Sermons on Joy To The World:

Grace In The Middle Of Grief Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 30, 2009

Both of our texts describe persecuted believers.Is persecution something that we should avoid or embrace? In a minute I will attempt to answer that question, but before I do let’s see what we can learn about persecution.

Revelation 7:1-17; 14:1-5 Purpose: To highlight God’s grace toward His faithful followers. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in the advantages of persecution. INTRODUCTION: Last time, we finished looking at the first six seals (or chapters) from the sacred book that only the Lamb of God could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are The Light Of The World. Be Who You Are

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 1, 2023

What does it mean to be the light of the world? Is this a sweet nothing? Find out.

2.5.23 Matthew 5:14-16 (EHV) 14 You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket. No, they put it on a stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 In the same way let your light shine in people’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Visionary View: Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2023

Remember the words of Paul - "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!" Let this joy be your strength and your testimony to the world.

"Visionary View: Rejoice in the Lord Always" Today, our focus is on a powerful message from the New Living Translation of the Bible, specifically Philippians 4:4: Philippians 4:4 (NLT): "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!" 1. The Command to Rejoice: In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What You Have Defines Your Worth Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 14, 2025

The world says your value is measured by what you own—status, wealth, and accomplishments. But God says your worth is found in who you are (your character) and whose you are (your identity in Christ). We are not defined by what we accumulate, but by our foundation in Him.

### **Introduction:*** This morning, we are continuing our series “Lies the World Tells,” and today we are going after a big one. But before we dive into Scripture, I want to start by letting someone else do the talking. You see, there is a video that’s been floating around for years — some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21, Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 1:27, 1 John 3:1, Matthew 7:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can The World Take Me Away? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 12, 2003

So much in our lives seems temporary; but God can give us a fresh start, can transform our incompleteness, and can give us hope.

Somebody asked me, when I was getting ready to take study leave, “Why are you doing this? Are you going for another degree? Are you preparing to take another job? And did the deacons make you do this?” Well, I said, I’m taking the study leave because I don’t get much reading time under normal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A World View From The Children's Table

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Nov 15, 2006

Thanksgiving

A World View from the Children’s Table Matthew 6:25-33 Had we lived in New England, we might very well have been the subject of a Norman Rockwell painting. We were part of the new middle class that followed the Korean War. Families that were reconstituted as men made their way home yet again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

For The Christian, Heaven Is Home, This World Is Not.

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 21, 2017

'Live a Christian life’ because “the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous” ‘Live a Christian life’ because it brings others to God ‘Live a Christian life’ because heaven is home and this world is not

God is looking out for us My Grandpa was an international crown green bowler. You know, the game played by people in flat caps, with funny shaped balls, on beautifully manicured lawns. My Grandpa played for … Scotland. I remember a display cabinet sitting proudly in the corner of his lounge, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

God's Plan For Financing World Evangelism

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 12, 2001

An explanation of faith promise missions.

“God’s Plan for Financing World Evangelism” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, 10-12 This morning we come to climatic part of our mission’s conference. Today we make our commitments concerning our individual commitments to missions for the coming year. There can be no mission work ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...love Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011

When the Fruit of the Spirit is at work in the body, it is alluring to an unbelieving world.

Beginning this morning, we’ll embark on a new journey that will take us through the various aspects of the fruit of the Spirit over the next nine weeks. Each week, I’m going to open our time with a short story from a book titled Home Town Tales, which is authored by a Quaker minister ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

‘the Shout Heard ‘round The World’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2020

'The Shout Heard ‘Round the World' - Nehemiah Chapters 11-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Submissive Heart (11:1-2) (2). A Working Heart (11:3-36). (3). A Serving Heart (11:12-14). (4). A Pure Heart (12:30). (5). A Worshipful Heart (12:27, 31-42). (6). A Joyful Heart (12:43). (7). A Giving Heart (12:44-47). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Last week I mentioned the pioneer ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Tell The World About The Baby In The Manger

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 16, 2017

May the pondering heart of Mary compel us to be like the shepherds and have such intense admiration and praise for our King that we are compelled to go and tell everyone about the Babe, our Savior and King, lying in a manger!

TELL THE WORLD THE GOOD NEWS Luke 2 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What will you do this Christmas with what you have heard and experienced at the manger? Remember all the times that Jesus was there for you this year. All those times when you sinned and felt ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Exiles - Embracing Our Weirdness

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 19, 2017

What we believe and what we practice as those who are in Christ is strange to the world. Let's embrace it

Living as Exiles – Embracing our Weirdness TCF Sermon January 3, 2016 Does anybody really make New Year’s resolutions anymore? It can be a helpful exercise, but for many of us, they just end up being a to-do list for the next week or two, that quickly falls by the wayside in the face of everyday ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-32, Romans 12:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Got Jesus?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 27, 2010

In a world where there are countless choices when it comes to religion, and countless opinions concerning how someone gets into heaven, GOT JESUS? - is the most important question you can ask a person in life. "GOT JESUS?" is a much more important quest

TITLE: GOT JESUS? SCRIPTURE: II TIMOTHY 1:3-14 I spent much time in prayer the past few days seeking God’s face as to where we need to go this morning for this final Pastoral Sermon of the year. Christmas celebrations have come to an end, yet there is still excitement in the air as we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Help In Sorrow

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 3, 2021

We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. But trust me, or should I say trust the Lord. He will be there with you all the way through the journey of your trial.

Isaiah 35:10 (KJV) And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10, John 16:20, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 51:11, John 14:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

When The World Is Unhinged (Covid And The Christian) Series

Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020

How to live the Christian life when the world seems to be falling apart

Welcome everybody! Today we are beginning a brand-new sermon series that I’m calling COVID and the Christian. I admit it—that is a strange way to name a series of sermons—if it wasn’t the year 2020! We are 7 months into 2020 and I don’t believe there has been a day go by this year when the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ