Sermons on Joy Of Christ:

The Value Of Suffering

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 23, 2008

Everyone goes through struggles in life’s journey and everyone has an option on how to view that struggle. We can take it as a time to wreck us or as a time to look to the Word of God and lean on God to pull us through.

Value of Suffering Psalm 22:1-31 Intro The background of Psalm 22 is some event or series of events in David’s life when he went through much opposition and physical abuse. While suffering on the cross, Jesus quoted part of the first verse. He may have quoted all of it but was so weak the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Being Happier Every Day

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Recent scientific research has confirmed what God has always taught on what truly makes us happy. We explore four keys to greater happiness.

The Secret To Being Happier Every Day When reading the September 2008 edition of Parade Magazine, I came across a short article entitled “The Secret to Being Happier Every Day.” Written by Allison Takeda, the article presents the results of recent scientific studies that explored what things ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Joyous Church

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2018

This sermon compares what people see in the church today, and its overall lack of joy, to that of the first church is how is was filled with joy.

A Joyous Church Acts 2:46-47 One look at human history and what we see a story of humanity’s endeavor to solve its own problems, from food to famines, from violence and war, to who’s got what and how can we get more. And seeing that there are more problems facing the world today than ever before, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Philippians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Foursquare

He Is More Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Jesus is a counselor to us and so is His Spirit: John 16:7 John 14:16-17 a counselor to be with us forever. A wonderful promise that we neglect too much. We forget that He is with us…

Sunday October 14th, 2007 Sermon: He Is More Series: The Holy Spirit pt 2 Scripture: John 16:7-11 Speaker: Pastor Michael West He is more than an influence: Ephesians 4:30 He is a distinct person of the Godhead Trinity. He knows things, wills thing and feels things—I Corinthians 2:11 He is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pressing On

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Why is it that Paul repeats over and over again the word, "Rejoice?" It is found 10 times just in this one little book. One thing we can determine is that we can never be the Christian God wants us to be without obeying that command to rejoice in the Lor

PRESSING ON! PHILIPPIANS 3:14 Philippians 4:4 7 Why is it that Paul repeats over and over again the word, "Rejoice?" It is found 10 times just in this one little book. One thing we can determine is that we can never be the Christian God wants us to be without obeying that command to rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Exhibiting The Steadfastness Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2022

Jesus, how are you going to get out of this trap?

Thirty-Second Sunday in Course 2022 Every week we rise together and recite one or the other professions of faith, either the Apostles’ Creed or the Niceno-Constantinopolitan. (That’s the long one with the word “consubstantial” in it.) One of the statements we say we believe is “the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 1, 2003

This sermon is about giving thanks to God with a grateful heart and it states the various reasons for being grateful to God such as 1.PRESENCE 2.PROTECTION 3.PROVISION 4.PEOPLE 5.PROFESSION 6.PERIOD 7.PROMISE

GIVE THANKS WITH A GRATEFUL HEART ********************************* Psalm 103:1-2 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2, Psalm 103:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Measure Of A Man Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 25, 2008

the measure of man as viewed in the light of his suffering

THE MEASURE OF A MAN Acts 21:27-40 In looking at this passage tonight, I was more prone to call it the measure of the man than I was to say this is the arrest of Paul. It is the arrest of Paul, but it is the measure of the man who is seen in the midst of the circumstance that interests me. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice, Don't Worry, Pray

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 30, 2008

St. Paul gives the key to joy, but first we must understand God’s mercy and His wrath.

Third Sunday of Advent 2008 14 December 2008 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me. The Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn. . . and like a garden the Lord God will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

"Guilt Is From Satan; Grace Is From God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2008

A sermon about living free from the heavy chains of guilt and law.

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “Guilt is from Satan; Grace is from God” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Several years ago in a large city in the far West, rumors spread that a certain Catholic woman was having visions of Jesus. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Our Church Doesn't Experience Revival

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Oct 24, 2008

The things that keep people from experiencing Revival in otheir lives

WHY OUR CHURCH DOESN’T EXPERIENCE REVIVAL Psalms 85: 6 & Psalms 51 10 - 13 Intro:A. If We look in the dictionary the word revival has two meanings listed 1. A series of meetings for the purpose of reawakening religious faith 2. A restoration to use, activity, or vigor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

06. Persecuted For Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 8, 2025

Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the contrary. Faith in Jesus will put you at enmity with the world.

Persecuted for Christ Mark 26, 2023 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 This is a chapter that most people want to skip. Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Brethren

Total Victory In Christ

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 13, 2001

Sermon expressing the thought that when Christ died on Calvary, he brought victory to Body, Soul, and Spirit, by obtaining victory in these areas Himself.

"Total Victory in Jesus" Text: Matt. 26:36-46 Matt. 27:26-34 Matt. 28:1-10 & Eph. 4:7-10 Leslie B. Flynn told a story that illustrates a great truth. An orphaned boy was living with his grandmother when their house caught fire. The grandmother, trying to get upstairs to rescue the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wisdom = Being In Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 16, 2006

a Sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pemtecost Proper 15

11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 15 John 6: 51-58 Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom = Being In Christ John 6:51-58 51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh." 52 The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Proclaim The Goodnews Of Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 23, 2005

“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues, preaching the good news of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people” Matt. 4:23.

Matt. 4:12-23 Theme: Proclaim the Goodnews of Christ Text: Is. 8:22-93; 1 Cor. 1:10-13, 17; Matt. 4:12-23 Introduction: In the providence of God the message and ministry of John the Baptist served two special purposes. Firstly it prepared the hearts of the Israelites for the advent and revelation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed