Sermons on Designed For Joy:

Jesus, I Want To Know You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To explore and appreciate the power, benefits, and joy that come from knowing Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. I am filled with joy and excitement as we delve into our sermon today, exploring the beauty, power, and joy of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ. I'm reminded of a quote by the respected theologian, A.W. Tozer, who once said, "What comes into our minds when we think about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:7-9

Topics: Knowing Christ

God, Our Provider PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

The sermon emphasizes trusting in God's abundant provision and finding joy in spiritual richness, not material possessions.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. What a beautiful day the Lord has made! We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine design. God has a word for us today, a word that will nourish our spirits, fortify our faith, and guide us on our walk with Him. As we gather in this sacred space, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:16-21, Isaiah 32:15

Topics: Believing, God, Needs

The Ripple Effect

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 29, 2025

In this sermon we learn that God's blessing is not meant to be a private pool for our enjoyment, but a mighty river designed to flow through us to the nations.

Introduction: The Purpose of the Blessing I want to start with a question for each of us to consider personally: Why do you ask God to bless you? It’s a natural prayer, isn't it? "Lord, bless my family." "Bless my health." "Bless my finances." "Bless my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 13, 2024

The persecution designed to stop the church, fueled its growth and development. The more they persecuted the Christians, the more the church grew. The fire of the Holy Spirit could not be put out.

Sermon – Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward Scripture Lessons: Acts 8:4-8 “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:12-13, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Three Words Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message is designed for someone that the preacher knows fairly well so they can fill in details of their life in the middle section. It is a celebration of their life that ends with a turn toward eternity.

Message As we’ve come to this service, we embark on that march that David describes as the “walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” What do you do when you are hit with the hard reality of life and death? How do you continue to put one foot in front of the other when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compromise

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013

Psalm 1 teaches us that abundance of joy is the result of uncompromising purity and a righteous walk with God.

COMPROMISE Psalm 1 THEME: Abundance of joy is the result of uncompromising purity of a righteous walk with God. INTRO: What do you think of when you hear the word: compromise? Is compromise bad? Is it always bad? Well, if two porcupines, want to snuggle, a little compromise here and there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Moving From Pain To Potential Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

Jabez shows us what it is like to move from pain to our potential God designed us for. His name actually means "pain."

LIVING LARGE IN 2016 “Moving from Pain to Potential” 1st Chronicles 4:9-10 Eagle’s landing is now beginning our 16th year of ministry. We are still a relatively young church in many ways. My wife and I served a church in Kentucky before moving to Florida that was 200 years old. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way Is Best Series

Contributed by Steven Long on Feb 7, 2004

This is a five-part series designed to encourage the character of the congregation. It is both applicable to unbelievers as well as believers. Feel free to use it any way you choose.

Principles from Psalms—Part I “God’s Way is Best!” April 7th, 2002 Psalm 37:3-6 Intro: Today we begin a five part series titled, “Principles From Psalms” As we look into the Psalms for incredible principles, we’ll find great application to our lives today. - I think we’ll all be very encouraged ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On Hold

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003

There are times in our lives when not much seems to be happening. It’s easy to lose our joy. But we can maintain our joy even when it seems like we are on hold.

August 24, 2003 Esther 5 “On hold” INTRODUCTION A twelve-year old boy “resigned from delivering the San Francisco Examiner” with the following letter: “I am a carrier for the San Francisco Examiner. As provided in Section 14a of the Youth Carrier Delivery contract, I am giving the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Word And The Spirit Recharge You Emotionally, Mentally And Spiritua

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 6, 2004

The joy of the Lord is our strength, energizer and health. What a privilege to draw from the lifespring water of God’s love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control.

Let the Word and the Spirit Recharge You Emotionally, Mentally and Spiritually Illustration: Everyone needs recognition for his accomplishments, but few people make the need known quite as clearly as the little boy who said to his father: "Let’s play darts. I’ll throw and you say ’Wonderful!’" ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delighting In The Lord: Finding Fulfillment In Him Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2024

In Psalm 37:4 the psalmist, David, invites us to find our greatest joy and satisfaction in the Lord. This delight is not a superficial happiness but a deep, abiding joy in God's presence and character.

Delighting in the Lord: Finding Fulfillment in Him Psalm 37:4 Theme: Understanding what it means to delight in the Lord and how it transforms our desires and lives. Psalm 37:4 (NLT) - "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires." Introduction: Today, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Psalm 1:2, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Had A Sense Of Humor Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

The heavenly Father of Jesus has a great sense of humor and a spirit of joy, and Jesus is the express image of the Father and so we can assume that Jesus had the same joy and gladness of His Father.

A funny thing happened to Jesus on the way to heaven. He met people, and as we all know, people are funny. Jesus was a real person as well, and he had a great sense of humor. I am so sure of this that I wrote a poem about it. Jesus had a sense of humor, Of this truth there is no doubt. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:21

Raised With Christ

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 2, 2018

Today we focus on the resurrection; when sadness turned to joy. And since Jesus was raised to life, our sadness can turn to joy because through him, we too are raised to life.

RAISED WITH CHRIST Over the last few weeks we've been looking at the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus. When Jesus announced to his disciples that he would be tortured and killed Peter was pretty upset. Even though Jesus said he would be raised to life Peter didn't want to see him go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Romans 6:1-4, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Keys To A Better Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

It seems as if God has designed prayer to be a promoter of unity, fellowship and brotherhood. He has promised to answer more effectively those prayers that come from a partnership.

Dietrich Bonhoffer was a leader in the church of Germany at the time of Hitler's rise to power. He opposed Hitler and was imprisoned in 1943. He did not cease to influence people, however, even in prison. He inspired others by his courage. The guards were supposed to be his enemies, but they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3

Taking Back What The Enemy Has Stolen Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

A message that encourages us to stand firm against the thief who would hold us back from recieving all God has for us.

Taking back what the enemy has stolen! We live in a land where things get stolen all the time statistics suggest we are a nation in trouble! But I don’t want to focus on the natural today In the spiritual realm, a kind of stealing is going on in many lives. Satan is in the business of ripping ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal