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  • The Fundamentals Of Friendship

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    Fundamentals of Friendship from Paul’s joyful letter to the Philippians.

    In Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi he talks a lot about joy. One of the things you can’t imagine a joyful person being without is friends. Joyful people make friends. Joyful people are friends to others. If you really want to enjoy your life you will need friends. God created us to ...read more

  • For God Took Him

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,841 views

    This sermon teaches the joyful end of a faith filled relationship with God.

    Introduction: The bible records a long list of men who lived and died. But suddenly the list is interrupted by a man whose end is described this way; "For God Took Him." Death did not take him. Sickness did not take him. Old age did not take him. Time did not take him. Deterioration and decadence ...read more

  • Exceeding Great Joy

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,718 views

    Jesus is the reason for the season and the whole reason we can be joyful.

    Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. This is definitely the time of year to celebrate and remember the birth of our Lord and Savior. If you read the Gospel accounts of the 3 wise men you will see that they traveled a very long distance to get to their ...read more

  • Live In The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    EASTER 5(B) - Live in the love of Jesus with confidence and with joyfulness.

    LIVE IN THE LOVE OF JESUS (Outline) 1 JOHN 3:18-24 - April 24, 2005 - EASTER 5 INTRO: What are you looking for out of life? Many have big dreams of success for this life. Others merely just want to get by. In either case, to pin one’s hopes on this life leads to disappointment. For no ...read more

  • Rejoice Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,359 views

    A joyful humble spirit will help you persevere during trials.

    REJOICE THROUGH TRIALS James 1:9-11 PROPOSITION: Because Christ humbled Himself even unto the death of the cross, you must practice humility during periods of trials. I. Rejoice through trials regardless of your social status. v. 9-10 A. Impoverished believers must rejoice in ...read more

  • Joy Series

    Contributed by Suzanne Wall on Dec 15, 2019
     | 5,301 views

    In today's readings, Advent is a promise of joyful disruption.

    Joy Last year, I also got to speak for the third Sunday of Advent. But turns out I can’t just repeat that sermon. Last year, the bible passages were about Advent bringing a promise of joyful reconciliation. This year, I’d say the readings are about Advent as a promise of joyful disruption. Isaiah ...read more

  • 06 A Worshipful Response Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Apr 7, 2025
     | 474 views

    Worship is our joyful response to Christ’s finished work.

    A few weeks ago, our Montgomery County boys’ basketball team punched their ticket to the state tournament in dramatic fashion. With the game tied and only seconds remaining, MOCO launched a deep three—as the buzzer sounded, the ball banked through the rim. Game over. The crowd went crazy. The Arena ...read more

  • Obedience Is Not Optional

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 308 ratings
     | 73,697 views

    Obedience is the duty of every child of God. It is not an option, but an obligation.

    Obedience Is Not Optional Text: I Sam.15: 22 Intro: We hear a lot these days about options. An option is “the act of choosing; choice; the freedom to choose” (Webster’s New Dictionary and Roget’s Thesaurus: published by Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, TN., copyright 1984; pg. 499). If I ...read more

  • Business: Christian Style

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,025 views

    This is a Scriptural examination of the responsibilities and duties of Christian employers and employees.

    (Colossians 3:22 - 4:1) One does not have to know me very long before they become aware of the fact that I love the study of history - learning about past civilizations and cultures. What it was like to live in the Roman Empire during the first two centuries particularly fascinates me. An area of ...read more

  • (Section 6) Pastors Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018
     | 6,663 views

    A close look at the duties and difficulties of being a good pastor.

    PASTORS I. PASTORS Eph 4:11-16 A. Defined 1. Pastor --- a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them), is used metaphorically of Christian "pastors" --- Vine's 2. Applied spiritually to Christ a. Great Shepherd Heb. 13:20 of the ...read more

  • Why Should A Christian Vote?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 31, 2020
     | 2,678 views

    Every Christian needs to vote, it is our civic duty!

    Joshua 6 1-Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in. 2-And the LORD said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. 3-“You shall march around the city, ...read more

  • The 7 Laws Of Giving

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015
     | 12,070 views

    Seven laws that make clear the duty and joy of giving.

    THE 7 LAWS OF GIVING INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LAS VEGAS CHURCHES 1. It may come as a surprise to you not living in Las Vegas, that I read that there are more churches there than casinos. 2. Also not surprisingly, some worshippers at Sunday services will give casino chips rather than cash when the ...read more

  • Without Regret

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,738 views

    In Ezekiel 3, three facts stand out- Responsibility, Accountability, and Regretability.

    WITHOUT REGRET EZEKIEL 3:16-21 INTRODUCTION: Ezekiel was a prophet, priest, and prisoner during the time when the Jewish people went into exile as the judgment of God fell on them because of their sinfulness and idolatry, and were taken captive into the land of the Babylonians. God had called ...read more

  • Always Pray, Never Give Up

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,398 views

    Praying to God as His sons and daughters is an honor. We should beat down the doors to heaven and seek God's will.

    Do you wonder what some of Jesus’ parables mean? Do you ever feel like Jesus’ message is obscure and obtuse? “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God have been given to you, but to them, I speak in parables” (Lk. 8:10). Well, there is not room for misunderstanding ...read more

  • Would You Rather Have A Minas Or A Talent? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 12, 2012
     | 5,160 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke verses 11 through 28

    Luke 19: 11-28 Would You Rather Have A Minas Or A Talent? 11 Now as they heard these things, He spoke another parable, because He was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom of God would appear immediately. 12 Therefore He said: “A certain nobleman went into a far country to ...read more