Sermons on Designed For Joy:

Not A Cunningly Designed Fable

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 7, 2019

Myths are powerful. But should we use them?

Not a Cunningly Devised Fable 2 Peter 1:16-21 Myths and legends can be powerful teachers of morality. This is why they have been used from time immemorial. They speak of something greater than the story itself. They can be based upon some degree of fact, but this is not necessary for the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jars Of Clay - By Design

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 7, 2025

When we think we aren’t enough, we’re right! We’re not supposed to be.

Recently, something very strange happened to me. Something that I always knew was theoretically possible, but which still came as a shock. A couple of weeks ago, I woke up one morning and realized that I was now — wait for it — a “Grandpa”. Now, the event which brought about this transformation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Joy, Joy, Joy

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

The joy of the Lord is our strength. Weeping may endure for the night but JOY cometh in the morning.

My subject today is joy!! Let me at the beginning this morning take a quick survey. How many of you have ever been discouraged. I know were all saying when are you talking about this morning or this afternoon. Okay I’m preaching to the right group today. You know it’s going to be a bad day ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Design (Job 39)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 4, 2026

Does design prove that there is a God?

Does the very existence of design prove that there is a grand designer? Let’s look at Job 39. Does God care for the life cycle and habitation of a mountain goat and the doe? Do you know when the mountain goat gives birth? Do you watch the doe as it calves its young? Can you count the months of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Designed You Wants To Know You

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

"I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."

"I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread." The opening words of this verse, in Psalm 37, could have been written by any of us - for they speak a truth that each of us knows all too well. “I have been young and now I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 12:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Have A Design Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 22, 2021

We are told by Jesus we will suffer.

We have a design of suffering 1. Instruction Psalms 94: 12Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law; 2. Nearness Isaiah 43: 2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:12

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Treasure By Accident Or Design

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 23, 2004

The value of finding the kingdom of God when looking for it and finding it when not looking for it.

Introduction Around the late 1970’s and early 1980’s there was a craze for metal detectors. Everywhere you looked there were people searching the fields and around ancient monuments scouring around trying to find something of value. They were treasure hunters. Treasure hunting has always been a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Everything According To His Design

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 3, 2002

WHAT DOES GOD SAY TO US WHEN WE ENCOUNTER CHANGES IN OUR PLANS AND EXPECTATIONS?

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Design For A Happy Home

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Nov 18, 2000

God’s Instructions for Families taken from Colossians 3:18-21.

Introduction Little Suzie came home from first grade and excitedly said, "Mom, today our teacher told us the story of Snow White.” For the next five minutes, she then recounted the fairy tale including the arrival of Prince Charming and his rescue of Snow White. "Then do you know what happened, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Saves Us To Be Holy And Full Of Joy

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 7, 2003

God’s design is for each believer to live a holy life

GOD SAVES US TO MAKE US HOLY AND FULL OF JOY Ps 51:1-17 GOD SAVES MEN FROM SIN TO HOLINESS THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST BY THE INWARD ACTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN TWO WORKS OF GRACE. God saves men- This is salvation that is provided by God alone of which no man can do by himself. It is God who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

War Of The Worlds: Different By Design Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006

2nd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

WAR OF THE WORLDS: DIFFERENT BY DESIGN Reel Relationships - Week 3 Genesis 1:26-27, Jeremiah 31:3 INTRODUCTION: (Montage video clip from War of the Worlds - Mpg = 2:24) That movie, War of the Worlds, is based on the best selling novel by H.G. Wells. The movie actually did very well at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Joy

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 21, 2006

Joy to the World

Sermon on Joy December 24th 2006 Today is the 4th Sunday in Advent where we celebrate the arrival of the greatest gift ever given to humankind and hopefully begin preparing room in our hearts and lives for the second coming of this King of Kings—Jesus the Christ! Joy to the world, the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Design For Human Sexuality

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003

In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Designed And Conceived In The Mind Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study on the New Testament Church.

Many have dismissed the church as being outdated and irrelevant. The world says that there are many groups or organizations that you can belong to, that they believe are serving the world’s needs much more effectively. You can explain the church’s worship and be told that you can worship alone. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Design Our Dreams

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

This message helps us to restore God’s design and our shattered dreams by looking at the restoration story with Peter.

God’s Design - Our Dreams John 21:1-25 I want to begin this message with a word from Scripture and a line from a song. One of the most thoughtful and most perceptive folk groups of the 60’s and 70’s was the group Peter, Paul and Mary. This group disbanded in the early 70’s, only to regroup at the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ