Sermons on Living In Joy:

Digital Discipleship: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Souls

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 1, 2025

The fruit of the Spirit emerges not as antiquated moral decoration, but as essential architecture for souls navigating digital turbulence.

Title: Digital Discipleship: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Souls Intro: The fruit of the Spirit emerges not as antiquated moral decoration, but as essential architecture for souls navigating digital turbulence. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 Reflection Dear Friends, The apostle Paul, writing to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Other

Philippians 2:19-30

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Philippians overview

Philippians 2:19-30 POINT | The foundation for serving others well is loving God more. Did you hate doing chores when you were a kid? Did you do it with joy? Paul’s life at this point wasn’t going great by our standards—he was in the depth of persecution and was looking at death because of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Turn Back

Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009

We must not turn away from Christ and back to our sin. If we do this we are rejecting the only salvation from sin.

“DON’T TURN BACK” Hebrews 10:26-39 December 7, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 (King James Version) King James Version (KJV) 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebrate! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008

Learning what it means to have true celebration. Part 5 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Discipline: Celebration February 3, 2008 There was a farmer who had a neighbor who was a chronic complainer, he would always find something wrong with anything. He was a cold, wet blanket on a cold, wet night. The man had absolutely no joy within him. So the farmer decided he would ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Sep 26, 2021

The Epistle of Joy

(notes c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries and biblegateway.com) Thanksgiving / The Epistle of Joy / Attitude / Believer’s life / Paul under house arrest in Rome in 62 AD. The power of Christ within Paul gave him contentment; SINGLE MIND 1 Paul and Timothy, bond-servants (SLAVES?) of Christ Jesus, To ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

What Is Happiness? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Both Jesus and Paul make it clear that it is more than a right to be happy, it is a duty. It is part of our commitment to Christ to overcome all that would make us unhappy.

Epictetus, the ancient philosopher said, "If a man is unhappy, this must be his own fault, for God made all men to be happy." A Christian writer, St. Bernard, said something similar. "Nothing can work me damage except myself; the harm that I sustain I carry about with me, and never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 21, 2023

In imitating God, the church should pour out lavish generosity and joy in response to any conversion.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever lost something? • Something you needed or valued? • Well, you are not alone! • According to a survey from a few years ago, Americans " spend 2.5 days a year looking for misplaced items.” • The most misplaced items are “TV remotes (45%), phones (33%), car & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'll Thank God All By Myself!

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Oct 24, 2003

I’ll Thank GOD All By Myself!

I’ll Thank GOD All By Myself! Luke 17:11-19 When we deal with Luke, we deal with a book authored by one who didn’t experience a walking - talking relationship with Jesus Christ. Luke never saw Jesus open a blinded eye or case a deaf ear to hear. But he believed in Jesus anyway. Even though he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Invites All To Heaven! Accept And Rejoice! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 22, 2012

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have done their part for all people to be able to celebrate!

We noted last week from Luke 14 that selfish pride ignores God and will lead to troubles. The ultimate trouble of course is to be completely separated from God and be tormented with judgment forever. Sadly, many today do ignore God and this ultimate trouble may come to them soon. Do we see people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whispers Of The Enemy

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 5, 2024

The words of doubt or unbelief that our dead situations will not change and God’s promises will not be fulfilled are the whispers of the enemy. These whispers can come from our surroundings or even from our close friends. Social media is flooded with all this whispers of the enemy.

These days lot of Christians live a life of defeat or disappointment by believing the whispers of the enemy. Our situations in life may be dead or defeated. When our situations are dead and defeated, we easily believe the words of our surroundings or friends that situations are dead and will not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:36

Warning! The Gift Of Peace

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 3, 2021

Warning, warning there is an all out attack against your personal peace. Watch out for drama queens. Receive the divine peace God has promised.

WARNING? THE GIFT OF PEACE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us start with the premise that PEACE IS A CHOICE. There are many that do not live in a “HAPPY HOUSE.” They do not have peace and they will destroy your peace. DO NOT ALLOW THE BEHAVIOR OF OTHERS TO DESTROY YOUR INNER ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18, Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christmas Peace Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

The Word of God present Jesus as the Prince of Peace. His peace is enjoyed by those who based their faith off that truth.

A Christmas Peace Christians depend upon the truths found in the Word of God and in the forgiveness that is given in Jesus’ name, this brings them a great peace. Psalm 119:165 says, “Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” “Law” (torah) is used twenty-five ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Journey Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 12, 2023

After preaching to Jews and Gentiles on his first trip, Paul takes off again, hoping to encourage the new believers. His plans, though, change when God has other ideas about where he should go. Acts shares with us what God had in mind for Paul on his second journey.

Introduction Video Ill.: Paul’s Second Journey - Graphe This morning, we are continuing our summer road trip, going along with Paul on his journeys as recorded in Acts. Last week, we journeyed with Paul and Barnabas as they traveled throughout the province Asia, teaching about Jesus. We saw that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James 1 Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Sep 16, 2024

Count it all Joy!

Opener: Good Morning Church! We are so excited to be here with you, worshipping the Lord! Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that will continue for the next five weeks. This series is rooted in a book that is in the New Testament. In fact, it is known by many theologians as the Proverbs ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ain't Nobody Gonna Steal My Joy

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

Not allowing anyone to steal your joy

AIN’T NOBODY GONNA STEAL MY JOY By: C. Mason Davis One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3