Sermons on Rejoice With Joy:

God Uses Ordinary People: Stephen Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 31, 2008

God loves to do the extraordinary with the ordinary.

God Uses Ordinary People: Stephen Acts 6-7 Rev. Brian Bill 8/31/08 Nine-year-old Jericho Scott is a good baseball player – too good, it turns out because Jericho is a pitcher with a 40-mile-an-hour fastball. He throws so hard that the Youth Baseball League of New Haven, Connecticut told his coach ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Laughter Heals

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 5, 2011

This lesson is about slowing things down in your life so you can really see the hand of God working in and through you.

Laughter is good for our soul. Laughter stirs our emotions and takes our mind off of things in life that may have gotten us down. Since our mind can only think about one thing at a time, why not laugh? Many of you are new to the Daily Devotional so I want to share with you a story that I share ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

The Gift Of Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This message examines the gift of satisfaction that God gives his children

INTRODUCTION * “Gifts You Won’t Find Under the Tree” series * Rolling Stones hit, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” * Satisfaction is something that all desire, but few really achieve * From a Christianity Today article written by Carolyn Arends (Dec. 2010): ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Christians Often Need To Endure Things– What, Why And How?

Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014

What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure??

We Christians often need to endure things– what, why and how? What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure?? Endure – The Greek word is Hupophero - It means “To bear up under things” – without getting weary, without losing heart, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whole-Hearted Praise

Contributed by Dan Parton on Mar 12, 2013

The older David became, the more pronounced his praise became.

Whole-Hearted Praise Psalm 138:1-8 Introduction: This marvellous Psalm was penned by King David under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. We never have to worry about the content of the Bible! It is all God-breathed, it is all profitable, and it is all good! When God breathed out each and every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

No Bones About It!

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

There is no greater celebration than that of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. . There is no more joyous event.

Matthew 28:1-10 No Bones About It! 4/23/00 Sunrise Service D. Marion Clark Introduction There is no greater celebration than that of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. . There is no more joyous event. The resurrection proclaims to us that Jesus of Nazareth is indeed the Messiah, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You A People Pleaser Or God Pleaser?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

Everyone loves to be loved by others! We often go to great lengths to please people so they will like us. There are Christians who attempt to please people and eventually got it all wrong.

  Paul said in (Gal.1:10) "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ” Everyone loves to be loved by others! We often go to great lengths to please people so they will like us. There ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy Comes In The Morning! Or You Can’t Keep A God Man Down!

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Apr 11, 2017

Easter Sunday! proof that God is still working in the midst of our Sorrow and pain!

Joy Comes in the Morning! or You Can’t Keep a God Man Down! The bad guys had won! They used lies, disseat and they even allied themselves with the enemy! The oppressors, the hated Roman empire to murder Jesus in the most cruel, painful and public way possible. The man they called Friend, leader, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1

Denomination: Methodist

Let's Talk Christmas Part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of Joseph and the wise men and how we can maintain joy in our lives.

Let’s Talk Christmas part two Introduction (Susan will have just read Scripture) Good evening, How many are excited for Christmas? How many are hoping for a certain present? I see your hands. How many remember the gift that Ralphie from the Christmas Story wanted? Not just a BB Gun…He wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Enjoy Your Trials

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Feb 6, 2018

Finding joy in our trials

Enjoy your Trials James 1:2–4 Consider it a great joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. The Point: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Heaven?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 28, 2018

Place total peace.

WHAT IS HEAVEN? John 3:27 | John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. John 6:38 | For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 1. Perfect light. No darkness Rev.21: 23 And ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27

Denomination: Baptist

I Think Myself Happy

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 5, 2016

No matter what goes on in my life, I will contend for happiness. Therefore in the midst of the most difficult circumstance, whatever I am faced it, may be uncomfortable but it does not shake my joy. Whenever I feel the adversary trying to steal my joy, I must find and Content for my Happiness.

TITLE: I THINK MYSELF HAPPY SCRIPTURE: ACTS 26:1-3 Happiness is a state of Mind. It differs greatly from Joy. We as believers understand Joy comes from God and God alone. Joy is the state not predicated upon your Circumstance. Man cannot give you Joy and man cannot take it away. No matter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Peace Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

The Word of God present Jesus as the Prince of Peace. His peace is enjoyed by those who based their faith off that truth.

A Christmas Peace Christians depend upon the truths found in the Word of God and in the forgiveness that is given in Jesus’ name, this brings them a great peace. Psalm 119:165 says, “Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” “Law” (torah) is used twenty-five ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¡reconozca, él Es Uno Entre Ustedes!

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2020

El tercer domingo de Adviento.

¡Reconozca , él es uno entre ustedes! Sagrada Escritura: Juan 1:6-8, Juan 1:19-28, Isaías 61:1-2, Isaías 61:10-11, 1 Tesalonicenses 5:16-24. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy estamos invitados a reflexionar sobre el texto del Evangelio según ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Kilalanin, Isa Siya Sa Iyo!

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2020

Ang Pangatlong Linggo ng Adbiyento.

Kilalanin , Isa Siya sa Iyo! Banal na kasulatan: Juan 1: 6-8, Juan 1: 19-28, Isaias 61: 1-2, Isaias 61: 10-11, 1 Tesalonica 5: 16-24. Pagninilay Minamahal na mga kapatid na babae, Inaanyayahan tayo ngayon na pagnilayan ang teksto mula sa Ebanghelyo ayon kay Juan (Juan 1:1-6 & ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other