Sermons on Joyfully:

Was Jesus Married?

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 22, 2012

A response to claims that "evidence" that Jesus was married is “apt to send jolts through the world of biblical scholarship - and beyond.”

Was Jesus Married? “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” 1 Timothy 4:7 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 Popular characters tend to be used, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Resurrection

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

The resurrection was a powerful, indisputable event. And yet still there were differing responses to it. It matters how you respond.

Passage: Matthew 28:1-15 Intro: Here we are, almost at the end of Matthew. 1. end next week, preaching thru it since November 25, 2008 2. as far as I know, 91 sermons! 3. what we have seen is the intensifying revelation of God, and the intensifying resistance of some to that gracious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lesson 1: God Gives Work

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

Find what you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Transforms 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 24, 2011

Christianity never becomes about human effort. We do not move on from grace – we move deeper and deeper into it. The gospel not only ignites us to faith, it fuels our entire journey.

Dakota Community Church September 25, 2011 Grace Transforms 3 Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. 1. What is biblical grace? 2. Where does grace originate? 3. Grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 24, 2016

We must be in a continual state of worship.

Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs August 21, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be in a continual state of worship. Focus Passage: Colossians 3:12-17 (Coordinate with the music folks to sing "It is Well", "I Can Only Imagine" and "We're ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Be Joyful Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016

Christian Living

Series: Be Week: 2 Passage: Various Title: Two Ways to Be Joyful Focus: Christian Living Introduction: The definition of “be” points to three basic factors: (1) identity, (2) quality and (3) condition of a person or thing. We push the “be” or “don’t be” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who’s Got The Power?

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Jul 10, 2017

God has the power to save us from the guttermost to the uttermost!

Introduction: The light switch in the main bathroom in our house has been sketchy and in need of replacement for some time. Last Friday night it finally gave up the ghost. Do you think it broke in the “on” position or the “off” position? Of course it broke in the off position. If you drop ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Five Solas And Catholic Teaching Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2017

"we all know that few folks will change a closely-held opinion by arguing. No, let’s do it by service, by showing our faith in acts of unselfish love."

Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2017 Reformation or Revolution? Today’s Gospel is treasured by all Christians, and, in a perfect world, would be treasured by all humans. Our Lord challenges us to love our neighbor as ourselves. We find this law, which we can consider the core teaching of both the Old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

Prodigality, Love And Grace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 5, 2016

A few details of this beautiful parable that we may miss or take for granted because we think the story is so familiar.

The so-called parable of the prodigal son is one of the—if not the—most beautiful stories in the whole Bible. God, it is pointed out, is like the father in the story. The beauty and power of this story is made very clear in the description and actions of the father. One of the dangers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Introduces The Psalms Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

The purpose of Psalms – to touch God and be touched by Him.

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. INTRODUCTION 1. The word Psalm in Hebrew, Tehillum means “to make jubilant music.” It comes from the root halal to yell a greeting. It is the word from which you get hello. So pray hello Lord. 2. Why Psalms were written. a. Prayers. b. Devotional ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1, Psalm 51:1, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 34:6, Psalm 23:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Caducity

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 3, 2023

Caducity is defined as the infirmity or weakness of old age.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Old age need not be misery. In many ways, old age can be a great blessing because the whole experience of life is behind you. When you were a child everything ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31, Isaiah 46:4, Job 12:12, Psalm 92:14

The Joy Of A Soul Winner

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 29, 2015

A soul winner will bring joy to the Saviour, to Self, to the Sinner and to the Saints.

The Joy of a Soul Winner Study Text: Luke 10: 17 - 20 Introduction: - The most valuable possessions in the world are souls. Jesus said, "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Matt. 16:26) - Once we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trying Faith

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Apr 7, 2014

To show that we can never truly have faith unless our faith is tried.

-Q: Do you have a “TRYING FAITH”? -That's what we're going to consider this morning together -ILLUSTRATION: Bulletproof Waistcoat I read an amusing story about the first Duke of Wellington. An inventor was trying to interest him in a bulletproof waistcoat he had made. It was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Friend Of God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Through Out the Bible we see that God is looking for people that He can be intimate with. He wants to be our Friends.

Friend’s Of God John 15:15 (NKJV) No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. Jesus in this verse is telling us that God doesn’t want to have a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Have A Generous Heart When Money Is Tight? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 6, 2019

Paul commends the Macedonians for being generous even in their poverty. What can we learn from them about giving well?

CAN YOU BE BOTH? It’s telling that the Macedonians were poor and generous. - 2 Corinthians 8:1-2. - Verse 2 gives us a striking statement. Paul shares with us that the Macedonians were extremely poor and richly generous. Those aren’t two phrases that we normally put together. - If you’re here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist