Sermons on Joy In Trials:

Advent Week 3 - Joy - Luke 2:8-14 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 14, 2025

True joy is found in the presence of JESUS - a joy the world cannot give, and the world cannot take away.

2025.12.14.Sermon Notes. ADVENT WEEK 3 - JOY - Luke 2:8-14 William Akehurst, HSWC (The Shepherd’s Candle) Forward- My Jewish Learning: Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah beginning at sundown and lasts until sundown on Monday, December 22, 2025. Celebration Activities • Lighting the Menorah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 9:2-3, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 15:11, Philippians 4:4-7, Nehemiah 8:10, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Peter 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[insert Your Name Here] And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2014

Even though we don’t always understand why sometimes bad things happen to good people, God is always good, and His love for us never fails.

[INSERT YOUR NAME HERE] AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Faithful In The Midst Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Sep 5, 2002

Encouragement to stay faithful in the midst of trials and discouragement.

A grandchild sitting on her grandfather’s lap listening to the Bible story of Noah’s Ark, asked "Were you in the Ark, grandpa?" He chuckled and replied, "Why, no I wasn’t." There was a pause, and the child looked up at him quizzically and asked, "Then why weren’t you drowned?" If that is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rules Of Temporary And Eternal

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 14, 2014

Temporary and eternal

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Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: *other

#3- You're Not Alone Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

How do I overcome depression? Does my attitude affect my view on life?

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Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Thankful Hearts And Empty Cupboards

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2011

I am concerned that our Thanksgiving celebrations might cause us to focus more on the things that we have, than the God who gave them to us.

Thanksgiving is approaching. Have you considered how privileged we are here in America? Statistically, 3,000 Calories are consumed by the average person at Thanksgiving dinner. 45 Million turkeys will be eaten this Thanksgiving. 50 million pumpkin pies are eaten at Thanksgiving, 40 million ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Person Do You Want To Be? (James 1:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 19, 2022

James encourages us to be all-in for God, responding "in faith" to testings, and steadfastly live in faithfulness toward God and people.

Who do you want to be? (James 1:1-12) Today, we begin a new series on the letter of James. The sort of weird thing about teaching on James, from my perspective, is that I've done this before. Maybe 10 years ago, I preached through James in two little churches in Kulm and Medina. I'm ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Our Insulted Savior

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008

An Easter message about lessons we can learn from our suffering savior.

Our insulted Savior I. Have you ever been insulted? A. We hear all the time about how people are insulted by the things other people say and do. 1. From the cowboy who took no insult without going for his gun. 2. To the modern day response – law suits, rioting and murder. a) Law suits or fights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004

Seventh in a series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message we examine "Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy!" - (1)Realize It Is Worth Safe-Guarding!(2)Beware Of Those Who Would Have Us To Rely On The Wrong Things.and (3)Understand

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 7 “Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy” Philippians 3:1-11 When life goes well for people who do not know the Lord they feel elated. When hard times come they sink into despair. But true joy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Is The Issue Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

Th Apostle’s Creed - I Believe in Jesus Christ

By Danny Saunders A few nights ago Ali & I watched the third Matrix move, Matrix Revolutions. And at first we had no idea what was going on. We had to stop the video and talk about what had happened in the first 2 movies and where the story was up to before we could go on. Luckily we had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

A Hymn Of Faith

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Nov 4, 2012

A Hymn of Faith is an exposition of Habakkuk 3:17-19. Sermon Point: Because faith honors God, God honors faith. (1) The reality that confronts the life of faith; (2) The rejoicing that characterizes the life of faith; (3) The resource that comforts the li

I have a book of devotionals by JOHN FISCHER, entitled, Real Christians Don’t Ask Why. The Don’t is crossed out in the title. How I wish that it were also crossed out in our hearts and minds, so that we can confront the questions we pretend aren’t there. All of us have questions, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Brings Blessing Series

Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Jan 8, 2013

Obedience. Most of the time it is not fun. But I am here to tell you there is a joy in obedience we can have. This joy compels me to obey God all the time, not just when it is convenient, or when it feels good or doesn’t cost me anything. There is joy in

2013 is here! We have walked in it now for several days. There is an expectancy I sense within myself, and so many people I have met. 2013 will be a powerful, abundant year of blessings and breakthroughs. Do you believe it? I sure do. What are you believing for this year? Allow your faith to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, Deuteronomy 7:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finish With Praise

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014

How many days do we live/spiritual haze missing our Lord.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church “Finish with praise” 23 November 2014 ***All sermons are condensed in form*** Isaiah 52:1… can I READ again….come on Church can be fun/exciting. History has meaning, because God is taking it somewhere, and what/vision ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"take Courage. It Is I."

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 28, 2023

When the storms of life threaten, even overwhelm us, know that Jesus is there, and can save us.

One very cold day, a farmer sees a bird lying on the path, half dead. He picks up the bird, cradles it in his hands, and blows his warm breath on it. The bird begins to revive, but the farmer has chores to do, and doesn’t have the time to nurse the bird to recovery. But he spots a fresh cow pile, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, James 1:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

Thanks For The Suffering

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

This message looks at the though of "being thankful in the midst of suffering".

THANKS FOR THE SUFFERING 1 Peter 4:12-19 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist