Sermons on Cheerfulness:

The Rewards Of Giving Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Many people wonder why Paul ever wrote “God loves a cheerful giver.” Is there really such a thing?

The Rewards of Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 David Yarborough tells the story of a church in the deep South where the preaching style was “talk back” as the congregation responded to and encouraged the pastor in their preaching. The pastor was excited about their prospective future and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Methodist

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 29, 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 Oct 31, 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

The Power Of Praise & Prayer Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 18, 2010

These verses are an appeal to come freely & boldly with prayer & praise before the Throne of Grace in all life's situations. Life is to be handled with prayer. It does not matter if you're suffering, cheerful, sick or reclaiming sinners; life is to be han

JAMES 5: 13-16 THE POWER OF PRAISE & PRAYER After James' stern rebukes he continues his words of compassion and counsel for his devoted striving brothers. He has already addressed prayer (1:5-8, 4:2,3). Here we find further instruction on the high and holy privilege of prayer. These ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Santa Clause

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 4, 2014

this sermon tells us as a child of God we should be king, giving and loving with out the right heart we will never be expose these gifts. It's all about the heart.

The Real Santa Claus Matthew 1:18-23 INTRODUCTION: Most of the time, this is the picture that comes to mind when we think of Santa Claus ... Actually, the “REAL” Santa Claus looks like this... This is Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was born 300 years after the birth of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Magdelene Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 6, 2020

The resurrection narratives of four gospels record very precisely how things were moving from one stage to the other. All of them want to give credit to Mary Magdalene as the first evangelist of the Kingdom of God was Mary Magdalene. Read to know the power of a converted woman.

Resurrection Day Theme: First Evangelist Mary Text: John 20:10-19 Introduction: The resurrection narratives in all four gospels record very precisely how things were moving from one stage to the other. All of them want to give credit to Mary Magdalene as the first person to meet the Resurrected ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-19

Denomination: Methodist

Godly Financial Management Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2013

This message focuses on being a cheerful giver and our right to choose how much and how often we choose to give to the Lord.

Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 5 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 9:7; 1 Timothy 6:18-19; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Introduction: Previously I have shared with you that under the New Testament covenant you are not required to tithe and you will not bypass heaven and be sent straight to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples To Not Find The Will Of God Through Consensus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There is a treasure you can own That’s greater than a crown or throne; This treasure is a conscience clear That brings the sweetest peace and cheer

Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples to Not Find the Will of God Through Consensus (Mark 8:33-37) Illustration: The much-loved children’s story Pinocchio is about a wooden puppet whose nose grows long when he tells a lie. His friend Jiminy Cricket chirps, "Let your conscience be your guide." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live With An Ascension Attitude

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 6, 2008

Live with An Ascension Attitude 1) Cheer the great things Christ has accomplished 2) Count on Christ’s continuing rule for your benefit

The cost of gas has gone up again. It’s predicted to keep rising until it hits $1.40 per litre this summer. How does that make you feel? Does your stomach churn as you calculate the cost of driving to work? Are you rethinking that summer camping trip? Do you fear what other costs will go up as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Proper And Improper Way Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 24, 2016

Ministry should be the heart and soul of every Christian. When we minister, we must always find ways to keep on improving because at the end, God will is our judge. In this message we will learn how to do ministry the right way.

Let me start with a quote from Rick Warren. He said, "Faithful servants never retire. You can retire from your career, but you will never retire from serving God." That is true. If you are a faithful servant of the Lord, there is no retirement here on earth because our retirement is in heaven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-36

Denomination: Nazarene

Your Smile Makes A Difference

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 14, 2018

When we share the good news with a smile it brings life,  It brings joy,  it brings happiness and good health to others. A smile can  spread happiness, start a friendship and dissolve an argument.

Your smile makes a difference! The book of  Proverbs 15:30 says : "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health." An online dictionary describes cheerful as an  act of smiling and laughing. From the above verse it is very obvious that smiling has an important role ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can Keep Your Money

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 7, 2015

People have been giving to God from tradition to fear to attempted manipulation. Truthfully, God doesn't need our money. And we only honor him when it's given cheerfully.

At the beginning of last year, I issued everyone a challenge. That challenge was to trust God with your finances more in 2014 than you have been. The first six months were great. The response to the challenge was accepted. Then we lost two families. Both families were faithful givers and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Foursquare

How Should We Give?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2013

As Christians we should give: 1. faithfully (vs. 5). 2. generously (vs. 6). 3. cheerfully (vs. 7). 4. hopefully (vs. 8-14). 5. thankfully (vs. 15).

How Should We Give? 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 22, 2013 *This morning we are going to talk about giving money to the Lord's church, and that can make some people uncomfortable. But church, we have to talk about money, because the Bible talks about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist