Sermons on Beyond Circumstances:

The Unshakable Joy

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025

Drawing from the Apostle Paul's command to rejoice while chained in a Roman prison, this sermon on Philippians 4:4 uncovers the secret to finding an unshakable joy that transcends any circumstance.

Introduction: The Pursuit of Happiness There is a deep longing in every human heart to be happy. We chase it in our careers, in our relationships, in our possessions, and in our experiences. We think, "If I could just get that promotion... if I could just find the right person... if I could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Then Were The Disciples Glad When They Saw The Lord Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025

True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, or abstract doctrine—it is rooted in a personal, present encounter with the risen Christ. Joy begins then—when we see Him.

“Then Were the Disciples Glad When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:20; Based on Chapter 2 of Vance Havner’s The Secret of Christian Joy) Key Text: John 20:20 – “Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.” Thesis: True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philippians 4:4-9 - How To Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2024

The Apostle Paul directs us to rejoice in the Lord always, but some days rejoicing is easier said than done. In this message we examine the framework to keep rejoicing regardless of your personal circumstances.

The Apostle Paul, a little background—he's in prison. At some point, he realizes he's probably going to be put to death. When you read his resume of catastrophe, it's pretty impressive: shipwrecks, bitten by a snake, whipped, beaten, left for dead, threatened constantly. And yet, in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen For The Most Vital Of Ministries-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2010

2 of 3. Zacharias & Elizabeth were chosen to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God chooses people for His most vital of ministries. But what are their circumstances? You may be chosen for the most vital of ministries in the midst of...

CHOSEN for the MOST VITAL of MINISTRIES-II —Luke 1:5-25 Attention: The pastor was chosen for the most vital of ministries! Any of us could be chosen for the same. Need: Zacharias & Elizabeth were 2 servants of God thru whom He chose to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Come True

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023

We dream small, but God dreams big. Mary’s dream was a small one, limited by her time and place and circumstances. Yet when God called her, she became a part of the greatest event the world has ever known.

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “American Dream”? All of us here are immigrants, one way or another.... Some have been here for two or three hundred years - or more! I think some of mine came in the 17th century. What did your ancestors come here for? Was it for religious freedom, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Secrets Of The Dream Keepers

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 30, 2013

Many individuals in Scripture received dreams from God that pointed to their potential great service or possibilities. Often these individuals experienced circumstances, for years, which contradicted God’s dream. What steps did they take to hold on & see

SECRETS OF THE DREAM KEEPERS Numbers 12:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. a. "Doctor, I really need your help", I said. "Every night for the past two weeks I’m dreaming about some rats playing football." b. "Here, take these pills tonight before you go to bed and you will be fine." c. "But can ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Our Wonderul Counselor Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 3, 2011

We find the name WONDERFUL COUNSELOR in Isaiah 9:6 given in the context of a troubled nation that was trusting in everyone else but God. This sermon will examine the life of Judah's king Ahaz as we are encouraged to trust the Lord in our circumstances.

Today, we begin a new sermon series for Christmas that we will call “A.K.A. JESUS.” This series title originated when I asked our pastors to think of a title for a series on the Names of the Savior. Pastor Frank, who worked in a prison for many years came up with the idea. “In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 30, 2002

Faithfulness is always rewarded beyond our wildest dreams. May the Lord maintain us in faithfulness, even though that faithfulness may sometimes involve us in an appearance of utter failure The Lord make us good stewards.

Stewardship Reading: 1 Cor. 4:1-2, 1 Cor. 9:17, Titus 1:7-8, Col. 1:25, 1 Tim. 1:4 The subject of our meditation is to be that of stewardship. A steward is a man who, on the one hand, stands in a living relationship to all that his lord has, and, on the other hand, in an equally close ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Call God's Plan Unclean

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004

We don’t know what we don’t know, but the Spirit of God knoweth all. We must learn to trust the spirit and be will to allow the "exceedingness" of God lead us beyond our current understanding.

As an introduction to our message this morning, I would like to read a larger than normal passage of scripture first that is found in Acts 10. I want to read the majority of the story so please bare with me as we do then we will come back look at some important issues concerning it. Read: Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The True Vine

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

In this chapter, Jesus is pictured for us as the True Vine. I can imagine Jesus and these men going through the darkened streets of the city and then passing beyond the walls into the surrounding countryside. During this time of year, mid April, the grape

Text: John 15:1-11 (NASB) Introduction: The last verse in chapter 14 tells us that Jesus and the Disciples are about to leave the upper room. They are headed to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus will pray His great High Priestly prayer and will later be arrested by the mob led by Judas. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Like A Child

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 9, 2006

Grow up and be like a child. Look up always to the Father for security and help. Acknowledge His greatness and our need of Him. Never grow beyond our dependence on God, no matter how successful we become.

Matt 18:1-4, Mark 10:14-16 Jesus says we are to receive the Kingdom of God like a little child. He was saying this to reprimand the disciples. He was correcting their wrong thinking. The disciples thought that power and authority would be the things that mattered most in God’s kingdom. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter: Jesus The King - Fully Prepared To Fail (In The Eyes Of The World)

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 29, 2010

Prepared for Palm Sunday 2010 but also focusing on the Cross and beyond, this sermon affirms the fulfilment of prophecy on ’Palm’ Sunday and suggests that Jesus was fully prepared to fail in the eyes of the world, as he knew God would ultimately vindicate

About six years ago a friend of mine said, “The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you.” Jesus was in his early 30’s and he was heading towards Jerusalem (19:28). Three years of ministry had catapulted Jesus into the limelight. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Anglican

Miracles Pointing To God?

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 18, 2009

Jesus did not come to perform miracles,Jesus came to save souls.What we need to do is move beyond miracles and on to JESUS I believe in miracles but I don’t trust in miracles, trust in JESUS

Miracles pointing to God?. Jesse Bennett John 4:46-50 Jesus did not come to perform miracles/// Jesus came to save souls What we need to do is move beyond miracles ///and on to JESUS I believe in miracles but /// I don’t trust in miracles /// I trust in JESUS Jesus turned water into wine in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Be A Hypocrite Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 12, 2004

In this text Jesus will show us how to move beyond hypocrisy and into genuine, authentic faith. In this text we will see Jesus goes head to head with religious hypocrites, and show us what it takes to leave hypocrisy behind.

HOW NOT TO BE A HYPOCRITE Mark 2:18-3:6 INTRO: 1. What is the #1 thing that keeps people from faith in Christ? 2. Is there anything that keeps people from faith in Christ like my hypocrisy? Saying one thing, and doing another. Claiming to believe and live a certain way, but not demonstrating it. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered By Faith Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 21, 2012

True faith goes beyond believe in God existence to believing that God can do what He said He would do. If we really have faith we will be willing to take risks and depend on Him.

We’re going to be starting our series on “Discovering the Heart of God” today. For the next few weeks both in the sermons and then also in several community groups we’re going to be talking about things that come from the heart of God. It’s not just that God loves ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Hebrews 11:32, Daniel 6:21-22

Denomination: Baptist