Sermons on joyfulness: showing 421-435 of 9,521

"God-Bumps"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 7, 2016

God bumps are God moments when the Lord comes and reveals His presence and we recognize His awesomeness.

Psalm 66:1-12 GOD BUMPS 1. Awesome have you encountered it? You have experienced goosebumps • We were leaving WVU stadium after a comeback victory • we left the stadium "country roads" played loudly your heart thumped tears trickled like this is awesome Place! Goose Bump ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Devotional For Seniors

Contributed by Michael Brown on May 30, 2022

This is a devotional I prepared for nursing home residents

There are many things that the very young & the very old have in common. One of those things may be how difficult it is to be patient when we are dependent on others to meet our needs or fulfill our desires. Things we want badly takes forever to happen. (Christmas & birthdays for kids) ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, John 16:22, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Purpose Of Worship

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 30, 2012

This message deals with how Worship should point us to God, transform our lives, and cause us to appreciate different styles of worship in others.The audio version is available at www.sermon.net

What Is The Purpose Of Worship Leviticus 10:1-5 Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 100 We are in the second in our sermon series. “What’s Worship Got To Do With It?” Last week Lay Pastor Sandra McLean led us off with a great message, “What Is Worship.” Next week, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship With Thanksgiving And Praise

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Feb 29, 2008

Our worship to God should involve thanksgiving and praise to Him.

Worship, I believe, is the missing jewel of the evangelical Church. Sunday after Sunday we come to worship services, but are we truly worshiping God? In many churches the Sunday morning event is considered a “preaching service” in spite of the fact that the official title in the bulletin reads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does Our Thanks Lead Us?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 22, 2019

Being thankful should lead us to a true worship of God.

Where Does Our Thanks Take Us? Leviticus 10:1-5 Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 100 11/24/2019 In a few days, some of us will have traveled many miles from where we are right now, in order to be with family and friends for Thanksgiving. For some of us it will be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-5, Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Paradox Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time.

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time. He was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief as He went through the experience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Plugging The Leak In Your Joy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2006

Billy Sunday observed "If there’s no joy in your religion, you’ve got a leak in your faith." In a world that is often discouraging and frustrating, how can a Christian keep the Joy of the Lord as their strength?

OPEN: In 1937 architect Frank Lloyd Wright built a house for industrialist Hibbard Johnson. One rainy evening Johnson was entertaining distinguished guests for dinner when the roof began to leak. The water seeped through directly above Johnson himself, dripping steadily onto his bald head. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Think About Such Things”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 25, 2022

Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negative.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised version of a message contributed earlier to Sermon Central) TEXT: Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18; Proverbs 23:7 This morning I want to talk about two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18, Proverbs 23:7, Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Come, People Of Grace Baptist

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 16, 2011

A 2nd year church anniversary sermon.

O Come, People of Grace Baptist (Anniversary Sunday, 2006) Chuck Sligh TEXT: Psalms 95:1-11 – “O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Consider It Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

Joy is more than happiness.

This morning we begin with a musical experiment. I need three volunteers to see if we can get these glasses of water to “sing.” (Select volunteers). As our volunteers rubbed the top edge, the water vibrated. You could hear the vibrations that came across as sound. If you would have looked closely, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Profit Of Death: An Exposition Of Philippians 1:21-30 Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 12, 2020

Paul, the imprisoned veteran of the Christian warfare encourages the Church in Philippi which was inhabited by retired Roman soldiers.

The Profit of Death: An Exposition of Philippians 1:21-30 The epistle of Philippians explodes with joy. Everywhere, Paul is talking about his rejoicing and commanding that the Philippians do likewise. When one considers that Paul is currently in prison and is facing the prospects of execution, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Least Expect Him Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus taught that the Son of Man would return when we least expect him. This has implications for future, end-time theology as well as present-day, right-now living. Our Father wants us to live with expectant hope because He can show up in any situation at any moment.

Today, I want to talk about surprises. You know, those moments when something unexpected happens, and it catches you off guard. I have this little gift box here, and there's a surprise inside. I'm not going to tell you what it is just yet, but I want you to keep it in mind as we go through our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Topics: Divine Intervention, Spiritual Encounters, Miraculous Events, Faith Journey

The Divine Call Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Divine Call

Psalm 98 The Divine Call 1. To Song - It's Trust - 1 O sing unto the Lord a new song; Jericho - Joshua 6:16 And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the Lord hath given you the city. It's ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Singing Saints Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Singing Saints

Psalm 149 Singing Saints 1. The Sovereign - 1 Praise ye the Lord. 2. The Song - 1 Sing unto the Lord a new song, A Song of Revelation - Rev. 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: A Song of Redemption - for thou wast ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Leaders, Pt. 2

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

When these things are working together in the church family, great things will happen! Leaders will love to lead because they love seeing what God does through His people! It is time for the people of God, step up and be the church with a mission!

How to Get the Most out of Your Leaders, Pt. 2 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God