Sermons on Heavenly Joy:

Advent | When The Fullness Of Time Had Come | Hope, Peace, Joy And Love | Second Advent | Dr. Madana Kumar

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 13, 2023

Advent is a season when we remember the fulfilment of the prophesies and promises of God about Hope, Peace, Love and Joy. The Bible says that When the fulness of time had come God sent Hs Son... What does this mean? Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD analyses this

Advent : When the fullness of time had come… We are entering into the advent season today and it is appropriate that we look into the topic of advent . Let us look at how Paul describes the advent as But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:14, John 14:27, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 2:10, Luke 2:41, John 15:11, Jeremiah 31:3, Isaiah 43:4, John 3:16, Isaiah 9:2, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 1:20-23, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Corinthians 15:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eternal Security Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 21, 2024

What does the Lord give us to keep us secure in our salvation?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 1. We have Peace with God, 2. We have Standing in Grace, 3. We have Hope of Glory, 4. We have the Fullness of God’s Love, 5. We have Certainty of Deliverance, 6. We have joy in God. We have the promise of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

A Visit With Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 21, 2025

Acts 21:17-26 shows us how to handle tensions between cultural practices and the gospel’s advance.

Introduction I am currently preaching through the Book of Acts in a sermon series I am calling “Turning the World Upside Down.” Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he ascended into heaven. Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lighting The Way Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2025

David wrote that God's word is the lamp for our feet and the light for our path. What does this mean and how do we put that to use in our lives? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

The alphabet has always been foundational to learning. If you’ve ever watched The Sound of Music, you probably remember the scene where Maria is teaching the children to sing. She tells them, “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read, you begin with A B ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satisfying The Real Thirst Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 26, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 63 describes how David, in the wilderness, expressed a desperate, physical and spiritual thirst for God's presence, which he valued as better than life itself and which ultimately brought him deep satisfaction and confident praise.

??Today, we turn our hearts to a psalm that feels as relevant today as it did thousands of years ago. When King David penned these words, he wasn't in the comfort of his home, surrounded by friends and family. The heading of the psalm tells us he was in the wilderness of Judah. ?Imagine that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Behind Enemy Lines Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

A captive child’s compassion led a proud general to full surrender—five dips wouldn’t work, but obedience brought joy.

(The Little Girl Who Changed a General) --- I. Captivity and Compassion The Syrian army had been raiding Israel again. They rode in with torches and iron, leaving behind smoke and silence. One of those raids carried off a little girl. Scripture doesn’t tell us her name—only that she was very ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-7, Psalm 51:7, John 13:8-10, Philippians 2:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Where Lonely Hearts Belong

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

The Beatitudes reveal a Kingdom where Jesus blesses the broken, welcomes the lonely, and fills empty hearts with joy that cannot be stolen.

Picture a hillside in Galilee. The day is beginning to soften. The sun hangs low, brushing warm gold across the lake. People settle into the grass, shifting and stretching to find a comfortable place, hoping they arrived early enough to hear every word. Some came curious. Some came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 34:18, Romans 8:15-17, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Joyful Noise Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 8, 2024

Worship, positivity, and joy are pillars that support us through difficult times and bring us closer to God's presence. They transform our lives, renew us, and provide a firm anchor for our souls.

Psalm 98 kicks off with Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. Worship isn't just something we do because we have to; it's our special time to connect with God and say thanks for all the awesome stuff He's done. When we worship, we're tuning into God's love and grace. Sing a ...read more

Topics: Praise, Divine Joy, Spiritual Positivity, Sacred Worship

Are You Living Right Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 7, 2008

To gain victory over the enemy you need to put on the breastplate of righteousness that is to say you need to live in daily, moment-by-moment obedience to our heavenly Father.

Gary Richmond, a zookeeper at the Los Angeles Zoo, was given master keys to every animal’s cage. He was cautioned sternly to guard them with his life and to pay close attention to which doors he opened and closed. “Richmond”, the supervisor said, “these keys will let you in to care for millions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Father Gets Home

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Those words scare any little kid. But what happens when we do something bad and Our Heavenly Father find out

Jude 1-11 When Your Father Gets Home Introduction 1. When your father Gets home. Those are five words that scare every little kid when they are growing up. My mom said that a bunch of times (mainly to Phil). You knew that your father would come home and well lets just say discipline you. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Becoming A Childish Imitator

Contributed by Denny Feasby on Mar 8, 2004

Paul gives us four areas in which we should imitate our heavenly father the way a child imitates his eartly father.

Becoming A Childish Imitator Ephesians 5:1-21 Intro: Two weeks ago we began to look at Paul’s standards for being part of the perfect church. At the end of chapter 4 Paul gave us the 4 standards we are to live up to regarding the old life; the old life of sin. We found that Paul says that we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Aug 14, 2003

This statement shows the trust that Christ had for His Heavenly Father. Even today this statement has some powerful messages in it for our lives today.

Today we come to the last statement of our series on the Seven Statements from the Cross. We’ve seen a wide array of theological truths that have the power to transform our lives. We’ve seen Christ asking the Father to forgive the very people who at the time were mocking him and had beat and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Truly Free?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Freedom comes to us at great cost. This passage explores the cost that the Heavenly Father paid to set us free from our bondage to sin.

“ARE YOU REALLY FREE?” JOHN 8:36 1. He is the SOURCE of your freedom. (v. 36a) If the Son therefore Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-21; Romans 5:21; 7:24-25; 8:2; John 3:36; 4:10, 14; 6:40, 47, 63; 7:37-39; 14:6; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Job 33:4; Micah 7:19; John 11:25-26; Colossians ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Once A Child...always A Child

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

As parents we have an awesome responsibility, but we also have an perfect example in our Heavenly Father who trains us to live for Him.

Once a Child…Always a Child Proverbs 22:6 Introduction Mark Twain was asked his opinion on the raising of children. With his typical wit Twain offered this homey philosophy: “Things run along pretty smoothly until your kid reaches thirteen. That’s the time you need to stick ‘em in a barrel, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Home

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 5, 2008

Jesus has created a heavenly home for you. He reveals 1. The Place. 2. The Plan 3. The People. and 4. The Power to help us

“The Way Home” February 10TH, 2008 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-21

Denomination: Holiness