Sermons on Joy When Poor:

Its' A Wonderful Life: When Jesus Brings Peace Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 30, 2013

I. Life Full Of Distress Today II. How Does Jesus Add Value To My Life? III. Experiencing His Truth Is Needed - (Mk 4:35-41) IV Peace Discovered

- Clips from “ It’s a Wonderful Life” - Characters lives needing change • Harry is about to drown • Mr. Gower is in deep grief • Mary & George’s Honeymoon is in shambles • George is about to take his life - Life was not wonderful for Israel ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When We Are Afraid Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

Fear, whether from external threats like David’s enemies or internal struggles, can grip our hearts and paralyze us. Yet David reminds us that we can choose faith over fear, turning to God as our refuge and strength in times of overwhelming adversity.

TREASURES FROM THE PSALMS WED PM JANUARY 25, 2023 CBCKING What to Do When We Are Afraid! – Pt.2 Psalm 27 Introduction: Psalm 27 = is both uplifting and powerful – speaks to the struggles of the heart. David = the human penman… on the see/saw of life… up one moment and down the next… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know A Cult When You See One Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Jul 23, 2002

This is a sermon about identifying cults, what they have in common why people join a cult and also what can be done about it.

How To Know A Cult When You See One Cults today are multiplying like rabbits and growing like weeds. In the USA alone there are an estimated 5,000 cults actively recruiting people of all ages, from all walks of life, at the rate of tens of thousands of new recruits every year. Several research ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does God Punish Us When We Sin? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2007

The misinformation about God unnecessarily makes many people far too afraid of Him when they should be seeking Him as their dearest friend.

Do you remember how, one of the most unpleasant emotions you suffered as a kid was waiting to be punished? Do you remember that? If you had a particularly tender conscience it was especially hard for you. When you did something wrong you just knew you were going to be found out, and you just ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

It Hurts So Good Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015

Last sermon in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

It Hurts So Good! Matthew 5:10-12 Introduction: Imagine in your youth reading of a promised Messiah that would one day come to set the captives free, establish His kingdom, banish the wicked and rule with a rod of iron through love and power. A Messiah that would bring salvation to the lost, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When We Are Afraid Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

Psalm 27 teaches us that when fear overwhelms, like David, we should turn to the Lord as our light and salvation, trusting Him as our stronghold even in the darkest times. By focusing on God’s strength rather than our circumstances, we can overcome fear with faith.

What to Do When We Are Afraid! Psalm 27 Introduction: Psalm 27 = is both uplifting and powerful – speaks to the struggles of the heart. David = the human penman… on the see/saw of life… up one moment and down the next… experiencing that tug of war of the heart… as he vacillates between fear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joyful Praise! - Psalm 63:3-5,7,11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 14, 2025

God commands us to have joy that moves the mouth and body. Such joy is not under our direct control, but attainable.

Review So far we have studied six ways to love God more. In this lesson we examine number seven – express your joy. If you want to have more love for God, more desire for Him, more delight in Him; then verbally express the love and desire and delight you already have. Or to say all that in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3-11

Out With The Old, In With The New

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 7, 2009

“Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing."

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW Luke 5:33-39 Proposition: “Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing." Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Why Some Fail To Finish Well

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 9, 2003

Many Americans who are poor at finishing their tasks are depressed and suffering in silence. The Land of Plenty seems to live up to its name when it comes to mental illness. New research indicates that like many other nations, the U.S. has plenty of menta

Why Some Fail to Finish Well 2 Tim. 4:7,8 - "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous Judge will award to me and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 28, 2025

Joy is not just a fleeting emotion, it is a gift from God. Explore the kind of joy that is eternal, unwavering, and rooted in the Lord.

Go! And Rejoice in the Lord Always Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, As we gather to hear Your Word, we ask that You open our ears to listen, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive. May we be transformed by the power of Your truth. Help us find our joy in You, regardless of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:8, James 1:2, Galatians 5:22, John 16:22, Deuteronomy 33:27, Philippians 4:4, John 1:12, Romans 5:1-5, John 3:16, 1 Peter 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking One For The Team

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 16, 2009

The greatest love is to love others sacrificially.

Title: Taking One for the Team Text: John 15:9-17 Thesis: The greatest love is to love others sacrificially. Introduction Colorado is a hotbed for interesting and sometimes “off-the-wall” news articles. Last September 30th Trevor Wikre, an offensive guard for the Mesa State Mavericks. Mesa ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Could Expect From God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 17, 2018

Even if terrifying trial would happen to us, as Christians, there are good things that we could expect from our Good God!

“Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Rejoicing Everyday

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jul 9, 2017

The Bible both tells us both we are to live rejoicing every day and tells us we can live rejoicing every day.

How to Live Rejoicing Everyday Psalm 118:24 In the hymn “O Happy Day” there is a line that says this. It says, “Happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away! He taught me how to watch and pray, and live rejoicing every day.” It’s the last part where it says “He taught me how to …. live ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Don't They Ever Say, "Hi, Dad"?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

Father’s day message of 5 powerful "father" characteristics.

WHY DON’T THEY EVER SAY, “HI DAD”? Father’s Day June 15, 2998 Pastor Brian Matherlee THE TOP TEN THINGS YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR FATHER 10.When he was your age, kids had to walk six miles to school in the snow and rain . . . uphill both ways. 9. If he had acted like you, his father would have ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:19-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Here Comes Da Judge Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 11, 2025

(The Judge With Nail-Scarred Hands) The Judge bears the scars of our defense; His verdict is mercy, and His justice ends in joy for the redeemed.

1 · When the Courtroom Comes to Town You’ve seen the memes. The judge walks in, everyone stands, and somewhere in your head a voice says, “Here comes da judge!” But the funny thing is— every one of us already has a court date. Not a traffic ticket, not detention for cutting class, but a date ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-24, Revelation 1:17-18, John 8:10-11, Revelation 22:12, Romans 8:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist