Sermons on Great Joy:

Rejoice Always Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The Apostle Paul writes a letter to the Philippian while under house arrest chained to two Romans guards around the clock. He may also be executed for his faith in Jesus as the Christ. Yet, through it all, Paul is able to rejoice.

A. Philippians 4:4-8 (READ) 1. Today we begin a series of lessons corresponding with our Small Group Study entitled: “ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING” based on the book by Max Lucado, who based his book on this passage. 2. This is a timely SUBJECT, because ANXIETY has greatly increased over the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Stand For Jesus Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 4, 2008

In a world that is hostile to the message of Jesus, do we dare to stand for him whatever the cost?

TAKE A STAND FOR JESUS Taking a stand on any issue requires conviction. You have to believe that what you are standing firm on is somehow the most righteous position you can think of. Without this conviction you will be swayed by persuasive argument to give up your position, or at least to see ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Philippians 1:28

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Survival Kit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 12, 2018

In this section of Philippians, Paul points them toward three important Christ-like characteristics that are vital for us to survive and to thrive.

Introduction: A. Let’s imagine for a moment that your airplane has gone down in the middle of the ocean. 1. You find yourself floating in a life raft designed for survival. 2. You immediately and frantically search for the survival kit that is usually provided in a life raft, and you are relieved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Easter Gives Us Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2018

It is Paul’s greatest declaration of Christian truth; he says that the great results of Easter are: 1. Easter confirmed Christ’s identity. 2. Easter cancelled sin’s penalty. 3. Because of Easter, we can celebrate eternal life.

3-29-04 Title: What Easter Gives Us Text: “Declared to be the Son of God with power...by the resurrection from the dead.” (Romans 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Romans 1:1–4, 4:24–25, and 8:11 Introduction: Just after World War II, a Preacher by the name of William Sangster, came down with a disease ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Approach Christmas? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 16, 2022

We are about to look at how different individuals approached Christmas. One of them took the wrong approach. The other two with the right approach to Christmas received a tremendous blessing at the first Christmas.

After a man visited the Holy land, he described his experience. He was turned off by the commercialism. Years later he took a second trip to the Holy Land, and he looked past the commercialism to focus on the places of Bible history. He was thinking more about being in the places Jesus walked. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Luke 2:36-38, Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Hanukah

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2012

Hanukah speaks of persecution followed by the victory of righteousness over evil and the joy that follows.

Hanukah (Daniel 8:9-14, John 10:22) 1. Jewish humorists compare Christmas to Hanukah: Christmas is one day, same day every year. December 25. Jews love Dec. 25th. It's another paid day off work. We go to movies and out for Chinese food, and Israeli dancing. Chanukah is eight days. It starts the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Offerings: The Test Of Our Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 18, 2012

Perhaps nothing brings greater joy and also tests our relationship with God like offerings. Let's see how God used offerings as the ultimate test for His friend Abraham.

A certain mom & dad worked hard and saved to pay for their son to go to college. He blew off his freshman year. He was irresponsible, didn't study, made terrible grades, squandered his money, & finally came back home. His parents told him, “If you decide to go back to school you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happiness Through Hunger Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Men become desperate when they hunger and thirst, and all the energy of their being is concentrated on one goal-to satisfy their need. This sounds like misery, and it is, but it is in the spiritual realm another example of the paradoxical misery that leads to happiness.

A woman leaving church said to the pastor, "Thank you for that sermon, it was so helpful." The pastor said, "I hope it was not as helpful as the last one." "Why what do you mean," she asked. "Well," he said, "that last sermon lasted you three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

The Celebration Of Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Romantic love is to be celebrated because the whole redemption plan of God's love revolves around the romance of human love.

Sir Wilfred Grenfell, the famous medical missionary to Labrador, was a fast worker when it came to falling in love. He was on board a ship returning to England when he spotted a charming lady on deck. He was 43 years old, and so it was not as though he had never spotted a charming lady before. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

The Crown Of Life

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 27, 2008

To show how the crown of life is awarded to believers who endure hardship for the cause of Christ.

The Crown of Life Text: James 1:12 Introduction: Last Sunday evening we considered together the matter of faithfulness and the possibility of winning the incorruptible crown. But there is one aspect of faithfulness, that we did not touch on last week, which I want to consider tonight, and that is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

I'm So Excited (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jul 15, 2002

THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED ANY MORE LONG FACED CHRISTIANS. THEY NEED SOME ONE EXCITED ABOUT WHAT GOD CAN DO AND IS DOING.

TITLE: I’M SO EXCITED TEXT: PSALMS 122:1 INTRO: In the 80’s there was a song that said: “I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it; I’m about to lose control; and I think I like it.” We have come here today to Celebrate the presence of our God in our lives. We have a reason to be excited ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 21, 2022

It is interesting to see how some people can always find things to rejoice about and other people can never find anything to rejoice about.

Illus: It reminds me of the fellow who went to get his driver's license renewed. There were many others there doing the same thing. The line inched along for almost an hour, until the man finally got his license. He inspected his photo and complained to the clerk who took his picture, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Finding True Blessedness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 30, 2023

This message covers the last six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 2).” As we get started, I should remind us that the words of Jesus seen in our passage are called “The Beatitudes,” and that the word “beatitude” comes from a Latin term meaning “blessedness.”(1) But the term “blessed” used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Hope

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 6, 2021

Hope is essential in the day we live. What are you expecting? In difficult times we need. hope. Are you a hope giver?

GROWING HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOPE: GOD’S PROMISE, is an optimistic state of mind, YET HOPE IS MORE THAN WISH OR OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDES, wish to strengthen a desire, DESIRE WITH EXPECTATION, feeling of desire that something will happen, a feeling of ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:18, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 12:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Intense Race Of Life

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2023

Life is like a race. As we have seen from the opening video there are some characteristics of a race we must observe.

Title: The Race of Life Theme: Showing how life is like a race. Text: Hebrews 12:1 - 3 Introduction Opened with Video from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIFOG9CMr_E Was that not cute or what? I had to play it because it is the cutest and funniest thing I have seen in a while. I like it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God