Sermons on Joy In Pain:

Scary Movie: Fear Of Death #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

Salvation is a gift from God

How do I overcome this nagging feeling that there must be more to life than death? Image: (two minute video clip of Movie deaths and followed by fears from the congregation) For your information those fears listed at the end of our video this morning were fears we texted that we hoped and prayed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:13, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Daniel 12:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Blessings Can Be Lost

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 26, 2019

Our lives today are full of questions! * We question the matter of security! Am I secure in Christ?

GOD’S BLESSINGS CAN BE LOST by Bo Dunford altered by Luther Sexton “DON’T FOOL AROUND AND LOSE IT” Scripture: Judges 16:15-21 Judges 16:20 “And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-21, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 1 Samuel 13:13-14, Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vote For Jesus

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 1, 2020

We don’t have to wait for Gods plans! God already sent His plans! Gods plans all start with a name, the name above every name, His name is Jesus!

Vote for Jesus Jesus, others and you! What a wonderful way to spell joy the old chorus we used to sing went. In a country known as the land of opportunity, when you turn on talk shows or the news seems you find nowadays every viewpoint but joy! We’ve got it bad here is the mantra! For the most ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 3:8-9, Ephesians 3:14-19, 2 Corinthians 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#12 Parties, Patches And Wineskins Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 16, 2020

This message describes Jesus' response to the Pharisees because His disciples did not fast. The Pharisees opposition stemmed from a defense of the status quo. Jesus came to smash the status quo and create something new and superior.

#12 Parties, Patches and Wineskins Series: Mark March 15, 2020 Chuck Sligh Several ideas and illustrations for this sermon were adapted from David Dykes’ sermon on SermonCentral.com, Old Whiners or New Wineskins. TEXT: Mark 2:18-22 – "And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Angle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019

Sometimes we need to strive to understand important truths more deeply. Sometimes we need to be admonished to stay true to those truths, and to interpret events through their filter. Sometimes we need to find our unity through these.

A Different Angle Introduction to I John 1. Being well-intended does not always work. One blogger writes, “Today, I found out that shutting off the heat in the rental property my parents owned was a bad idea. The water froze and the pipes burst, causing the whole kitchen ceiling to fall down. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Feeling Kind Of Empty?

Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023

Feeling unhappy and empty inside? Trying to find ways to fill those empty voids? Material possessions and wealth brings only temporary happiness. God, though, will fill your emptiness with eternal joy, love, and pleasure.

Please open your Bibles to Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 and lets all read together: The Emptiness of Pleasure 1 I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. 2 I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abiding In Christ's Love John 15:9-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

In John 15:9-11. Jesus speaks of His love, our call to abide in it, and the joy that comes from such a relationship. These verses invite us to deepen our understanding and practice of living in Christ's love.

Transformed by Truth: "Abiding in Christ's Love" John 15:9-11 John 15:9-11 (NLT): “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11, John 15:9, 1 John 4:19, John 15:10, 1 John 5:3, John 15:11, Nehemiah 8:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden In Marys Heart

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 20, 2017

Mary was an obedient, observant and a fleshly treasury for the graces of God. She treasured the words and deeds of Jesus in her heart and sang of the joy of sharing in the new birth available for all mankind and is an example to the church.

ADVENT II Hid in Marys Heart Psalm 119 Luke 1__26   THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEART THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD  Psalm 119:11- “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”  (NIV)  Mary, a daughter of David, may have reflected on this Psalm; especially after ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Come Now Is The Time To Worship

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2016

We are to come to worship in 5 ways- Psalm 95 (Material adapted from Jack Peters at: http://www.sermonseeds.org/Poetry/Psalm%2091-120/Psalm%2095.htm)

HoHum: A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" wondered the father. "Because church was over." It is a shame that we can make a worship service a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eternal Security Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 21, 2024

What does the Lord give us to keep us secure in our salvation?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 1. We have Peace with God, 2. We have Standing in Grace, 3. We have Hope of Glory, 4. We have the Fullness of God’s Love, 5. We have Certainty of Deliverance, 6. We have joy in God. We have the promise of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

God Has'nt Change

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis on Sep 20, 2025

We as Christians have become complacent. Giving up on God. Doing our on thing. Fact of the matter God has'nt changed , but we have. This world has!

Songs: Hide behind The mountain ! I need thee, Ooo I need thee! There are some things as children of the Most High God that we have forgotten about. We have changed while becoming comfortable as Christians. We are too comfortable, and so we lack much spiritualness without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Faith Behind Enemy Lines Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

A captive child’s compassion led a proud general to full surrender—five dips wouldn’t work, but obedience brought joy.

(The Little Girl Who Changed a General) --- I. Captivity and Compassion The Syrian army had been raiding Israel again. They rode in with torches and iron, leaving behind smoke and silence. One of those raids carried off a little girl. Scripture doesn’t tell us her name—only that she was very ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-7, Psalm 51:7, John 13:8-10, Philippians 2:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Satisfying The Real Thirst Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 26, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 63 describes how David, in the wilderness, expressed a desperate, physical and spiritual thirst for God's presence, which he valued as better than life itself and which ultimately brought him deep satisfaction and confident praise.

??Today, we turn our hearts to a psalm that feels as relevant today as it did thousands of years ago. When King David penned these words, he wasn't in the comfort of his home, surrounded by friends and family. The heading of the psalm tells us he was in the wilderness of Judah. ?Imagine that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 20, 2025

In this sermon, Dr. Vorce delves into the profound truth that the Kingdom of God holds immense value for the believer. He explores how its principles, promises, and divine purpose can transform lives, offering hope, guidance, and a deeper connection to God.

Introduction Good morning, church family. I want to talk to you about something we all understand well—that feeling of finding something so valuable, so life-changing, you’re willing to give up anything to get it. Maybe it’s the love of your spouse or the birth of your child. There are moments in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 16:18, Colossians 1:13, 2 Peter 3:12-13, Revelation 21:1-4, Ephesians 2:1-7, Romans 6:15-18, Philippians 3:8-11, Philippians 4:6-9, Psalm 16:11, Daniel 2:44, Hebrews 12:28, 2 Peter 1:10-11, Acts 7:54-60, Hebrews 10:32-36, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 2:5-8, Mark 1:15, John 3:3-5, Matthew 10:34-39, Mark 10:28-31, Luke 14:15-24, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 15:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Your Election - 1 Peter 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 23, 2024

Election is for the purpose of praise, pity, and passion, as we see in Jesus’ example at the Triumphal Entry.

1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the chosen strangers of dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 according to (?at?) the foreknowledge of God the Father, through (??) the sanctification of the Spirit, for (e??) obedience and sprinkling by the blood of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2