Sermons on Joy Filled Life:

Always Room For Growth Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Always Room for Growth

“This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one: being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap, and being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joyfully Hoping For God (A Joyful Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022

How did we react when we first met our Lord Jesus for the first time? On this exhortation, we will see the effects of finding our joyful hope when we first met our God.

Intro: Many people were touched by God after they met Him. A living testimony is none other than ourselves. We are a living testimony to everybody that after we met Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have that hope and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit in us. But before knowing and accepting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Experience Receiving The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Aug 4, 2015

Why did the event of the feeding of 5,000 men plus women and children happen? What experience is God calling His chosen to know. What are the signs given Ezekiel about God's annointed?

Why did the feeding of the five thousand happen? It happened for personal training in faith. Along with the purpose of a miracle. The purpose of a miracle is to bring thoughts to the human mind. Thoughts designed to grow your faith This event during the ministry of Yeshua Hamashia (Jesus Christ) ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Beyond The Turkey

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

During this season of being thankful as Christians it goes beyond a table filled with food and turkey, making thanksgiving a part of our daily life.

The word thankful means to be glad or relieved about something, and to have a feeling or expressing of gratitude. How’s your thanksgiving this morning? How’s your joy? Is life weighing you down with worry? Doubt? Relationships in your life causing problems in your daily walk? You’re not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus declares Himself to be the bread of life.

BACKGROUND: Following the miraculous feeding of the 5,000, Jesus walks on water to the boat and goes with the disciples into the region of Capernaum. The people cross over to find Him and upon arrival ask how He got there. Jesus tells them that they are looking for Him for the wrong reason and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Kind Of Treasure Are You Laying Up?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 27, 2020

Are you looking for treasure? Here are some of the most important treasures we should search for in life.Joy is the byproduct of obedience. Where then is real joy found? -- the answer is simple, in Christ alone.

WHAT KIND OF TREASURE ARE YOU LAYING UP? Matthew 6:19-21 19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Proverbs 15:6, Psalm 37:25, Philippians 4:19

Life From God's Perspective

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 15, 2004

Our world is doomed for destruction, but God has other plans. Glory awaits God’s children. Lessons we need to remember.

Life From God’s Perspective Rom. 8:18-25 INTRO.: We consider Solomon the wisest man to live before Jesus. He wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes, a book of meditations on the meaning of life. He had, to the best of his ability, researched the meaning of life from every angle. Then, he sat down to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Life In Three Words

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jan 31, 2007

There are three words that define a Christian’s life no matter their particular testimony: repentance... belief... baptism

INTRODUCTION When Jesus Christ comes into a person¡¦s life, conversion brings changes that may be sudden or gradual. Sometimes, the winds of conversion blow through a person’s life -- mowing down their sins and rebuilding a life of faith in what seem like mere moments. That was definitely the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Valleys Of Life - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 7, 2009

There will be many times in our Christian walk when we head into a Valley - what is a valley, why is it there and how do we cope with it?

The Valleys of Life – 8th February 2009 am The story of Job: the worst-case scenario found in the Bible concerning trials in the Christian life. If I could sum up the book of Job in a few words it would be, “If it could go wrong it would!!!”However, in the life of Job we can find both comfort and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The River Leading To The Tree Of Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

Sometimes I feel like we are a generation endlessly staring at the screen, watching movies and tv shows, and series, applauding at the entertainment.

"The Danish philosopher, Kierkegaard, tells a parable of a theater where a variety show is proceeding. Each show is more fantastic than the last, and is applauded by the audience. Suddenly the manager comes forward. He apologizes for the interruption, but the theater is on fire, and he begs ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 4, 2024

When Jesus declared, "I am the resurrection and the life," He revealed a profound truth: a person can be physically alive yet spiritually dead, and conversely, one can be physically dead yet alive in Christ. Intrigued? Listen to the sermon to discover how these paradoxes hold true.

I am the Resurrection and the Life John 10:17-27; Ephesians 2:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In our lifetime, we will blink over 620 million times, take countless breaths of air, have our hearts beat more than 2.5 billion times, take 216 million steps, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-27, Ephesians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

The first in a seven week series on the "I Am" sayings of Jesus from John's gospel account.

Introduction: I’m not real big on New Year’s resolutions, but at the beginning of this year I set a personal goal to know Jesus better this year. So I’m really excited about the next seven weeks because we’re going to get to know Jesus better through His own words. Near the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Presence

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 11, 2024

David desired to spend all of his days in the presence of the Lord

The Lord’s Presence Psalm 27:4-9 I was thinking about my best day on Planet Earth. I can think of many good days. I remember skiing on Lake Berryessa, I remember my first big buck on my first day ever hunting, and I have had many good days of horseback riding. I remember buying our wholesale ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting A Life Sentence For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

If people will summarize your entire life in a single sentence, try to influence that sentence. You and I are the authors of our own “Life Sentences.” The next step for most of will be to decide to live life on purpose.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will think about questions designed to help them begin to write their Life Sentences on purpose. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: With a single sentence, your friends and family will summarize your entire life. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Pursuit Of Peace

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 10, 2022

Setting our Hearts and Minds on Jesus

It has been surmised that over the last 4,000 years, there have been over 3,700 years of war. Throughout history, 8,000+ peace treaties have been made and broken. Today, there is fighting, oppression, and civil unrest all over the globe. Every 4th of July, the United States of America celebrates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-4, Galatians 5:22, Romans 8:6, Philippians 4:7, Isaiah 26:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational