Sermons on Finding Meaning In Life:

Finding Joy In My Trials Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

How to experience joy in the midst of trials in our lives.

Have you ever asked someone how they are doing and had them answer something like this: “Well, under the circumstances, I’m doing pretty well.”? When I hear someone say something like that I’m reminded of something that I heard many years ago. This quote from Rick Warren ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Others Find Freedom

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom 10:1-2, 17-24 I am convinced that the greatest tool of Satan in the western, industrialized world is the covert nature of his work. Satan works within the commonly accepted worldview of any culture. So in the western world where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Others Find Freedom

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom Luke 10:1-2, 17-24 I am convinced that the greatest tool of Satan in the western, industrialized world is the covert nature of his work. Satan works within the commonly accepted worldview of any culture. So in the western world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Hope In Our Uncertainties Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2020

Hold on to hope when it's hard to cope.

Note: The idea for this series and the title for the sermon came from Outreach.com. How has 2020 been going for you? It’s been quite a year: a global pandemic, economic recession, unemployment, political division, cultural upheaval, racial tension, record wildfires, floods and Derecho. On top of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Favor In Unfavorable Times Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series, "Finding Favor With God".

Series: Finding Favor With God [#1] FINDING FAVOR IN UNFAVORABLE TIMES Genesis 6:1-22 Introduction: Even when life gets tough and things seem against us, God's favor is still available to those who seek Him. In our series "Finding Favor With God," we are reminded that God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021

The world is a very dangerous place spiritually, full of wolves that come to us in sheep's clothing, evil shepherds masquerading as good shepherds. How do we find the Good Shepherd? How do we determine the difference between good shepherds and bad? Jesus provides insight in John 10.

If you’re only casually familiar with the Bible, you might be surprised to find out that one of the major themes of the New Testament is false teachers. Under this general category fall false shepherds, false prophets and false apostles. You see, the Bible claims to be the truth about God and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-13, John 9:13-34

Denomination: Bible Church

5 Essentials For Finding Peace Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

Everyone wants peace. Few actually feel it. In Philippians 4:1-9 Paul gives us the 5 essentials for finding peace in our lives.

A Study in the Book of Philippians “5 ESSENTIALS FOR FINDING PEACE” Philippians 4:1-9 ________________________________________ 1. STAND FAST – V.1 Paul commands the Philippians to “stand fast in the Lord.” There were problems in Philippi. Paul has already mentioned that the Philippian’s needed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Worship

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 17, 2016

The tribulation saints paid the ultimate cost for their faith, and here they are in heaven worshiping God with all the passion they can find. What if our obedience could lead to greater love for our Lord, which could lead to greater obedience, love, etc.?

Revelation 7:9-17 Life-changing Worship Starting today we’ll spend the next four weeks in the last book of the Bible, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.” Notice there is only one Revelation. Sometimes people say, “Revelations.” Nope, just one. Revelation is classified ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Find Joy Thru Family Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 26, 2019

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy biblical family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. If we want to experience joy in the journey of life!

Opening video Illustration: Mighty! Find Joy Through Your Family! (pt. 7) Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Samuel 23:20, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Christ… In The "Christ-Mess”

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jan 8, 2020

Finding Christ… in the “Christ-Mess” Brad Bailey – December 22, 2019

Finding Christ… in the “Christ-Mess” Brad Bailey – December 22, 2019 Summary: Christmas message using Matthew 1:18-25… depicting the process of finding Christmas involves a mess… and what i…and unique aspects of Joseph. Intro It’s always a joy to gather each week …but especially today. Because I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Me A Telescope - Philippians 1:19-21a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2021

How to fill your life with more meaning and greater joy

Philippians 1:17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-21

Finding Joy Despite Circumstances Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is real joy and how to do you find it? Paul the Apostle begins teaching us by showing joy is found by partnering with others’ lives and sharing the gospel.

There’s a well known saying out there: "what’s in it for me?" In broadcasting we would define a story’s newsworthiness by asking "why should I care?" All around us exists a mentality of "me first." And even though when we come to Jesus we receive something invaluable as a person - the salvation of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finding Freedom From Comparison Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 10, 2021

In this message we will discover how to find freedom from the deadly toxin of comparison.

Finding Freedom From COMPARISON It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31-36, 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2001

Why do bad things happen to good people? Let’s look at Job to see if we can find the answer

INTRODUCTION  Open with the “A Hero’s Faithful Final Hour.” (www.crosswalk.com)  Why did this have to happen to all these good people?  I could sit up here today and read you story after story about the good people who died in 911 2001.  Many people are asking ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Find Courage In Jesus' Ascension

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 29, 2006

Find Courage In Jesus’ Ascension 1) Our place in heaven is secure 2) Our purpose on earth is clear

Tears filled his eyes as he watched his brother go. “So this was it,” he thought. His brother was really going. He could hardly believe it. No on in the family could really believe it. They never thought that someone they knew, much less a sibling, would become Prime Minister! What a difference ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran