Sermons on Joy When Poor:

Satisfaction Sold Separately - Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 20, 2025

“Don’t get all worked up when people in charge abuse their power.” Good advice, but easier said than done. This passage teaches us how to do it—joyfully!

Ecclesiastes 5:8 If you see oppression of the poor and perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, don’t be astonished at the situation, because one official protects another official, and higher officials protect them. 9 The profit from the land is taken by all; the king is served by ...read more

Poverty Or Prosperity-Which Is Biblically Correct? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

When looking at financial matters, being either wealthy or poor is not necessarily the right thing. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "Poverty or Prosperity-Which is Biblically Correct?" 2 of 4 January 12, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

"good News Of Great Joy" Series

Contributed by William Bursztynski on Dec 18, 2018

The King is coming and it affected several people in the first century and continues to affect lives today.

Hear the Good News! Luke 1 If ever a book was filled with good news for everybody, the Gospel of Luke is that book. Dr. Luke’s key message is, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). He presents Jesus Christ as the compassionate Son of man, who came ...read more

Jesus, John, And Joy: Listening To The Right Prophet

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

Sermon for Advent 3, year C. John the Baptist sent his disciples to Jesus wanting to know why Jesus allowed him to remain in jail. Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah back to him, and said, "rejoice."

Preparing for 2020 John, Jesus, and Joy: Listening to the right prophet. I do not wear pink very often (unless I lose a bet, like today…). But, there is one service in the church year where the priest can wear pink vestments. Rose Sunday, or the Sunday of Joy… Today. I didn’t want to wear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

When Your Distress Is Discipline Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 3, 2002

It serves us well to go to God and ask Him, “What’s the reason I’m facing this particular problem?” If you are spiritually sensitive, you’ll find that sometimes, God has engineered the problem you are facing to correct you – to discipline you – to get yo

Have you ever wondered, “What’s the point of problems? Why do I find myself in mess after mess after mess?” God uses troubles… … to protect us. Maybe you’re headed in a wrong direction or find yourself in a place you shouldn’t be in. God will arrange some trouble to come to remove us danger. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

When Laughter Is Not The Best Medicine

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 15, 2010

James urges us to turn our laughter over sin into mourning.

“Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Sadie.” Sadie who? “Say de magic word and I’ll let you out!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Nobel.” Nobel who? “No bell so I knocked!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Light When Hopelessness Reigns

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2022

I don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkness in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged.

Light When Hopelessness Reigns Micah Introduction I don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkest in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged. ”Corrie" ten Boom worked with her father, her sister, and other family members to help many Jewish people ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Keys To Experiencing Continuous Happiness In Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 12, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SEVEN KEYS TO EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS HAPPINESS IN LIFE NAMELY 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PEACE 4.POWER 5.PATIENCE 6.PRIZE 7.PURPOSE

SEVEN KEYS TO EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS HAPPINESS IN LIFE ******************************************************* OUTLINE 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PEACE 4.POWER 5.PATIENCE 6.PRIZE 7.PURPOSE INTRODUCTION ************ The Lord wants us to rejoice in Him at all times. The joy of the Lord will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Midst Of It All, I Still Have Joy

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 11, 2025

While going through, you can still have Joy.

In the Midst of It All, I Still Have Joy. 2nd Corinthians 8:1–2 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When We Gather Together

Contributed by John White on May 3, 2017

The principle and practice of God's people gathering together in the presence of the Lord in a house dedicated to Him for the purpose of corporate praise and worship is clearly taught throughout the Bible by command, precept and example.

WHY WE GATHER TOGETHER Psalm 84:10 "For a day in thy courts [is] better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." Psalm 122:1 " I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD." Matt. 18:20 "Again I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Days Are Numbered

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Dec 2, 2002

Death is Real be ready.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US October 27, 2002 Text: Psalm 90 :12-17 When Our Days Are Numbered Our life here on earth is temporary. What does it mean to number your days? The Psalmist wants us to realize that our life is like a trip. Upon we reach our destination we have to get out and that’s it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

When You Eat And Are Satisfied

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Praising God in prosperity reminds us of our constant dependence on him.

Thesis: Praising God in prosperity reminds us of our constant dependence on him. Intro.: 1. Illust. Remember old TV show, "The Jeffersons"? About an upwardly mobile family in NYC. Dry-cleaning business. Had come a long way--"Finally got a piece of the pie." Episode where Geo. Jefferson opened a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Rejoice In Suffering Series

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Jul 12, 2008

Christians must rejoice when they suffer for christ

Rejoice in suffering 12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Silent Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 10 charts a path for faith that moves from an honest cry of despair over God's apparent silence to a triumphant confidence in His eternal reign as a King who sees, hears, and will ultimately bring justice for the oppressed.

Introduction: The Painful Question That Echoes in the Soul Let me ask you to be honest with yourself for a moment. Have you ever been in that quiet, lonely place-maybe in the dead of night, or in a hospital waiting room, or after hearing a piece of news that shattered your world-and a single, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When A King Became A Baby

Contributed by James Mercer on Dec 9, 2013

A Christmas Sermon that emphasizes that the King was in control of all the events surrounding the incarnation.

When a King Becomes a Baby Luke 2: 1-7 When Matthew quoted the prophet to declare that one of the names of the little baby would be “Immanuel”, he was making a statement about who the child would be: God with us. He was God long before the stars began to send forth their light or the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist