Sermons on The Oil Of Gladness:

The Sabbath Year And Year Of Jubilee

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2025

The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee speaks of freedom, restitution, forgiveness, rest, a second chance, and joy in Jesus Christ.

The Sabbath Year and Year of Jubilee Leviticus 25:1-24, Deuteronomy 25:1-18, Isaiah 61:1-3) 1. It doesn’t take long for people to develop a sense of entitlement. Let me illustrate. 2. A Jewish woman is walking on the beach with her little grandson. Suddenly a huge wave sweeps the boy out to sea. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:1-24, Deuteronomy 25:1-18, Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Chronicles 36:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mode Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 20, 2022

What does the Bible mandate about the mode of baptism?

Eisegesis is a bad way to read the Bible. It means to read into the text things that are actually not there at all. One common example is reading that Jesus came up out of the water after being immersed. The text simply does not say that at all. “So Jesus was baptized. And as soon as he came out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16, 1 Corinthians 10:2, Luke 12:50, Revelation 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Caring Prayer And Praying Care

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

Holistic Healing within the Church.

CARING PRAYER AND PRAYING CARE. James 5:13-20. In the previous verses (James 5:7-12), James exhorted us to patience. The writer mentioned the sufferings of the prophets as an example of endurance (James 5:10). However, patience need not be passive: it will also see us engaged in prayer. AN ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Whiners Or New Wineskins? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

We all have a tendency to reject a new idea, or a new revelation of truth because we like the old too much. Like an old, stiff wineskin, our hearts and minds can calcify until we become so inflexible we can’t accept change.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever known someone who was a chronic whiner? They are constantly whining about their health or the weather, or what’s going on in Washington. Do you know someone like that? Now, do you think anybody was thinking about YOU? Chronic whiners and complainers are everywhere. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Of The Freedom Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2022

According to Prophet Isaiah, anointing leads to preaching, anointing helps to bind up the broken-hearted, and anointing motivates to proclaim the good news to the captives. Anointing releases the prisoners from the darkness.

Theme: Blessings of Freedom Text: Isaiah 61:1-11 Introduction: The first and foremost larger prophetic book of Isaiah reveals the Secret of Freedom is the Anointing of the Holy Spirit. The anointing is the empowerment of a new life, and new vision. This is the prophecy about the work of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Wedding Day In Heaven Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 25, 2024

Psalm 45 is a magnificent song of praise, celebrating a royal wedding. Not just an earthly wedding; it’s pointing to a heavenly one. Let's learn what it means to love the One who first loved us.

Wedding Day in Heaven! Psalm 45 Introduction: Psalm 45 – is one of if not the most magnificent songs of praise and worship found in the 150 Psalms that made up the Hebrew Hymbook. Story Behind the Psalm: Don’t know who the human penman was that wrote Psalm 45… wants no glory for himself… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Our Best Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003

Mary’s act of selfless love in annointing Jesus’s feet with oil exemplifies for us the joy that comes is giving all that we have and all that we are to God.

Giving God Our Best “Count On Me” Message Series: Part 4 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor January 26, 2003 A man on his deathbed called his preacher, his doctor and his lawyer to visit him. “I have $30,000 left in the bank and I want to take it all with me when I die. So, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Methodist

Wolves Walking Around.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 31, 2004

Jesus offers us a warning about wolves and I’m glad He did because we often don’t get warnings.

Wolves walking around. Matthew 7:15 -- 23. 02/01/04 Ann and I stopped at Dewey’s house the day of his mother’s funeral. Blackjack, the Doberman pincher was laying in the yard. I pointed to old blackjack and Ann said I’m not getting out. Now I know old blackjack and I know he would not harm a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Faith

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 21, 2003

The Bible teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives with joy and gladness.

Faith to Faith Text: Romans 1:17 Gullible. It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. When P. T. Barnum said, "There’s a sucker born every minute," he was right. It seems that there is no limit to what we will believe. Listen to some of the titles that have appeared in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running From The Nursing Home

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 18, 2006

Quickly, get the shoes and take off. Glad we missed that events. That minister is crazy! Me visit the nursing home! Give me a break.

REAL RELIGION THEME: REAL RELIGION MAKES A REAL IMPACT ON A PERSON’S LIFE TEXT: JAMES 1:27 INTRODUCTION The women of the congregation were trying to pull my hands from the pulpit in the church building. My family never went to church with Brent and me. Every Sunday my family would drop ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Love Sundays (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

David got excited when he was invited to the house of the Lord. He was glad! He rejoiced! Why? Because he loved the praise of God!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/24/16 • Music Video: What I Love About Sundays (Craig Morgan) I’ve never been much of a country music fan, but that song really speaks to me. Craig Morgan, the singer, describes the kind of Sundays that I long for and look forward to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

I Love Sundays (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

David got excited when he was invited to the house of the Lord. He was glad! He rejoiced! Why? Because he loved the PEOPLE of God!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/31/16 • Bumper Video: I Love Sundays (People) A mother went to wake her son for church one Sunday morning. When she knocked on his door, he said, “I’m not going!” “Why not?” asked his mother. “I’ll give you two good reasons,” he said. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Joyful Living Through Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The Bible teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives with joy and gladness.

It's astonishing how gullible people can be, believing in all sorts of nonsense. Some even consider Christians gullible for their faith in God. However, the Bible teaches that faith is the cornerstone of the Christian life. It is through faith that we come to Christ and live our lives with joy and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Topics: Faith, Christian Life

An End Of The Year Exhortation (The Year Is Not Yet Over) Series

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Dec 26, 2004

Many Christians make resolutions or speak a prophetic words of what they want God to do in the coming new year. And many are unresolved as the year comes to an end. This is to encourage them if it is 1 minute before midnight December 31, God can perform i

AN END OF THE YEAR EXHORTATION (The Year Is Not Yet Over)! Exodus 12:1-2 "Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-2, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beauty From Ashes Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013

God's nature dictates that he transform our lives from brokenness to strength. We see this illustrated in three stories from Matthew 8

“A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way” Mark Twain I heard the story of a missionary in California’s early days who gave a bible to a native Chief. Three weeks later the Chief came back and handed the Bible back to the missionary. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

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