Sermons on Joy:

Good News About Hard Times Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002

God takes the hard times of our lives and will use them to change us into the image of His Son if we will give them to Him.

Read Text: James 1:1-4, 12 Patriotic pride is at an all time high lately, and as we come to the 226th celebration of our nation’s birthday, you are going to be seeing the symbols of the US everywhere. Stars and stripes, fireworks and eagles are going to be all over the place in the weeks to come. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Goals

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

God is not interested in us visiting places we cannot inhabit or possess. This timely message examines the level of living that God wants for us. God’s goal is more than repentance and reival.

God’s Goal Text: Acts 3:19-21; Joel 2:12-13, 16-17, 19-20, 22-26, 28-29, 32 “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 20and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus. 21He must remain in heaven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Just Don't Know

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 24, 2025

OFTEN TIMES I JUST DON'T KNOW HOW I WILL MAKE IT. These problems are greater than my FIX IT ABILITY. That is ok. Jesus says: TRUST ME --- I HAVE A PLAN. (series)

I JUST DON’T KNOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson) I had been pastoring several months. I was crushed beyond crushing. I prayed and prayed. I prayed at home. I prayed at church. I asked people to pray for me. I came home ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:28, Exodus 3:2, Psalm 68:1, Genesis 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of The Loaned Money PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of faithful service, readiness, and utilizing our God-given talents for the betterment of His kingdom.

Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today, hearts open, souls yearning for the Word. We come together, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, united under the warmth of His love. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a new understanding, a new revelation. Before we begin, I want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: God Rewards, Faithfulness

Heavenly Reminders To God's Remnant Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

The final message in the verse by series through Malachi.

Heavenly Reminders to God’s Remnant Malachi 4:3 I. The Reminder of Our Eternal Focus “But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise…” A. He will be our focus because of our acceptance of Him 1. Our acceptance due to God’s grace 2. Our acceptance due to belief by faith B. He will ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Peace

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 30, 2019

God want all His children to live and rest in His Shalom

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE GOD OF PEACE* Romans 15:31-33 King James Version (KJV) 31 That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; 32 That I may come unto you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:31-33

Denomination: Charismatic

What A Church Should Be: Why Is Church So Often So Boring? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009

True or false: God loves to party?

A Common Problem: Church is boring. - Why is church so often a joy-less affair? - Ask for participation on boring services they’ve been to. My story: the guy in Louisville who fluffed up his jacket, laid down in the pew, and went to sleep. - Further, why are Christians so often long-faced, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Dance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015

Is it okay for Christians to dance? Are rules against dancing just silly man-made rules or are they right? If dancing is okay, what kind of dancing would be right?

the Christian Church has a long history of making up rules that are not in the Bible. Is this right? Is dancing biblical or forbidden? What is the answer? Jesus criticized the Pharisees for making up religious rules that are not in the Bible. One example of this among Christians is the topic of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Walk In Victory

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Don't Quit

You can walk in victory if you don‘t quit(Isaiah 35) Text: 35 The desert and dry land will become happy; the desert will be glad and will produce flowers. Like a flower, 2 it will have many blooms. It will show its happiness, as if it were shouting with joy. It will be beautiful like the forest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Star Is Born

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Yet this star meant different things to different people. What does this star mean to us? How does it relate to me? How can I relate the star to others?

Opening illustration: A man and his small son who were walking slowly down the streets of a large American city one Christmas time. It was wartime, and the child was delighted to see many service stars hanging in the windows of homes. Each star proudly proclaiming the fact that the son was in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 23, 2022

A short message to officers after their first year of service at their review. This was the basis for the message with further contribution and other additions.

Psalm 100, NIV Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his[a]; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10, James 1:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Gives Life. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus is the Giver of life, and in Him, we find everything we need to live a fulfilling and purposeful life.

The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the source of eternal life, and through faith in Him, we can experience a rich and fulfilling life, both now and forever. The Gift of Eternal Life Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). He is the only way to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Hebrews 6:19

Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Satisfaction

Psalm 16 Satisfaction I. The Lord's Protection - 1-4 1) The wise will run to God and find satisfaction - 1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust 2) The unwise will run from God and find sorrow 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: II. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

What Does It Matter Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

In this message the Apostle Paul will teach us how to embrace his philosophy for living... "What does it matter - what happens to me or what other people say about me." I have chosen my calling over my comfort and God's approval over man's approval.

What Does It Matter? WELCOME – to week 4 of our (let’s be sure to kick off the new year in an awesome life-changing – God honoring way) series this year can be different. HEY – does anybody out there want this year to be different, to be better? OKAY SO HERE IS THE DEAL – if you embrace and keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26, Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unlikely Savior Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Christmas Day message. Though in unexpected arrival, Christ most assuredly is the One and Only Savior of the World. Leads into Communion.

CHRISTMAS STORIES OF HOPE 4: “An Unlikely Savior” Luke 2:1-20 Pastor Todd, BBC 12/25/2005 AM INTRO: Chuck Swindoll tells of a legend about when Satan and his demons were having a Christmas party. As the demonic guests were departing, one grinned and said to Satan, “Merry Christmas, your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist