Sermons on Great Joy:

The Greater Works Of Those Who Believe

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

God wants you to jump on with him, follow the King, find your lover, and be the person he intended you to be, and have the privilege of offering yourself to God's purposes and enjoying God the same way Christ offered himself for God's purposes and enjoyed

Welcome! We are in the middle of a little section of John. We are naming the whole thing Take Heart, because it's a phrase we'll hear numerous times throughout this little section of Scripture, where Christ is addressing the men who are going to lay the foundation for the future of the church, the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 29, 2006

“Faithful” is defined as “firm in adherence to promises”. We say with Jeremiah, "Great is Thy faithfulness."

GOD IS FAITHFUL “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:9 “Faithful” is defined as “firm in adherence to promises”. Jeremiah wrote, “Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed because His compassions fail not. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Characteristics Surrounding The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 12, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE AMAZING CHARACTERISTICS THAT SURROUNDED THE BIRTH OF CHRIST NAMELY 1.JOY 2.SORROW 3.DREAMS 4.ANGELS 5.PROPHECIES 6.SIGNS 7.KINGDOM

AMAZING CHARACTERISTICS SURROUNDING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST *********************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.JOY 2.SORROW 3.DREAMS 4.ANGELS 5.PROPHECIES 6.SIGNS 7.KINGDOM THE MESSAGE AMAZING CHARACTERISTICS SURROUNDING THE BIRTH OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Gifts Of Epiphany Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 5, 2023

Using the gifts of the Wise Men (Gold, Frankincense, Myrhh), we can see the message that Jesus is the King of Kings, the Great High Priest, and our propitiation, the sufficient atoning Sacrifice for our sins.

EPIPHANY, THE TWELFTH DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, IS WHEN THE CHURCH MARKS THE CONCLUSION OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. OUR FOCUS IS ON THE WISE MEN AND THE SIGNIFICANCE BEHIND THEIR GIFTS PRESENTED TO THE CHRIST CHILD. "EPIPHANY" MEANS "TO SHOW, TO REVEAL" OR“MANISFESTATION.” THE STORY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11, Isaiah 60:3, Psalm 72:15, Isaiah 61:6, Isaiah 60:6, Psalm 96:4, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christmas Series Christmas Party: The Angels Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 27, 2019

. Jesus was just born and already the angels in Heaven are letting us know that He will save us from our sins. He gives us joy. He gives us peace.

CHRISTMAS SERIES CHRISTMAS PARTY: THE ANGELS LUKE 2:1-20, #ChristmasParty #Jesusisthebestest CHRISTMAS SERIES 12/1 Christmas Party: The Angels 12/8 Christmas Party: The Shepherds 12/15 Christmas Party: The Protesters (Herod) 12/22 Christmas Party: The Birthday Boy BEGIN WITH CHILDREN’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Displays His Great Mercy For Sinners By Saving Zacchaeus

Contributed by John Koopman on Nov 15, 2000

I. Christ's mercy is displayed in his seeking love II. Christ's mercy is shown in his saving power III. Christ's mercy is confirmed in his wondrous pronouncemen

Introduction Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ: Have you been to the doctor lately? Most of us at one time or another have found it necessary to go to the doctor. Having been sick for a period of time the point was reached when you said: “It is time I go to the doctor.” You go to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

Our Infinitely Great Self-Sufficient, Immutable, Incomprehensible God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015

This is the third in a series on the attributes of God dealing with self-sufficiency, immutability and incomprehesibility,

Knowing God Series #3 “Our Infinitely Great Self-sufficient, immutable, incomprehensible God” Introduction God created us to know Him. \Relationship between the finite and the Infinite is not only possible but it is the foundation of life. Give thanks to the LORD; call upon his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:24-28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why The Wise Men? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Why would the wise men take the risk, go to great expense, take a long and dangerous journey to find a special Child?

The why’s of Christmas. That has been our sermon series this Christmas season. "Why Christmas" in the first place Why did Jesus come? We looked at why 2,000 years ago. We considered last week, why Mary. Today we will examine why the wise men. Why did these astrologers from a far ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Church On The Move

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 15, 2025

A great persecution arose against the church

The Church on the Move Acts 8:1-17 There is a Yiddish proverb loosely based on Psalm 2 and James 4 that says, "We make plans and God laughs." This illustrates the truth of how we make our plans; however, unexpected events and things from the LORD alter those plans. Before going back to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Lost And Found Department

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 17, 2015

God loves everyone, especially the "wrong crowd". He wants us to know the joy of a life lived in God. He invites us to join Him in the great treasure hunt-the hunt for lost souls-and bring the great treasure to Him when we have found it.

A minister died and was waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy who was dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addressed the guy, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?" The guy replied, "I'm Joe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Second Seal Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 8, 2017

The horse imagery is probably related to the vision described in Zechariah 1:7-17. Horses represent God’s activity on earth, the forces He uses to accomplish His divine purposes.

Second Seal: the Red Horse and Its Rider Commentary on the Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 9-9-15 TOPIC # III: VISIONS OF JUDGMENT AGAINST JERUSALEM (4:1-11:19) Subtopic B: The Opening of Seven Seals (6.1-8.1) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God - Psalm 63:2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 7, 2025

Three kinds of worship: Joy in seeing God, longing for that joy, or repentance over indifference. But what does "seeing God" really mean?

Review Last time we took a brief look at v.2, where David spoke of his experience in the sanctuary. We found the focus was not on what he offered God, but what he received from God. 2 Therefore I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:2

What Good Can Come Of This? Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012

We don't have to look far to see that suffering exists. Truth is, that tragedy enters into each of our lives. When it does we tend to ask: "Why did this happen to me?" But we should really be asking a different question.

What Good Can Come of This? - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Care Home and Hospital Service – February 2012 Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Those words were written nearly 2000 years ago by a man named Paul. Paul was what we call an apostle and he was a man that God used to do great things during the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: *other

Four Wealthy Lepers

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 5, 2008

Four men with nothing to lose discover great wealth and realize the peril of not sharing good news.

Four Wealthy Lepers II Kings 7:9 INTRO.: The king of Aram lays siege to Samaria and the people are starving, even to the point of engaging in cannibalism. The prophet Elisha promises quick relief. He is not believed and the king even sought his life, blaming him for their troubles. The prophet’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unraveling The Bema Seat Versus The Great White Throne Of Judgment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 19, 2020

Less than 200 years ago, teaching began that the Bema Judgment Seat and the Great White Throne Judgment are two separate events.

This teaching states that at the Bema Seat, the Born-Again Christian will be judged with rewards according to their works, while the Great White Throne judgment is where those who rejected Jesus as Lord and Savior will be judicially judged and given an eternal sentence of torment. This teaching has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Revelation 21:11, John 5:24, Colossians 3:24, Revelation 22:12, Romans 11:6, John 14:12, Hebrews 13:20-21, John 6:44, 2 Corinthians 4:6-12, Hebrews 9:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational