Sermons on Internal Joy:

If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Iowa

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 20, 2013

The joy and love and peace that awaits us in heaven is beyond our imagination! It supersedes anything we have known on earth.

People often ask me about heaven. Will my grandpa and grandma be there? Will they be the same age- will they like the same things they like(d) on earth? How about my little poodle, "Itty Bit"? Will my pets and my friends be in heaven? From time to time, I am asked these questions and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whole-Hearted Praise

Contributed by Dan Parton on Mar 12, 2013

The older David became, the more pronounced his praise became.

Whole-Hearted Praise Psalm 138:1-8 Introduction: This marvellous Psalm was penned by King David under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. We never have to worry about the content of the Bible! It is all God-breathed, it is all profitable, and it is all good! When God breathed out each and every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Best Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 27, 2013

Paul penned this letter to the Philippians from a prison. Yet he was overjoyed at how God was his adverse circumstances to advance the Gospel. Paul's joy was completely centered in His realtionship with Jesus.

Intro: An old dog was watching a young dog chase his tail. The young dog stopped to rest, and told the older dog, “I believe happiness is in my tail, and if I catch it, then I will have happiness!” The older, wiser dog said, “I caught mine once. . . and I found out that happiness ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Throws A Curve

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2013

The secret to being content in any circumstance is to find your joy in Jesus. We must learn to be content in Christ no matter our situation.

When Life Throws a Curve August 18, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn to be content in Christ no matter our situation. Focus Passage: Philippians 4:11-13 Supplemental Passage: Are they servants of Christ?--I speak as if insane--I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Salvation

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 10, 2012

Verse 16 is at the heart of my focus for this psalm-love your salvation. And in this psalm, I see some of the things we will be doing if we love our salvation.

LOVE YOUR SALVATION Psalm 40:1-17 INTRODUCTION: Verse 16 is at the heart of my focus for this psalm-love your salvation. And in this psalm, I see some of the things we will be doing if we love our salvation. How do we love our salvation? • We remember what God did for us (vs.1-2). Sometimes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Invites All To Heaven! Accept And Rejoice! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 22, 2012

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have done their part for all people to be able to celebrate!

We noted last week from Luke 14 that selfish pride ignores God and will lead to troubles. The ultimate trouble of course is to be completely separated from God and be tormented with judgment forever. Sadly, many today do ignore God and this ultimate trouble may come to them soon. Do we see people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Worry! Be Happy!!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013

One of the greatest indictments against modern evangelical Christians today, is that we are like a bunch of grumpy old men; marked by pessimism and more interested in pushing political agendas and in winning intellectual arguments than in offering a unive

One of the greatest indictments against modern evangelical Christians today, is that we are like a bunch of grumpy old men; marked by pessimism and more interested in pushing political agendas and in winning intellectual arguments than in offering a universal vision of hope and working to change ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Want Me To Be Happy? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 11, 2013

The answer to the question: "does God want me to be happy?" is "yes" and "no."

A. What is happiness? What does it mean to be happy? Here are a few quotes on happiness to get us thinking: 1. “Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop” (Gertrude Stein). 2. “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go” (Oscar ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Way Of Fasting

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010

Fasting has been around a long time, but Jesus brought new light to an old practice.

Passage: Matthew 9:14-17 Intro: New things can be really scary. 1. as a man born in 1952, I have seen many new things. 2. I wasn’t around for TV’s invention, but was 2 when it was first broadcast in color. PP early color TV broadcast 3. was 9 when the Russian Yuri ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shout For Jot Before The Lord, The King

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 16, 2013

A short talk given at our early morning communion service encouraging the congregation to enter into the jubilant high praise of Psalm 98

‘Shout for joy before the Lord the King’ (98:6)! Have you ever been in a crowd of people where the cheers, the noise, the celebration has been overwhelming? If you close your eyes can you imagine that moment? For me it would be the old Wembley Stadium when my beloved Gillingham ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Something Has To Give Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A book sermon to introduce a series through Philippians - looking at it from the perspective of our stewardship. Genuine joy involves a personal decision to have godly priorities.

It had been a hard winter in the Appalachian area. The snow had piled up deeper and deeper, the mercury dropped, rivers froze, people suffered. The Red Cross was using helicopters to fly in supplies to residents. One crew had been working day after day--long hours. They were on their way home late ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing To Rejoice! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 16, 2016

This is the second sermon in this series on the Fruit Of The Spirit.

Fruit of The Spirit – Joy Choosing to Rejoice! Today we continue our series on the fruit of the Spirit. Let us go ahead and read our text: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Song In A Backslider’s Life

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

How to regain your joy.

THE LOST SONG IN A BACKSLIDER’S LIFE Text: Psalm 137:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Here is a song soaked with tears. A backslidden people have lost their ability to sing the Lord’s song. The harps that were dedicated to give praise to God are silent now by the River of Babylon (world). The harps ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

In His Presence My Cup Runs Over

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 20, 2008

We all want to be happy. We try hard to hold onto happiness. But, happiness is dependent on happenings. There’s something far more outlasting available to us--Joy.

Open: Ever notice when your cup of happiness is full, someone always bumps your elbow? You’re no longer happy. Maybe even a little wet! That little action just stole your Happy away. Why? Because happiness is dependent on "happenings". What goes on around you--circumstances—they dictate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be All That You Can Be

Contributed by Duane Johnson on Aug 20, 2008

We can have joy even in the midst of trials when we know and value what they are producing.

James 1:2-4 BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE Do you recognize that slogan? If you are thinking of a TV commercial we are on the same wavelength. Who is it that uses that phrase in their advertising? The United States Army! I wonder how many of you want to be all that you can be? Perhaps as a mother or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist