Sermons on Indestructible Joy:

Treasuring Christ Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Treasuring Christ

Philippians - Manual of Joy Treasuring Christ Philipians 1:18b-26 David Taylor As we work through this letter, we are seeing that Paul sees all of life consumed and centered around Christ and the gospel. All of life is centered on, sustained by, and empowered by his relationship with Christ. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of Legalism Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism

Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism 3:1-8 David Taylor Legalism is deadly and it is dangerous. It brings about spiritual bondage and frustration in the Christian life, it hampers the inner transformation of heart; and it robs us of joy and intimacy with Christ. It is a tool of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are You Weeping?! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

Tears of Joy at Easter. The tomb is empty.

Why are you Weeping? April 20, 2014 John 20:1-18 Whether we want to admit to it or not . . . we all have dreams. We set out at a young age, with dreams. Oftentimes they’re little boy and girl fantasies. And sometimes they become realities. We dream about fun and exciting stuff, glamorous ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Shall Roll The Stone Away?

Contributed by Victor Haynes on May 18, 2011

The joy and hope of the resurrection of Christ for the believer.

Who Shall Roll Away the Stone? Mark 16: 1-8 When someone asks a question something about the person asking the question is revealed. This is why, many times, we are all hesitant to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed And The Cursed

Contributed by Bobby Smith on Jan 23, 2021

The Reward and Coming Joy of Serving Jesus

Matthew 25:34-46 The Blessed and The Cursed The entire chapter is written in RED …and every word was spoken by Jesus The entire 25th chapter is about judgement and faithfulness to Christ’s Gospel ILL. The little kid who said it doesn’t matter how good we play we all get trophies 1:) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-46, Mark 12:31, Luke 9:24

The Return To Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 13, 2020

It will be a great joy to go in Gods house.

The return of the Church Hosea 11:9 I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city. We will never be as we once were the Devil would like to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Vine And The Branches

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Jan 22, 2022

B. Where then is real joy found?

Where then is real joy found? John 15:11, Jesus tells His disciples, “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” 1. To understand the setting of when Jesus speaks these words need to go back to John 13:1it is Passover and it is the night before ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks: The Will Of God For Your Life Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Thanksgiving, joy, God's will, prayer

GIVING THANKS: THE WILL OF GOD FOR YOUR LIFE! 1 Thess 5: 16-18 (p837) Nov. 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I have some genuine questions as I approach this text this morning…As Paul wraps up his first letter to the church in Thessalonians he hits on some specific but essential ingredients for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sowing Generously Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 28, 2017

God's Kingdom, A Spiritual Harvest, Joy

CULTIVATING A GENEROUS HEART - Sowing Generously 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 (p. 807) July 9, 2017 Introduction: Let me show you a picture of the Dead Sea SHOW PIC OF DEAD SEA It’s also called “The Salt Sea” and it’s at the lowest elevation on earth. It has a salt content of almost ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let My Life Bring No Sorrow!.(Prayer Of Jabez) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 7, 2025

A Sermon on Living a Life of Joy and Impact.

LET MY LIFE BRING NO SORROW! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Invitation To Partnership

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Apr 5, 2006

Paul felt a sense of joy and comfort with the Church in Philippi. We can experience that same joy and comfort by functioning as partners in ministry.

April 5, 2006 Text Phillipians 1:3-5 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first until now. Partnership ------ what a great concept ----- The very idea of a good partnership ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Celebrate Thanksgiving

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 20, 2006

Thanksgiving and joy are linked together. When we focus on thanksgiving and praise we enjoy the attitude and spirit of joy in our life.

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Leviticus 23:34-40 Luke 17:11-19 When I check out the comics in the newspaper I look at two comic strips: Peanuts and Garfield. My top comic strip is Peanuts, written by the late Charles Schulz. Schultz describes the lives and relationships of Charlie Brown, Lucy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

For Starters Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010

This message begins a new series in the book of Philippians titled Impossible Joy. Do you need to experience true joy in your life? Then join us as we explore this great book of joy in the midst of impossible circumstances.

I’ve shared this with you before, but I think it bears repeating. For grandparent’s generation had one primary goal for their children. If you asked them what they most wanted for their children, they would have told you that they wanted them to have a better life than they did. That ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

.the Clothes Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

It is no accident that wedding gowns are white. White is a universal symbol of the joy of marriage. No other color can portray the joy of love between two people. No other color can convey the joy of the marriage of the Lamb and His Bride.

A taylor who used an apple as a trade mark was asked why he used that particular symbol. He replied, "If it hadn't been for the apple, where would the clothing business be?" He had a good point. The clothing business did start in the garden of Eden because of sin, and the need to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Why Have Forgiveness, Comfort And Joy When You Can Have Condemnation?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014

People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on …

Summary: People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on … This sermon was delivered to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal