Sermons on Joyful Sounds:

No Pain - No Gain

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

It may not be easy, but it is worth it!

No Pain – No Gain Hebrew 12:11 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. The greatest things in life - are not plans, but responses. In 1853 George Crum, a chef in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 15, 2024

Hard times, crisis, time loss times, are all dark times in one's life.

The Dark Night of the Soul Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591): A Spanish mystic and of the Carmelite Order of friar, Saint John of the Cross wrote extensively about his own spiritual journey, which involved intense periods of doubt, despair and purification. He ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Child Dedication

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Nov 19, 2025

A Child Dedication is not a ritual, not a tradition, not a way to save a child. It is a public act of faith—where parents, secondary parents, family, and church stand together before God and say: “Lord, this child belongs to You.

CHILD DEDICATION Pastor Joel Bernardino – November 20, 2025 Today is a joyful and sacred moment. A Child Dedication is not a ritual, not a tradition, not a way to save a child. It is a public act of faith—where parents, secondary parents, family, and church stand together before God and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:5, Genesis 48:9, Psalm 127:4-5

A Solemn Feast Day

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2020

A summons to resounding praise.

A SOLEMN FEAST DAY. Psalm 81:1-7. This Psalm opens with a summons to resounding praise (Psalm 81:1-3), with reasons to do so attached (Psalm 81:4-7). It continues with an address by God, beginning with a commandment, with a promise attached (Psalm 81:8-10); and going on to upbraid the people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Made Your Mind Up ?

Contributed by Travis Leib on Apr 21, 2019

A rumor of a risen savior, and an empty tomb was not enough to convince.

Recently, the news has been captivated with the burning of the Notre Dame Cathedral. There are thousands that are grieving the loss of many artifacts and history telling items. The cathedral was a celebrated icon, for what it contained inside, which is now lost. The greatest medieval cathedral ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Holiness

Repentance Is Crucial For A World In Trouble Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2020

Our Lord forebears because His desire is for all to be saved. And when the trumpet blows, the time for repentance is over.

Second Sunday in Advent 2020 Let me share reflections on the Word of God for the second Sunday in Advent in this plague year 2020. The virus has been a plague, at least made worse by the attitude and behavior of the communist regime in mainland China. The election has been a plague, and I think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-14, Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

The True Solution To Violence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2021

These are times that try our souls. When the secular parts of our world collapse under the weight of theft, fraud, lying and disrespect, violence solves nothing, and brings only more violence.

Baptism of the Lord Jesus 2021 Reading St. Mark’s account of the baptism of Jesus, which is the shortest of the three Gospel accounts, I am struck by the language used just before the Father’s voice is heard from heaven. We heard that Jesus “saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11, Genesis 8:11, 1 John 5:1-9, Isaiah 12:2-6, Isaiah 55:1-11, Acts 1:4-8, Isaiah 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

"process Of Healing" Series

Contributed by Fr. Kumud Nayak on Jan 16, 2021

A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, "if you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, " I do will it. be made clean". Mk. 1: 40-45

A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, "if you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, " I do will it. be made clean". Mk. 1: 40-45 "Process of Healing" To understand the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Tapping Into The Power

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2019

All power is ours in Christ Jesus!

TAPPING INTO THE POWER. Colossians 1:11-20. The Apostle Paul has been speaking of his ceaseless prayer on behalf of the Colossians: that they might be ‘filled with the Knowledge of His will’ and ‘increasing in the Knowledge of God’ (Colossians 1:9-10). The fact of the matter is, that ‘all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repent, Follow Me, Rejoice And Be Exceeding Glad - The Commands Of Jesus - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 23, 2022

Learning how to Love God and Love Others.

REPENT, FOLLOW ME, REJOICE MATTHEW 28:18-20 INTRODUCTION Learning how to Love God and Love Others! I. REPENT – HUMILITY – MATTHEW 4:17 Jesus Preached Repentance therefore, repentance is part of the Gospel Message! A. What does “repent” mean? 1. Some say that repentance is sorrow. That cannot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Good News Bad News

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2022

I can’t see your brain; but, I do believe that every one of you has one. The good news is that Jesus IS here and you DO have a brain. The bad news is that you may not use that good news or your brain by loving one another as Jesus loves to reveal that love to the world.

Good News / Bad News John 20: 19 - 30 Intro: My first year in college was really difficult for me. I was living away from home with a group of strangers, eating in a dining hall, attending some of the largest classes I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Christmas Gift

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022

Jesus Christ was God’s Christmas gift, and God never gives anything but the best.

Jesus Christ was God’s Christmas gift, and God never gives anything but the best. James 1:17. Paul said in 2 Corinthians 9:15, “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.” Christmas is that time of year when everyone’s thoughts turn to gifts and giving. Today, let’s look at the gift God has given ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, James 1:17, Romans 8:32, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How To P. R. A. Y.

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 24, 2022

Discovering PRAY. Praise, Repentance, Asking, Yielding

2022.10.23 Sunday Sermon Outline William Akehurst, HSWC P.R.A.Y. – Praise. Repentance. Asking. Yielding. PRAISE – Understanding WHO GOD IS • Psalms 100 (KJV) 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4, Psalm 111:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Know That The Spiritual Battle Is Not Ours? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

When we face a battle where the enemy is fierce, how can we let God fight for us?

How do we fight when we see that an enemy is so great? How do we let go and not fight when we feel that we must? Our message today comes from during a time when Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, saw a great multitude come against him and the people of Judah. Jehoshaphat called to the people to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"It’s Essential”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 3, 2020

Covid-19 makes us have essential and non-essential workers this Palm Sunday it was essential. It Was Essential that Jesus went to Jerusalem, there is an essential need not only in Jerusalem, but in the world, It’s essential that we all be Christ Bearers, Its essential we offer people Hope.

Mark 11:1-11 “It’s Essential” 1. First, why did Jesus go to Jerusalem It was essential? • Prior to events of this day Jesus was in Jericho, where he healed a blind beggar and ate with a known tax collector (Luke 18:35– 35 The Blind man was setting by the road "He called out, "Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist