Sermons on Joyful Sounds:

The Wise And Foolish Virgins Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 23, 2009

The parable illustrates the Second Coming of Jesus as being Certain, Joyful Delayed and Decisive with the Foolish virgins excluded from the Banquet with no oil of the Spirit but the Wise receiving eternal bliss in Christ.

THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins is one of the best known of the parables of Jesus. It’s one of series of stories that our Lord told as He neared the end of His ministry in connection with His Second Advent, the end of the Day of Grace, each of them a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

That Your Joy May Be Full

Contributed by Olafenwa John Ishola on Jun 16, 2014

In a world full of various challenges and troubles, living a joyful life becomes impossible without the help of God. Only Jesus can help us live a life full of joy.

Joy drives out all forms of bitterness that may have existed in your life in times past. It is a light that drives out the darkness of sorrow. Joy is what keeps you smiling everyday of your life, making all your days devoid of sorrow. Everyone desires to live a life full of joy, but it is evident ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24

Denomination: *other

Grace, Glory Fand Guts Part Ii

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 4, 2013

We can be happy/joyful because our home comes from peace with and privilege of experiencing the presence of God... and that's good because life is full of character building adversity.

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

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One For The Road

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025

God meets us when the journey is too long and provides grace for every step, but His grace is never permission to remain the same; it is power to move forward in joyful obedience.

Introduction – When the Trip Feels Too Far Have you ever started on a trip and realized part way through that you just didn’t plan for how long or how hard it would be? Maybe you packed light for a hike and then found the trail twice as steep as the guidebook said. Maybe you took a family ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:24-26, Matthew 19:8, Acts 17:30-31, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Advent-A Sanctuary Of Misfits

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 3, 2010

Advent and Christmas Sermon. An old testament look at Advent from the prophet Zephaniah. A the true mission and purpose of the church. Good sermon about making people feel like they belong to and are welcome to the body of Christ the church.

Advent—A Sanctuary of Misfits "The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV) Intro: The prophet Zepheniah gives us an old testament glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowledge

Contributed by David Leach on May 20, 2015

There are two kinds of knowledge

There are two kinds of knowledge There is sense knowledge This is knowledge we acquire through our five physical senses – sight, sound, smell, taste and touch – to which we then apply the reasoning ability of our brains. The world relentlessly pursues this kind of knowledge believing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace In A Promise

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 4, 2013

A sermon to help people find peace.

Peace in a Promise John 14:15-31 John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. ********** INTRODUCTION: Peace is a much sought after but seldom found prize! There seems to be so ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing You're Missing: A Call To Listen To The God Who Longs For You Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 18, 2025

This psalm contrasts the joyful worship God commands with His own sorrowful plea, revealing the heart of a loving Father who laments the victory and provision His people miss when they stubbornly refuse to listen to His voice.

Introduction: The Sound of Celebration Good morning. We Filipinos know how to celebrate. Think of the sounds of a vibrant local fiesta—the loud music, the joyful shouts, the sense of community and celebration. It’s a wonderful part of our culture. Psalm 81 begins with this exact atmosphere of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Right Place At The Right Time

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 7, 2021

Paul's preaching in the synagogues and the markets of Athens drew the attention of the city's philosophers and intellectuals who invited him to speak at the Areopagus. When the Gospel is proclaimed, it has the power to win souls for the glory of God (Hebrews 4:12).

Paul's mission to carry the Gospel to the nations continued while he was in Athens. Even though persecution had driven him out of one area, the LORD in His Sovereignty placed Paul right where He wanted him, and that was at the intellectual capital of the Roman Empire, the city of Athens. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:29, Acts 19:20, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 6:17, Revelation 19:15, Acts 17:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Oct 5, 2008

Its high time Christians stop sounding retreat and start shouting “charge”! Instead of the devil taking it to us, we should be taking it the devil – that’s the heart of spiritual warfare!

“Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 1 Ephesians 6:10-12 During one of the darkest periods of WW2 after the collapse of the French to Germany and before America got involved, Winston Churchill gave a speech on BBC radio that rallied his country in a powerful way. He said in part, “Now that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: 1st Of Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

Seven commendations but one complaint: Thou hast left thy first love. They were doctrinally sound, but passionately cold. Love had faded.

EPHESUS: FIRST OF 7 CHURCHES 2-24-02 Revelation 1:10 –2:7 Jesus, in the resurrection, returned to earth near the end of the 1st century to tell the Apostle John about the end times—the close of the Church Age, and the events that are to follow that. He starts with a report card on 7 churches that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pentecost 16 (Series B)

Contributed by Dean Bell on Oct 18, 2000

No doubt you recall the Christmas song which begins; "Do you hear what I hear?" That song describes the delightful sounds of Christmas.

No doubt you recall the Christmas song which begins; "Do you hear what I hear?" That song describes the delightful sounds of Christmas. It's true. We're surrounded by all kinds of sounds; sounds that are a delight. That's true, of course, unless you can't hear. If you can't hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

The Angel With The Little Book Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 27, 2017

After the sound of the seven thunders, the Mighty Angel lifted His [2]hand toward Heaven and swore, or uttered an oath. The vision is most solemn!

By: Tom Lowe Date: 6-19-18 Title: The Angel with the Little Book (10:1-10:11) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over The Devil

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 10, 2013

Ours is a time when we have denied the existence of the devil, Satan. We need to see our world & surroundings with a sound biblical supernaturalism.

Victory Over the Devil: An Adventure into the World of Spiritual Warfare Message from Jack R. Taylor’s book of the same title (1973, Broadman Press; Nashville, TN) May 13, 2007 p.m. FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Ours is a time when we have denied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A.w.o.l.

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 30, 2014

We are called by Christ to be telling of the saving love of Christ Jesus not locked away in our beautiful sanctuaries singing choruses to the sound of drums and guitars.

Luke 24: 44 – 53 / A.W.O.L. Intro: Why is it was necessary to take subjects like history, algebra, geometry or chemistry. --- “It will open your mind to other things. It will broaden your horizons.” I. The events of the recent past had the minds of the disciples working ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed