Sermons on Maximize Joy:

Understanding The Twelve Purposes For Trials, Trouble, Testing

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 7, 2009

A survey of the Bible texts concerning trials

UNDERSTANDING THE TWELVE BIBLICAL PURPOSES FOR TESTING, TRIALS & TROUBLES 1. God allows trials so that we might become stronger Christians (James 1:3, 4) Reason #1 To Praise The Lord! “My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers generations; knowing this that the trying of your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Handle Hardship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 18, 2010

God works His good through our trials when we pray and when we stay.

How to Handle Hardship James 1:2-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/18/10 I came across this response from a man who was asked for additional information from an insurance company. In blank #3 of the accident form, I put “trying to do the job alone” as the cause of my accident. You said in your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Faith Fails Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 4, 2010

Part 3 focuses on Paul's thorn in the flesh.

When Our Faith Fail – Part 3 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Joshua 13:11-13; Judges 2:3 Introduction: In my message last week I continued with the second and third faith equations: o Faith + Unbelief + Action = No Results o Faith + Wrong Belief + Action = Wrong Results Last week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caution: God Working Series

Contributed by John Sears on Sep 15, 2011

Is the idea that God is working just wishful thinking? What does that look like if he is?

(Introduction) (Other ideas might be the pains of road construction: and the signs that say, “Completed in 2011 as promised) The grief of my grandfather’s loss was still fresh. His wife, my step grandmother, had passed away unexpectedly. She was alive and well as they went to bed. He awoke ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Gift To Us - Job 2:10

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2011

God's Gift To Us - Job 2:10

God's Gift To Us - Job 2:10 Job 2:10 Job answered, "You sound like one of those fools on the street corner! How can we accept all the good things that God gives us and not accept the problems?" So even after all that happened to Job, he did not sin. He did not accuse God of doing anything wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Way Is Always God’s Way!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 30, 2016

The sufferings of the cross paid for a better way for us. Jesus had joy in providing a better way. He is the Way, Truth and the Life!

THE BEST WAY IS ALWAYS GOD’S WAY! In this sermon outline we point out how that the sufferings of the cross paid for a better way for us. Jesus had joy in providing a better way. He is the Way, Truth and the Life! Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of ...read more

Joyride - Pt. 1 - Running On E Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 3, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 1 – Running on E I. Introduction Life is a series of ups and a series of downs. Cycles that loop. Turns and shifts that sling us in a different direction than we anticipated. Our life often feels much like an amusement ride! And not the kiddy ones. The white knuckle, scream ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Trials Come Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 11, 2010

God wants to grow us through the garbage in our lives.

Why Trials Come James 1:2-8 Rev. Brian Bill 7/11/10 I began the message last week with a question from a PBC member. I begin today with a series of questions from someone else. She has been wracked with worry and pummeled with pain: “Why does it seem some people just can’t get ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dreams Come True! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2017

In the place of your affliction, trust Him to use you for His glory, to make you forget your pain, and to make you fruitful as you live your life for Him.

In 1969, in a science lab in New Jersey, Canadian physicist Willard Boyle and his colleagues invented the concept of an electronic eye. Using their knowledge of mathematics and the behavior of light they provided the science behind digital cameras known as a charged-coupled device or CCD. The CCD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cheer In A Cheerless World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 11, 2014

The world has joy and happiness directly proportional to circumstances. Real true joy is not dependent on things but rather on the person of Jesus Christ

BAD NEWS TODAY Vilolence & death around the world Ukraine/ Russia & Crimea Warfare death of innocents MH17 Nigeria Boko Haram size towns & children W. Africa Ebola epidemic out of control Israel/Gaza - Hamas keeps rejecting cease-fire Iraq Isis murder & butchery Hurricanes & tornadoes Flooding & ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Season Of Supernatural Breakthrough (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

In this third part of the series, we will explore the practical application of maintaining your breakthrough and walking in continuous victory. It is one thing to enter a season of supernatural breakthrough, but it’s crucial to sustain and maximize the blessing.

SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (PART 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 30:18-19 Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 20:20-23, Matthew 17:24-27, Exodus 14:21-22 INTRODUCTION: In this third part of the series, we will explore the practical application of maintaining your breakthrough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:18-19, 2 Chronicles 20:20-23, Matthew 17:24-27, Exodus 14:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Aquila And Priscilla: Serving God Together Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 16, 2017

Aquila and Priscilla are mentioned in four NT books. They were a couple committed to God and ministered in several places with Paul. This sermon speaks to how a couple can maximize their usefulness for God's kingdom TOGETHER.

Aquila and Priscilla: Serving God Together Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 16, 2017 [Adapted, but source unknown.] TEXT: Acts 18:1-3 – “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; 2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Putting The Body Together (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

The gifts of the Holy Spirit have a context. There are boundaries and limitations that they have based on the love walk of a Christian. Find out how to maximize your gifts by tapping into the power of love and a deep relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Putting the Body Together 1 Cor 12 1 And now, dear brothers and sisters, F60 I will write about the special abilities the Holy Spirit gives to each of us, for I must correct your misunderstandings about them. 2 You know that when you were still pagans you were led astray and swept along in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message #1: Prioritizing Stewardship In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 31, 2025

This morning, we are beginning a new Sermon Series for March titled: STEWARDSHIP: Maximizing God’s Blessings for His Glory. This morning, we are going to begin with Message #1 on PRIORITIZING STEWARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES

INTRODUCTION: This morning, we are beginning a new Sermon Series for March titled: STEWARDSHIP: Maximizing God’s Blessings for His Glory. This morning, we are going to begin with Message #1 on PRIORITIZING STEWARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES Our keynote scripture for this series in found in 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Fire! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2011

WHEN the fire comes, don’t let it burn you; instead, let it refine you. How? Don’t be surprised or ashamed by the fire. Instead, be glad in the fire, glory in the fire, and give yourself to God in the fire.

A man went to see his doctor in a state of high anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I'm dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and it hurts. I touch my chest and it hurts. You have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free