Sermons on Choosing Joy:

Choosing Under (Faith)

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 6, 2022

God exalts those who humble themselves

Choosing Under (Faith) I Peter 5:6-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-27-2022 Humility I read recently about a man that was voted the most humble person in the church. They had a party for him and then gave him a medal. The next week, he wore the medal to church and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Mindset Of Joy Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 2 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

Ray Stedman, who is now with the Lord, was one of the greatest Bible teachers in the past 50 years. In his teaching on chapter 1 verses 12-26, he opens up with these words. “I love this passage from the letter to the Philippians because it depicts the unmistakable marks of authentic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ever Expanding Joy Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

The world is both a hard and a beautiful place. We may experience stratospheric highs in one season only to plunge into abyss. but we more often have to work our way through the regular ups and downs, and bumps of life.

Introduction There was once a farmer who began to look at his farm through critical eyes. Every place he looked on his farm he saw something wrong. So he decided to sell and move somewhere else. He contracted a realtor who came out to look things over. Then the realtor called to get the farmer’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

05 Joy In Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we treasure knowing Christ above all else.

Over the past several weeks we’ve been working our way through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and we’ve discovered how joy isn’t something that simply happens to us. It’s a deliberate response to the realities of who Christ is and what He’s done in our lives. We've explored how joy can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's So Great About Gratefulness?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 1, 2005

When we choose to give thanks to God in all circumstances, we reap the benefits of God’s blessings. The hearer will understand WHY he/she should give thanks to God and be motivated to develop the discipline of grateful living.

INTRO In “The Hiding Place”, Dutch woman Corrie ten Boom wrote of her family’s experience undergoing the trial of concentration camps under the Third Reich in World War II. Though not Jews themselves, she, her father, and her sister, Betsie, were sent to a series of prison camps for harboring Jews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose To Serve The Lord

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 31, 2003

Joshua, chose final words that focused the Israelites on one thing: make your choice - for God or against him.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Charismatic

Choose Your Idol

Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2003

The story of the building of the Golden Calf at Mount Sinai has much to say to the modern day church.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Which Will We Choose? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

Abram and Lot make different choices that reflect on their spiritual lives.

Genesis 13 March 23, 2003 She’d cut off her nose to spite her face. I used to laugh when my mother would use that expression to describe someone who was so vindictive that they didn’t even care if they got hurt as long as the other person got what was coming to them. I say I used to laugh ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choose You This Day Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

First in series. Choosing our identity.

"In Christ" "Choose You This Day" Joshua 24:13-18 Intro: Who is in control of your life? Simple question. Easy answer. "We’re in control" nobody forced us to be here nobody told us when to wake up nobody told us what to wear nobody told us what to eat for breakfast We are in control of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-18

Denomination: Holiness

Choose Your Weapons

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Dec 30, 2002

A sermon about spiritual weapons for a spiritual victory. Every Christians should know this.

Choose your weapons II Cor 10:3-5 and later in sermon Exodus 14:1-14 A Talk to you about tools today. Realize that these are not weapons althoug some might use them for it. You will catch what I want to say anyway. (Use physical tools) Ø Wrench not fot screws Ø Screwdriver not for nuts and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Exodus 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Ye This Day

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 25, 2002

Why do we give an invitation? Here are three reasons...Three invitations really.

A man stepped up to the first tee to begin his round of golf. He teed up the ball, took a mighty swing and missed the ball, but hit a rather large ant hill; ants, parts of ants, turf and dirt scattered everywhere. He swung again, missed the ball again, making thousands more ant widows and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: United Methodist

230 - Choose To Lose Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Aug 24, 2002

A great paradox in the Christian walk is the more we lose, the more God wins.

Sermon Study 230 – CHOOSE TO LOSE (1) CHOSE TO LOSE – YOU WILL FIND Mat 10:39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. ILLUST: One evening a woman was driving home when she noticed a huge truck behind her that was driving uncomfortably close. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

Why Choose God?

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002

Three Blessings from God based on Psalm 23

Why Choose God? Three Blessings From God Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, 3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Church Leaders

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God.

Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God. Intro.: 1. At some point in the life of a church new leaders must be selected. The question is always how. a. Existing leaders select men & present for congregation to ratify. b. Does not work in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Choosing Other Rivers

Contributed by Cedrick Hamner on Oct 18, 2000

Naaman thought his help could be hindered by location.

Naaman thought his help could be hindered by location. Naaman was looking for hocus pocus instead of holy power Naaman desired hygene instead of healing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19