Sermons on Sweet Sleep:

The Joy Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

Suffering is opportunity for the joy of God to make us strong

“THE STRONGHOLD” THE JOY OF THE HOLY GHOST 01/29/09 Gal 5:16-25 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guard Duty

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 25, 2011

The devil will do everything in his power to assassinate you and keep you from reaching that expected end (Destiny). He wants to assassinate you. You must guard your heart from the attack of the enemy.

“Guard Duty” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life”. OPENING:- When I was in the U.S. Army I remember we had to pull guard duty manytimes. The purpose of guard duty was to ensure that either, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Apostolic

When The Father Said "go" Jesus Went

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 15, 2019

We are often hesitant about launching out on new ventures even when we are sure God is saying "Go!"

Years ago, on a dangerous sea coast where shipwrecks often occurred prior to advanced navigation aids, there was a little life-saving station. The building was just a hut and they had only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea. When there was word of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Want?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 20, 2020

The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him.

Title: What Do You Want Text: John 1:29-42 Thesis: The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him. Introduction In an article from The American Scholar by Arthur Crystal, entitled "Why Smart People Believe in God" Crystal mentions some of those smart ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Costly Memorial Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 7, 2023

As you think about what Jesus did for you on the cross, consider making a costly memorial, and start by giving Him yourself. Sure, people will criticize, but Jesus won’t. He’ll commend you before all your critics someday.

In Great Britain, a butcher specified in his will that he be cremated and that at his memorial service the organ was to play Cole Porter’s song, “Every Time We Say Goodbye.” Well, he got half his wish. He was cremated, but the organist brought the wrong Cole Porter Sheet Music. Instead of playing, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Back In The Fold Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

Christians can find themselves drifting farther from the Lord. Psalm 23 gives us a vivid image of this reality. But here’s the good news: no matter how far we stray, our Shepherd is always there to restore us.

Back In The Fold! Psalm 23:3a Introduction: Illust: Two students working for the summer got a job with the Public Works Department. They were given the job of painting the center lines of a rural road. The supervisor told them that they were on probation and that they must stay above the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

"Why I Love America” (John Wayne)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 3, 2024

On a gloomy day in 1857, a man in New York City by the name of Jeremiah Lanthier scanned the morning newspaper as he rode to his office: He was distressed to read...

• That the depression gripping the nation was causing fear and panic among the people. • Factories were stopping production, and thousands were unemployed. Although Jeremiah Lanthier was not a big industrialist, only a clerk, he had one important distinction. He was a man who had great faith in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of Our Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 3, 2024

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. One day God will measure whether we fear Him or whether we fear men.

THE MEASURE OF OUR FEAR OF GOD This morning, we continue our sermon series with today’s message, ‘Measuring Our Fear of God.’ In this series, we have seen that in measuring our lives for eternity, God will measure things like our obedience, and love for Him. But one of the most pivotal points of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 6:16-19, Isaiah 5:20, Malachi 3:16-17, Hebrews 11:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Approachable God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

To find the Child-that was the goal. Anything that takes us off the path that leads to Christ is not part of God's plan. The job of the angels and the star was finished when the shepherds and the wise men bowed before the Christ-child.

Lucy is expounding on the meaning of Christmas and she says, "this is the time of the year that we show kindness and good will, when we accept others and welcome them into our home." Charlie Brown says, "why can't we be kind and accepting all through the year and not just at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

From Foreigners To Family Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 29, 2021

We have a responsibility to live not only as God’s family, but also as people with God’s very presence living inside of them.

FROM FOREIGNERS TO FAMILY Text: Eph. 2:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Leslie Lynch King, Jr. was born on Monday, July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated sixteen days after his birth and were divorced the following December. His father was abusive and had a drinking problem. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Angry Jesus Is Scary But Necessary

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 3, 2021

Jesus overturns the tables in the temple with a good purpose.

3.7.21 John 2:13–22 13 The Jewish Passover was near, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers sitting at tables. 15 He made a whip of cords and drove everyone out of the temple courts, along with the sheep ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Secret To Victorious Living

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 18, 2022

During this study in Philippians, we have reflected on: There is a fantastic finish in your future, A Biblical Strategy for Success, Winning the battle of the Mind and now The Secret to Victorious Living. Now at the end of this letter, he addresses the main point of the letter.

Sermon “The Secret to Victorious living” Philippians 4:10-19 “10 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. 11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19, Psalm 78:29, Psalm 106:14

Denomination: Methodist

Joy Was A Top Priority With Jesus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 6, 2023

Take note of Jesus saying it is my joy that He wants to be made full and complete in His disciples. Jesus is saying that his life is one of great joy, and He wants to pass it on.

Jesus was a man of frequent prayer. We see this clearly in the text below- And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. Mark 6:46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. Luke 5:16 And he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13

Following God's Vision For Your Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 15, 2022

Life is filled with never ending choices. How we decide to live our lives matters to God. The following sermon is review Biblical characters who when hearing God’s call obeyed and as a result got to participate in a divine role in His kingdom that far outlasted their time on this earth!

Following His Vision for Your Life Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There are many great wonders in this world but certainly one of the most beautiful but challenging of them is a maze found in Venice, Italy called the Villa Pisani Labirinto. Designed by Girolamo ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Christmas Is Joy Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 21, 2022

This is an adaptation to the sermon from the series 'The Heart of Christmas' on Sermon Central

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD? www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/171848 It can be easy to get lost in all the gifts, decorations, and parties and miss the central focus of Christmas. Jesus was born to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Brethren