Sermons on The Voice Of Joy And Praise:

It Ain't Easter, Preacher Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Every time a believer comes to faith in Jesus Christ, it points back to the first Easter almost 2000 years ago. We celebrate that Jesus is risen from the dead. God, the angels, and we rejoice when a former unbeliever rises from the dead to life in Christ.

It Ain't Easter, Preacher John 20:1-10 First preached in November, 2004 Introduction Last week we learned about how Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures even in death. He gave up His life voluntarily at 3PM, at the exact hour the Passover Lambs started to be slain. The lambs had to be completely ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Refine Or Destroy Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 11, 2013

Jesus is quoted saying, "I came to...divide," and in another place He said, "I came to bring peace." Which is it? What would cause division in families? Division began very quickly after He physically left us. Has this division led to war?

August 18, 2013 Refine or Destroy A bank robber in Virginia Beach got a nasty surprise when a dye pack designed to mark stolen money exploded in his Fruit-of-the-Looms. The robber apparently stuffed the loot down the front of his pants as he was running out the door. “He was seen hopping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: *other

Can You Hear Me Now? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013

Statistics show that almost everyone prays. But do you ever wonder if your prayers really reach Gods ears? Do you sometimes feel like you’ve got a bad connection? If you have questions about prayer, you're not alone. This sermon series will help.

Can You Hear Me Now? Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/9/2012 There was a little boy who was kneeling by his bed with his mom to say his nighttime prayers. About half way through, he began to shout to the top of his lungs, “Dear God, I’ve been real good this year ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Perfection Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011

1- Don’t think you are there 2- Forget the past 3- Press on toward the goal

INTRO.- ILL.- PERFECTIONISM and bowling? Odds against rolling a perfect 300 in the game are about 225,000 to one. And one bowler appropriately collapsed when he qualified to join that brotherhood of 300. Another bowler just couldn’t bring himself to play the final ball of an otherwise perfect ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Failure Is Not An Option

Contributed by Camesha Handy on Nov 29, 2011

I delivered this message at a graduation service for an anti-gang group known as the Youth Reclamation Committee.

Failure is Not an Option • Give Acknowledgements • Explain the Theme • Explain the history of the quote • Explain speech • “People fail because they don’t know what they’re supposed to be doing. What their purpose is, why they even exist. “My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 1, 2011

We have lots of data stored up in our souls, but who know how to arrange it so it works as God intended—to form in us an accurate picture of God, life and all creations.

Review: Last Sunday I spent some time talking about Rubik’s Cube—the 3-D puzzle made up of 26 little cube-like parts faced off with a total of six colors. The puzzle is solved when each face of the cube is showing a solid color. That sounds easy until you try it. The reason ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: *other

Humble Circumstances Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2011

James speaks of two different people; the rich and the poor. What’s the meaning? 1- Humble means high 2- Rich means low 3- Perseverance means salvation

INTRO.- The brother in humble circumstances. Did you ever have those? Ever live in humble circumstances? ILL.- One day, a wealthy family man took his son on a trip to the country so he could have his son see how poor country people were. They stayed one day and one night at the farm of a very ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The One! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2011

Jesus is the reason for our gathering on Christmas and every Sunday. He was, he is, and will be. 1- He is the one who was 2- He is the one who is 3- He is the one who can

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of two women who were enjoying an elaborate lunch in a downtown restaurant. When one asked the occasion for the luncheon, the other lady said, “We are celebrating the baby’s birthday.” “But where is the baby?” said the friend. “Oh,” said the mother, “you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Many Happy Returns

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

A monologue of one of the magi making the point that how you approach Jesus determines how you return.

MANY HAPPY RETURNS Matthew 2:1-12 It starts today: The return season. Gifts of wrong size, color, and taste return. Some returning from vacations or visits to family. But other things return too. Somewhere in the next week to ten days we will face returning to a lifestyle more or less like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Myth Of Greener Grass

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Contentment is an elusive but necessary quality for the Christian.

Philippians 4:11-13 KJV Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. [12] I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Slave For Christ Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2012

Part 2 of this series focuses on slavery in the Old Testament.

A Slave For Christ Part 2 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: Mal. 1:6; Exo. 20:2; 21:2-6; Lev. 25:39-42; Matt. 6:24 Introduction: In my message last week I introduced you to a slave named Paul in an attempt to get us to think about what our lives ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:39-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 16, 2012

What if I told you that for you to suffer and be uncomfortable was an important part of God’s will for your life? The more that we avoid it, build barriers to protect ourselves from it and invent theology to condemn it the more we miss out on becoming us

1972: Former pastor of mine stood at airport waiting for an evangelist to arrive. It was Tuesday and the revival had begun the past Sunday morning. The evangelist had been too sick to make the trip but now was arriving. Two flight attendants helped him that the music evangelist and pastor Tom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

What Do You Really Need For Christmas?

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2012

I received my gift in November, 1951. I was nine years old and I was in a small church in Kansas City, Kansas called the Rosedale Tabernacle. I listened to the sermon and there was nothing special about it that I can recall, but when the invitation was

What Do You Really Need for Christmas? John 3:16-18 Text: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Live A Holy Life? Series

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 4, 2012

Peter urged followers of Christ to live a holy life for these four reasons 1 - Because God is Holy, 2 - Because God is Judge, 3 - Because of Our Redemption, 4 - Because of Purification.

Q: What comes to mind when I say the word, “Holy?” A: Stained Glass Windows, A Pastor, A Church, Christians from 2,000 years ago, Those “really good Christians” who never miss a single service, God? Dr. Charles Stanley’s Life Principles for 1 Peter 1:13-25 2. Obey God and leave all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Giving, Leading & Mercy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 24, 2012

Each believer has been gifted for service in Christ's earthly body the Church. God has gifted you & expects you to use your gift as a good steward. Though the gifts are diverse each of them & each of us is needed to bring a lost world to Christ.

ROMANS 12: 8b THE GIFTS OF GIVING, LEADING & MERCY A biting wind was blowing as Bill walked home late in the day. Then suddenly he heard them-SCREAMS IN THE DISTANCE, desperate yells, life-threatening cries. With instantaneous reaction he ran faster and faster to the side lake, dove in, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist