Sermons on Time To Rejoice:

God Of Mission

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 17, 2021

Talk 2 in my five-talk series on Jonah. Mission is God's mission. In the story of Jonah - and especially in view of what Jesus says about Jonah - we recognize that God is the master strategist in mission and he's breathtakingly creative.

Jonah Talk 2: God of Mission Last week I started a new series on Jonah. My major theme last week was how compassionate God is. At the time of Jonah, the Assyrian Empire was expanding. Historians of the Middle East tell us how cruel the Assyrian rulers were. I spared you the grizzly details. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, Matthew 12:38-41, Luke 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles 37 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

The apostle Paul, wherever he went, preached the same gospel.

Illus: He was not like some of these politicians, they go to one part of the country and give one speech, then they go to another part of the country and say just the opposite. This “old time” religion that the Bible speaks about is good for everyone. It is good for the youth, the baby boomers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Trouble, Trouble.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 21, 2022

A large or small trouble is like a pebble. Hold it close to your eye, and it fills the whole world and puts everything out of focus. Hold it at proper viewing distance...

How To Trouble, Trouble. Job 1:1-3NLT A large or small trouble is like a pebble. Hold it close to your eye, and it fills the whole world and puts everything out of focus. Hold it at proper viewing distance, and it can be examined and properly classified. Throw it ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-3, Isaiah 37:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Joshua 7 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

When Joshua crossed over Jordan, he brought the people of Israel with him and he also brought a reputation with him.

We all have reputations, some are good and some are bad. When people hear your name, they immediately associate: • A face • But they also associate good or evil with your name Illus: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep. As their punishment, they each were branded on the forehead with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Sin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Years ago a newspaper reporter asked then Governor of Arkansas, William Jefferson Clinton,

who was seeking to get the nomination of the democratic party to be the next candidate for president of the United States, this question, “Sir, it has been stated that you have had many adulterous relationships, is this true, or not true?” Mr. Clinton, with anger in his voice for being asked such ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Unrestrained Word

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Speaking God's Word is fraught with risk, yet God accomplishes His purpose through His Word. Therefore, we must speak God's Word despite the risks.

Why do you think Jeremiah was so ‘afraid’? It’s not really hard to figure out, is it? God had a message He wanted delivered, and He wanted Jeremiah to deliver it. But here’s the thing about God’s message: Not everyone wants to hear it. Why not? Because it exposes sin and calls for repentance. It ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Killing Sin Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. The first is to abide in the Word. The second is to pray your heart out. And the third is to be killing sin.

ARE YOU READY? HOW MANY TIMES, do you think, have you been asked that question? Back in 1965, The Impressions released their album, People Get Ready, with its title song of the same name. It immediately rose to number three on the charts. So powerful was the song that it became a classic of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death And Burial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 14, 2022

Integrated gospel account of His death on the cross, includes prophecies of details foretold by King David, Isaiah and Zechariah and the fulfillment of those prophecies.

Journey to Calvary As the chief priests led Jesus away to be crucified, he fell beneath the weight of the cross. His back was torn and bleeding. He was weakened from blood loss. They grabbed Simon, a Cyrenian who was coming out of the country, from the crowd and forced him to pick up the cross and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Victory

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 12, 2023

Romans 8:1 NIV "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." In the book of Romans, we find the path to the place where there is no condemnation - a place of victory in the spiritual war in which we all find ourselves. 

Introduction Romans 8:1 NIV Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. In the book of Romans, we find the path to the place where there is no condemnation - a place of victory in the spiritual war in which we all find ourselves.  Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 8:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come To Jesus For The Rest You Need Most

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 24, 2023

A message about giving our burdens to Jesus and coming to Him in faith

Children love to play and run around. They are invigorating to watch and they add zest and vigour to life. They love to wake up, run and play. Our eldest grandson Stevie is full of energy and joy and curiosity and a great willingness to engage in anything his parents, Elia and Stephen, plan to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing God's Heart - Reflecting His Mercy - Being Merciful

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 9, 2023

The heart of the LORD is about Mercy towards us, and as HE gives mercy, we are also to be merciful to others. We love, because HE first loved us. We forgive, because HE first forgave us. We have mercy because HE first was merciful to us.

2023.07.09.Sermon.The Heart of the LORD - Have Mercy William Akehurst, HSWC I was reflecting on the “Walk through the Bible” study we did a few years back, when we recognized the 1st three kings over Israel, and the words and hand motions to describe each. King Saul had no heart for the LORD King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8, Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 5:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Luke 6:27-36, Proverbs 11:17, Matthew 6:22-23, Romans 4:4, James 2:13, Micah 6:8, Colossians 3:12-15, Matthew 15:18, Matthew 7:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Out The Message Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2023

True religion puts words into action.

Living Out The Message Jeffery Anselmi / General True Religion / Faith; Example / James 1:19–25 True religion puts words into action. INTRODUCTION • Have you been around a person who could talk a good game? • They would tell you how great they were at whatever they bragged about. • I have seen ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham And Isaac Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 12, 2022

God will provide the sacrifice.....

June 11, 2022 The genealogy of Shem in Genesis 11:10-32 marks an important change in Genesis. From this point onward, the Old Testament will, almost exclusively, tell the story of one family – the family of Abraham. Abram was born in Ur {not far from Babel} just 5 generations after the events ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-2, Genesis 12:4, Genesis 14:14-16, Genesis 15:5-6, Genesis 22:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No Idols Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 13, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:4-6 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider how futile & sinful it is to worship idols in any way.

“NO IDOLS” Ex. 20:4-6 FBCF – 6/11/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – When does sports as entertainment become sports as idolatry? Banner at Lambeau Field in 1996 when Packers won Super Bowl in New Orleans & Brett Favre named MVP: “Our Favre, who art in Lambeau, hallowed by thy arm. The Bowl will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Reubin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2022

In the Torah, Reuben is briefly described as having had sexual activity with Bilhah, his stepmother's maid, and father's concubine. On his deathbed, Jacob declares that Reuben "will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father's bed, onto my couch and defiled it."

Reuben Pronunciation R??uven Born 1569 BCE Paddan Aram Died 1445 BCE or 1444 BCE (aged 125) Resting place Tomb of Reuben, Israel 31°55'46?N 34°44'02?E Children · Hanok (son) · Pallu (son) · Hezron (son) · ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:9

Denomination: Baptist