Sermons on Real Joy:

Simchat Torah - The Joy And Desire For God's Word

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 9, 2023

Simchat Torah – the Joy of GOD’s WORD (Torah). How do you respond to GOD’s WORD? Is it an integral part of your life? Do you find Joy in it? Or is it a burden to read it? GOD’s WORD gives joy and is a treasure chest that must be searched out and cherished. Allow GOD's WORD to change you forever!

2023.10.08.Sermon Notes. Simchat Torah – The Joy of GOD’s WORD - Torah William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Simchat Torah – the Joy of GOD’s WORD (Torah). How do you respond to GOD’s WORD? Is it an integral part of your life? Do you find Joy in it? Or is it a burden to read it? GOD’s WORD gives joy, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11, Jeremiah 15:16, John 15:11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 13:44, Isaiah 55:8, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 13:16-23, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 55:11, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 119:1-176, John 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing The Joy Of Staying In Love Through The Seasons Of Married Life

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 4, 2024

Embracing the Joy of Staying in Love through the Seasons of Married Life (Valentine’s Day Homily)

Embracing the Joy of Staying in Love through the Seasons of Married Life Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Reflection Love, the basis of human connection, develops in many ways as partners overcome the difficulties of matrimony. From the magical beginnings to the steadfast dedication of elder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Other

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 3: Responding To Persecution With Joy

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021

This is study three on a series on 1 Peter

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 3: Responding to Persecution with Joy 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction In the last study, we discovered that Peter has reminded us of the true state of affairs. We have been chosen, and are therefore special to Him. We also saw that this was accomplished by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unprofitable Servant? That's Our Joy And Privilege

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 1, 2025

What Jesus and the Church teach is not how to get extra points on our heavenly report card.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2025 If we were to survey a thousand websites asking the question, “what’s wrong with the world,” we’d probably get at least a thousand different responses. But the best one I’ve ever seen came a hundred years ago from the British essayist and poet, G.K. Chesterton. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-8, 1 Timothy 1:13-14, Luke 17:5-10, Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95:1-9, Habakkuk 1:2-3, Habakkuk 2:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

"Satan's Worst Nightmare Has Come True (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 1, 2003

There are real demons and a real devil even though we do live in the 21st Century.

Mark 1:21-28 “Satan’s Worst Nightmare Has Come True!”(REVISED) By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A couple days ago I was reading a sermon on this same passage written by a colleague of mine. In it, he wrote something to the effect of, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

His Wrath Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

God’s wrath is real! I know we do not like to talk about it but it is real!

Romans 1:18-32 Getting on the Same Page as God about His Wrath Introduction A. Ohh boy, this should be a fun one B. I like to preach about God’s love, God’s Power, God’s Forgiveness C. Those topics are enjoyable to preach on D. When you are studying a book of the Bible, in our case Romans, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You Butter Or Margarine?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 3, 2016

Are you real or fake? We have enough fake. We need more real Christians!

“Life is too short for fake butter, cheese or people.” - Unknown If you live with fake long enough. the real will taste bad to you. My wife and I grew up with real butter, but could not afford it when the kids were younger. We were given some real butter and my wife and I did the happy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Operation Demon Alert

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 22, 2016

This sermon focuses on the real,battle the real enemy and the apparel that we should put on for guaranteed success.

Introduction: Last week, we talked about the Devil’s First and Worse Lie.” We also identified Satan as our arch enemy. Our warfare is not physical but spiritual in nature. While we are occupied by the seen world, the unseen world is wearing us out. I shared last week, concerning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Of The Saints And Its Remedies Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 4, 2016

This passage talks about misunderstanding developed by Joseph on Mary. Misunderstanding could have spoiled the plan of God. Many Godly people give place for Satan to use them and destroy the ministry. Real understanding of the Scripture brings joy to all

First Advent Sunday Mathew 1:18-25 Introduction: After the period of 400 dark years, the Lord sent good news to Mary that he would be born in her womb. But Satan tried his level best to destroy the plan of God by bringing dis honor to this couple by separating them. However Joseph listen to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Benefits Of The Word Of God

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Mar 1, 2021

It is such a blessing to rejoice with the knowledge that the Lord has not forgotten us. What a joy to have the priceless understanding that our God is real, that He cares for us, is concerned for our welfare and will encourage us by speaking to us through His precious Word.

THE BENEFITS OF THE WORD OF GOD TEXT: PSALM 19:7-11 INTRODUCTION: It is such a blessing to be reading the Word of God, and have the Spirit apply it to our soul, as the tears of joy and thankfulness flow, and our hearts rejoice with the knowledge that the Lord has not forgotten us. What a joy to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spontaneous Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Spontaneous prayer is much more meaningful and real than planned prayer. Planned prayer is usually locked into formulas, and we repeat the same requests over and over. This kind of prayer gets dull, and it is seen as a duty rather than a joy.

George Buttrick in his large book simply called Prayer tells of why the Acoma Indians in Colorado chose to live on the mesa. The rock gave them safety. The Apaches on the South and the Navajos on the North made them sitting ducks down on the plains, and so they headed for the rocks. A narrow path ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

What Is It Important For Us To Do Every Day? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Sometimes our everyday life can get in the way. Sometimes we let our everyday life get in the way, sometimes we make sure our everyday life gets in the way, sometimes we can give ourselves an excuse for not doing what we know God wanted us to do.

20150215 ASH PM Everyday Worship Our theme for this year is Supernatural Springs and our focus this month is the Supernatural Spring of Worship. The question I want to start with this evening is: What is it important for us to do every day? There are four things that the Bible suggests are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 3, 2010

Message focuses on the real power of the resurrection.

The Power of The Resurrection Scriptures: Matthew 26:39; 27:46; 28:18; Ephesians 2:4-6; John 10:17-18 Introduction: Today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We know that Jesus died, was buried and on the third day, He rose from the dead – He was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Disciple?

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Aug 17, 2005

Our churches are not making disciples. But that’s not the real problem. The real problem is - we think we are...

Patrick Morley writes, “What is the greatest problem facing men today? It is the same problem that faces the church and men’s ministries. As a whole, the church is not making disciples. We have a great problem in the church today. An executive in a major denomination said one day, "Our churches are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Lion Country

Contributed by Karl Sexton on Aug 3, 2006

We are all facing a real battle with a real devil and we need to know our enemy and how to defeat him.

Living In Lion Country Intro: We have a real foe and he has many names, but the one you may recognize is Satan or the devil. Many today believe that Satan is a myth¡Xa figment of someone¡¦s imagination. Many are being devoured because they do not recognize the enemy. Some doubt his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist