Sermons on Joy Of Christ:

Whatever Happened To Hope

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002

There is no doubt in Hope.

Whatever Happened To Hope? (Note this text was used with the power pont slide available at Sermon Central) And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13) What Is It? "Thus ELPIDZEIN means expectation with the nuance of counting upon... If ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons For Rejoicing Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is the second sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon looks at reasons for rojoicing at the preaching of the Gospel.

I. Introduction a. In times like these we need reasons to rejoice. b. Paul writes to the church at Philippi three reasons to rejoice. c. These same reasons are true today. d. So the question is, Why Should We Rejoice? II. The first reason to rejoice is the Preaching of the Gospel through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

Be Thankful Unto Him

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

Things to be thankful for.

Be thankful unto Him Ps 100:1-4 1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Introduction Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

PAUL INTRODUCES HIS STABILIZING TEACHING TO THE COLOSSIANS WITH THANKSGIVING, A REMINDER, AND A PRAYER ON THEIR BEHALF

BIG IDEA: PAUL INTRODUCES HIS STABILIZING TEACHING TO THE COLOSSIANS WITH THANKSGIVING, A REMINDER, AND A PRAYER ON THEIR BEHALF (:1-2) GREETING A. Author 1. Paul – The Authority of Leadership – His Divine Calling a. Based on his elevated office = “apostle of Jesus Christ” 1) elevated by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sin Of Thanklessness

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 12, 2006

Possibly the greatest sin of the church in America in this generation is the failure to be grateful for the blessings that we have. The Scripture commands us to have thankful hearts, but it is the Spirit that gives us the perspective whereby we experience

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA June 11, 2006 The Sin of Thanklessness 1 Thess 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Rom 1:21-22 “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Tenth Leper

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

We ought to live and worship and serve in such a way that our lives become a Te Deum of gratitude to God!

The Tenth Leper Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-19 Text: Luke 17:17 A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand. “Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delight Greatly In The Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 12, 2003

CHRISTMAS 2(C) - Believers delight greatly in the Lord because they are clothed with garments of salvation and can also share God’s crown of glory.

DELIGHT GREATLY IN THE LORD ISAIAH 61:10---62:3 JANUARY 5, 2003 ISAIAH 61:10-62:3 10I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Working Out Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

Scripture teaches the Christian life involves both God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. It’s not one or the other; it’s both.

From the earliest days of the church, the relationship between the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of believers has been debated. Is the Christian life essentially a matter of passive trust or of active obedience? Is it all God’s doing, all the believer’s doing, or a combination of both? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dashboard Dining

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Learning to give God more

Sermon Revelation 3:20 Dashboard Dining The term dashboard dining “has come to signify the growing practice of eating while driving to save a little time.” Popular freeway fare includes yogurt in squeeze packages, soup in heat and sip containers and small cookies that fit in cup holders. One ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

An Eruption Of Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

Paul’s prayer of thankfulness for the Colossian church.

An Eruption of Thankfulness Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: When Paul prayed for the church at Colosse, the prayer burst into an overflow of thankfulness and praise. This was because their lives demonstrated that God was at work in the church. When followers of Christ see another who God is using ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Descending Into Greatness Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

Putting others before ourselves will bring us to our knees. Learning to give ourselves away is also the first step to a deeper experience of true joy.

There is something that stirs deeply within us when a man or woman gives up their life for another. A few decades ago Roger Rosenblatt wrote a moving tribute in Time Magazine. It was about a passenger on Air Florida Flight 90 that crashed into the Potomac River. The nameless 50-some-year old man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Us Give Thanks

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 20, 2000

A sermon for thanksgiving and praise. Can be used for any occasion.

Let Us Be Thankful (Psalms 100) Dr. Bob Jones Sr. said, "The lonliest flower that blooms in the garden of the heart is the flower of gratitude; and when gratitude dies on the altar of a man's heart, he is well nigh gone!" Romans 1:21-28 "...When they knew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When God Fails Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 3 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor ----------------- It was difficult for Harry Truman to fill President Roosevelt’s shoes. America craved change, and that November election night in 1948 everyone went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Is It Bragging Or Praising?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 20, 2007

Is it Bragging or Praising? We are living in a day when many people are lovers of self rather than lovers of God. People love themselves but forget to love God and their neighbor. In this outline we share a few types of bragging and praising examples.

Is it Bragging or Praising? We are living in a day when many people are lovers of self rather than lovers of God. People love themselves but forget to love God and their neighbor. In this outline we share a few types of bragging and praising examples. I know myself that I rather hear praise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:3

Rejoice! Seven Words To Live By

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 11, 2006

Message focuses on how we can be joyful in this world. (Thanksgiving Message)

Rejoice! Seven Words to Live By Philippians 4:4-9 Pastor Don Jones Introduction The last few weeks we have been looking at God’s Word concerning the abundant life. Stand on the solid rock Jesus Christ, love the Lord, love others, and today rejoice. Philippians 4:4 says, Rejoice in the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist