Sermons on My Souls Reflection:

My Joy Isn’t Gone — It Just Needs Restoring PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures; true repentance brings cleansing, renewal, and restored joy for those who honestly turn to Him.

Some of us walked in today with a knot in the stomach and a stone in the soul. We know the sound of shame. It whispers in the quiet moments, it shouts in the sleepless hours. Guilt that gnaws. Regret that repeats. Failure that fogs the heart. If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling and wondered, Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Topics: Confession, Repentance

Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 16, 2023

What does a true Christian look like? How do our actions reflect the faith that we have? How do our actions reflect the love of God?

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. [James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 John 4:7-8

The Perplexing Paradox Of Blessings And Bewilderment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 11, 2020

Breaking down the barriers of self, and the anguish of curing the soul-sickness of loneliness and disappointment.

It is a wonderful and joyous thing to experience God and the supernatural gifting of His anointing and power. However, the Christian life is more than just feelings, emotions, and experience - it is trusting God in EVERY circumstance – no matter what! I have always been a ‘car guy.’ I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, James 2:17, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Job 2:3, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, Philippians 3:12-14, Psalm 139:23-24, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essential Equipment - Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

What does prayer change? Most of believe prayer’s most important purpose is to change circumstances... but that may not be true.

OPEN: A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his prayer and said, "Son, I was very pleased to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Times Are In Thy Hand: Finding Refuge In A World Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jan 3, 2026

A sermon that calls believers to anchor their lives in God’s sovereign care by trusting Him honestly in suffering and courageously declaring, “My times are in Thy hand.”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 31 (KJV) Introduction: The Storm and the Anchor Good morning, beloved. We gather this morning in a world that often feels like a ship tossed on a raging sea. The winds of anxiety blow hard against us. The waves of uncertainty crash over the deck. We face the storms of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 20, 2003

Whenever we wonder if it is possible to cope with life’s problems we only have to look to the Lord, our Shepherd. Too many needy people look to themselves, the world or to others when they are afraid, distressed or dissatisfied, besides the Shepherd. Dav

The Lord is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need (Psa 23:1-6) Song: "You are More Than Enough" You are my supply G/B C My breath of life Am7 D2/F# Still more awesome than I know G C D You are my reward G/B C Worth living for Am7 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003

It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 missionaries would never ha

The Lord is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing (Psa 23:1-6) It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"It's Only A Handbag" Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 26, 2015

Using the 2015 Mulberry and John Lewis adverts to reflect on the Christmas message

I wonder - do you use your sky plus to fast forward through all the adverst on TV. If so you may have missed some very crafted commercial takes on the Christmas message. I wonder for example if you have seen the Mulberry Christmas advert A young couple are in rural cottage with a blazing fire. Jo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Ye Are The Salt Of The Earth And The Light Of The World

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jun 5, 2008

When we witness and apply salt to preserve mankind, salt should sting. Light invades darkness. Salt invades the meat without asking its permission.

5-18-08 Salt of the Earth, Light of the world Matt 5:1-13 (particularly verse 13) Salt preserves - salt keeps from spoiling - salt also stings *** - does our witness ever produce a sting? - Similar to light, which invades darkness. light never asks for permission to invade darkness - salt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving The Unlovable Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

What does it mean to love the unlovable?

Topical March 15th, 2009 Love the Unlovable (accompanied by CIY Video Baht by Derek Hammeke) Look at the face of the child on this picture. Can you see something that is missing from the childs eyes? Innocence. These are not the eyes of a child hopeful about the future and curious about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

Our Actions Make All The Difference

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013

Expounding on Psalm 119:29-37, Pastor Jonathan talks about the importance of our actions matching our testimony in sharing our faith with others.

It’s Thanksgiving Weekend and a couple of days ago we gathered with our family and friends and we thanked God for all that He has provided for us, the family that was sitting around the table, and certainly the food that was provided for us. We thanked Him for all He has done for us in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

From Fish To Sheep Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 19, 2014

The familiar dialogue between Peter and Jesus after the fish miracle on the Galilean beach reinstates Peter as a disciple and calls others to Fish but also Shepherd.

Fifty Forgotten Days: “From Fish to Sheep” John 21:15-17 Several disciples had just witnessed and had been PART OF another fish miracle on the shores of Galilee. The catch of 153 fish at the Galilee Breakfast with Jesus pointed to the large HOLY SPIRIT-Pentecost catch to come when ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Agenda Of A Storm? Dry Faith? Wet Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2018

Let us consider the agenda of storms. No one is exempt from the storms of faith. What do I do when there is so much water in my boat it looks like I am doomed? Is Jesus on board?

THE STORM’S AGENDA: DRY FAITH VS. WET FAITH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would first ask us to weigh and ponder this thought. THERE CAN BE NO RESURRECTION WITHOUT A CRUCIFIXION… We hate the very thought of the Crucifixion, but FAITH KNOWS that the crucifixion and all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Philippians 4:6, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enemy Is Left As A Test Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2018

Because Israel persisted in disobedience, God decided to allow the nations to remain in the land as the means to chastise His people, and to test Israel and to train succeeding generations for war.

Chapter 11 Enemy Is Left as a Test [Judges 2.20–3.4] Scripture 20 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice; 21 I also will not henceforth ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Choose This Day Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 3, 2022

Joshua said, as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. The people responded; we will serve the Lord. OK says Joshua, then throw away everything and anything that stands as a hindrance to serving God and yield your heart to God (Joshua 24:23). The people followed God as long as Joshua lived.

Many things have been computerized in our day. The game of chess is completely computerized. If you play against the computer in a game of chess you can even find out the rating for every move you make. The computer can tell you if you made a good decision or a bad decision in your chess move and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-23

Denomination: Baptist