Sermons on Pray With Joy:

Growing By Doing The Unpopular

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

We could grow and rise beyond our situation when we do the unpopular. Based on the example of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, we can do these 4 actions so we can grow.

Growing by Doing the Unpopular Matthew 26:6-13 6 Now while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table. 8 When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Dances Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

The tragedy of Herod contrasts with the triumph of King David.

There are two different gatherings mentioned in our readings this morning. One of them takes place in the court of King David, and the other takes place in the court of Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Judæa. They are similar in that they tell about two powerful leaders putting on elaborate feasts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I'm So Excited (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jul 23, 2002

THERE ARE HINDERANCES TO OUR EXCITEMENT, BUT WE CAN OVER COME THEM.

Title: I’m so Excited (Part II) Text: Psalms 37:4 Intro: God’s desire is for us to be blessed and live a life filled with Joy, Happiness, and Excitement. But the enemy of our soul’s desire is to keep us in the clutches of depression, fear and heartache. Today I want to tell you about the hindrances ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believers Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

Thankfulness is like a magnet it draws Gods attention to us, and it brings good things to us. One of the saddest things that can happen to a christian is to lose their thankful heart.

1 Thess. 5:18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 2 Tim 3:1-5 (Un thankful) Having a form of Godliness but denying the power thereof, ( We are surrounded today by a spiritual atmosphere of un thankfulness. Lu. 17:11-19 One (Of ten lepers) with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Normal Christian Life Is A Life Of Supernatural Joy Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002

The absence of supernatural joy in a christians life means the kingdom of God is not in full manifestation.

Ps 132:9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy. Isa 55: 12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: Ps 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whatever Happened To Hope

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002

There is no doubt in Hope.

Whatever Happened To Hope? (Note this text was used with the power pont slide available at Sermon Central) And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13) What Is It? "Thus ELPIDZEIN means expectation with the nuance of counting upon... If ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joyful Christian

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A call to be joyful in our walk with the Lord

The Joyful Christian Psalm 100 Introduction: Several years ago, the #1 song on the pop charts was titled “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. It had a snappy, tropical sort of beat, and left people with the feeling that everything was okay. It left them feeling relaxed and good about themselves and their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Balloons Sail Free

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 26, 2002

Seeing how God has acted to give us all we have and how He has kept His promises we’re moved to offer Him thanks and praise.

Pentecost 14 A Exodus 6:2-8; Romans 11:33-36 Let Your Balloons Sail Free! Based on Joachim Neander’s Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 08/25/02 “Hallelujah! Praise the Lord.” These are not expressions that ordinarily used in the Lutheran Church. Not because there’s anything wrong with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:2-8, Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Lutheran

El Gozo Indecible Del Creyente

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 12, 2002

Como un Cristiano puede y deber tener gozo indecible.

Introduccion: Este es indudablemente uno de los mas preciosos textos que se encuentran en todo el Nuevo Testamento. Se presenta en una gran explosión de rebosado y abundante gozo. Un cuidadoso estudio de este texto, revela que hay cinco grandes fuentes de este gozo indecible del creyente: 1) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

God has given you millions of dollars in quantifiable blessings. Add up the cost of replacing your liver, your heart, your lungs. . .

B vCOUNT YOUR BLESSINGS For the Christian, gratitude should be a life attitude. “Count Your Blessings” was written by one of the prolific gospel song writers of the past century, a Methodist lay preacher named Johnson Oatman. In addition to his preaching and the writing of more than 5,000 hymn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Praise He Is Worthy Of

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

What can we do to render to God a thanks, praise, or worship that will approach what He is truly worthy of?

AN UNCOMPARABLE PRAISE FOR A INCOMPREHENSIBLE GOD WHY TO PRAISE THE LORD: FOR SUSTAINING LIFE: Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord (Psalms 150) FOR INFINITE MERCY: O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. (Psalms 136:1) FOR ABIDING ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Five Reasons For Giving Thanks Unto God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about five reasons to give thanks unto God namely for His 1. WORDS 2. WORKS 3. WILL 4. WONDERS 5. WAYS

FIVE REASONS FOR GIVING THANKS UNTO GOD OUTLINE 1. WORDS 2. WORKS 3. WILL 4. WONDERS 5. WAYS THE MESSAGE FIVE REASONS FOR GIVING THANKS UNTO GOD 1. WORDS: Psalms.119:105. Luke: 4:4. We should thank God for his word which guides us and strengthens us. The Bible says that Man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:89-112, Psalm 119:89-93

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have A Lot To Be Thankful For

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

topical study of things to be thankful for

I HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR. • THE BIBLE CONTAINS THE MOST IMPORTANT ONES. 1- I CAN BE THANKFUL THAT GOD IS A GOOD GOD. PSA 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. 2- I CAN BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S UNFAILING LOVE. PSA 107:8 Let them give thanks ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Be Loved And Accepted

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 4, 2004

What to do when you don’t fit in and it hurts

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ---------------------------------------- 1Corinthians 13 Jan 19, 1992 ---------------------------------------- It was once said of a particular statesman that, "...the tragedy of his life is that he never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Bite Of Bitterness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 12, 2004

Bitterness always comes back to bite us and hurt our lives

The Bite of Bitterness Selected Passages September 26, 2004 Introduction A rattlesnake, if cornered, will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is--a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God