Sermons on People Rejoice:

Sermon # 1 - A People Set Apart For God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 11, 2024

We as a church are the ‘Ekklesia’ set apart for the Lord. Let us understand how we can be those called apart people who can take a stand for the Lord and not compromise with the world.

We read in Matthew 16:18, “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”(ESV) Jesus Christ said that He will build His church on the rock. Often people perceive that church is a building, and hence the first picture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Revelation 2:14, Revelation 2:16, Numbers 23:9, Deuteronomy 33:28, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:9, Matthew 24:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Be Careful When Advising People In God’s Will

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 14, 2024

So many times, we have become like Job’s friends, who have not spoken the right words about or from God to our friends like Job who are suffering in God’s will. We have spoken Godly words, but some or all of these words are not from God.

And so it was, after the LORD had spoken these words to Job, that the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is aroused against you and your two friends, for you have not spoken of Me what is right, as My servant Job has.” Job 42:7 So many times, we have become like Job’s friends, who have ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7

Why Did God Complain To His People?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 9, 2024

Micah depicts a court here. God's people are on trial where God is the judge and the people are told what is expected of them.

The book of Micah was written to God’s people, the children of Israel in the Northern Kingdom, and of Judah in the Southern Kingdom. It was written to warn them of the coming judgment from God but to also for them to repent. Throughout the book of Micah, the need for peace and justice in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are The People Of God And How To Join Up

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2023

Here comes this hick-town Galilean carpenter and His gang to try to turn things upside down.

Saturday of the 30th week in course 2023 Our first reading begins with a question about whether, “then,” God has rejected His people, the Jews of St. Paul’s day. But we must, to have any understanding of these words, look back at the previous chapter, which ends, “But of Israel he [God] says, ‘All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:11-29

Denomination: Catholic

Are Sinners More Successful Than Godly People?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025

Sinners may appear to succeed, but it is a shadow without substance. Their end is sorrow unless they repent. The godly may seem to struggle now, but they are building an eternal reward that cannot be taken away.

ARE SINNERS MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN GODLY PEOPLE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 73:1-17 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 12:1-3, Job 21:7-15, Malachi 3:13-18, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: Throughout history, one puzzling question believers have asked is why the ungodly seem to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Be The People Of God - Psalm 33:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2025

Israel was chosen, yes. But now, through Jesus Christ, all who believe become part of God’s covenant family. We are the new Israel—not by blood, but by the blood of the Lamb.

Go! And Be the People of God - Psalm 33:12 (NLT) “What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.” Introduction Let me ask you this: What defines a nation? Borders? Language? Culture? Scripture declares that there is a nation—not bound by geography or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 9:6-8, Galatians 3:26-29, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"people The Light Shines Through"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2022

A sermon for All Saints.

John 11:1-6, 17-44 “People the Light Shines Through” One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained-glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Imperfect People In God's Perfect Plan: Judah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

God’s grace redeems even our deepest failures, transforming broken stories and flawed families through repentance, mercy, and the faithfulness of Jesus, the Lion of Judah.

Have you ever thought your past placed you on the bench forever? Have you ever carried a family story that felt too messy to mention in church? Take a breath. God writes grace into pages we might have thrown away. He stitches hope through flawed hearts and complicated homes. He meets us in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12, Revelation 5:5

Topics: Grace

Imperfect People In God's Perfect Plan: Judah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

God redeems our deepest failures, transforming brokenness into hope, as seen in Judah’s story, ultimately pointing us to Christ’s unfailing love and redemption.

Friends, settle your hearts and take a deep breath. Grace has a way of meeting us right where we are—right in the middle of our mess, our mistakes, and our midnight worries. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can weave good from the tangled threads of your past, you’re in the right place. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12, Revelation 5:5

Topics: Judah, Character, Tribe

The Luckiest People Alive - Matthew 5:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2024

There is controversy surrounding how the Sermon on the Mount should be interpreted. Is it law? Grace? Is it binding on us today? How can we possibly live that way?

The sermon on the mount makes some very hard demands on us. The introduction to the sermon (the beatitudes) is designed to provide motivation for the hard demands of righteous living throughout the sermon. The first half of the message focuses on how the sermon on the mount should be interpreted (a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Happy The People The Lord Has Chosen To Be His Own

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2004

EPIPHANY 4(A) - Happy are the people who seek Jesus’ salvation, who imitate Jesus’ life and who suffer for Jesus’ sake.

HAPPY THE PEOPLE.... Matthew 5:1-12 - February 1, 2004 MATTHEW 5:1-12 51Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them, saying: 3"Blessed (HAPPY) are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray And Praise Always! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 8, 2018

What is God's will for every Christian?

As we close this year and look forward to a new year, I would like us to think about the 7 P’s for the Christian life for the next 2 Sundays. If you recall from past messages, the 7 P’s for the Christian life are: Pray, Plan, Pray, Prioritize, Pray, Proceed, Praise! Next week we will focus on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy In Sorrow: Transformed By Truth John 16:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2024

The profound truth of finding joy in the midst of sorrow, anchored in the words of Jesus from John 16:22:

Joy in Sorrow: Transformed by Truth John 16:22 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truth of finding joy in the midst of sorrow, anchored in the words of Jesus from John 16:22: "So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22, Psalm 30:5, Romans 8:18, 1 Peter 1:8-9, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Anthem Of Praise - A Kings Joy

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 12, 2025

This is the second part of a two part series. Psalm 20 and 21 go together. Psalm 20 is a prayer (song) that was spoken (or sung) before a battle. Psalm 21 is the praise of victory following a battle.

A King’s Joy Psalm 21:1-7 Intro. Psalm 20 was “An Anthem of Prayer” Prayed before going into battle Pray before going into hard times. Psalm 21 is a “An Anthem of Praise” A song for after the battle A song of joy and praise. The king here is King David. He is rejoicing in God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:4, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Disappointment

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003

It is better to rejoice over what you have than to weep over what you used to have.

Overcoming Disappointment Ezra 3 The year is 537 B.C. The place is Jerusalem. The Jews have just returned from a long captivity in Babylon. Some have been gone from their homeland for 70 years. Others have been gone for 50 years. They were sent into captivity as part of God’s judgment on ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13, Ezekiel 1:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible