Sermons about Designed For Joy

How To Handle Difficult Times

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 15, 2001

based on 48 ratings

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This is a devotional given to my leadership board for the month of November.

How to Handle Difficult Times Selected Passages November 13, 2001 Three Ways to handle difficult times I. Be Thankful 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 A. God has blessed us The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Looking For Pennies

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001

based on 26 ratings

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Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

How Can I Ever Thank You?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

based on 29 ratings

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Gratitude of the Believer demonstrated in Christian walk.

HOW CAN I EVER THANK YOU LORD? Colossians 2:6-7 Introduction: Andrae Crouch in his song My Tribute wrote, "How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me. Things so undeserved, yet You give to prove Your love for me. The voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude. All ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

He Worshipped

Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Nov 20, 2001

based on 25 ratings

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Job’s first reaction to the devastating news of his servants was to worship.

Job 1:13-20 Text: He Worshipped Perhaps of all the accounts given us in Scripture, few paints a more vivid picture of total devastation and tragedy as the story of Job. Most of you are familiar with this passage but for the benefit of those who may not be, let me share a little background. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turkey And Blessings

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 6, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 4,918 views

This sermon takes a look at how often we are simply ungrateful for all that God has done for us and reminds us to always give thanks.

Dr. H.A. Ironside was a wonderful preacher who was known at times for being rather blunt. One day in a crowded restaurant, just as he was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he could join him. Ironside invited his to have a seat. Then, as was his custom, Dr. Ironside bowed his ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Singing Revivals Of The Bible

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 7, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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Revival awaits our own soul when we lift our hearts and our voices in grateful praise and thanksgiving to God in joyous song.

THE SINGING REVIVALS OF THE BIBLE “I will sing unto the Lord, because He hath dealt bountifully with me.” Psalm 13:6 Revival awaits our own soul when we lift our hearts and our voices in grateful praise and thanksgiving to God in joyous song. Consider some of the "singing revivals" mentioned in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lighten Up!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

based on 164 ratings

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A message encouraging Christians to live lives characterized by joy rather than grumpiness.

Lighten Up! Various Scriptures Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely pick? I’d pick the smiley guy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 16, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,949 views

Advent 3(C) - Believers are reminded to rejoice in the Lord always: with a gentle spirit, with a prayerful life, and with the peace of God.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 - ADVENT 3 - December 11, 2005 (Outline) INTRO: This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it proclaims the psalm writer. Are you happy? Are you happy enough to be constantly rejoicing? At times earthly sorrow sometimes saps the joy of salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking With A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jun 28, 2006

based on 15 ratings

| 8,720 views

this sermon takes us to a deep look into the heart of being Thankful. and look at some people that we can learn from.

WALKING WITH A THANKFUL HEART. 2 OPENINGS PS.100 LUKE 17:11-19 PS.100:1-5 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

"It's Time To Dance"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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Is your life a dance before the Lord?

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Mark 6:14-29 “It’s Time to Dance!” By Ken Sauer, Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A friend of mine told me that he was recently talking to a group of Christians when he suddenly blurted out: “Isn’t your life a dance before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Thank You Lord!!!

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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We should always give thank in everything we do!

“Thank You, LORD!!!” Learning to live in thankfulness I Thessalonians 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of GOD through CHRIST JESUS concerning you.” 5 Focal Points: 1) “In every thing” Learning to identify what “every thing” is. 2) “Give thanks” a. Sacrifices ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Beat The Blues

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

based on 39 ratings

| 5,657 views

Everyone gets discouraged from time to time. here is a good formula to beat those BLUE times in your life

How to Beat the B-L-U-E-S Pastor Jamie Wright * May 4, 2005 Psalm 42:5 “Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled? I will put my hope in God and once again I will praise Him! B- Believe the positive Story of Mikey Dalton Your outlook determines your outcome Your attitude determines your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Why Me!? Series

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Dec 14, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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In every probability, each one of us would have sometimes asked the question, “Lord, Why me?” But, wait a minute. Have you ever look at the other side?With all the blessings, mercies and grace of God all around you, have you ever ask God, “Lord, Why me?”

THEME: OUR GOD IS GOOD TOPIC: LORD, WHY ME!? TEXT: Ps. 139: 1-24; Job 23: 1-17 SPEAKER: Dixon Olu. DAVID DELIVERD: 12th December, 2004 Introduction In every probability, each one of us would have sometimes asked the question, “Lord, Why me?” Consciously or unconsciously, directly or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Let The Attitude Of Gratitude Elevate Your Altitude

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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The attitude of gratitude is a conscious choice the Believer makes to the greatest event our world has known - the death and resurrection of Christ. That attitude enables us to live as overcomers irrespective of our circumstances.

LET THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ELEVATE YOUR ALTITUDE Philippians 4:4-13 1. The cartoon by Mike Baldwin on the cover of your bulletin this morning (cartoon shows a long line of people at the "Complaints" window and none at the "Gratitude" window)is an apt description of and sad commentary on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

"Thank You"

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Mar 5, 2006

based on 65 ratings

| 11,172 views

Gratitude is good to your soul.

INTRODUCTION We are a society of complainers. We find fault with everything from the environment to the way our government is handling foreign affairs. We are never satisfied--the economy is bad, gas is expensive, my third wife is the same as my first two ex-wives. Consequently, we are not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

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