20 [ESV] Introduction: Here as Paul concludes his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Satisfying Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 29, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you satisfied with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD satisfies us and are satisfying to us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 91:16 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I will reward them wi

I. EXORDIUM: Are you satisfied with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD satisfies us and are satisfying to us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 91:16 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation. V. THESIS: GOD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choices

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 2, 2013

I think the happiest people on earth are those who have a close relationship to the Christ. Where are you choices leading you to try and find happiness? In a place or in a person?

Quotes: “Choose your love. Love your choice.” ― Thomas S. Monson “We are our choices.” ― Jean-Paul Sartre “Alice came to a fork in the road. 'Which road do I take?' she asked. 'Where do you want to go?' responded the Cheshire Cat. 'I don't know,' Alice ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Dines With Sinners Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2013

In this sermon we learn what happens when a person is converted to Christ.

Scripture The four Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Gospel authors are often called “evangelists.” One reason they are called evangelists is because each author wanted to communicate the good news of salvation in such a way that unbelievers would understand, believe, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:29-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember The Greatest Love

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 27, 2013

Remember the greatest love: 1. Because it can bind us together with God (vs. 9-10). 2. Because it can bring us great joy (vs. 9-11). 3. Because it blazed a trail for us to follow (vs. 12). 4. Because it bled for us (vs. 13).

Remember the Greatest Love John 15:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 26, 2013 *On this Memorial Day, hopefully you will get to spend some time with family and friends. -- But as we do, we should remember the over 40 million Americans who have served in the military to help ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dancing Like A Fool

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 6, 2013

When God blesses us with moments of joy, we must give ourselves to the joy and dance with all our might. The Holy Spirit will not have it any other way

It had been a rocky ride for David… with little more than a prayer, he had slain Goliath, but he had also been a victim of Saul’s madness, He had experienced great highs and some deep lows, but now, he was dancing with all his might, because he was bringing the ark home. The ark ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Change Of Status

Contributed by James W Hare on Jul 27, 2013

Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change.

A Change of Status Galatians 3:15-18:41-7 Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change. Irrespective of a history that once hampered, or a present predicament that may seem to impede progress, or a future that looks ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Grasping The Benefits Of Having The Son

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2013

There are benifits to having God's Son, Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord.

Title: Grasping the Benefits of Having the Son Introduction: I want to read to you from Scripture about what the Ultimate Father did. "For God so loved the world, He gave His one and only Son, that whoever, believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent And Christmas: A Key Message For The World

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2012

This very short talk makes use of a brilliant video made by Igniter Media, and focuses on the fact that the message of Jesus is a Key message for the whole world

Would you agree that Christmas is a time of year when a very important message to the world can easily get buried or missed? Would you agree we can get so excited about 1: Mince Pies 2: Mum’s Christmas Turkey 3: Marks and Spencer’s food 4: Mulled Wine and – most of all 5: My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Anglican

How To Be An Overcomer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2012

1. Direct your delight to the Lord (vs. 4-5). 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 6-7). 3. Turn your thoughts to the good things of God (vs. 8). 4. Follow the footsteps of the faithful (vs. 9).

How to Be an Overcomer Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 7, 2012 *Pastor Steve Brown tells about a car he saw one day on the way home. It was the ugliest car he had ever seen. Steve said this car wasn't just ugly. It was ugly on top of ugly. That car had a big ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration And Praise Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 20, 2011

One of the spiritual disciplines that will help us to be transformed into the image of Jesus is celebration and praise.

TRANSFORMATION #4: CELEBRATION AND PRAISE INTRO TO SPEAKER: Give a report of the Foursquare Unit Gathering in Regina last week. INTRO TO TOPIC: For the past three weeks, we’ve been talking about the spiritual disciplines – specifically prayer and Bible reading. These are tools to help us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-26

Denomination: *other

Being In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to be poor in spirit not on the outside but only on the inside is the place where God can do His greatest work. We need to rely on the only One who can save us from Hell's grasp and the only One who can help us conquer fear and worry.

What do you think of this statement: “Sin” to see God? In our fourth lesson about “Being In Awe Of God” some of you just can’t get past the fact that you are in some sort of pit that you can’t get out of. Then you feel unworthy of asking God for anything since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3