Sermons on Joy Of Heart:

A Fight Plan For Finding Hope When Your Heart Is Heavy

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 42 & 43

Hoping to help his church save some money…Pastor Jones decided to paint the church exterior himself. The funds were low and all he had on hand was one bucket of paint. So…he collected as many empty buckets as he could find and gathered them close to the water spicket on the side of the church ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

With Crippled Feet Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 1, 2016

David's heart for God was extended to a man with crippled feet. A picture of the love of Jesus for us.

Last week we talked about David. We have learned that he is only 15 but has been chosen by God to become the next king of Israel. The reason being that he has a heart for God. That meant his very being, innermost person desired to please God above everything else. This same 15-year-old boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:3-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Don't Worry Is Easier Said Than Done

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 14, 2022

Jesus talks to us about the sin of worrying, tells us to stop, and gives us the remedy for it.

8.7.22 Luke 12:22–34 22 Jesus said to his disciples, “For that reason I tell you, stop worrying about your life, about what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. 23 Certainly life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Lutheran

A Faith That Does Not Save Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2024

Acts 8:9-25 teaches us about a faith that does not save.

Introduction Years ago, I read a story about the famous outlaw Jesse James (1847-1882). He killed a man in a bank robbery and, shortly after that incident, professed faith in Jesus and was baptized at the Kearney Baptist Church in Kearney, Missouri (the church where his father had once served as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is Great! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2003

There is joy to be had!

THIS IS GREAT! Luke 1:26-38 S: Mary Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: THERE IS JOY TO BE HAD! ?: How? How does it come to Mary? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 1:26-38 how Mary discovers the joy that is available to those that accept God’s will. The _____ aspect of Mary’s story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How To Treat Others Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 1, 2016

We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. Jesus seeks a relationship, moves towards her and forgives her. Simon the Pharisee worries about her reputation, distances himself from her and dismisses her

Scripture: Luke 7:36 - 8:3; Psalm 32 Theme: Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How to Treat Others Jesus' Style Proposition: We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. 1. Jesus seeks a relationship. Simon worries about her ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

It Will Be Worth It All

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 22, 2002

The joy of Christmas morning fades, but the joy of Christ’s second Advent will never diminish.

This week, I read an article in USA Today, in which various celebrities were asked to name their most memorable Christmas present. These were A-list celebrities; people with money and fame; people who can have pretty much anything they want. Catherine Zeta-Jones, for example. You may know her as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: The Perspective Of Elizabeth: Trusting The God's Heart

Contributed by Gina Krause on Dec 4, 2023

• Over the next four weeks, we’re going to take a fresh look at Christmas through the eyes of some of the people who were involved in the story of Christ's birth.

Christmas God’s perspective Elizabeth: Trusting the Master’s heart through disappointment • Over the next four weeks, we’re going to take a fresh look at Christmas through the eyes of some of the people who were involved. Last year we looked at • Zechariah an elderly priest who becomes the ...read more

What Fills My Cup?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 31, 2024

Whenever we are faced with a situation, what is within our hearts will shine forth. Jesus said the things we say and do are generated from what is in our heart. This message addresses the question "What fills my cup?"

What Fills My Cup? Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37; Ephesians 3:16-19; Colossians 1:9-10 Good morning, Strangers Rest. Jesus said in Matthew 12:34-37, “(34) Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (35) A good man out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37, Ephesians 3:16-19, Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart Of Gratitude - Devotional Thoughts For Thanksgiving - Psalm 118:24 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 24, 2025

Gratitude is not just a response to blessing; it’s a posture of the heart toward GOD. Thanksgiving is not seasonal, but spiritual and continual. Every day is to be a day of thanksgiving.

2025.11.24 Devotional. A HEART OF GRATITUDE Devotional Thoughts for Thanksgiving William Akehurst, HSWC Happy Thanksgiving Blessings! Just wanted to share some devotional thoughts for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for each and every one of you as we continue to share the reason for the hope that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Psalm 107:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:17, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 100:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving. A Heart Of Gratitude And Hope. Psalm 100:4-5

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 22, 2024

A message of many things to be grateful for on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving. A heart of Gratitude and Hope. Psalm 100:4-5 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David - A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 24, 2022

David is called a man after God's own heart even though God knew he would sin. In this message we discover why.

Title: David – A Man After God’s Own Heart Theme: To show how David knew how to get close to God. Text: 1 Samuel 16:1 Opening Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1 Now the Lord said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Of Compassion: Lessons From Jonah 4:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024

God challenges us to examine our hearts. In Jonah 4:9-10 we discover Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his lack of concern for the fate of Nineveh's 120,000 inhabitants.

The Heart of Compassion: Lessons from Jonah 4:9-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into a passage from the book of Jonah that reveals the heart of God and challenges us to examine our own hearts. We'll focus on Jonah 4:9-10 and explore Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-10, Matthew 9:36, Luke 12:15, James 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Saves A Tender Heart: Europe’s First Convert Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2017

In Acts 16 Paul received vision of a man from Macedonia to come over & help him. Paul & Silas immediately crossed the Aegean Sea to Europe to reach this man. Instead of a man, he found a woman, Lydia, Europe's first convert to Christ.

God Saves a Tender Heart: Europe’s First Convert Series: Acts Chuck Sligh April 23, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint and ProPresenter 6 slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sixth Sunday Of Easter, Year B- The Best Seller On Joy And Love

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 3, 2024

The anointing with this oil causes our faces to be joyful and serene.

There is a joke that asks, “What do you call a book club that's been stuck on the same book for more than 2000 years?” [The answer] The Church. We have covered much of John’s Gospel in the last few weeks so that Joy and Love are the only new themes that emerge this Sunday. The most popular ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic