Sermons on Glorious Joy:

No Place Like Home

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 9, 2022

We would sooner give up everything of human worth, even earthly joy, physical health and wholeness, than lose that gift. For this is our true home: in Zion, with God, and in his house. This is always home for God’s people: to be with Him!

There’s no place like home. You realize that when you’ve been away for a while: maybe on vacation, a business trip, or in the hospital. Home is a refuge. For when we’re at home, we’re surrounded by the familiar. Home is security and comfort. There’s no place like it. But how do we know when we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:4-6, Jeremiah 25:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Staying Clam In A Storm Of Heresy Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 29, 2021

A major concern for John is heresy within the church and the manner it is causing problems and robbing believers of their joy. John uses antichrist in reference to those who perhaps start with seemingly sincere faith; yet, their teaching becomes contrary to Christ and abiding in him.

There is a universal theme that runs through the book of 1 John, abiding in Christ. This is the key to “living in the world but not of the world. When we refuse to live in the world, we fail to serve Christ. Joe McKeever wrote the following. In the 1987 meeting of the Southern Baptist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Family Wisdom Series

Contributed by Caleb Davis on Aug 1, 2022

Most of our deepest pains and joys take place in our family. Much of our life is lived in the context of our family and flows out of our family. How can we live with God's wisdom in our family?

1. Wisdom is Needed for Family Life Proverbs is a great book that gives us wisdom in all sorts of areas in our life and we need wisdom in every area. There's probably not an area that you look at and say I'm good on this area. We really need wisdom when it comes to all of our life. And ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:26-27, Proverbs 18:22, Proverbs 9:10

The Reunion Of Saints

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 7, 2016

On All Saints Day, we join in a family celebration made possible by our Triune God. All Saints Day is not a day of mourning the dead, but a day of celebrating the life we have in Christ, and a chance to look ahead at the joys before us!

Some kids were outside at recess playing on the school playground, as kids do. And, as kids do, they began teasing one another. But the thing is, kids, you know, when they’re teasing, don’t always have a good understanding of how far is too far. And so, these kids start to pick ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by David Radcliff on May 4, 2016

There are abundant reasons why God's people should rejoice in the Lord. The source of the believer's joy is not in the world, nor in themselves, but in the Lord. They sing unto Him a new song, because they have been made new creatures, who enjoy new delights.

REJOICE IN THE LORD. PSALM 33:1-12. Charles Spurgeon said, “There are abundant reasons why God's people should rejoice in the Lord. The source of the believer's joy is not in the world, nor in themselves, but in the Lord. They sing unto Him a new song, because they have been made new ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Shackles Off My Feet So I Can Dance

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 26, 2016

Most of the Lord's prayer is in the plural. Forgive us as we forgive others. This is a message about forgiving people who sinned against others, but we let it bother us. Taking up an offense becomes a spiritual weight that robs joy and peace.

Take the Shackles off my Feet So I Can Dance PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title This is our 3rd week on Mt. 6:12. In week 1 we talked about the notebooks we have on others. Love does not keep a record of wrongs done, but we often do. The Lord's prayer teaches us that if we want God to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Please God Not Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD gives us wisdom, knowledge and joy in this world because of the LORD JESUS CHRIST that pleased Him, who dwells on our insides, and GOD gave the task for sinners to work and heap up wealth and riches to hand it all to us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still working on Sundays? No. I'm receiving by grace II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gives us wisdom, knowledge and joy in this world because of the LORD JESUS CHRIST that pleased Him, who dwells on our insides, and GOD gave ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 3 'fear Nots' Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2023

Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds were all told by angels to "Fear Not." Many times our lives -- even around Christmas time -- involve fears. But God gave us Christmas to bring sweet peace & joy!

THE 3 FEAR NOTS OF CHRISTMAS Lk. 1:26-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. 'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house; I searched for the tools to hand to my spouse. Instructions were studied and we were inspired, In hopes we could manage "Some Assembly Required." 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 1:18-24, Luke 2:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worry Or Worship?

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 7, 2025

Worry often feels unavoidable, but it drains our energy and distracts our hearts. Today, we’ll explore how worship can break the cycle of worry, helping us find peace, purpose, and joy by centring our lives on Jesus.

Introduction Good morning, Church. Today, we’re looking at a story many of us know well: Mary and Martha. It’s a passage about priorities, but it’s also a mirror that reflects our tendency to let worry dominate our lives. Let’s explore how we can move from a life of worry to one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Fear - How To Overcome It?

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 9, 2024

How to live in an anxious world and yet have peace and joy in life? There are hundreds of reasons to be afraid. But only one reason not to be afraid that is our faith in God and our Lord Jesus Christ. There are two kinds of fear! One is Divine and the other is demonic!

Fear is a painful emotion or passion caused by an expectation of evil or suspicion of impending danger. Fear manifests itself in many ways. Some of the more serious ways include panic attacks, which are defined as “sudden, brief episodes of intense fear”, and phobias, which are defined as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:32, Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 25, 2026

At the wedding in Cana, Jesus turns water into wine—and shows us how God transforms emptiness into joy. When the wine of life runs out, faith begins with obedience, and what God gives next is always better than before.

Wedding Feast Epiphany Season is an opportunity to reflect on the glory our savior reveals to the world not only in the Incarnation at Christmas, but in His whole life and ministry. Each of our reading in this Epiphany season is about that same shining forth, the revelation of God’s glory in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Insider Threat

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 5, 2024

Jude gives us the prescription to be built up in Christ. No imposter is going to worm their way into your church or home when you live like this.

An insider threat occurs when someone inside a company or organization with authorized access uses their inside position to cause harm to that organization or government or even, if you could believe it inside a church and generally among the wider Christian body. This was a problem in the early ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism According To Zechariah Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2022

What is needed for effective evangelism? In this exposition of Zechariah 8:14-23, we are given abiding principles for reaching the lost. Message interprets the passage in its historical context, then discusses the application for today.

Intro Our text today begins in Zechariah 8:14. There are ten oracles in this chapter. Last week we examined oracle #6 in verses 9-13. There God encouraged His people to take heart. During their 16 years of disobedience, times were hard for them. But under Haggai’s and Zechariah’s preaching, they ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:14-23, Romans 8:30-31, Psalm 23:4, Romans 6:1-2, Hebrews 1:9, Psalm 119:71, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Isaiah 2:1-4, Exodus 19:5-6, Romans 10:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

21. Romans Chapter 5 Verse 2- Messages In Romans - Glory In The Scriptures – How Does It Affect Us? - Message 21 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024

The glory of God, and our relationship to glory are examined through several scriptures. This is an important subject as we consider many issues relating to glory, now and in the future. The connection of glory with light.

21. ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSE 2- MESSAGES IN ROMANS - GLORY IN THE SCRIPTURES – HOW DOES IT AFFECT US? - MESSAGE 21 {{Romans 5:2 through whom also WE HAVE OBTAINED our introduction by FAITH into this GRACE in which we stand, and we exult in HOPE of the GLORY of God.”}} GLORY GLORY – THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2, Mark 9:2-3, Exodus 34:29, Exodus 33:18-23, Revelation 5:6, Romans 1:23, Romans 3:23, Romans 8:18, 1 Corinthians 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 Corinthians 15:43, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Peter 1:7-8, Colossians 1:27, 1 Peter 4:13, Luke 2:8-10, Genesis 1:3-4, John 1:4-5, John 1:9, John 8:12, Acts 9:3-4, Acts 22:6, 1 Corinthians 15:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation, Trust, Sin Series

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011

How do we deal with temptation?

Think how many temptations you and I face in an ordinary day. Staying in bed late - the temptation to laziness. Growling at the breakfast table - the temptation to unkindness. Arguing over who should change the baby this time - the temptation to selfishness. Starting work 10 minutes late - the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-15

Denomination: *other