Sermons on The Voice Of Joy And Praise:

Memorial Day Service

Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010

Reflecting on the fallen heroes and patriots that served our country and comparing them to the martyrs and saints of the church.

May 30, 2010 Memorial Day I want to begin today by reading something I received in my e-mail last week. It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the poet, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Room: Crisis Of Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010

Part One from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

The Waiting Room “Crisis of Faith” How many people like waiting? (Show of Hands) When I say the words “Waiting Room”, what images come to mind? If we were to poll everybody today, I’m sure we would all have a “waiting room” story to tell… Mine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Foursquare

Can You See Clearly Now

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

A Pre-Revival sermon on the importance of being touched daily by Christ

Can You See Clearly Now? Mark 8:22-25 The Gospel of Mark is unique. It is not a biography of Jesus, like Matthew or Luke. It does not dwell on the family history with all the begets and genealogy. It is a record of Jesus’ actions. It shows Jesus as Savior-King, who conquers demons, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 9 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010

Sermon 13 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." (John's evidences of Genuine faith as expressed in 1 John). This sermon: The confession test: Do I really believe that Jesus is the Son of God?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 13: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part IX) (2 Cor. 5:14; 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:14-15; 5:1) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dad Duties Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Father’s Day message about Dad’s responsibilities before God

Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12, Title: Dad Duties, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/20/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “The American male, at one time the ever present guide of close knit colonial family, left his family for the factory and the materialistic lure of the Industrial Revolution brought. The most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Ending To A Nightmare Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2010

A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 11

Song of Songs 3: 1 – 11 A Good Ending To A Nightmare By night on my bed I sought the one I love; I sought him, but I did not find him. 2 “ I will rise now,” I said, “ And go about the city; In the streets and in the squares I will seek the one I love.” I sought him, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where The Rubber Meets The Road Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 3:1-9 regarding carnality and immaturity that was causing division in the church

Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Title: Where the Rubber Meets the Road, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/8/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell some story about being stuck with a needle, maybe that one about the needle going all the way through my hand…and say what they always say, “OK now, just a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lutheran Identity Series: Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 18, 2010

In this Sermon series we explore some of the treasures of our Reformation Heritage and Identity. This Sermon is based upon the struggles facing the First Century Jewish Christians and those leaders of the Reformation. The Value of God Grace comes to the

Sermon 082210 Hebrews 12:4-24 Well, today we are looking at our last “sola” or “alone” statement of the Reformation. This one is “sola gratia” or “grace alone.” Of all the words that we use in the church, the word Grace is among the “big ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Busy--The Boss Is Coming!

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jan 31, 2010

A message about the importance of holy behavior.

Get Busy, the Boss is Coming! I Peter 1:13-16 “Therefore” = he moves from describing our salvation to explaining how we should respond to that salvation. Because we have been saved into such a privileged position… Because of all that Jesus Christ has done for us… We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Boldness Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring."

THE GIFT OF BOLDNESS ACTS 4:1 8 An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring." In the midst of human weakness and the timid nature of religion, the great need is for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-8

The God Moment Of Holy Attraction Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

THIS MESSAE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS IN OUR LIVES WHICH WE RECOGNIZE ARE FROM GOD AND DRAW US APART FROM THE CONCERNS OF THE WORLD AND CLOSER TO HIM

THE GOD MOMENT OF HOLY ATTRACTION LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION: I’VE BEEN TRYING OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS TO INTRODUCE YOU TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF SOME OF THE MANY WAYS THAT GOD HAS BEEN RADICALLY EFFECTING YOUR LIVES. THEY ARE CALLED GOD MOMENTS. THESE ARE MOMENTS WHEN GOD INTERVENES IN YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

This morning I want to look at the story of a young man who discovered the truth of the familiar quote, "There's no place like home." It's the familiar story of the prodigal son...but maybe from a different angle than you've heard it before.

HOME SWEET HOME LUKE 15:11 24 There is an old song that is still popular that says, "There's no place like home for the holidays..." With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner our thoughts often turn toward home. For me, there are so many great memories of the times my family had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Christian Encouragement

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 15, 2010

Christian encouragement does not shower us with pity; it is support needed to stand up and get beyond the current situation.

CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT ILLUSTRATION There is an old proverb about the leader of a city who would take daily walks to gain peace of mind and inspiration from nature. One day, the burdens of his position had his mind more disturbed than normal and the old man found himself walking much further ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

New Life On Purpose: Welcome Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 18, 2010

We come together to love, honor, and encourage one another.

New Life On Purpose: Welcome Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new Gallup study commissioned by Group Publishing shows that people with close friendships in their church are very satisfied with their congregation, less likely to leave their place of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Methodist

A Citizen In Two Kingdoms

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

The sixth and final message in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

(Slide 1) Today is our last Sunday to hear and think about the Six Pillars of Character counts with our kids present. And kids I am glad to have had you present these past six weeks and I also hope that you have learned some helpful things about these six character qualities. Today our discussion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Church Of God