Sermons on Joyful Soul:

No To Barrenness

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 21, 2022

God is the source of everything. He satisfies the parched desert with rain and is able to bring water out a rock. He supplies all our needs. There is no barrenness in God.

TEXT: JOB 38:25-27 (NLT). "Who created a channel for the torrents of rain? Who laid out the path for the lightning?Who makes the rain fall on barren land, in a desert where no one lives? Who sends rain to satisfy the parched ground and make the tender grass spring up?" GOD, THE ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:25-27, Psalm 24:1, Exodus 23:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Road Trip

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 23, 2025

a brief sermon on our vacation Bible School the previous week.

Road Trip Joshua 1:9 1. God is with us on the Journey • God told Abraham Sarah to leave their country • , "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. 2"I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Methodist

Building Up Christians

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians 5-5-02 Ephesians 4:11-16 The Last Few weeks we have been learning how to build a strong Godly church and its purpose in our community. The questions we are asking are: "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose Here in Hermosa ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Sincerely Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

This is the other "love chapter" of the NT (1 Cor. 13 being the main one). Paul’s commands or exhortations in these verses are really ways of expressing love to God and to fellow human beings.

Loving Sincerely Romans 12:9-21 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christmas Blues

Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 19, 2019

During this holiday season minor problems seem to grow

Some people are strongly affected by the “Christmas Blues.” Minor problems seem to grow in magnitude during this season which should be devoted to 'glad tidings and joyfulness. It seems we've all have some problems from time to time. I'm not talking about trivial things like; what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:11-12, James 1:14, Mark 14:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving And Praise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

When we practice thankfulness and praise, it can transform our lives and deepen our relationship with God, even in challenging circumstances.

Good morning, everyone! I'm thrilled to be here with you today, and I'm really looking forward to our time together. We're going to be talking about something that's close to my heart, and I hope it'll touch yours too. Philip Yancey said something that really struck me. He said, "I have learned ...read more

Topics: Thankful, Praising God

Reawakening Joy Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002

Part 2 of series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

SLIDE 1 Welcome to Bethany on this second Sunday of Advent as we continue to prepare for the coming of Christ. We have many activities to look forward to. Tonight the youth are inviting you to go Christmas Caroling. 8:30 - Maybe something like this might happen if you go along. SHOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Why Seeking God Feels Dry: Are You Seeking The Right Thing? - Psalm 63 Part 8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2025

What does it mean to seek God's face?

Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My body longs for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Review Step 1 in learning to love God is to resolve to prefer God over this world, after having counted the cost. Another step was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Thanks-Living: Living A Vitality-Enriched Life

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 27, 2021

This message stresses the importance of worship that flows from appreciation love. Praise can flow from the lips of those who gather for worship, regardless of their circumstances.

In one electrifying moment a hush would fall over the congregants. It was the moment for which they had prepared themselves. The priest would meet them at the entrance to the temple, motion for the people to stand and call them to worship. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-15, Psalm 116:7-9, 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice In The Lord Always!

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 16, 2022

The source of our true rejoicing is found only through a right relationship with God! Everything apart from him is crumbling and disappointing. Yet our God is eternal, glorious, lacks in no way, and never fails. So those who enjoy a living fellowship with Christ are given true gladness of heart.

Are we known as a joyful people? Is that the reputation we have, that we’re often rejoicing? Perhaps not. On first impressions, our worship is pretty sombre. In speaking about our faith, most of us are reserved, and we keep our emotions well in check. Even when we have what we call “the celebration ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, James 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Purpose Of Worship

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 30, 2012

This message deals with how Worship should point us to God, transform our lives, and cause us to appreciate different styles of worship in others.The audio version is available at www.sermon.net

What Is The Purpose Of Worship Leviticus 10:1-5 Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 100 We are in the second in our sermon series. “What’s Worship Got To Do With It?” Last week Lay Pastor Sandra McLean led us off with a great message, “What Is Worship.” Next week, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Does Our Thanks Lead Us?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 22, 2019

Being thankful should lead us to a true worship of God.

Where Does Our Thanks Take Us? Leviticus 10:1-5 Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 100 11/24/2019 In a few days, some of us will have traveled many miles from where we are right now, in order to be with family and friends for Thanksgiving. For some of us it will be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-5, Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Psalm Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2025

God invites us to enter His gates with thanksgiving and we have many reasons for which to be thankful.

Introduction: A. I hope that everyone had a special Thanksgiving Day last Thursday. B. I want to start with a little Thanksgiving humor. 1. Here are a few suggestions you might consider to bring a little fun to next year’s Thanksgiving Day meal and experience. 2. Suggestion #1: During the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Paradox Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time.

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time. He was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief as He went through the experience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

"Think About Such Things”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 25, 2022

Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negative.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised version of a message contributed earlier to Sermon Central) TEXT: Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18; Proverbs 23:7 This morning I want to talk about two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18, Proverbs 23:7, Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ