Sermons on Supernatural Joy:

Building A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011

Growing in the area of thankfulness

Building a Life of Thanksgiving 1 Chronicles 29:1-22 Today we're celebrating the Together We Build giving campaign with our offerings and commitments. This is the day we've waited for, we've prayed for, we've talked about; we've planned about, considered for about 10 weeks. If you're a visitor, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom To Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Freedom to Worship

THE FREEDOM TO WORSHIP 2 Samuel 6:14-23 July 4, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I have to tell you I've done some embarrassing things in my life like when Wilma from Anderson Christian Church came up to me after a sermon and said, "I've got to tell you something" I thought it might be "Amazing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Peace Of God?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 10, 2012

The Peace of God is not dependent on the surroundings or of circumstances. It never leaves us even as the Lord will never leave us. The peace God gives us is not of this world, it is a heavenly peace.

WHAT IS THE PEACE OF GOD? John 14:27 (KJV) Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. The Peace of God is not dependent on the surroundings or of circumstances. It never leaves us even as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Repentance #1

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2013

A sermon on the importance of repentance in the gospel (adapted from Richard Owen Roberts book, Repentance: The First Word of the Gospel, chapter 1)

HoHum: In John Steinbeck’s story, The Wayward Bus, a dilapidated old bus takes a cross country shortcut on its journey to Los Angeles, and gets stuck in the mud. While the drivers go for assistance, the passengers take refuge in a cave. It is a curious company of people and it is obvious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God For My Scars!

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 10, 2013

There is a purpose to the scars of life, Christ suffered for us but are willing to suffer for Him?

“From now on, don’t let anyone trouble me with these things. For I bear on my body the scars that show I belong to Jesus.” – New Living translation INTRODUCTION Scars are a reminder of something, and most of the time a scar reminds of something unpleasant. Scars are not unusual because there are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Same Things

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 8, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do we rejoice always? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we rejoiced in the LORD always whatever the situation we are in. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:1 (Amplified Bible) FOR THE rest, my brethren

I. EXORDIUM: Do we rejoice always? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we rejoiced in the LORD always whatever the situation we are in. IV. TEXT: Philippians 3:1 (Amplified Bible) FOR THE rest, my brethren, delight yourselves in the Lord and continue to rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alien Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 5, 2012

How should Christians respond to persecution and to suffering in the world?

This passage introduces the epistle’s section on Christian living and its overall theme. To borrow from Francis Schaeffer, it is “How Should We Then Live?” How should Christians conduct themselves in a world that is nonChristian, i.e. where the citizenry do not acknowledge Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Connections

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 27, 2012

A Psalm about the benefits of our personal connection with God through Jesus Christ and the connections that we have with one another in the church.

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 26, 2012 Proper 16B St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 16 “Connections” He came to work at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York, as a newly minted PhD in physics. He was not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Going Through The Big D Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 5, 2012

Exposition of Hebrews 12:3-11

Text: Hebrews 12:3-11, Title: Going through the Big D, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.4.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Encouragements for discipline (v. 3-5a) 1. The writer gives three encouraging pieces of insight in order for them to think about their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Happy When Life Is So Hard? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 16, 2014

How can we be happy when life is hard? When we remember that God is good, and that every trial can cause us to grow and become more like Jesus.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #2: HOW CAN I BE HAPPY WHEN LIFE IS HARD? INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. • Happy reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 1, 2014. • The song has remained at the No. 1 position longer than ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

Are You Wise?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014

What we can learn from the journey and joy of the Wise Men.

Are you WISE? January 5, 2014 Matthew 2:1-12 Well, we made it through last week. That was fun, wasn’t it? We shoveled 5 times last Sunday, then the cold hit, and we all huddled in our homes. But that’s behind us. Now, can you believe we’re almost half way through January? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The Seventy-Two Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 11, 2014

The return of the seventy-two disciples from their short-term missions trip in Luke 10:17-24 shows us the reasons for their joy.

Scripture After Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, which lasted perhaps for as long as two years, “he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Jesus continued to teach while on his journey to Jerusalem. He also sent seventy-two disciples in pairs on a short-term missions trip. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happiness Is In Your Hands

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 3, 2014

Gives seven helps that will lead you to happiness

“Happiness is in Your Hands” August 3, 2014 I believe that God is a happy God. He is a joyful God. I believe heaven is filled with love and laughter. Angels are singing; saints are shouting in joy; there is a euphoria that we can only dream about. This is the destiny of the Child ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

God Finishes What He Starts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 4, 2014

This message explores the thought that as a result of the confidence we have in God working out His purpose inour lives, we can have joy.

03 LIVING JOYFULLY IN LIFE GOD FINISHES WHAT HE STARTS PHILIPPIANS 1:6 FOR I AM CONFIDENT OF THIS VERY THING, THAT HE WHO BEGAN A GOOD WORK IN YOU WILL PERFECT IT UNTIL THE DAY OF CHRIST JESUS. PROPOSITION: WE CAN HAVE JOY IN OUR WALK WITH GOD BECAUSE GOD HAS PROMISED TO FINISH WHAT HE HAS STARTED ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Jesus, Receive My Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 11, 2013

“And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit’” Acts 7:59.

Lord Jesus, receive my spirit Text: Is. 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Acts 7:54-60 Today is Saint Stephens’s Day when we remember the first martyr of the Christian Church. His death in the service of Christ, taking place a day after Christmas, reminds us of the cost involved in discipleship. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed