Sermons on rejoice in adversity: showing 586-600 of 39,016

"thank God For The Fleas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 24, 2023

A sermon of hope when facing difficulties.

“Thank God for the Fleas” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 1st Thessalonians is believed to be the earliest existing letter in the Bible that is written by the Apostle Paul. It was written to a young church that was undergoing tremendous persecution, and they were mourning the loss of a number of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 116 - Rejoicing In God's Mercy Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

Love is an attitude of gratitude.

“I love you Lord because You heard my prayer, and answer my request, and inclined Yourself to me. Therefore, I will pray to You always. The threat of death scared me, the prospect of hell was real. I went through agony and sorrow. Then I prayed for Your deliverance. You were gracious to me, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Weddings, Wine, And Unholy Temples Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 17, 2024

At the wedding in Cana, he spares the wedding host a great embarrassment by turning common water into extraordinary wine.

John 2 - Weddings, Wine, and Unholy Temples January 21, 2024 This Gospel was written much later than the other three and contains fewer parables and fewer miracles. This Gospel is intensely personal and says more about the person and divinity of Jesus than any other Gospel. At the wedding in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:5-10, Ephesians 5:18-20, John 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do As God Wishes Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 25, 2023

Paul challenges the believers at Thessalonica to do three things as a mark of Christ's followers. Rejoice always, Pray continually and praise God without ceasing. He reveals that this is the will of God. Hard core values of true identity of Christians. Hard to follow. Try it.

Theme: Do as he Wishes Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Compare the Translations: 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”. (NIV). “16 Celebrate always, 17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Harmony Through Happiness (Eat Some Peaches) - Philippians 4:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 2, 2022

To have unity we must overcome joylessness, lack of reasonableness, and anxiety. We have to be told to rejoice because we naturally resist it, and because we tend to seek joy in earthly things instead of in (not just from) the Lord. Find happiness by enjoying God throughout the day.

Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

The Living Hope Is Here Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 10, 2021

We should be rejoicing because the Living Hope has come to earth.

INTRODUCTION USS-S4 SUBMARINE On December 17, 1927, The USS-S4 submarine while surfacing from a submerged run off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts was accidentally rammed and sunk by the Coast Guard destroyer, Paulding, which was on patrol. Heroic efforts were made to rescue six known ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 10, 2021

Paul's emphasis on Joy/Rejoicing

December 11, 2021 Philippi was a Greek city founded in 350 BC. In 86 BC, it became a Roman colony. Although a relatively small city, Philippi had 2 significant advantages: it was a major seaport and it was located on a major trade route. In about 52 AD Paul came to Philippi and a church was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-2, Hebrews 12:2, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Joy In The Suffering

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 25, 2023

Today we will be in the book of Colossians. About a month ago, something in Colossians caught my eye, that I wanted to share with you today. In the last month I’ve read Colossians several times. I’ve read it 5-6 times in the last week alone. I’m talking about all 4 chapters y’all!

This morning we’ll be looking at a particular passage in Colossians, and specifically one verse. Before we get started, I have to ask: • Did you read any scripture this past week for the first time, or • did you see familiar scripture with new eyes? • And equally, if not more important, did you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Acts 9:10-16

Guarding Your Heart

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Guarding your Heart

Hook A.W Pink once said, For the Christian to keep his heart… means for him to pay close attention to the direction in which his affections are moving, to discover whether the things of the world are gaining a firmer and fuller hold over him, or whether they are increasingly losing their charm for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord’s Time Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2007

God asks us to keep the long run in view when we consider what is occuring in our life. He works things out in His way on His time schedules. But God will bless His people with peace, productivity, & provision.

ISAIAH 35: 1-10 THE LORD’S TIME OF BLESSING Here is revealed the desired kingdom for which the nation has longed since God first promised it to Abraham. This is the state that mankind constantly longs for-a utopia in which peace and productivity prevail. This condition will not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Adjusting To Inevitable Change

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 26, 2003

Life is full of changes. How do we handle the tide of experiences that threaten to pull us under? Here are some principles that will help us all deal with the inevitable change that God allows.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Adjusting to Inevitable Change Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaiah 54-Sing Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Feb 20, 2009

Sing in spite of feeling barren. God will hear and answer.

SING ISAIAH 54 JANUARY 13, 2008 PLEASE HEAR THIS STATEMENT… FOR MOST THINGS IN LIFE WHAT WE SEE, WHAT WE CAN TOUCH, WHAT IS THERE BEFORE US, IS REALITY. I SEE THIS PULPIT, YOU CAN’T TELL ME ITS NOT THERE BECAUSE I’M TOUCHING IT. I SEE YOU SITTING IN THE PEWS, YOU ARE REAL, YOUR ARE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can You Hear The Singing?

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 1, 2009

A stunning promise! God rejoices over his people with singing? But can we, by faith, hear it?

There is a story about a father and his son. The two were extremely close. Since the mother had died of cancer a few years earlier the two grew closer than ever. The boy grew up to be a young man. And suddenly he was called up to fight in the war. The father’s heart was broken as his son ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Man He Is Happy

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 5, 2010

How to rejoice in the Lord

Man He Is Happy Acts 8:39] And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. 1.Rejoicing in a Trusted Saviour Psalms 5:[1] Give ear to my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:39

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving - Anticipate Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 22, 2010

To live a life of joy we need to daily practice thanksgiving and praise. "My mouht is filled with Your praise...all day long." Psalm 71:8

Thanksgiving – Anticipate Joy Psalm 100:4 “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.” This morning when we came into the Light and Life Church did we practice this verse. Do we come to worship with hearts filled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist