Sermons on Complete Joy:

Always Be Joyful? Never Stop Praying? Be Thankful In All Circumstances? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 it says: Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Easier read than lived isn’t it.

DO YOU EVER HAVE ONE OF THOSE DAYS? Do you ever have you ‘one of those’ days? You know the type of day I mean. One of those days when you could have a lie in and the postman gets you out of bed at 7am. Or one of those days when you sleep through your alarm and wake up 5 minutes after you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Pressing On Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

We must always keep pressing on with Jesus.

Keep Pressin' On Text: Gal. 4:8-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Bob Dylan in his song, "Pressing On," said, "Many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind. Say, "Prove to me that He is Lord, show me a sign" What kind of sign they need when it all comes from within When what's lost has been found, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Choices

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 2, 2013

I think the happiest people on earth are those who have a close relationship to the Christ. Where are you choices leading you to try and find happiness? In a place or in a person?

Quotes: “Choose your love. Love your choice.” ― Thomas S. Monson “We are our choices.” ― Jean-Paul Sartre “Alice came to a fork in the road. 'Which road do I take?' she asked. 'Where do you want to go?' responded the Cheshire Cat. 'I don't know,' Alice ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember The Greatest Love

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 27, 2013

Remember the greatest love: 1. Because it can bind us together with God (vs. 9-10). 2. Because it can bring us great joy (vs. 9-11). 3. Because it blazed a trail for us to follow (vs. 12). 4. Because it bled for us (vs. 13).

Remember the Greatest Love John 15:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 26, 2013 *On this Memorial Day, hopefully you will get to spend some time with family and friends. -- But as we do, we should remember the over 40 million Americans who have served in the military to help ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Glory Fand Guts Part Ii

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 4, 2013

We can be happy/joyful because our home comes from peace with and privilege of experiencing the presence of God... and that's good because life is full of character building adversity.

Title: Grace, Glory and Guts Part II Text: Romans 5:1-5 Thesis: We can be joyful/happy because our hope comes through peace with God and that’s good because life is full of character building adversity. Introduction Last Sunday I told the story about a farmer whose donkey fell into an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dancing Like A Fool

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 6, 2013

When God blesses us with moments of joy, we must give ourselves to the joy and dance with all our might. The Holy Spirit will not have it any other way

It had been a rocky ride for David… with little more than a prayer, he had slain Goliath, but he had also been a victim of Saul’s madness, He had experienced great highs and some deep lows, but now, he was dancing with all his might, because he was bringing the ark home. The ark ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent And Christmas: A Key Message For The World

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2012

This very short talk makes use of a brilliant video made by Igniter Media, and focuses on the fact that the message of Jesus is a Key message for the whole world

Would you agree that Christmas is a time of year when a very important message to the world can easily get buried or missed? Would you agree we can get so excited about 1: Mince Pies 2: Mum’s Christmas Turkey 3: Marks and Spencer’s food 4: Mulled Wine and – most of all 5: My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Anglican

Grin And Bear It

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 29, 2013

Did Jesus actually accept the cross in a cheerful fashion? If so, then why? Let us ponder that possibility.

Cheerfuly Giving (It may be Friday, but Sunday’s coming) I. Christ was Set on Joy even through Suffering Hebrews 12:2 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Times Of Refreshing

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 29, 2018

A message on the need for and benefit of spiritual refreshing. Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

Times of Refreshing PPT 3 Series title PPT 4 Series verse Ac 3:19 "Repent therefore and return, that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; God made us so that we are in continual need of refreshing. Not only did He make us in need ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 3: Their Reception Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2018

Paul wants these fellow Christians to remember that he and his co-workers preached the Gospel to them, and they responded by believing and receiving that Gospel.

4/21/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 3: THEIR RECEPTION OF THE GOSPEL (1Th 1:5-7) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (NIV) 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cantate Domino ("O Sing Unto The Lord.")

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 30, 2018

Whay should we sing this new song?

Cantate Domino (Sing Unto the LORD) Psalm 98:1-8 The 98th Psalm is a psalm of pure joy. It is a favorite it “high” churches where it is often sung in Latin as the “Cantate Domino.” In broader circles, the psalm serves as the basis for the well known Advent/Christmas carol “Joy to the World.” This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running Into Jesus

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 30, 2017

Like the two on the Emmaus Road, we sometimes grow disappointed with God. But, if we seek his will through his word, he speaks to us and clarifies his plans. Then, our disappointment turns to joy as we begin to see things from God's perspective.

Luke 24:13-35 Running into Jesus The Bible records ten different resurrection appearances of Jesus. Today we look at one of the most captivating, a story only found in the gospel of Luke. The setting is a round trip hike between Jerusalem and Emmaus. A couple of Jewish believers are heading home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up...great Things Take Time

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Sep 30, 2018

True believers can't give up. That what we feel is a setback is only a setup for the Savior to step through. Don't give up...great things take time!

Scripture Reference: Psalm 137:1-4 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on June 10, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Introduction: Israel had been in captivity as slave in Egypt. After nearly 400 years of captivity, they were allowed to leave and follow Moses to the Promised Land of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2015

The parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:4-7 teaches us that there is joy in heaven over every sinner who repents.

Scripture In our study in The Gospel of Luke we are now in chapter 15. Jesus was reaching the tax collectors and sinners with the good news of salvation. This infuriated the Pharisees and the scribes. Luke 15 is Jesus’ reply to the Pharisees and the scribes. It is a marvelous illustration of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Strength Of A Man

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 6, 2013

Nelson Mandela, a man of strength in the fight for freedom that dealt with poverty and disparagement in South Africa which resonated to the lands of the peoples of the world.

The Strength Of A Man by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/6/2013) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report” (Hebrews 11:1-2, King James Version [Faith in the fathers of old]). Greetings in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Friends