Sermons on Epistle Of Joy:

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2019

We become more thankful when we focus on God and not on what is happening with other people.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Over the past couple of weeks, we have been examining the topic of being thankful. • God created us to be thankful, and being thankful makes us appreciate the life and blessings that God has given to us. • One of the things that can get in the way of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hard Thing / Difficult Situation Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Apr 5, 2023

Elijah told Elisha that was a HARD THING, a double portion of the anointing is a HARD THING. 2 Kgs 2:9. But then a Window was created for the actualisation of that request and that window is illustrated with the word "NEVERTHELESS".

2 Kings? ?2:8-15? ?KJV. “And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sound Of Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 22, 2019

The people gathered to praise and thank God for what He has accomplished through them. God gave them great joy.

The wall is built. The gates are restored. The people returned to God’s Word and renewed their covenant with God. • The city is now repopulated. It’s time to celebrate God’s goodness and give thanks. • Nehemiah organises a dedication service for this purpose. Let’s recap all that has ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Let’s just take an honest look at this verse and see what we can discover.

Be Filled With The Spirit Ephesians 5:18 Introduction: This text has been abused and misused by “modern day perfectionists” (second blessing teachers), “modern day Corinthians” (tongues speaking is evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit), “modern day healers” (they place the physical over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Joyous Church

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2018

This sermon compares what people see in the church today, and its overall lack of joy, to that of the first church is how is was filled with joy.

A Joyous Church Acts 2:46-47 One look at human history and what we see a story of humanity’s endeavor to solve its own problems, from food to famines, from violence and war, to who’s got what and how can we get more. And seeing that there are more problems facing the world today than ever before, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Philippians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Foursquare

I Teach You How To Live For God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Teaching how to live for God

A. INTRODUCTION 1. An indispensable tool, you can’t live without it. 2. An inspired tool, (inspired means God influenced), it gives you God’s life (2 Tim. 3:16). 3. A complete book, it tells all the truth you need to know to be saved, to live for God, and to get ready for heaven (Rev. 22:19). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Our Strength

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 6, 2018

The Joy of the Lord is our strength. In this message we look at how to find it again.

“The Source of our Strength” Nehemiah 8:1-10 So we come to our final message in this 7 week series on Biblical leadership. And I hope that you have gained some new insights on this topic. For me, in these 7 weeks God has shown me at least 7 big truths and I want to briefly remind you of these as ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Leaving Are Staying

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 13, 2018

Life and death we show the loe of God

ARE YOU LEAVING OR STAYING Paul had a hard time deciding which was better. Go to Heaven are and work for the Lord. It would be much easer to go to Heaven All his problems would be over. No more headaches are heartaches. He thought it better to be able to witness and win others. Philippians 1: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Has Done Great Things For Us

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 19, 2018

The Psalmist proclaims they looked back on their Captivity and they did not cry or complain they thought about how many times in the past God had brought them through. Based upon a Memory they moved from Prayer to Praise

TITLE: THE LORD HAS DONE GREAT THINGS FOR US SCRIPTURE: PSALM 126 This Psalm, at first glance, appears perfect for this Sunday Morning message before Thanksgiving. What better holiday than the feast of pumpkin and sweet potato pie to read of shouts of joy and mouths full of laughter? What a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Dance?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 12, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 15: 1 – 29

1 Chronicles 15: 1 – 29 Can you dance? 15 David built houses for himself in the City of David; and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. 2 Then David said, “No one may carry the ark of God but the Levites, for the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of God and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Happy Days

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21

2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21 Happy Days are here again 31 Now when all this was finished, all Israel who were present went out to the cities of Judah and broke the sacred pillars in pieces, cut down the wooden images, and threw down the high places and the altars—from all Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rekindle Your Passion

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Mar 18, 2019

LET GOD LIGHT A FIRE IN YOU

REKINDLE YOUR PASSION (PSALMS 42:1-2 ) INTRO: SKIT: SATAN GOT YOUR JOY AND PASSION (1.) Two-person skit: the chained, the Devil (2.) Devil; Wraps chains around the chained (3.) Devil” I’ve got it I’ve stolen his JOY” (4.) Chained “ whoooa is me I’m miserable “ (5.) Devil “I’ve got his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Longer A Slave To Misery! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 25, 2019

Why are some Christians so unhappy so much of the time? This sermon answers that question and explains how we can experience abiding joy that stays...even in the hard times.

No Longer a Slave to MISERY! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 25, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn to John 15:11 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Mark Twain was a professional humorist whose lectures and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Naomi Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

God is constantly weaving my story into His story

ENGAGE When Mary and I went to Maui this summer, we spent a lot of time at this beach at Kapalua Bay [show picture]. As you can see, this is a beautiful beach on a nice calm bay. But if all we had done was to sit on the beach and enjoy the view, as great as it is, we would have missed out on the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Not Home Yet: Rejoicing In Suffering

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 3, 2017

Suffering is going to come, but it doesn’t have to overcome you. We can cast our cares upon Jesus, because He cares for us, and experience God’s abundant hope, peace and joy.

NOT HOME YET: REJOICING IN SUFFERING INTRO TO SPEAKER: It’s been a quiet spring break with Liza and Hannah on a mission trip in Mexico, and Austin on a mission trip in Uganda. Caleb’s at home but working most of the time. NOT HOME YET: Lyrics by Steven Curtis Chapman “To all the travelers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Denomination: *other