Sermons on Joyful Harvest:

Unprofitable Servant? That's Our Joy And Privilege

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 1, 2025

What Jesus and the Church teach is not how to get extra points on our heavenly report card.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2025 If we were to survey a thousand websites asking the question, “what’s wrong with the world,” we’d probably get at least a thousand different responses. But the best one I’ve ever seen came a hundred years ago from the British essayist and poet, G.K. Chesterton. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-8, 1 Timothy 1:13-14, Luke 17:5-10, Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95:1-9, Habakkuk 1:2-3, Habakkuk 2:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Forget About Heaven

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

This sermon encourages believers to live in a joyful expectation of heaven. The daily challenges and trials of life should be viewed from an eternal perspective. Some exciting reasons for this expectation are explored.

Don’t Forget About Heaven Matthew 6:19-21 7-7-02 I. Importance of Anticipating Heaven 1. Ever notice in the Bible when people get visions of Heaven? a. Ezekiel saw the heavens when he was at the banks of the river Chebar. He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, John 3:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

"The Importance Of Deep Roots"

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 28, 2003

We want Jesus to be our buddy rather than our Lord. In short . . . many are unprepared for a serious (and I might add, joyful) endeavor into the things of God.

"The Importance of Deep Roots" HHM Pastor Jim Parisi April 27, 2003 This morning I talk to you about Cultivating Deep roots. We’ve talked about going into the world to build relationships; we’ve talked about reaching those we come in contact with the words of truth. We must grow and we must ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracles In John: Lesson 6: Calming The Storm

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 3, 2005

“Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it” (Heb. 12:11).

“Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Not Good To Be Alone

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008

Pentecost 20(B) - God declares: "It is not good for the man to be alone." Therefore God creates companionship when he establishes marriage. Marriage is a lifelong, joyful commitment.

IT IS NOT GOOD TO BE ALONE (Outline) September 28, 2008 -- PENTECOST 20 -- Genesis 2:18-24 INTRO: Companionship is a very valuable commodity in our society today. Christian companionship, in marriage and in God’s church, brings special blessings. You and I trust one another because of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Mind Full Or Soul Full?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 2, 2008

❶ Mind Full, of life & it’s problems OR ❷ Soul Full HOW? 1. BE PEACEFUL 2. BE BOASTFUL 3. BE THANKFUL 4. BE JOYFUL 5. BE FAITHFUL

(USE SONG "His Eye Is On the Sparrow) Chester-born and raised in Philadelphia, Ethel Waters was an African-American jazz singer and actress of legendary stature. Born in horrendous conditions, she triumphed over all adversity with the sheer power of her will and talent to become both a Broadway and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 26, 2009

People search and search for significance and it seems always out of reach. Jesus came not only to give life but to enable us to actually, truly live with purpose and joyful hope.

The Meaning of Life Griffith Baptist Church – 3/29/09 A.M. Service Text: John 11:20-25 (1-44) Key verse: John 11:25 - Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Premise: People search and search for significance and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Glory And Guts Part I

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 26, 2013

We can be happy (joyful) because our hope comes through peace with God... and that’s a good thing because life is full of character building adversity.

Title: Grace, Glory and Guts Part I Text: Romans 5:1-5 Thesis: We can be happy because our hope comes through peace with God and that’s good because life is full of character building adversity. Introduction There is a story about a farmer whose donkey fell into an old dry well. The donkey ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Purity In The Bride - 1

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 8, 2016

The bride’s purity is the foundation of this joyful relationship with the groom. The key thing here is “purity.” This is the overwhelming factor in the bride’s relationship with the groom.

William Bower came to our church a very discouraged, retired pastor who had been abused throughout his pastorates. I knew the background story and when his wife died, he sank into a great slough of despond. When he came to the church, he drug his depression along with him. Nobody ever really saw ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

One Flesh Till Death Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 18, 2021

God designed the institution of marriage as the basis for the whole universal principles. Marriage properly understood from the Biblical principles could be lasting and joyful. Marriage is honourable, holy and lasting.

Theme: One Flesh till death Text: Genesis 2:18-24 Greetings: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. Today, we are meditating on the challenging message for this society. Stay True – to your life partner. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Methodist

Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023

Our dark times make us to doubt the presence of God, the existence of God but he intervenes and changes into Light and joyful occasions. He changes everything in our lives.

He turns my darkness into light - Psalm 18:25-30 Greetings: “The Lord is good his love endures forever.” Introduction of the monthly theme: Introduction of the theme for the day: KJV: Psalms 18:25-30 “With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

Preparing for the glory of God is not a casual affair. It involves intentional consecration, obedience to divine patterns, unified worship, joyful expectation, and bold honouring of God regardless of human opinions.

PREPARING FOR THE GLORY OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 15:1-28 Supporting Texts: Exodus 19:10-11, Psalm 24:3-10, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION: The glory of God is not to be treated casually; it is weighty, sacred, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Door PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' roles as our Justified Journey, Joyful Joining, and Judicious Judge, as revealed in John 10:1-10, emphasizing the importance of engaging with God's Word.

Welcome, beloved family. How wonderful it is to be gathered here today in the presence of our Lord, in the fellowship of His people, to reflect upon His word and His extraordinary love for us. Our focus today is on a passage from the Gospel of John, chapter 10, verses 1-10. These verses present ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Topics: Jesus, Salvation, Door

"Jesus Left, But He Left"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 2, 2003

Though Jesus left earth, He left us to bring in His harvest. He left us His Word, His example, etc.

"Jesus Left, But He Left" - Acts 1:9 - 11 - Friend, I don’t know about you, but when I read God’s Word, I do my best to put myself right in the scene of what I am reading. And after reading, I really analyze just what I read and what the story was about. Have I told you that I really love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sower The Seed The Soil

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002

If we are not seeing a Harvest of the Promises of God in our lives then the problem is either with the seed or the sower or the soil, If we correct the problem we will have the promises

The Sower soweth The Word (The seed) = Good seed We must be sure of the seed. *If The sower is committed to sowing and does, and has done so faithfully, and is sure of the seed, And If there is a crop failure: The problem is not with #1 The seed because it is good or #2 The Sower because he has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-26, Mark 4:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal