Sermons on Joy Before Him:

Joy

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 21, 2006

Joy to the World

Sermon on Joy December 24th 2006 Today is the 4th Sunday in Advent where we celebrate the arrival of the greatest gift ever given to humankind and hopefully begin preparing room in our hearts and lives for the second coming of this King of Kings—Jesus the Christ! Joy to the world, the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 12, 2013

TRUE JOY IS TRUE FELLOWSHIP

JOY INTRODUCTION: RELIGIOUS WRITER, BROOK, REMINDS US “IN THE SPIRITUAL HARVEST, THE SOWER AND THE REAPER REJOICE TOGETHER”. TRUE JOY IS A REALITY FOR EVERY BELIEVER. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ 1 JOHN 1: 4 THE APOSTLE JOHN EXPLAINED THAT FELLOWSHIP IS DEEPER THAN A SIMPLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Refuse Him Too? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 10, 2017

Upon Jesus death, many before and after, refused to accept him as Lord and Savior. Today, many still refuse His Deity and salvation. with all the evidence, will you refuse his salvation too?

This morning I want to begin with a story. I want you to imagine yourself being a part of this story, so, place yourself in a small village in Judea. You are a leader of the church, or a member of his family; the Jewish Synagogue is where you worship. It is the Sabbath day. In your hand is the lead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen To Him

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 3, 2018

We stand as onlookers with Peter, James and John and see a very special experience - a mysterious experience and hear God say: "This is my Son, my Chosen, listen to him"

Listen to Him Luke 9:28-36 Today we stand as onlookers with Peter, James and John and see a very special experience - a mysterious experience. His countenance, and even the robe Jesus is wearing, begins to glow until it is a dazzling white and with him we see two men - Moses the law-giver, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Mark 9:2-8, Matthew 17:1-8, 2 Peter 1:17-18

Joy Series

Contributed by Suzanne Wall on Dec 15, 2019

In today's readings, Advent is a promise of joyful disruption.

Joy Last year, I also got to speak for the third Sunday of Advent. But turns out I can’t just repeat that sermon. Last year, the bible passages were about Advent bringing a promise of joyful reconciliation. This year, I’d say the readings are about Advent as a promise of joyful disruption. Isaiah ...read more

With Him! With Them!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 25, 2006

This is a brief lesson dealing with unity, togetherness, and being with people. It could be used at a funeral of a believer, or a situation where you need a brief lesson.

WITH HIM! WITH THEM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 1 Thes. 3:12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 1 Thes. 4:13 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Safety And Joy Is In Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 10, 2017

Believe in Jesus, give your life to Him and stay safe and happy in Him.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOUR SAFETY AND JOY IS IN JESUS John 10:28-30King James Version (KJV) 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Seeking Him PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

Explores how Christ's arrival challenges norms, demands a committed response, and prompts a continuous journey of discipleship.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today in the house of the Lord, not as strangers passing through, but as a family knit together by the love of our Savior. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. And it is in this spirit of unity and purpose that we turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Topics: Seeking God, Discipleship

The Sheep And The Goats

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 23, 2005

This is a sermon for Christ the King Sunday (Sunday before Thanksgiving) on the parable of the sheep and the goats.

Christ the King Sunday 2005 Sunday before Thanksgiving 2005 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey A man urgently needed to get to town. So he went to a neighbor who happened to be a pastor and asked to borrow his horse. The pastor obliged but told the man that there were some special instructions required for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Continuing In Him

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 21, 2010

The scripture makes a great distinction between a Christian who occasionally commits sin and a lost person who lives a lifestyle of sin.

CONTINUING IN HIM INTRODUCTION: Today some of you will not like the sermon. I know that because I have preached it before and some people did not like it. Some will call it mean-spirited, unloving or even un-Christian. Sometimes, in trying to teach a positive lesson we need to use negative words. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Him

Contributed by John D Jones on May 2, 2010

In Christ Jesus we have both the exemplar and the enabler! Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world! When we Consider Him, we run the race, we relinquish the weights, and we finish the race to receive the prize.

“Consider Him” Hebrews 12:1-4 Text: verse 3 Introduction: I want to call your attention to the first 3 words of verse 3, in which the writer encourages the reader, “For Consider Him.” This is an appropriate exhortation because the entire book is a treatise on Considering ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Him

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 30, 2009

Growing in your Faith.

Faith In Him Do you need to grow in your Faith? Do you want to be stronger in Him? Do you want to be able to handle any situation in your life with confidence? Do you want to be overflowing with the love that God has for you that you infect others? Today, we are going to learn from Him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Will With Him.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 30, 2022

What's God's Will? Jesus speaks of a shepherd, and how the shepherd will leave 99 safe sheep, to go after one sheep lost and endangered. Jesus states, when the shepherd finds His sheep, He rejoices over it! Jesus states, in Matthew 18:14...

One Will With Him. Matthew 18:14NIV Throughout history the Church has been instilled with hope in the face of life’s trials because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a reminder that the Christian lives day in and day out with power that can overcome any challenge. In our darkest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:14, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy Of Marriage!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 9, 2019

Later this month, 20th of November, my dear wife and I will be celebrating our 57th Wedding Anniversary. Every year I love and appreciate this special gift from the Lord more and I thank Him daily for her. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10

Joy of Marriage! Later this month, 20th of November, my dear wife and I will be celebrating our 57th Wedding Anniversary. Every year I love and appreciate this special gift from the Lord more and I thank Him daily for her. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10, Romans 12:10, Proverbs 18:22, Mark 10:6-7

Listen To Him PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores the divine revelation and wisdom in Mark 9:2-9, emphasizing the glory of Christ, God's grace, and the transformative power of His Word.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His holy Word. We come together today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family knitted together by the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: God's Plan, Redemption, Christ