Sermons on Joyful Sounds:

Creating A Climate For Joy

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 13, 2008

Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like ways.

Title: Creating a Climate for Joy Text: Philippians 4:1-9 The Big Idea: Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like way. Introduction I would like for us to take a moment to watch a clip by the Audio Adrenaline people who went on a road trip across America to find out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At Laodicea Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

Lessons on what not to do from the Laodiceans.

Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions – The Church at Laodicea Revelation 3:14-21 How many of you are familiar with the PC movement? PC is short for Political Correctness, and you can sum up this movement with one statement – you don’t do or say anything that might be considered offensive to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Oh Wow!"

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 21, 2013

The miracle at the Wedding in Cana of Galilee happened in part to save-the-day, but primarily so that Christ would be glorified and people would believe in him as the Son of God and Savior of the world.

Title: “Oh wow! Text: John 2:1-11 Thesis: The miracle at the wedding at Cana of Galilee happened in part to save the day, but primarily so that Christ would be glorified and people would believe in him as the Son of God. The Second Sunday after Epiphany: The Season of Epiphany is a period ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Jesus, Make Me Whole! Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 30, 2019

In the beginning, man was perfect, complete and whole. But, when Adam and Eve sinned, the perfect design of man was destroyed. Wholeness is a gift of God, and free of cost to any who would ask.

LORD JESUS, MAKE ME WHOLE! “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” Genesis 2:7. In the beginning, God created a physical body from the earth and then breathed His Spirit into it. The Spirit gave ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Luke 17:11-19, John 4:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fight Plan For Finding Hope When Your Heart Is Heavy

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 42 & 43

Hoping to help his church save some money…Pastor Jones decided to paint the church exterior himself. The funds were low and all he had on hand was one bucket of paint. So…he collected as many empty buckets as he could find and gathered them close to the water spicket on the side of the church ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is The Day! Rejoice

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 4, 2021

God doesn't want us living in the past nor in the future, rather God wants us to live in the present. Today is the only day we have for sure, so let's view it as a blessing from God and rejoice in it, living it to the full.

Introduction: A. There was an article a few years ago in which a man gave his idea of a perfect world. He said: 1. “In a perfect world you would feel as good at 60 as you did at 17. And you would be as smart at 60 as you thought you were at 17." 2. “In a perfect world professional basketball ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is A Happy Husband Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 19, 2023

He is always rejoicing over us, and we need to be always rejoicing over Him. This is what love is all about. When you love someone you always rejoice over them.

Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing." Notice as you examine our text we are studying, that God has clearly positive emotions about those ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

From Panic To Praise

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 5, 2025

“From Panic to Praise” is a call to trust Jesus in life’s fiercest storms, reminding us that while faith may be shaken when we focus on the storm, it is strengthened by knowing who is with us and secured by trusting in the sovereign power of our Savior.

From Panic to Praise Mark 4:35-41; Psalms 95:1-7 The author of Hebrews tells us that “faith is the confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). Faith allows us to stand firmly on the unseen foundation of God’s truth—not because we were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Day! Rejoice!

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 5, 2026

As we start the new year, it is good to be reminded that each day is a blessing from the Lord and should not be taken for granted. This is the day the Lord has made, so let's rejoice and be glad in it.

Introduction: A. In an article written years ago, a man gave his idea of a perfect world. He said: 1. He wrote: “In a perfect world you would feel as good at 60 as you did at 17. And you would be as smart at 60 as you thought you were at 17. “In a perfect world professional basketball and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Kinds Of Faith

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 6, 2007

What type of heart should we have to serve God?

I. A Caring Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. II. A Joyful Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always, III. A Prayerful Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing, IV. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Almsgiving Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2022

Giving is a critical component within the grounds of faith we commit to as born-again Christians. Giving allows us to share in the bounty of what God has graced us with and the satisfaction of knowing we are doing something good for others.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:1-4 (Almsgiving) Matthew 6:1-4, NIV 1 "Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Verdict Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

what is your faith level

Intro: everyone of us will at times have our faith tested. In James 1:2-8 we are told that faith will be put on trial. The biggest question in any trial is, “ what’s the verdict.” We are given some of the litmus test of faith in these verses. The Verdict On Faith James 1:2-8 v.2—the first ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Prayer For The New Year

Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003

I am convinced that this passage contains a prayer equal to the prayer of Jabez: it is the prayer of Paul for the Colossians.

“A Prayer for the New Year” January 5, 2003 (Col. 1:1-11) Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. (Psalms 37:4 KJV) There are some amazing prayers in the Bible. This is one of them. This was Paul’s prayer for the church at Colosse. This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-11, Colossians 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of An Able Savior

Contributed by Olen Bruner on Feb 16, 2002

The power and posture of Christ when confronted by our weaknesses.

Introduction: Today our lesson opens with a father caught in the grips of an understandable fear, loss in his worry over the illness of his child. This father confronted by his child in crisis was compelled to seek out anyone who just might be able to help. Is it not strange that sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Do's And Don'ts Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter gives us instructions on how to deal with suffering.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Suffering Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction In Basic Training, soldiers quickly become acquainted with two simple facts about suffering: 1. You will suffer 2. There is a right way and a wrong way to deal with suffering as a Basic Trainee. Ways that will only increase ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God