Sermons on Joy When Poor:

Broken And Beautiful

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 4, 2011

When we sin, we experience guilt and shame, depression and brokenness. But when we come to Jesus and confess our sins, we experience cleansing, joy and healing!

BROKEN AND BEAUTIFUL OPENING TEXT: “I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works. I think about what you have done. I reach out for you. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Come quickly, LORD, and answer me, for my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: *other

Casting Our Mites

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 7, 2024

Jesus shows the power of sacrificial giving through the two coins placed in the offering by a poor widow.

PENNIES! ONE OF MY FAVORITE SAYINGS FROM GEORGE CARLIN IS ABOUT THE PENNY. HE WHIMSICALLY ASKED, “WHEN SOMEONE ASKS YOU, A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, AND YOU PUT YOUR TWO CENTS IN, WHAT HAPPENS TO THE OTHER PENNY?” WE PROBABLY DON’T PUT A LOT OF VALUE IN THE ONE-CENT COPPER COIN AS WE SEE THEM ON ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 6:8, Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gospel Of Jesus: When God Shows Thru Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2006

The beatitudes--The opening lines of ’the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher Who ever lived!’ Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

When God Shows Thru [The Beatitudes] The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:1-5 One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5, Matthew 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Mitigating Dread-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 11, 2022

2 of 2. The Holy Spirit thru the prophet Habakkuk, produced a heart-song that mitigated/alleviated the dread of a destined invasion. God’s people have a heart-song available to them that mitigates the dread of destiny. Dread of destiny is mitigated when your heart-song properly measures...

MITIGATING DREAD-II—Habakkuk 3:16-17(:16-19) (Alleviate/Relieve/Lessen/Diminish) Attention: Dread—‘Something you fear greatly, or are apprehensive about.’ Mitigate—‘To cause to become less harsh.’ Need: What is YOUR worst Nightmare? What brings Dread/Pressure/Fear/Anxiety/Worry to your ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18-19, Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When I'm Hurting Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007

When suffering, disease, pain comes into our lives we often deal with the feelings of frustratio, anger and questions for God. Several reasons for disease, illness, etc are provided: sin, our environment, the sin of others, as an opportunity to give glor

In Jesus Holy Name March 18, 2007 Text: James 5:7-12 Lent IV - Redeemer “Where is God When I’m Hurting?” Rev. John Stott in his book “The Cross of Christ” has a chapter entitled “Suffering and Glory”. The fact of suffering is the greatest challenge to the Christian faith and has been ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon – When Deception Seems To Be The Order Of The Day

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 5, 2025

Truth has become confusing at best or a matter of interpretation at worst. Deception is the order of the day in our world today. David finds himself surrounded by deception. Let's learn form his plan of action.

Sermon – When Deception Seems To Be The Order of the Day Scripture - Psalm 12:1-2 “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 3-4 May the Lord cut off ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8, 1 John 2:5, 1 John 2:16, Matthew 24:4-6, 2 Timothy 3:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Desire Of The Humble

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009

When a person is truly humble before his Father, the desires of the heart change, joy becomes greater, and life more fulfilling and complete.

The Desire of the Humble Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 10 Key verse: Psalm 10:17-18 - 17LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, 8To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Contest: God Vs. World - Psalm 4:2-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 6, 2025

David gets more joy from the smile of God than unbelievers would have even if they got everything they desire.

Psalm 4:1-8 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God (lit God of my righteousness). Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:2-8

Sermon 7 - Great Is Your Reward In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 14, 2025

The promised rewards of heaven are given to us from God to inspire and empower us towards faithfulness and perseverance.

A. Do you know who holds the record for the most homeruns in a single MLB season? 1. The answer is Barry Bonds – he hit 73 home runs in 2001. 2. Mark McGwire holds the #2 and #4 spots with 70 home runs in 1998 and 65 in 1999. 3. Sammy Sosa holds the #3, #5, and # 6 spots with 66 home runs in 1998, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Rejoicing Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 20, 2011

In this lesson, we learn that having a rejoicing heart comes from learning to rejoice over our salvation and the salvation of others. We should rejoice that our name is written in heaven!

A. How many of you like surprise parties? 1. Here’s a funny cartoon about a surprise party gone wrong. 2. Ed’s co-workers surprised him on his birthday. 3. “Well one thing’s for sure…He was definitely surprised.” B. Max Lucado tells an interesting story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Room For Growth Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Always Room for Growth

“This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one: being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap, and being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Attitude Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 17, 2014

If the birth of Jesus was good news that brought joy to all the people, why is it so tough to be joyful?

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Attitude of Christmas” Ps. 126 The words are so familiar: “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Please Let God Double Your Money & Your Joy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003

This is a sermon on giving to the work of the Lord.

Please Let God Double Your Money And Your Joy GNLCC 10/19/2003 Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Luke 12:13-21 Today, we’re going to talk about money. Money is one thing that can cause us to lose our minds. Jack Benny was a comedian in years past, and Jack prided himself on what a cheapskate he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Turned It Around Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When all seemed lost, God reversed the decree—turning fear into faith, sorrow into joy, and defeat into glorious victory.

Introduction - Children’s Prayers A mother was teaching her three-year-old the Lord’s Prayer. Night after night they practiced, and one evening the little girl said, “Mommy, I can do it myself.” So she folded her tiny hands and prayed, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us some ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1, Esther 8:8, Romans 8:2, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Silence Isn't Golden

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

The need to acknowledge the Lord and respond to Him, not turn our back on Him

When Silence Isn’t Golden Bible Reading: Amos 2: 4-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO When Silenc e Isn’t Go lden p.1 Do you ever get impatient with a speaker - with me, for instance? Knowing why you came, suspecting the gist of what is going to be ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed