Sermons on Internal Joy:

Philippians 4:6-9

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Philippians 4:6-9

Philippians 4:6-9 Don’t be anxious about anything: Did you see some keywords there? Fear, doubt, threat, self-doubt, cope, etc. Anxiety seems to surface mainly by fear of the unknown(s); and unless you’re God, you are going to have ‘unknowns’ in your life.?When you pull back and view Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians 4:10-13

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Philippians 4:10-13

Philippians 4:10-13 Point | The greatest influence you have is how you view your relationship with Jesus. The last verse in our reading today is one of the most quoted verses from the Bible, but it’s often taken out of context from the verses that precede it. This verse is regularly spoken as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians 4:14-23

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Philippians 4:14-23

Philippians 4:14-23 These verses can be challenging when we remember Paul’s circumstances of being in his prison but all the while, he is expressing thanks and gratitude towards God, the Philippine church and his friends / partners in the gospel movement. What Paul loved, even more than the gift ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Understand Death On This Side Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 24, 2024

Only as we include God and His Word can we have peace and hope. Psalm 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the Lord.”

Paul spoke of our future home in 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, 6-8. Jesus spoke about our home in Heaven in John 14:1-6. I have often said, “Life is a continual adjustment, but not for the deceased.” They have made their last adjustment. Hebrews 9:27 says, “Once to die…” I wonder how many adjustments Martha ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Spirit Filled Worship

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

We have been looking at 5:15-21 which addresses the theme of walking in wisdom.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Spirit Filled Worship Ephesians 5:18-21 August 2, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Reason For This Season Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 13, 2024

Many years ago, someone came up with the bright phrase about Christmas. It is: “Jesus is the reason for the season!” And I love that phrase. Jesus is the reason for thanksgiving.

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,?“Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” Matthew 16:13 The story is told of two women who were enjoying an elaborate lunch in a downtown restaurant. When one asked the occasion for the reason of lunch, the other lady ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"overflowing With Love And Joy: The Heart Of Christmas"

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 20, 2024

Advent joy is the deep, unshakable delight that comes from knowing Christ is near—our hearts rejoice not because of perfect circumstances, but because of His perfect presence."

Title: "Overflowing with Love and Joy: The Heart of Christmas" Text: Joy: John 15:11 "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." Love: 1 John 4:9-10 "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enjoyability - Ecclesiastes 1:4-2:26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 12, 2025

Why is it that sometimes you are capable of enjoying God’s gifts, and other times you just can’t seem to get any enjoyment out of those very same gifts? And if we are to find our joy in the Lord, what role do the pleasures of this world play?

Ecclesiastes 1:1 The words of the Preacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 "Absolute futility," says the Preacher. "Absolute futility. Everything is futile." 3 What does a man gain for all his efforts that he labors at under the sun? 4 A generation goes and a generation ...read more

Liking Life For The Love Of God - Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 13, 2025

Is there any Biblical reason why we should ever watch a movie or a ball game? Or go on vacation or play a game or have some dessert? Or take $2000 that could feed a third world family for a year and spend it on a kitchen remodel? What's the right way to enjoy earthly pleasures?

Ecclesiastes 2:24 There is nothing better for man than to eat, drink, and enjoy his work. I have seen that even this is from God’s hand, 25 because who can eat and who can enjoy life apart from Him? 26 For to the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Between Now And Death

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2025

Often Doctor Laura asks a question: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO BETWEEN NOW AND DEATH? Dead fish float down stream. Will we focus on showing yourself approved before God?

BETWEEN NOW AND DEATH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) BETWEEN NOW AND DEATH: SCHOLAR? STUDENT? Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. WHAT IS AHEAD? I often listen to Doctor Laura. One of her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 6:5-8, Proverbs 19:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Feel Worthless - Psalm 8:3-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 17, 2025

You are what God says you are, not what you feel like you are. And the solution to feeling worthless is not feeling important; it’s feeling loved.

Psalm 8: For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. 1 O Yahweh our Adonai, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4

Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

As believers we are called to always rejoice!

Opener: Welcome and good morning everyone ! So blessed to see everyone here today! If you do not know me, my name is Pastor Steven and I am one of the Pastors here at Family of Christ. This morning we are concluding the book of Philippians. We started this journey four weeks ago and that first ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Not To Be A Grumpy Christian

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 17, 2023

I want to show you from God’s Word HOW NOT TO BE A GRUMPY CHRISTIAN.

So you wives tap your husbands on the shoulder and say, “Wake up! Listen, you need to hear this sermon!!! I want to preach on this subject for two reasons: (1) No one likes to be around a GRUMPY person…NO ONE! (2) You can not be an effective Christian if you are a GRUMPY CHRISTIAN! WHY ARE SOME ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s List Of Thanks

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 21, 2023

There are at least 5 areas that Paul thanked God about in his letters. Those are: salvation, Pentecost, power to overcome, believers, and the Lord’s Supper. Let's thank God for these!

PAUL’S LIST OF THANKS 1 Thess. 5:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the chain would adversely affect the turkey. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas

Contributed by Charles Newcomb on Nov 26, 2023

The Word was Made Flesh

[Sermon Hymn God Rest You Merry] The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Those words from Saint John’s unfolding of the great mystery of the Incarnation are inscribed in Latin on the cornerstone of this building: Et ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Anglican