Sermons on True Happiness:

Your Dreams Are Not Dead!

Contributed by Kathie Saari on Aug 2, 2015

Don't be fooled, you're dreams are NOT dead. Jesus came to bring life to those dead places in your life.

SHES NOT DEAD , JUST ASLEEP Does it look like your dreams are dead? Does it look like the promises of God will never happen to you? Your dreams are NOT dead, just asleep! Story of Jarius' daughter, a little girl about 12 years old. Jesus challenged their faith and said to them: " Don't be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:49-56

Denomination: *other

Two Christmas Stories Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2018

For the real message of Christmas is the one we used to see plastered over every end-zone: God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten son, that we might not perish, but have everlasting life.

Christmas 2018 “He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, he gave them power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in his name. Who are born, not of blood, nor of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Catholic

Frozen Communication? Forget Not To Communicate!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2020

We live in perilous times. Seldom do we acknowledge how important our words are? Healthy families and healthy churches keep the communication lines open. Danger lies ahead when we we forget to communicate.

FORGET NOT TO COMMUNICATE--- THE POWER OF WORDS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Hebrews 13:16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Never forget HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE. SEEMS FEW REALIZE THERE IS POWER IN THE SPOKEN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16, Genesis 1:3, Proverbs 18:21, James 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Outline Of Acts 16:16-24

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 22, 2022

Lydia and others had believed the Gospel. Paul, Silas, Luke, and other members of this team were staying in Philippi to preach and teach. But trouble was just around the corner for these men.

Trouble for the Team in Philippi Introduction: After Lydia and presumably others believed the Gospel, Paul, Silas, Luke, and other members of this team stayed in Philippi to preach and teach. The Church in Philippi grew from this small group (see Paul’s letter to the Philippians) to a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Here & What Should We Do?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 13, 2017

This is a sermon about what the church should be doing. Its a good sermon to go before my sermon "You Got to get IT to give IT"

Have you ever asked yourself why is the church here and even if you don’t know exactly why it’s here have you ever thought what is our purpose as a church? What is my purpose as a Christian? Have you ever just thought about what is our purpose as a church in the grand scheme of Christianity? Well, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 27, 2023

God loveth a cheerful giver!

God loveth a cheerful giver. Does that mean God does not love those that do not give cheerfully? No, I don't think so. But I do feel God has a special love for those who do give cheerfully. 1. Same word is found in Hebrews 12:6 2. we get excited about other things: a. ball games b. doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Finding hope, which is confidence in the Savior.

Title: Hope Text: Acts 2:22-39 Acts 2 has been called the record of the birthday of the church. This is true. It was the beginning of "the Way", as they called it. It was the beginning of the gospel of Christ being preached, that He was the resurrected Son of God. Peter preached statements ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Keys How To Find, Achieve And Maintain Your Purpose Of Life

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on May 25, 2004

This is 5 great but basic principles how you going to do with your purpose in life.

5 Keys How to Find, Achieve and Maintain Your Purpose of Life Donny M. T. Jeremiah 29:11 Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (RSV) God had interest on our future, He care about our future, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Charismatic

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 23, 2003

I’m really glad you came, Lord Jesus.

CHRISTMAS EVE (Luke 2) Some months ago Carrie Williams called and asked me to visit a neighbor she was close to, now living in a nursing home and having some health problems. The neighbor had attended our church a few times in years past but I could not remember who she was. I told Carrie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Congregational

Called To Suffer Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 2, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

Continue series on SOTM- Mtt 5-7- Called to Suffer. SOTM begins w/beatitudes-last time-looked at 1st four Lets review the beatitudes (slide for each one) Clarify something I said about the 3rd beatitude- Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. V5 Talked about- individually, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Once A Child...always A Child

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

As parents we have an awesome responsibility, but we also have an perfect example in our Heavenly Father who trains us to live for Him.

Once a Child…Always a Child Proverbs 22:6 Introduction Mark Twain was asked his opinion on the raising of children. With his typical wit Twain offered this homey philosophy: “Things run along pretty smoothly until your kid reaches thirteen. That’s the time you need to stick ‘em in a barrel, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Acting Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

Spiritual power and authority has been given to us to do good and to live a life of joy from five key view points.

Sunday January 5th, 2003 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: Spiritual Authority Part One Sermon: Acting Like Jesus Scripture: Romans 12:21 / Ephesians 2 Greatness does not come from position and titles. True greatness comes from being a servant. Romans 12:21 Don’t let evil get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Foundation Of Faith

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon seeks to lay a solid foundation for faith in the lives of believers and encourages the development of an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

When a carpenter is erecting a building he must have a solid foundation. Likewise, we need a solid foundation for our faith. Also, a carpenter must have an accurate plumb line lest the structure could wind up being a new Leaning Tower of Pisa. In your home, have you ever tried to hang wallpaper ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Character Trait 9: Joy Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2013

Joy is one of the essential marks of God’s Spirit ruling and reigning in us. Read this sermon to find out how joy will grow in us as we apply the principles taught in God's word about Joy!

Intro: Joy is not syrupy or sappy, sentimental or seasonal. Joy is not happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to you. Joy is also not the absence of sorrow. Joy is a vivid emotion of pleasure or state of being highly delighted. Where does this state or emotion come from? Joy is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Savoring Christ In 2012

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2012

Exposition of 2 Corinthians 3 regarding let 2012 be the year that we truly/newly see the glory of Christ and bask in it; this is what we were made for as individuals, but more so as a church!

Text: 2 Cor 3:18, Title: Savoring Christ in 2012, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/1/2012, AM A. Opening illustration: Speak about beauty vs. sentimentality, C. S. Lewis goes on to say that observers of beautiful things long “to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist