Sermons on Joy In Belief:

Affirmations - Sermon I: Belief In God Our Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

With so much negativity aimed at our Christian Faith, we need to reaffirm our basic beliefs - for ourselves individually and for the sake of those among us who may be tottering on the brink of uncertainty.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Psalm 8:3-5, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 41:10, Job 19:25  (view more)  (view less)

Affirmations - Sermon Iv: Belief In God The Son, Savior, Lord Of Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To believe that God manifested Himself in human form is important because, to know that God understands, cares, and saves "me" - individually and personally - is to love Him and really want to serve Him.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:30, John 14:9

Affirmations - Sermon Viii: Belief In God's Forgiveness And Mine Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

How wonderful to be forgiven by God our Father, by family and by friends! How wonderful to forgive others - and to "forget" their trespasses against us! Amazing is God's grace - and ours!

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14, Ephesians 1:7-8

Open The Wells

Contributed by Richard Francis on Mar 29, 2008

Our hearts can be wells of salvation, open by faith in Jesus Christ and allowing the waters of life to flow into the lives or all those we meet and know as we walk our lives on this earth, no better reason for being than that.

Wells We don’t tend to think much of wells these days do we We just turn a tap and there’s the water, who needs a well? Holes in the ground with a puddle of muddy water at the bottom, taking effort to draw the water up and potentially having a serious health risk if not looked after properly. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joyride - Pt. 2 - Jesus' Ped Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 13, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mudville In The 90's Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Introduction to study of Philippians. Topic for series is "Reclaiming Joy"

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor Philippians 1.1-7 Roy Robertson is one of the founders of "The Navigators," and has been instrumental in the follow-up ministry for Billy Graham’s Hong Kong crusade. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Unbelievable

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Proper 19 B. Christ is the source and power of our faith. It is in and through Him that all things are possible.

Mark 9:14-27 Proper 19(b) J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “It’s unbelievable” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Our lesson starts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Exalt Christ In Everything Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018

Second in a series on Philippians where Paul reveals the axis on which his whole life revolves -- Exalting Christ in everything.

REVIEW Given the extended use of the terms “joy” and “rejoice” in four short chapters (12), joy appears to be a central focus of Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in the Greek city of Philippi. That is interesting given considerable space also dedicated to the subject of suffering. My ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Where Does The Joy Come From?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

It is one of the toughest questions a believer can ask: "How do I find joy in trials?" The only answer is in the words of our great God

Passage: James 1:1-8 Intro: In terms of trouble in this life, it’s not a question of if, but when. 1. each one of us can tell story after story of trouble, great and small PP Car accident pictures Il) funny insurance stories 2. not everyone gets rich, not everyone gets famous, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Through Suffering Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 16, 2012

We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering.

Introduction We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering. Recall once more the context of the letter. The Christians of the scattered churches in northern Asia Minor are facing trials placed on them by their neighbors. Some form of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 10, 2020

Today’s sermon is going to talk about the benefits and the source of God-given joy that is so strong that it remains glorious even in the most turbulent storms of life!

Rejoice in the Lord Philippians 4:4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say Rejoice” Who does not want to be happy and feel joy well up within one’s soul? If one had a time machine and could relive any event in your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 22, 2017

We base so much of our lives on our feelings about God, and wonder if God cares, does He have a heart for me. This message begins to look at that issue in our lives.

BELIEVING and not BELIEVING The Heart of God May 21, 2017 We're in the final part of a four-part series I called Believing and not Believing. Our focus has been to look at obstacles, beliefs which are incorrect which ultimately lead us away from believing in God, even while we do believe. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Joy Sermon Iv: Past, Present And Future Of Living In Joy With Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by appreciating the blessings of our past, by actualizing opportunities in the present, and by anticipating our glorious transformation in the future.

THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF LIVING IN JOY WITH CHRIST A famous historian was asked by a seminary student to summarize human history in as few words as possible. Expecting a summation worthy of a Pulitzer prize, the student awaited the historian’s response ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Living In Joy Sermon Vi: Discovering The Joy In Life's Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by discovering the good in life's situations - as varied as they are - by trusting God to provide, then by giving God the glory for our contentment.

DISCOVERING THE JOY IN LIFE’S SITUATIONS In a certain third world country, a Jewish man complained to his rabbi, “Life is unbearable for me and my family. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

A Life Of Praise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000

Christianity is much more than an academic exercise or an experiential happening – it is a lifestyle.

A LIFE OF PRAISE 1 Peter 4:1-11 Introduction: 1. How much commitment does it take to be a Christian? Christianity is much more than an academic exercise or an experiential happening – it is a lifestyle. There is clear teaching in the New Testament thatGod wants more than rote obedience, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ