Sermons on Joy Filled Life:

Insights For Kingdom Living In 2023 Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 3, 2023

If we are taking care of God’s business as a priority—seeking His salvation, living in obedience to Him, and sharing the good news of the kingdom with others—then He will take care of our business as He promised—and if that’s the arrangement, why not try it?

Sermon: Insights For Kingdom Living in 2023 Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33, Matthew 13:24-29, Matthew 13:44-47, Matthew 20:1-5, Matthew 24:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Wonder Of Summer

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 20, 2022

In light of the fact that God knows me, God’s with me, God made me, we say, “God search me. Dig deep into me. Know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. Understand what’s going on.” And the prayer is that God will lead us, guide us, in the way of everlasting. You can’t outrun His love.

Today we're talking about the "Summer" season of life. A time of creation. A time for things that are new. A season that many of us, myself included look forward to all year. Things like going to the beach, going on vacation somewhere, spending time outside in nature, trips to see ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: When Life Seems Unfair

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 29, 2025

Christian may find themselves battling with feelings of bitterness, resentment, or anger towards what God has chosen to allow, and how unfair it feels, I encourage you to lift your eyes to our loving Savior who knows your pain, struggles, and heartache.

Sermon: When Life Seems Unfair Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 12:1-17, “Lord, you always give me justice when I bring a case before you. So let me bring you this complaint: Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why are evil people so happy? You have planted them, and they have taken root and prospered. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17, Psalm 94:15-18, Hebrews 12:6

Denomination: Methodist

Others

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 6, 2012

Suffering

Text: Hebrews 11:35b-40, Title: Others, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/5/12, AM Opening illustration: Bro Howard, former pastor, who got cancer of the throat and could not preach. Complained until another pastor said, "You are not exempt." Background to passage: these verses bring an ominous but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know What Today Is?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2008

This is the day that the Lord has made, God designed today for you. To know today’s purpose we must know JOY and REJOICING must be part of today. BE GLAD!

DO YOU KNOW WHAT TODAY IS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com KJV 1 Thes. 5:16 Rejoice evermore. Message 1 Thes. 5:16 Be cheerful no matter what; NLT 1 Thes. 5:16 Always be joyful. NIV Thes. 5:16 Be joyful always; Let me ask you a question? Is wisdom wisdom if you never use ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Job As A Man Of God

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Apr 30, 2013

In times of suffering there is a man of God that we could consider as part of our encouragement to press on and face the trials and suffering.

JOB AS A MAN OF GOD Introduction: The book of Job has no concrete evidence that Job wrote it while it is possible that may Job written it. Job means “hated” or “the much persecuted.” Perhaps “Job” was a nickname his friends gave him during his suffering. Three ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity In A Nutshell Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 18, 2015

A sermon summing up the heart of Christianity

Christianity In A Nutshell I Peter 1:8-9 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ - Several weeks ago Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) killed a bill on the floor of the senate by using a method that is called a "filibuster". This is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit # 2b

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

The Lord desires that His people take Him seriously, but that they not take themselves too seriously.

He wants them to wipe off their grim looks, put smiles on their faces, and let laughter flow from their lips. As we learned in the previous sermon: • The world can give us happiness because happiness comes from WITHOUT. • Only God can give us JOY because joy comes from WITHIN. When the lost world ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas For All Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 2, 2019

Christmas is one of the most inclusive festivals. The Good news of Great Joy is truly for ALL people on earth.

Christmas for All Diversity and inclusiveness is a buzzword in corporates today. Special efforts are made to ensure that workplaces accommodate all types of people, without any prejudice to race, gender, language, sexual orientation, ethnicity etc. There are laws that forbid discrimination of any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Of Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

The story of Christmas shows how God's missionary heart sent Jesus to be our Savior. You can share that message of hope this Christmas with your congregation.

Opening illustration: Play video of Office Christmas. Introduction: We know that the church is supposed to be about Christ's mission on earth - preaching the gospel, making disciples, baptizing and teaching them. But have you considered that it is God who is the true Missionary? The story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom In Adversity Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2010

A wise person is able to turn a bad day into a good day.

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE CROOKEDNESS OF LIFE Consider the work of God: who can make straight what he has made crooked? In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

While You Were Away

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

MAYBE YOU HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF SOMETHING EXCITING THAT HAPPENED WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. THE BIBLE TELLS OF MANY WHO MISSED A BLESSING BECAUSE THEY WERE AWAY AND NOT WHERE THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN.

CBC WHILE YOU WERE AWAY TEXT: Ps 16:11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. INTRODUCTION: YOU MAY RECALL, THE LITTLE NOTE PADS, USED FOR YEARS TO INFORM SOMEONE OF PERTINENT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Baptist

I Ran The Race-----And Won! Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 2, 2010

Paul writes as a Pastor to his beloved church. He tells them of what joy he receives of their ministry. He encourages them to keep on doing the right things and not agrue, grumble, or fight. Be of one accord.

I RAN THE RACE AND WON! 10-3-10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Richard T. McQuinn TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-30 INTRODUCTION: This is a second of a series of sermons from the book of Philippians. The Apostle Paul is writing to perhaps his favorite church. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Just After The Crucifixtion

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

Some of the events just after His crucixition

JUST AFTER THE CRUCIFIXTION: PSALM 30:5b weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. The week before Jesus went to the cross and died in sinful mans place many things had taken place: Mary anointed the feet of Christ, the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Baptist

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Christmas Joy – Rediscovering It Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

Rediscovering Christmas Joy

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Christmas Joy -- Rediscovering it INTRODUCTION The Paradox of Our Time in History Michael McCartney Wrote in a Message entitled "the Joy of Christmas" The paradox of our time in history is that.... * We have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance