Sermons on Cheerful Evangelists:

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Joy" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

This kind of Joy is really a "cheerful, calm, delight, and Christians should experience this joy more than any other people.

Well, we still have the Joy book, Philippians, fairly fresh in our minds from this winter. And as we talk about Joy as a fruit of the spirit we are talking not so much about jumping up and down for joy like when you win the lottery, though it might be like that I suppose. Sometimes I think people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Lord's Side Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2012

Following Jesus is more than getting him to cheer for our "team." It is making sure our "team" is on his side.

1. Preparations In April, 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was also a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with several other skydivers and filmed the group as they individually dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. As the video was being shown of each member ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confidence In Chaos PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Encourages finding hope and cheerfulness in God's presence and guidance, even in desperate circumstances, through faith and understanding of His word.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. We gather here today in the warm embrace of our faith, in the light of our Lord's love. We are here to seek, to learn, to grow. We are here to find solace, strength, and support in the words of God. Let's start with a quote from G.K. Chesterton, who said, "Hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Topics: Confidence, God

Stir Up Your Power And Come! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon emphasizes finding hope and cheerfulness in desperate times through faith and understanding of God's powerful and gracious words in the Bible.

Welcome, brothers and sisters. It's good to be with you today. We're going to read from Mark 13:24-37. From 1 Corinthians 1:3-9. From Psalms 80:1-19. And from Isaiah 64:1-9. These are words of power. Words of grace. Words that speak of dire times, but also of hopeful hearts. Words that talk about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Psalm 80:1-19, Isaiah 64:1-9

Topics: Coming Of The Son Of Man

Tonight Your Life Is Required Of You

Contributed by Karl Kruse on Jul 31, 2004

9th Sunday After Pentecost (C) This evangelistic sermon calls people to examine their faith and life, while also calling them to be that evangelistic voice, so that all can come into a relationship with Jesus.

Rev. Karl W. Kruse Elim Evangelical Lutheran Church Ogden, Utah August 1, 2004 Luke 12:13-21 NRSV) Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” {14} But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” {15} And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Know That You Know?

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 23, 2008

This sermon is an evangelistic message which came as a result of reading the book “Introducing The New You: The Ultimate Makeover” by Dr. Lewis Gregory wherein he included an evangelistic outline in Apendix A about knowing God.

I want to begin this New Year by laying a spiritual foundation for knowing God. God’s purpose is that you truly know Him and know that you have life – life eternal! One man’s testimony of how he truly came to know God goes like this. “The moment I got into my old truck, I knew something was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 16, 2015

Our society has hijacked Christmas from all of us over the years turning it into one of the biggest commercial events ever. We have to stop this attack on our sacred holiday and tell the world sorry – Christmas is about The Prince of Peace.

The Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:7 KJV Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7-8, John 16:33-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

11 - James 5:13-20 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Sep 1, 2021

This is the 11th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, and in this Study, James gives some very practical responses to various circumstances we might find ourselves in - suffering, cheerful or ill.

James 5:13-16 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, James 1:2-4, 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Sermon: From Mourning To Gladness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Just as the Psalmist declares, “Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing,” we too can trust that God will lift our hearts from sorrow and bring us to a place of peace.

FUNERAL SERMON: FROM MOURNING TO GLADNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 30:11 (KJV) Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness. INTRODUCTION: In moments of sorrow, the human heart seeks solace, seeking to understand why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Offering Willingly And Joyfully To God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

Giving should not be driven by compulsion, fear, or manipulation. Rather, it should flow from love, honour, gratitude, and understanding of kingdom responsibility.

OFFERING WILLINGLY AND JOYFULLY TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 29:9 Supporting Texts: Exodus 35:5, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Proverbs 3:9, Malachi 1:6-8, Mark 12:41-44 INTRODUCTION: Giving is a central part of worship and relationship with God. In both the Old and New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003

An evangelistic sermon on the reality of Heaven as the destiny of the believer and of who and what will not be found there..

Heaven Rev. 22:1-4 and 22:1-5 Introduction Four facts are clear from God’s word. 1. There is a future life. 2. There is no intermediate place. – no purgatory – no soul sleep 3. The eternal destiny of the soul is determined this side of the Grave. There is no second chance after death. 4. The only ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 22:1-5, Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Ticket To Heaven Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 20, 2002

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This is an evangelistic message on salvation.

Sunday Morning August 11, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#2] SLIDE 1 YOUR TICKET TO HEAVEN John 3:1-18 Introduction: 1. There has been much discussion in our country about how to make it to Heaven. Many teach that we must be good. Others teach that you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Water

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 8, 2003

A short evangelistic talk as part of a baptismal service- the whole of which focussed on ’water’

Mini talk. WBF joint celebration. 6 April 2003 pm JN 4:4 Now Jesus had to go through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38

Denomination: Baptist

So, What's The Point? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical, evangelistic, expository verse by verse sermon on the sovereignty, person, and work of Jesus.

Our faith is sometimes questioned. What does it matter what you believe? Here are 2 or 3 things that Jesus cared deeply about. We should care also. 1) Day 7. John 1 has 3 “next days.” This is 3 days after. · Jesus went to the wedding at Cana. This implies his blessing on marriage. Marriage ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25, Psalm 69:9-32

Going To Our Gaza: Building A Bold Outreach Ministry

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 1, 2005

This message looks at the account of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch being a model of evangelistic outreach.

Going to Our Gaza: Building a Bold Outreach Ministry Acts 8:26-40 I. There is the Commission to Go (v. 26) A. Philip was not given a choice whether to go “…Arise and go….”- v. 26a 1. We as a church are not given an option 2. We as individuals are not given an option B. Philip was given a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist