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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
To answer the age-old question of how much I should give, we need to look at the 4 principles for giving that are laid out in this passage.
A young pastor was absorbed in trying to generate more money for a new building project. He had scheduled his passionate appeal for the Sunday morning service because he knew that the most people would be in attendance. He had planned to have the musician play an appropriate song to be played at ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-8
Denomination: Methodist
Explore the biblical teachings on tithing and giving, emphasizing the joy and blessings that come from a willing and generous heart.
Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to dive into a topic that sometimes makes us squirm in our seats a little - tithing and giving. As Randy Alcorn once said, "Giving is a joyful surrender to a greater person and a greater plan. It dethrones me and exalts Him." Let's take a look at our ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12, Genesis 28:10-12
Topics: Tithing, Worship, Legalistic
A sermon about things we are to do "with joy" (Outline from an article by Robert Lee in Pulpit Helps)
HoHum: Joy is the flag flown high From the castle of my heart From the castle of my heart From the castle of my heart Joy is the flag flown high From the castle of my heart When the King is in residence there (So) let it fly in the sky Let the whole world know Let the whole world know Let the whole ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Most of us when we think about joy in connection with money, think about the joy that it will bring when we get it, but the greatest joy of money is when we give it away for a greater purpose.
Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 13 “The Secret of Joyful Giving” Philippians 4:10, 14-19 Today we are going to finish a series that we have been calling “Restoring the Joy.” This ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19, Philippians 4:14
Denomination: Baptist
You may be struggling through a difficult situation, uncertain of the future,troubled in your spirit,or struggling with sin. Open up your heart and let God embrace you and Bring you Spiritual Joy A joy like no other
SPIRITUAL JOY This morning I want to talk about a common experience That comes from an uncommon source It happens in heaven and on earth It can happen in the womb or even on ones death bed It is a powerful motivator That can come in small packages or in big events It is with us all the time Yet it ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Luke 1:28-45
Denomination: Assembly Of God
God is tough to figure out at times. But there’s one aspect of His character which we rarely think about - God is JOYFUL! Why does God rejoice over His people? Why can we rejoice?
Introduction God is tough to figure out. During this series, we’ve heard about: His great love – and His great wrath How He is patient and will never let us go – and yet there can come a time in our rebellion when judgment will fall Difficult to come to terms with. But there’s one part of ...read more
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Part 2 of a series from Philippians focusing on the blessings of trials.
The Joy of Hardships I. Introduction A. Sources of Joy 1. Men have searched for joy through many avenues. a) Voltaire search for joy in unbelief and then declared, “I wish I had never been born.” b) Lord Byron searched for joy in pleasure, yet proclaimed, “The worm, the canker, and grief are mine ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18
If we have Christ, we should have joy. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the joy. Joy is found in Christ
3 John 1-4 Enjoy the Joy Introduction A. When is the last time you saw someone smile just for no reason? B. When is the last time you went to the store and the clerk actually seemed happy to be working? C. When is the last time you walk in your boss’s office and he seemed to be in a good ...read more
Scripture: 3 John 1:1-4
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
There is nothing like the freedom of forgiveness. The record of your past can be cleansed and God offers it freely.
The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-7 Psalm 32:1 (NIV) A psalm of David. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Oh What Joy!!!! David had been forgiven of many things Adultery Murder Dishonesty Sin is ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.
An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-12
Part 1 of a 3 part series on suffering.
The Joy of Suffering I preceded this series by examining the false view that God guarantees us health, wealth and a carefree lifestyle. This was absolutely necessary for a number of obvious reasons. We are to uphold truth. The belief that our inheritance is in this life distorts the scriptures, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19, James 5:10-11
In order to experience the joy of giving: 1. We must recognize God’s ownership of everything. 2. We must live a life of stewardship. 3. We must want to bless more than we want to be blessed.
The church service ended at the Lutheran Church in New Sweden, Maine as everyone “passed the peace.” It was the first Sunday after Easter, and the 50 people in attendance headed to the fellowship hour to have some coffee. Some of the people complained that the coffee was bitter, but people ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:33-39
A Believer should be joyful...This message gives 3 stealers of your joy.
"JOY STEALERS" Gal 4:8-18 * For 2009 I’ve ask us to make this the “Year of Joy” with joy being understood as the acrostic, “Jesus-Others-Yourself”. In calling us to this Christ-like attitude we heard scriptures verses like this; “The Joy of the Lord is my strength”, “Restore to me the Joy of my ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 4:8-18
Because we have trusted in the Lord, we, of all people should have joy.
Sources of Joy Psalm 5:11 Intro. Because we have trusted in the Lord, we, of all people should have joy. -Certainly there will be those hard times. -Even so, in the Lord we have Joy. -Jesus said, “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 5:11
The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. What is Our Joy of The Lord?
The Joy of The lord. Acts 20:21-29. The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:21-29
Denomination: Pentecostal
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