Sermons on Count It All Joy:

Why Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020

When we face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy? Really, James? Find out how how that's possible.

One of my favorite songs or mantras that I often repeated when I was a young man was: “Why me?” “Why does this always happen to me?” Every time there was a problem … any time something threw off my day or my plans … I would launch into an endless chorus of “Why Me?” One day I was singing the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Doing All The Right Things For All The Wrong Reasons

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

It is possible to obey God out of every motive except the only right one...love!

“Doing All the Right Things For All the Wrong Reasons” by Rick Labate Introduction A burglar broke into a house one night. He shone his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place it in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Adventist

Going All The Way With God - A Sermon For All The Oddballs

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 9, 2005

What does going all the way with God entail? Have you stopped in your journey? Does that make you an "oddball" if you desire to go all the way with God?

Sermon preached 4/05 Byron K. Maynard GOING ALL THE WAY WITH GOD A Sermon only for the "oddballs" in their journey Scripture: Numbers 32:1-15 Joshua 1 INTRODUCTION: For a Christians to desire to go all ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The All Sufficient

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 30, 2002

The seven covenant names of God of the Old Testament can be directly linked to the seven "I AM" sayings of Jesus, and they show us that Jesus is the all sufficient One.

THE SEVEN “I AM” SAYINGS OF JESUS When Moses met with God by the burning bush he asked the Lord a question: “Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mudville In The 90's Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Introduction to study of Philippians. Topic for series is "Reclaiming Joy"

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor Philippians 1.1-7 Roy Robertson is one of the founders of "The Navigators," and has been instrumental in the follow-up ministry for Billy Graham’s Hong Kong crusade. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Almost But Not Quite

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 16, 2014

Thinking of the words of that old hymn, "Almost persuaded".

Text for sermon: Acts 24: 24 & 25 (KJV) Many times we have things to happen to us that shake us up inside, and inside out! Sometimes we get so shook up by a saddening event that we declare in our heart that we’ll do better from now on. Felix was one those that fully felt in his heart that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

3 Truths From 2 Kings 6 & 7

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

3 Truths from 2 Kings 6 and 7

3 Truths from 2 Kings 6 & 7 Chapter 6 – Israel is besieged. The Syrians have them surrounded. No way out. Nowhere to go. • As they seek Wisdom from Elisha, he declares: • 2 Kings 6:16 Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” #1. He that is with us – is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Still Dreaming?

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

I have a dream • To see you reach your destiny. • To see you go deeper with God than ever before. • To see you get victory over the things that you struggle over and over with. • To see you step out in ministry. • To see you mature as a Christian and live

I have a Dream Acts 2: ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams. 18 And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awesome Attributes Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 9, 2019

What attributes of God that give you great comfort and motivate you to reject sin?

Think of a person you like – whether he/she is alive or not. Why do you like him or her? What are the characteristics that usually made you like or admire a person? And why do you prefer that kind of qualities/characteristics? Now, let’s direct our attention on at least three attributes of God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Psalm 103:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

All's

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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All’s 2 Kings 23:21. 24-25 Introduction: We have the life of good king Josiah summed up under seven all’s 1. The “all” of influence (23:21) 2. The “all” of separation (23:24) 3. The “all” of affection ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start With God

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Nov 23, 2024

No matter how far we have messed up, there is still opportunity to start afresh with God.

A FRESH START WITH GOD TEXT ISAIAH 43:18-19 How many of you here this morning would like to have something new or a fresh start in your life? Sometimes, we allow the setbacks and failures we experienced to define and enslave us to the point of missing out on the abundant life God has given us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Water: A Divine Encounter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' transformative love that breaks social boundaries, offers abundant blessings, and bridges divides, using the story of the Samaritan woman as an example.

Welcome, dear family of faith. I stand here today, humbled and overjoyed, to share the message of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a message of love that breaks boundaries, blessings that flow like living water, and a bridge that connects us all through divine love. Let's start by immersing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Topics: Jesus' Love, All

The Mighty Meek Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Meekness is that attitude of God when He said, "Come now let us reason together." All through the Bible the appeal is to be meek and gentle, for this is the only reasonable way to face life.

A dejected coach entered a telephone booth after losing out in the high school basketball tournament. When he discovered he didn't have a dime he called a passing student: "Hey! Lend me a dime so I can call a friend." The student reached into his pocket and pulled out two dimes. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Its Happy Hour, Somewhere!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 4, 2011

You know some people could use an hour just like that at church, a time where you let go of everything else, forget about all the, well lets just call it stuff on all of our minds and simply focus on Jesus,

Its Happy Hour Somewhere The world does a lot, looking for happiness, people are constantly looking for things to make them feel better, there is a lot of money spent by people to make themselves happy. They even coined a phrase for it, happy hour, that’s right “happy hour” A time when you just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning Lessons From A Leper

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Who would have thought that we could learn a lesson from a leper? And who would have thought that the lesson we would learn from him would be in the area of gratitude? But somehow the leper in this story today teaches us three important lessons about th

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. Families gather together for what may be the one time they do so that year. School lets out for a few days. You get a paid day off of work. The fall is here in full force. It’s a great day to sit and watch some football or get out and play some. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Holiness