Sermons on Joyful Sounds:

What Will Heaven Be Like?

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

Description of Heaven based somewhat on the book by Randy Alcorn

What Will Heaven Be Like? What do you think heaven will be like? A lot of people have a mental picture of heaven, Maybe they think of the Emerald City from the Wizard of Oz? Or Disneyland. In movies it’s usually set up in clouds somewhere, kind of like a fog bank, with angels sitting around ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Life From God's Perspective PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, family! Today we are going to dive into the often overlooked, but incredibly powerful, letter of Paul to the Philippians. Our focus is going to be on chapter 1, verses 12-30. This passage, my friends, is all about living with joyful confidence, having a Kingdom mindset, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Topics: Life, Living

"Turning, Serving, Waiting"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 15, 2006

The Thessalonian believers had it right. Turn from idols to the living God, serve Him and one another, wait with great anticipation for Christ’s return.

8 “For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9 For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

I Am Created To Praise Series

Contributed by David Lange on Sep 20, 2013

God created us to praise Him! There is power in praise!

I AM CREATED TO PRAISE Human praise of God is a central theme in Scripture. The word praise is listed over 330 times in the Bible. It comes from the Latin word meaning to “value”. Therefore, when we praise God, we are proclaiming His greatness and His goodness. The book of Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blue Christmas: A Reflection From The 137th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 12, 2020

Sometimes it is hard for people to be merry in the Christmas season.

Blue Christmas: A Reflection from the 137th Psalm Christmas is supposed to be a season of joy. It is a time we reflect upon the heavenly army singing “Peace on Earth and goodwill to men. Even the world joins in with Christmas lights and parties and singing songs like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Richard Harsell on Nov 24, 2003

Christians should have a proper attitude of Thanksgiving for all the Lord has given us

Richard F. Harsell friendshippastor@yahoo.com 11/23/03 Text: Psalm 100 "An Attitude of Gratitude " One day during the period that Abraham Lincoln served as President of the United States, an elderly lady was ushered into his private office. Lincoln noticed that she carried a covered basket ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Constantly Delivering Us From The Various "Imprisonments” Of Life.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 9, 2001

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 98, November 18, 2001 Title: “God is constantly delivering us from the various “imprisonments” of life.”

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 98, November 18, 2001 Title: “God is constantly delivering us from the various “imprisonments” of life.” Psalm 98 “1 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy To The World! Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 7, 2004

Christmas is about the joy found in Christ

(adapted from Bob Russell) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TEXT: PSALM 98 TITLE: “JOY TO THE WORLD” INTRODUCTION: A. Christmas can be quite stressful --planning parties, buying just the right gifts, preparing elaborate meals ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communion Meditation From Genesis 2

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 5, 2006

Portrayal of Adams first day and of the covering made for Him.

Gen 2:7-15... One of the things that was always a delight for my wife and I when our girls were young was watching them in every new circumstance. We loved to see their expressions of delight or surprise as they saw something new for the first time, or to enter into their joy and delight ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

A close look at what the God-promised abundant life is and what it means for us as Christians.

Christ said in John 10:10 “I came that they might have life, and might have it more abundantly.” I think we can easily find Christians who don’t seem to be different from the rest of the world. I bet it would be difficult to pick them out as Christians at a party or a ball game. This is part of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision - Seeing God's Kingdom

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Jul 13, 2004

This sermon was preached at 2003 South Alabama Annual Conference held on the campus of Lomax-Hannon Bible College, Greenville, Alabama.

9 October 2003 “‘This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven’” (Matthew 6.10,11). Vision – Seeing God’s Kingdom! Vision is what causes us to not settle for the mediocre and mundane. But allows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10-11

Denomination: Methodist

It's Time To Shout!

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

Teaches God’s children to not speak doubt and unbelief, but speaking faith in their life and others.

Text: Joshua 6:10-16,20 Title: It’s Time To Shout! I. Don’t Speak Doubt and Unbelief! (Watching what you say) A. Joshua told the people to be quiet! Not to say a peep! Why? Because he knew their history! A history of griping and complaining! A history of murmuring against Moses and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:10-16, Joshua 6:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Trials Into Triumph Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 14, 2005

We all deal with trials and tribulations each and every day, the world and Christians alike need to know the value of pressing through the tough times!

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Turning Trials into Triumph” (James 1:2-4) INTRO.  Have you heard: “When life hands you a lemon make lemonade”  This is much easier said than done… but the idea is sound! - it is biblical - Many bible characters have shown that with God’s help they can ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Paul's Prescription For The Blues”

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 29, 2003

Paul gives some timely advice on finding joy in the midst of adverse circumstances.

Remember that ever-present line in the classic Carpenter’s song, “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down”? Why does it seem that life offers us more rainy days and Mondays than clear sunny days? Maybe the reason that they get us down is the fact that they often seem to take us by surprise. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Ephiphany Ephiphany

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001

A look at the cost of our worship.

An Epiphany epiphany Start with reading the passage – adding interpretation/teaching Debunk myths: Referring to the magi as “kings” – again not mentioned. Probably a poor translation at some time, or simply tradition that sounded nice – kings paying homage to the King of kings. Where did they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist