In Sermon Illustrations: "Joy To The World"

Misfit In This World !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 28, 2015

A young girl who had recently become a Christian asked the famous Baptist Preacher Charles Spurgeon…”What friends do I need to give-up now?" The Prince of Preachers replied "Hey, you do not have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:4

Tags: Age, Friendship New Friends, Assuage

Denomination: *other

The World Is Mine.

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 23, 2016

THE WORLD IS MINE. God allowed the Children of Israel to wander in the wilderness because of a COMPLAINING SPIRIT that was never satisfied with anything from God. God demands that we cast off the complaining spirit in Philippians 2:14 -- "Do all things without murmuring or complaining. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14

Tags: Complaining, Whining, Unthankful, Griping

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Loving The World

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 30, 2021

It was very late Wed. Night of last week. I had only just finally gotten to relax after working on sermons all day and helping my friends a little with their move. So my plan was, while I was working some more on my sermons, to listen to a documentary about John Foxe, the author of Foxes Book of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15, Romans 12:2

Tags: Obedience, Taking Up Your Cross, Not Loving The World

Denomination: Charismatic

World Peace

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 30, 2023

Isaiah makes a prophecy in chapter two of better days that will come. He proclaimed (NKJV): 2 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the Lord’s house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4

Tags: Memorial Day, World Peace, Swords Into Plowshares

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 20, 2025

Did you know that on the 2nd of January first thing in the morning, just the other day, like in the wee small hours this occurred, and the next night this occurred? [Photos of Aurora Australis] The second one is not the sunset, that is 3am at Blockhouse Bay in Auckland, the first is Queenstown. Did ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 1:7, Galatians 5:17

Tags: Conflict, Victory, God's Redemption Plan, Light Of The World, Feast Of Tabernacles, Divine Light, Victorious Living, The Blood Of Jesus, Aurora Australis  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Listen To The World

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 13, 2025

I also believe we are at a unique time in history where most folks today would identify with these three descriptions: • “Living in darkness” • “Not a people” • “Without mercy” Have you noticed this in folks? They are desperately trying to fit in and be a part of some group. These groups seem ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Tags: Evangelism, Anxiety, Listen, Hoplessness

Denomination: Methodist

[163]. A Message From A Poem – Joy For Sorrow - Care In Hurt

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 14, 2025

[163]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – JOY FOR SORROW - CARE IN HURT The title of this poem has two contrasts – sorrow turning to joy, and hurt adopting care. This poem was written 27 years ago and since that time much has changed in the world for the followers of the Lord. Persecution has increased ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6, 2 Corinthians 6:4-5

Tags: Hurting One, South Africa, The Holy Spirit, Martyred, Suffering Christians, World Press, Comforr, Joy, Africa, Sorrow, Iran, Sudan, Nigeria, Lord, Persecution, Evil, Comfort  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of The Lord Will Arm Us Against The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

"The joy of the Lord will arm us against the assaults of our spiritual enemies and put our mouths out of taste for those pleasures with ...read more

Tags: God's Love

The Joy And Function Of Poetry Is, And Was, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The joy and function of poetry is, and was, the celebration of man, which is ...read more

Tags: Art

.there Can Be No Happiness Equal To The Joy Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

...there can be no happiness equal to the joy of finding a ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is The Most Infallible Sign Of The Presence ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Joy is the most infallible sign of the ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is Different From Happiness, Because ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is different from happiness, because happiness depends on what happens. There are elements in our circumstances we ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is An Inward Singing Which Cannot Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is an inward singing which cannot be silenced by outward negative circumstances. Yes, even ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is Not A Feeling; Its A Choice. Its Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is not a feeling; its a choice. Its not based upon circumstances; its based upon attitude. Its free, but not cheap. Its the ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is That Deep Settled Confidence That God Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Joy is that deep settled confidence that God is in control of ...read more

Tags: Joy

Profound Joy Of The Heart Is Like A Magnet That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Profound joy of the heart is like a magnet that indicates the path of life. One has to follow it, even though one ...read more

Tags: Joy

This Is The True Joy In Life Being Used For A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

This is the true joy in life being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; being a force of nature ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

There Is A Sweet Joy That Comes To Us Through ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is a sweet joy that comes to us ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

Surely There Can Be On Greater Joy Than That Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Surely there can be on greater joy than that ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Of All The Joys That Lighten Suffering Earth, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Of all the joys that lighten suffering earth, what joy is welcomed ...read more

Tags: Children