Sermons on Pray With Joy:

Jesus Our Cheer Leader!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 31, 2021

The Bible teaches us that God wants us to be strong and full of joy. If we listen we can hear God speaking to us through the Word. The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength —Nehemiah 8:10

JESUS OUR CHEER LEADER! The Bible teaches us that God wants us to be strong and full of joy. If we listen we can hear God speaking to us through the Word. The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength —Nehemiah 8:10 Mat 9:2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Matthew 9:2

In The Middle Of J-O-Y Is A Never-Ending Circle

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Dec 12, 2005

God shows us how to maintain JOY, even when there are many things attacking that joy.

I Thessalonians 5:16-24 3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Feeling Joy When You Don't Want To Series

Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008

Reason we don’t feel as much joy as we would like is because we are milk Christians rather than solid food Christians.

People love a baby. You only have to watch when a new baby enters our auditorium how people flock around that baby. People love little children as well. We consider them so cute. And when they come up with the most interesting comments we just laugh at them. Kids have few if any inhibitions. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Call For Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2013

A sermon from Romans 15:30-33 on prayer (Outline and material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/romans/Rom%2015_30-33.htm)

HoHum: Whenever I speak about prayer, I want it known that I speak as a fellow-struggler in the trenches. I’ve never found prayer to be easy. Also, many messages and books on prayer lay a guilt trip on the listener or reader for not praying enough. They tell about how Martin Luther was so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Definite Prayer" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 17, 2008

Second in a three sermon series on prayer.

As we mentioned last time, our Lord’s disciples had asked Him to teach them to pray (v. 1). The request made by the disciples of our Lord should also be our request of Him, for prayer is the foundational disci¬pline of the Christian life. It is through prayer that we access the power of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Meek Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Meekness is that attitude of God when He said, "Come now let us reason together." All through the Bible the appeal is to be meek and gentle, for this is the only reasonable way to face life.

A dejected coach entered a telephone booth after losing out in the high school basketball tournament. When he discovered he didn't have a dime he called a passing student: "Hey! Lend me a dime so I can call a friend." The student reached into his pocket and pulled out two dimes. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Shout For Jot Before The Lord, The King

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 16, 2013

A short talk given at our early morning communion service encouraging the congregation to enter into the jubilant high praise of Psalm 98

‘Shout for joy before the Lord the King’ (98:6)! Have you ever been in a crowd of people where the cheers, the noise, the celebration has been overwhelming? If you close your eyes can you imagine that moment? For me it would be the old Wembley Stadium when my beloved Gillingham ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

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

Sustaining Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 16, 2008

The Lord moves in our lives and empowers us to live victoriously even in the middle of difficlut times and overwhelming obstacles.

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 “Sustaining Grace” INTRODUCTION These are troubled times. We thought things couldn’t get any worse as we watched gas prices skyrocket out of sight. We were wrong. The house of cards of a society run on credit and debt is tumbling down. The stock market is the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Curing The Monday Blues Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 15, 2025

A 7-minute charge to flip your week from drained to driven

CURING THE MONDAY BLUES A 7-minute charge to flip your week from drained to driven SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT: Call to worship: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) PROLOGUE: What day is Psalm 118.24 referring to specifically? It’s one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-24, Acts 20:7, Revelation 1:10, Psalm 31:15, Isaiah 26:3, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 5

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 31, 2016

If more of us would: cry out to a merciful God who wants to hear from us; desire a relationship like we see David having; earnestly seek after God instead of what we see around us... Could we not see a change in our life like the one in David's?

Psalm 5 The Psalms are excellent sources of encouragement for us EX: When things are bad, when life becomes difficult, the Psalms can help Sometimes we don’t take the time to appreciate how valuable they can be FACT: We are faced with many difficult decisions on a daily basis More so, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Your Joy Back - Psalm 51:8-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 19, 2025

How do you get joy back after a major failure?

Psalm 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8-19

Rejoice Always Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The Apostle Paul writes a letter to the Philippian while under house arrest chained to two Romans guards around the clock. He may also be executed for his faith in Jesus as the Christ. Yet, through it all, Paul is able to rejoice.

A. Philippians 4:4-8 (READ) 1. Today we begin a series of lessons corresponding with our Small Group Study entitled: “ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING” based on the book by Max Lucado, who based his book on this passage. 2. This is a timely SUBJECT, because ANXIETY has greatly increased over the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Iowa

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 20, 2013

The joy and love and peace that awaits us in heaven is beyond our imagination! It supersedes anything we have known on earth.

People often ask me about heaven. Will my grandpa and grandma be there? Will they be the same age- will they like the same things they like(d) on earth? How about my little poodle, "Itty Bit"? Will my pets and my friends be in heaven? From time to time, I am asked these questions and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed