Sermons on joyfulness: showing 601-615 of 9,525

The Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

We need to see that the only way to be a happy Christian, who can even make prayer time a fun time, is to forget the bad past, and remember those things that fill our minds with a sense of gratitude.

My earliest childhood memories of being in church are of the rope that I could ride. The thick rope hung down through the ceiling in the church entry way. I was so little that when the rope was pulled to ring the bell in the belfry, I could hang on to it and get a ride as it would pull me up off ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

The Joy Of Trials Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2023

The Pulpit Commentary calls this verse THE STRANGE PARADOX, and truly they are right, for what can be more paradoxical than being happy about the things that make you sad?

THE JOY OF TRIALS Let me share with you the different ways our text is translated to give you a broad view of what we are dealing with. First, we will look at some of the context of the verse. JAMES 1:2-4, "2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, [a] whenever you face trials of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

The Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Paul demonstrated the power of a thankful heart to overcome enormous negative circumstances. Prayer is not the dark garment of despair. Prayer is a bright garment of praise that will dress up the soul even on the dreariest of days.

My earliest childhood memories of being in church are of the rope that I could ride. The thick rope hung down through the ceiling in the church entry way. I was so little that when the rope was pulled to ring the bell in the belfry, I could hang on to it and get a ride as it would pull me up off ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Communion Reflection

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 29, 2006

Two things we can reflect on during communion

"A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup." 1Cor11:28 God hates thoughtless religion. In Amos chapter 5 in verses 20-24 He says "I hate, I despise your religious feasts...away with the noise of your songs!" God is always looking to see who’s really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Resolution Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 30, 2017

A short teaching on Jesus' Resolution for us as we move onto the year.

The Lord's Resolution Jesus' resolution is, "This is to My Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples." (John 15:8) The Bible gives clear instructions on how to live a life that is surrendered to the enabling of the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. "Love must ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ain't No Rock

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 17, 2007

We’re called to declare the glory of God

Psalm 96:1-13 Ain’t No Rock Woodlawn Baptist Church August 12, 2007 I want to thank all of you for allowing me to be gone this past week while I was preaching a revival meeting for the Pleasant Hill church family. I know some of you were praying as I was preaching. I am grateful to you for that. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Joy" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

This kind of Joy is really a "cheerful, calm, delight, and Christians should experience this joy more than any other people.

Well, we still have the Joy book, Philippians, fairly fresh in our minds from this winter. And as we talk about Joy as a fruit of the spirit we are talking not so much about jumping up and down for joy like when you win the lottery, though it might be like that I suppose. Sometimes I think people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 11, 2018

Part 6 of this series focuses on Romans 12:12.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 6 Scriptures: Romans 12:12; Matthew 7:13-14; James 1:12 This is part six of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” This morning we will be looking at Romans 12:12 which says, “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; constant in prayer.” If you recall from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Matthew 7:13-14, James 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trial Of Your Faith Series

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 23, 2002

The differences between trials, temptations and tests are important so that we can respond properly when faced with problems and difficulties.

1:1a James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, There is a version of this verse which says: James, a servant of Jesus Christ, who is God and Lord. James was the half brother of Jesus. When Jesus was ministering at Nazareth some did not want to hear Him because they were ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship : The Catalyst For Eternal Life!

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Feb 26, 2004

Christians need to be aware of the meaning,epression and reason for worship.

"Worship: THE catalyst for eternal life." 1 Chronicles 16:26-29 REV. B. J. SIMS, JR The meaning of Worship: Etymology: worthiness, respect, reverence paid to a divine being, 1 : reverence offered a divine being or supernatural power; also : an act of expressing such reverence 2 : a form of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come And Worship Him

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jul 7, 2008

An examination of Psalm 100 on How and Why we are to worhsip God.

Come And Worship Him Psalm 100:1-5 PSALM 100 A Song of Praise for the LORD’s Faithfulness to His People A Psalm of Thanksgiving. 1 Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! 2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3 Know that the LORD, He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying Scripture

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 2, 2004

To discuss how we can use the example of Paul and others in Scripture to pray through Scriptures for ourselves and others

SBC Philippi am 8/1/04, Rev. Jeff Simms Praying the Scriptures Colossians 1:9-12 Primary Purpose: To examine how Paul prayed, so that we might pray according to God’s will for each other. There is a way of taking scripture and personalizing it in your prayers that I want to show you an example ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

If . . . Then

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 12, 2012

Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter

IF . . . THEN / John 15: 9 – 17 Intro: When I was in college I date a young lady. The relationship was getting kind of serious and I said to her one evening, “Do you love me?” Her answer, “What do you think?” I thought the answer was yes; but, she had other ideas. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Have I To Be Thankful For!?

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

this sermon was revised from a sermon by pastor Robert Harmon.

What Have I got to be Thankful for?! 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Several things happened this year that just knocked the wind out of me. My father got sick and died. I was left without that source of strength I grew up knowing. The floods came and now part of our roof is covered by a tarp because the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Secure In His Keeping Jude 24-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024

In the final doxology of Jude, we are reminded of God's faithfulness to keep us secure in His love and the profound assurance we have in Christ as believers, anchored in the truth of God's Word.

Transformed by Truth: Secure in His Keeping Jude 24-25 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound assurance we have in Christ as believers, anchored in the truth of God's Word. In the final doxology of Jude, we are reminded of God's faithfulness to keep us secure in His love. Jude 24-25 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Peter 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Revelation 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal