Sermons on Joy That Needs To Be Tempered:

The Needs Of The Despairing

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 19, 2002

Learn to encourage the despairing by understanding how to meet the four needs of the despairing

If you’ve been with us for a while, you would know that on the third Sunday of each month, we study the Book of Job. We are on chapters 6 and 7 this morning. Chapters 1 and 2 of Job gave us the setting for the story. Job was a man who worshipped God and shunned evil. Job was wealthy, wise and ...read more

Denomination: *other

No Need To Fear

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Accept suffering. Say no to fear. Set Christ apart in your heart as Lord!

"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear [1] ; do not be frightened." [2] But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Country In Need

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 29, 2008

This message compares Judah under King Asa to the USA today. (Actually, the audio came out much different than did this manuscript)

A COUNTRY IN NEED 2 Chronicles 15:1-15 * Psalms 33:12 says this, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen for His own possession.” Of all the nations which have ever been established, conceived, or made, the USA is without a doubt the greatest Nation to ever grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting A Need On The Way To Meeting A Need Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus showed what a difference it makes to believe in and trust Him. Stark contrast between mourners with no hope and sojourners whose hope is in Christ! "Christ took her by the hand and said, ''Arise!'" Christians, Arise!

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus – a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

'painful But Needful' Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010

Unpacking the first clearing of the temple by Jesus of Nazareth in Jerusalem and its appplication to the Church & believer today.

Jhn 2:12-25. Painful but needful After the wedding Jesus travels down from the hill country of Cana ( 16 miles) to Capernaum by the sea of Galilee. Here we see they stayed a few days ( this area served as head quarters during his ministry) (12). The Passover was approaching and so ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Crossbearers Needed

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

A sermon admonishing believers to deny themselves and take up their cross daily, as our Lord instructed us to do.

Matt 16:24-17:1 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Need To Know Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

This is the last message from 1 John summarizing the letter. It looks at the things that John says we need to know. The word appears 38 times in just 100 verses.

“Need to Know” 1John Introduction Today we will finish our study of John’s letter. I contemplated any number of ways to summarize John’s letter. I thought about going back over his specific statements regarding the purpose of his writing. John was very specific about his ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Man's Need PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

We are deeply flawed yet deeply loved; God’s law reveals our need, and only Christ’s grace can heal and restore us.

If you walked in today feeling a little weary, worried, or worn-out, you’re in good company. We bring our Mondays and our midnights, our sighs and our secrets, into the same sanctuary. Some of us carry guilt that nags like a dull ache. Others carry questions that won’t sit down. And a few of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Topics: Sin, Humanity

Need A Light?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 8, 2002

God is the light. How can we live in fellowship with him if we’re struggling with issues of darkness? What’s the solution? 1 John 1:5-2:2

- - - - - - - All scripture quoted is from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - I’d like to get going this morning with a little input from you -- input in the form of some agree/disagree statements. If you agree with the statement I want you to give me a thumbs up. If ...read more

Denomination: *other

Be Happy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with.

Be Happy- part 1 Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with. Introduction: Today is Palm Sunday and Scripture describes for us what happened that day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Completing Joy Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 12, 2004

The only thing that really matters in life is joyously moving forward in Christ to achieve the goal of perfection.

Many of you have probably already heard of ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder. However, many of you might not yet have heard of a new disorder that is being diagnosised. A serious illness of which I fear many of us may be suffering. It is called AAADD (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Joy Of Sharing SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Sharing keeps our focus on God, our true Provider. It transforms us into channels of His blessings.

Today, we will be discussing the topic of giving to God. The Bible passage we will be looking at is 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Giving does not come naturally to most of us, as we often prefer to be on the receiving end. However, Jesus did say that it is more blessed to give than to receive. This means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Topics: Joy, Sharing

Finding Joy

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

Everyone wants a little joy

“Finding Joy” - ending =Something to Believe In John 2:1-11 SOMETIMES, it seems like we are running on “empty” … AMEN? There are times when we lose our “joy”. I brought some “joy” with me this AM. (Do not tell it is a bottle of JOY detergent, an Almond Joy, a Joy Stick). Offer Joy to anyone ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overflowing Joy

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 21, 2021

Subject: 'Overflowing Joy' - Acts chapter 2 verse 42-47 - Sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Joy in Worship (vs 42 & 46-47). • (2). Joy in Teaching (vs 42a) • (3). Joy in Fellowship (vs 44-45). • (4). Joy in Evangelism. (v 47b) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When missionaries in the northern part of Alaska, where the Eskimos live, • Were trying to get the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

The Joy Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2022

Psalm 51 is the great Psalm of forgiveness and mercy. There is in this Psalm the tragic reality of sin and the realization of how sin separates us from God. This is the Psalm that David comes face to face with his sin.

The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 51 The spark that started the fire of the first great awakening was a sermon delivered by Jonathan Edwards called, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” When the Jonathan Edwards preached this sermon, you could almost not call it preaching. He read a manuscript ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist