Sermons on Unexpected Joy:

Going Through The Big D Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 5, 2012

Exposition of Hebrews 12:3-11

Text: Hebrews 12:3-11, Title: Going through the Big D, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.4.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Encouragements for discipline (v. 3-5a) 1. The writer gives three encouraging pieces of insight in order for them to think about their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Then, Now, And Always Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 30, 2011

We not only come to Christ through the pure grace of God, we also remain in Christ and live the new life of the Holy Spirit only through grace.

Eph 2:1-10 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: *other

Image Is Everything! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

We cannot begin to appreciate just how precious it is to be a human being created in the image of God.

Intro: 1. Sailhamer, "The creation of humanity is set apart from the previous acts of creation...whereas throughout the previous account the making of each creature is described as "according to its own kind," the account of humankind’s creation specifies that the man and the woman were made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Changing Thermometers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 14, 2011

A sermon about joy versus happiness.

Romans 16:25-27 “Changing Thermometers” A British medical doctor shared a story about his interaction with Doris, an 82-year-old hospital patient. Two days before Christmas, Doris appeared to be healthy and ready to be discharged. But for some reason she kept complaining about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Celebrating Christmas When Tragedy Strikes Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 18, 2011

How do we celebrate Christmas when we face tragedies in life?

Celebrating Christmas when Tragedy Strikes! The birth of Christ did not eliminate Evil The birth of Christ provides hope for eternity The birth of Christ provides Comfort through his presence Intro Slide Christmas is one week out. For some, the excitement of gift giving, of gathering with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Folly Of Incomplete Obedience Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011

In sermon 3 of the What am I missing here series, we look at another important reason that our joy may have departed. Could it be that we do not find joy and fulfillment because we have not fully obeyed the Lord?

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy August 22, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church Ephesians 5:14 SERMON 3: The Folly of Incomplete Obedience NOTE: This sermon is based in part on a sermon by F.B. Meyer entitled, “Where am I Wrong?” This sermon appears as chapter 2 in two of his books, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stinking Thinking Part 2: The Importance Of Our Thinking Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011

In sermon 5B of the series (What am I Missing Here?) we look again at the importance of our thinking. Wrong actions come from wrong thoughts. Wrong thoughts come from wrong thinking. So it is important to deal with the matter at the root.

SERMON TWO (SERIES 5B) “THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHT THINKING” What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy March 6, 2011, March 27, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Isaiah 55:8-9 SERMON 5B: Stinking Thinking, Part II: “The Importance of Our Thinking” Isaiah 55:8–9 For my thoughts are not your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2011

Harvest reminds us that we are as Christians called not so much thankful FOR what God gives us but rather to be thankful IN the situation in which we find ourselves

SMTV 04-09-2011 Harvest Festival Dt 16.1-17 Story: One day an Atheist went out hunting in the woods just outside Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. It had been a slow day and he hadn’t found any game to shoot. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw two ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

"Ask And You Shall Receive"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 16, 2011

This lesson will show how we know we are in God's will when we ask for things.

John 16:24 “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” This past month I have been getting up at night with a horrible feeling of a presence of evil. When I first became a believer it scared me but know I know how to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:17-18

Because Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013

What does Christ’s resurrection mean to you personally? This is the real question. Every person must make Christ’s resurrection personal to his or her own heart.

Because of the Resurrection Matthew 28 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the bedrock upon which the Christian faith stands. 2. “If Christ be not risen,” Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15, “then is our preaching vain, and your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

When You Can't Sleep

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 14, 2013

You can't sleep when your life is unraveling... but it is the sleeplessness of an unraveling life that we learn to live in grateful dependence on God - all the time.

Title: When You Can’t Sleep Text: Psalm 30 Thesis: You can’t sleep when your life is unraveling… but it is in the sleeplessness of an unraveling life that we learn to live in grateful dependence on God – all the time. Introduction There is a Volkswagen commercial that is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Command Is To Rejoice!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 20, 2013

Setting forth the reasons why the child of God is to rejoice in our past, our present and our future.

THE COMMAND IS TO REJOICE! “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In today's world there is much to trouble the hearts of God's people. Sin is rampant and dedicated Christians are often chided for standing firm for the Word of God. But the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance #1

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2013

A sermon on the importance of repentance in the gospel (adapted from Richard Owen Roberts book, Repentance: The First Word of the Gospel, chapter 1)

HoHum: In John Steinbeck’s story, The Wayward Bus, a dilapidated old bus takes a cross country shortcut on its journey to Los Angeles, and gets stuck in the mud. While the drivers go for assistance, the passengers take refuge in a cave. It is a curious company of people and it is obvious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God For My Scars!

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 10, 2013

There is a purpose to the scars of life, Christ suffered for us but are willing to suffer for Him?

“From now on, don’t let anyone trouble me with these things. For I bear on my body the scars that show I belong to Jesus.” – New Living translation INTRODUCTION Scars are a reminder of something, and most of the time a scar reminds of something unpleasant. Scars are not unusual because there are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Ezra Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 14 in the series. Artaxerxes has granted Ezra's request to return to Jerusalem. And not only that, but provision is made for the journey to be financed by freewill offerings, official government contributions, and tax revenues from the Trans-Euphra

The Book of Ezra Study #14 (Ezra 8:1-36) The Return of Ezra Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a point of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:1-36, Ezra 5:7-17

Denomination: Baptist