Sermons on Endurance With Joy:

Persecuted & Joyful (2 Thessalonians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 1, 2024

Can a church be both persecuted and joyful? Can they be faithful? Let's find out in 2 Thessalonians 1.

Paul, Silas, and Timothy encouraged the church in Thessaloniki during persecution. They encourage the saints not to be shaken by those who say that the day of the Lord has begun but to stand firm. They encouraged the brethren to work to earn a living and not live an idle life. Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Enjoy Life- A Strong Finish Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2024

This is the 199th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#199] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- A STRONG FINISH Philippians 3:12-21 Introduction: This is a Summer Olympics year. There are many athletes from all over the World training and competing to represent their Country in Paris, France. I remember how crazy 2016 was for Tharon. Tharon was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon – Invitation To The Lord’s Salvation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 28, 2024

An invitation to deliverance and wholeness which offers every spiritual blessing from God the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. Every hungry and thirsty soul can find satisfaction.

Sermon – Invitation to the Lord’s Salvation (Hope in The Day of Adversity) Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 55:1-13 “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink, even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk, it’s all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 16:11, Ecclesiastes 7:13-14, Romans 12:2, Matthew 11:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"daydream Believer" Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

"Daydream Believer"

Psalm 126 "Daydream Believer" John Stewart wrote a song entitled Daydream Believer, recorded by the Monkees. "I remember going to bed thinking, 'What a wasted day, all I’ve done is daydream.' And from there he wrote the whole song. 1. The Revelation Of The ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Garden Of Your Soul Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 19, 2024

This series, Trauma and Transformation Level 2, includes short homilies/talks to a class at the Yonge Street Mission called Trauma and Transformation, Level 2.

*This series, Trauma and Transformation Level 2, includes short homilies/talks to a class at the Yonge Street Mission called Trauma and Transformation, Level 2. The messages are aimed at a mixed audience, some with no faith, some with Christian faith, some with other faiths. The mission serves all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Steps And Praise. Tethered To A Hitching Post

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 22, 2024

THIS IS A PALM SUNDAY LESSON. It is a lesson about the role of praise in daily living. This sermon is always in season. Few ever learn the value of real praise. (Two part lesson) Palm leaves are cheap at a flower shop.

SIX STEPS… TETHERED, THE HITCHING POST. THE MASTER NEEDS YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I have palm leaves for each person. Palm leaves represent PRAISE. I have horse reins I will use.) THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN WIN… KING JEHOSHAPHAT KNEW THE ENEMY WAS MUCH STRONGER THAN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:21, Matthew 21:1-7, Luke 19:38, 1 Samuel 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Than I Deserve Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 4 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

Since the early 1970’s there have been dozens of books and hundreds of articles written from a supposedly Christian perspective that tell us how to build our self-esteem, our mate’s self-esteem, and our children’s self-esteem. We have been assured by the supposed “experts” on human behavior that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All The Wrong Places Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 5 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

ILLUSTRATION – Doing the brakes on my daughter’s car…lost the lug nut key. After searching for DAYS in the garage, I eventually found it at the end of the driveway 100 yards away… I was looking in all the wrong places. And this illustration is the picture I want to paint this morning of our quest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insights For Kingdom Living In 2023 Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 3, 2023

If we are taking care of God’s business as a priority—seeking His salvation, living in obedience to Him, and sharing the good news of the kingdom with others—then He will take care of our business as He promised—and if that’s the arrangement, why not try it?

Sermon: Insights For Kingdom Living in 2023 Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33, Matthew 13:24-29, Matthew 13:44-47, Matthew 20:1-5, Matthew 24:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

How To Cope With Life’s Unexpected Twist And Turns

Contributed by Paul Smith on Jan 8, 2023

We often feel powerless when faced with unexpected events, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do.

How To Cope With Life’s Unexpected Twist And Turns I. Introduction Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and it can be difficult to cope with these changes. We often feel powerless when faced with unexpected events, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. II. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 41:10

We Ought To Pray For Our Children Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 1, 2023

As parents and ones who love that child, we ought to pray daily for him or her.

We Ought to be Praying for our Children Introduction In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 11, Jesus says about John the Baptist “among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist.” Wow, what a compliment from Jesus to John the Baptist. Now think about John the Baptist’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Something New, And Extraordinary Is On The Way

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 19, 2024

A new beginning can start right where you are, in this present moment. A new beginning awaits anyone who is willing and wanting to make Jesus Christ the Lord of their life.

Sermon: Something New, Extraordinary Is On The Way Text: Isaiah 43:14- 21“This is what the Lord says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sakes I will send an army against Babylon, forcing the Babylonians to flee in those ships they are so proud of. I am the Lord, your Holy One, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21, Ecclesiastes 3:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 32:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

New Beginnings

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 16, 2025

They lived in fear, but rather than starting immediately on rebuilding the wall for protection, they instead built an altar and began to worship. They worship despite their fear of the surrounding people! They worship because they are afraid!

New Beginnings Ezra 3 You know, I used to be into refinishing old furniture, but not so much anymore. It takes time, a lot of work, and space and the proper tools to do the job well. Terri and I have an old wooden bed with matching wash cabinet with a really old tilt mirror and another old dresser ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Godly Contentment

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2025

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall NOT WANT. There seems to be a dissatisfaction among people. Are we thankful and content?

GODLY CONTENTMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3 (NLT2) You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Isaiah 26:3, 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Are You Downcast?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Many Christians stumble, not because they never believed, but because they stayed too close to the place where they first got in. God calls us not only to begin the journey of faith but to grow in joy, perseverance, and victory through Christ.

Introduction: Too Close to Where We Got In A mother tucked her little boy in bed. She kissed him goodnight, pulled up the covers, and went downstairs. Not long after, she heard a loud thump and then crying. She hurried upstairs and found him on the floor. “What happened?” she asked. Through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist