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The Light Of Christmas: A Gift For Every Heart Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2023

Today, let us explore the profound meaning behind the Light of Christmas, a gift that illuminates every heart with hope, joy, and salvation.

"The Light of Christmas: A Gift for Every Heart" On this sacred Christmas Day, as we gather in the warmth of fellowship and the glow of festive lights, our hearts resonate with the ageless story—the story of a gift given to the world, a gift that transcends time and space. Today, let us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15-20, John 1:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can I Give?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 20, 2017

Giving is a byproduct of love. Give forgiveness, give joy, give love, listen, understanding --- real love gives the best that it can.

GIVE, A RARE LESSON, FEW LEARN… WHAT CAN I GIVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SOME LESSONS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO TEACH AND DIFFICULT TO LEARN… Text: Acts 20:35 (KJV) I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Happiness, Really? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2021

Happiness does not come from anything this-worldly. If you restrict happiness and joy to material things, you are doomed to disappointment.

Happiness Is . . . When I was in my teens, it was still legal to advertise cigarettes on television, so we were often overwhelmed with those kinds of commercials. I think the one that was most offensive was the one that used a popular jingle to say “Happiness is the taste of” a particular cancer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7, Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Catholic

Listen For Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2019

In our text God speaks in different tones that I hope will bring us comfort and joy, to know we are loved by God.

LISTEN FOR LOVE   Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction It is a traditional English Christmas carol, one of the oldest carols, dating back to the 16th century, the name of its author long unknown. In Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this song stirred irritation of Ebeneezer Scrooge,  causing him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Today we want to cover the next fruit of the Spirit. We have already covered love, joy, peace, longsuffering, and gentleness.

There are nine fruits of the Spirit and they can be divided into three categories. 1. INWARD FRUITS - love, joy, peace 2. OUTWARD FRUITS – longsuffering (patience) gentleness (kindness), goodness 3. GOD-WARD FRUITS - faith, meekness, temperance (self control). In this message, we want to look at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

And The Lord Remembered Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025

When God "remembers" someone, He steps into their situation, turning sorrow to joy, barrenness to fruitfulness, and captivity to freedom.

Title: AND THE LORD REMEMBERED ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 30:22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:19-20, Exodus 2:24-25, Genesis 8:1, Psalm 136:23 INTRODUCTION: When the Bible says, "The Lord remembered," it is not suggesting that God forgets. Instead, it signifies that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22, 1 Samuel 1:19-20, Exodus 2:24-25, Genesis 8:1, Psalm 136:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of Peace Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025

Instead of chasing joy and peace, most feel empty when they do not find it. It is in the Lord that we find our peace.

Christmas 2024 God of Peace Selective Scriptures Good morning everyone…Christmas is a great time of year for most and a great time of stress for a lot of people. Christmas gives us a chance to be with people we love and being with people we love can sometimes get stressful. Kids are kept up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7, 1 Peter 1:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Life In The Kingdom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025

Life in the Kingdom is the highest and most fulfilling kind of life. It is a life marked by righteousness, peace, and joy through the power of the Holy Spirit.

LIFE IN THE KINGDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:33, John 3:3-5, Colossians 1:13, Philippians 3:20, Luke 17:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marital Settlement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025

God delights in settling His children maritally, granting them peace, joy, and fruitfulness through His divine order for marriage.

MARITAL SETTLEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:18-24 Key Verse: “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.” – Proverbs 18:22 Supporting Texts: Psalm 68:6; Isaiah 34:16; Proverbs 19:14; 1 Corinthians 7:2 INTRODUCTION: Marriage is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guidepost Two – When Obedience Clashes With Culture Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Christians honor civil authority, but when obedience to people means disobedience to God, they obey Him with courage, humility, and unshakable joy.

The council chamber in Jerusalem was tense. Leaders of the Sanhedrin gathered in a semicircle, their robes still and their eyes sharp. In the center stood a handful of Galilean fishermen who had been arrested for one reason: they would not stop speaking the name of Jesus. The high priest leaned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-4, Acts 5:41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sealed By His Love Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

We are saved by the faith of Jesus and sealed by His love—obedience becomes joy when grace has written love on the heart.

Scripture Reading > Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying, “Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:2-3, Revelation 14:1-12, Jeremiah 31:33, John 14:15-17, Hebrews 8:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When God Remembers The Rejected

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025

God never forgets His children; when He remembers the rejected, He turns their sorrow into songs of joy and their reproach into rejoicing.

WHEN GOD REMEMBERS THE REJECTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 30:22-24 Key Verse: “And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb.” — Genesis 30:22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:19-20; Isaiah 49:15-16; Psalm 136:23; Exodus 2:24; Luke ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Day In His Presence

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Better a single day near God than a thousand apart; the humble heart at His door already walks in eternal joy.

There are passages in Scripture that seem to sing even when you read them silently. Psalm 84 is one of those sacred songs. It isn’t just poetry — it’s testimony. It’s the song of a traveler whose feet are dusty, whose heart is homesick for God, whose eyes are fixed on the courts of the Lord. > ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 84:10, John 10:9, Hebrews 10:19, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Go! And Rejoice Always - Philippians 4:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 13, 2025

In Christ, joy is not optional—it’s essential. It’s a witness to the world that our God is greater than our circumstances.

Go! And Rejoice Always Philippians 4:4 (NLT) – “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” Introduction: A Command That Seems Impossible If I were to stand before you today and say, “Be joyful—always,” some of you might smile politely, while others might think, “Dean, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Habakkuk 3:17-18, John 15:9-11, Nehemiah 8:10, Romans 5:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living For God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight the joy, strength, and peace that come from seeking God, trusting in Him, and dwelling in His presence, as illustrated in Psalm 27.

Good morning, church family. I hope this finds you all in good spirits and ready to delve into the Word of God. Today, we're going to be looking at Psalm 27. It's a powerful psalm that speaks to us about the joy of seeking God, the strength of trusting in Him, and the peace that comes from dwelling ...read more

Topics: Desire