Sermons on Glorious Joy:

Speechless

Contributed by Peter Pharis on Nov 22, 2013

We hear the story of God's grace and repeat our favorite verses of His gift of salvation. How many times are you rendered speechless over the greatness of His gift?

Movie about 10 years ago called RADIO. About a man who learned that life is not about winning and power but true wealth and joy comes from goodness, forgiveness and love. A football coach takes a liking to a mentally handicapped young man and invites him to share in the practices and football ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayers Answered

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 29, 2009

Why do many people not see their prayers answered. Jesus said, "Ask in my name that your joy may be fulfilled."

20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayer Answered (John 16:24) Why do you suppose that many people do not see their prayers answered? Too many people fail to appreciate some of the hindrances to prayer. Jesus said, "Up till now you have asked nothing in my name (For my sake, in my will and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bout With Doubt Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 9, 2007

The road to committed faith often starts with honest doubts.

“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

In A Pit With A Lion

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 31, 2006

Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. The

IN A PIT WITH A LION THEME: GOD ENABLES US TO CHASE OUR DREAMS. TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 23:20-21 Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Father's House

Contributed by James May on Jul 30, 2006

Come and go with me to My Father’s House where you will find peace, joy and Love beyond compare.

My Father’s House By Pastor Jim May Many years ago there was a movie produced that bore the title, “The Wizard of Oz”. Now I don’t believe that we should be honoring wizards, and I certainly don’t promote Hollywood and the movie industry as a shining example of righteousness, but I see in that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keepers Of The Flame Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

God’s desire is for us to be joyful always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in all circumstances. We must avoid every kind of evil and make sure that we allow the Spirit’s flame to burn brightly in our lives as we await His glorious appearing.

Keepers of the Flame A guy from Wisconsin and a man from Illinois are sitting next to each other on a long flight to L.A. The Illini leans over to the Badger and asks if he’d like to play a game to pass the time. The cheesehead just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines. The flatlander ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Testing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

As Christians today, we have to endure testing. But God doesn’t only call us to endure it, He calls us to have joy in it. He calls us to have joy in it because there is a purpose behind it.

1. Testing produces patience (3) 2. Testing produces perfection (4) 3. Testing wants wisdom (5) 4. Testing finds faith (6-8) JAMES 1:2 It’s back to school time, isn’t it? Teachers are excited. Parents are excited. Kids are excited. You can just feel the excitement in the air, can’t you? Well, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: The "Life" That Satisfies

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 29, 2006

Does life really consist of the abundance of possessions, time, etc.?

“Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?’ Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Texting God

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Dec 19, 2012

Going deeper in your relationship with God, why that is important, and how you can be excited about it. Move beyond texting God to being in relationship with God.

I talked to someone who had recently lost a loved one, and I talked to someone who had a loved one in ICU this week. And I was thinking about Sunday mornings, and thinking about this small amount of time we have together, and thinking about how I want to say something to help encourage you, to try ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Why Celebrate Christmas Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

D. For sure, God wants us to know His reasons why He had His only begotten Son born into this world. On the night Jesus was born, the angels of God delivered a glorious message to the shepherds to make clear what Christmas is all about. Christmas is all a

Theme: WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT Text: Luke 2: 8-14 Introduction A. Greetings: It’s our thanksgiving and Christmas celebration today. So let us greet one another: “Merry Christmas and Happy Thanksgiving.” B. A heated discussion occurred during our pastoral and theological upgrading seminar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Month Of Preparing For The Coming Of The Lord

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

It is with delight and great joy that I welcome you to our month of Preparing for the coming of the Lord. Are you ready for the coming of the Lord?

It is with delight and great joy that I welcome you to our month of Preparing for the coming of the Lord. Are you ready for the coming of the Lord? "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God." Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Isaiah 40:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Emotions Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 8, 2023

The resurrection of Jesus is the proof that our sins have been atoned for and that fear has been driven out and replaced with joy.

EMOTIONS OF THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28:1-10 #Easter2023 INTRODUCTION Human beings are emotional. Emotions involve our minds and our hearts and sometimes our bodies as well. We feel anger and our blood pressure goes up or our face gets red. We feel anticipation and our mind races and it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Glimpse Of Glory – The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 28, 2023

The transfiguration fits with the theme of what Jesus was trying to get over to his disciples, that he must die and they must be prepared. Jesus took three disciples and led them up the high mountain.

Have you ever had what you would describe as a mountaintop spiritual experience? A time when you felt so close to God you just caught a glimpse of glory. If so, it may have been a very emotional experience. Our faith is not based on emotional experience, yet at the same time, when those times do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday: The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 1, 2025

Palm Sunday reminds us of the importance of recognising Jesus for who He truly is—our Saviour and King.

PALM SUNDAY: THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 11:9 "And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord." – Supporting Texts: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, Zechariah 9:9, John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:9, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Crisis To Crowns Of Victory

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 14, 2010

Revelation 6-7 answers some vital questions about what our journey toward glory looks like. The path is paved with tears, until we meet the one who wipes them all from our eyes!

From Crisis to Celebration Revelation 6-7 With each step into this book we see God at work in the events of history. Our text today covers the opening of the first six seals of a scroll that only Jesus can open. He alone is found worthy and he is acknowledged in heaven with worship and adoration ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ