Sermons on Rejoicing With Exaltation:

O' Holy Night Series

Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012

Fourth, and final in a series on the Birth of Christ, this sermon looks at Luke's account of the angelic visitation to the shepherds, their reaction and subsequent rejoicing and proclaiming the good news!

O’ Holy Night (Series on the Birth of Christ – Conclusion) Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church December 25th, 2011 Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: We recognize December 25th every year as the day to honor the coming of our messiah, our savior, our king into the world as one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Love Sundays (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

David got excited when he was invited to the house of the Lord. He was glad! He rejoiced! Why? Because he loved the PEOPLE of God!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/31/16 • Bumper Video: I Love Sundays (People) A mother went to wake her son for church one Sunday morning. When she knocked on his door, he said, “I’m not going!” “Why not?” asked his mother. “I’ll give you two good reasons,” he said. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

God Is Worthy Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Praise is a happy love song. It is a rejoicing because God is present and our relationship is one of love and enjoyment. Praise is itself a part of the enjoyment of God.

Gilbert a Becket was a crusader who was captured and made a slave. The tyrant who enslaved him had a daughter who took pity on him, and that pity ripened into love. At the risk of her own life she helped him escape. He solemnly vowed to send for her when he got safely back to England. But when he ...read more

Being "re-Found"

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 26, 2023

Are you the rebellious son, lost and far from God? Are you the self-righteous Pharisee, no longer capable of rejoicing when a sinner returns to God?

Luke 15:11-24 'And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ (Luke 15:23, 24) Is Re-found really a word? Well, technically, no. But for this devotional and this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For The Lost

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

God’s love moves first, searches tirelessly, and rejoices loudly—calling us to join His rescue mission for every wandering heart.

It’s funny how easily we can tune things out. I fly often, and when the attendants go through the safety speech, hardly anyone listens. We’ve heard it all before, and it doesn’t feel relevant—we don’t expect the plane to crash. Sometimes the church sounds that way to the world. The message is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Matthew 9:36, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When God Sings Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 8, 2025

God rejoices over His children with singing; His unending melody of love began at creation, triumphed at Calvary, and continues through redeemed hearts

1 – The Unthinkable Sound We sing to God every Sabbath. We open our hymnals, follow the notes, and hope our voices find the right pitch before the second verse ends. Singing feels natural to us — after all, that’s what worshippers do. But Zephaniah flips the page. He says God sings. That’s not ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Matthew 26:30, Revelation 15:3, Psalm 32:7, Isaiah 62:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Festivals Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

God lovingly calls all people, regardless of status or struggle, to gather in His presence, remember His mercy, and rejoice together in shared grace.

If you’ve arrived today with a full calendar and an even fuller heart, you’re in good company. Some of us come carrying victories we can’t wait to tell, others arrive with questions that have kept us up at night. Some of us are bone-tired. Some of us are heartsore. And all of us—every single ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:11

Topics: Worship Purpose, Worship

The Problem Of Self Righteousness

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 22, 2008

In this parable Jesus contrasts the self righteous with humble, concluding: Everyone who exaults himself will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Today we will see: 2 People, 2 prayers and 2 Promises

The Problem Of Self Righteousness Luke 18:9-14 12/22/2008 INTRODUCTION A businessman well known for his ruthlessness once announced to writer Mark Twain, "Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the 10 Commandments aloud at the top." "I have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Crowning Of Messiah Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 22, 2022

In this exposition of Zechariah 6:9-15, we have a revelation of Christ as the only man worthy to be High Priest and King of His people. He is the builder of the temple not made with hands. His exaltation is a delight to preach.

Intro In our study of Zechariah, we have examined the eight visions God gave this prophet on February 15, 519 BC. That brings us to our text today in Zechariah 6:9-15. Follow with me as we read that passage. “Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 10 ‘Receive the gift from the captives — ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15, Proverbs 3:5-7, 2 Chronicles 26:16-20, Isaiah 11:1-2, Jeremiah 23:5, Hebrews 7:1-17, Ephesians 2:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Danger Of Pride

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025

Pride is a dangerous attitude that leads to downfall and separation from God. It is characterised by self-exaltation, a lack of dependence on God, and disregard for others. Scripture warns that pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Title: THE DANGER OF PRIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 16:18 Supporting Texts: James 4:6, Isaiah 14:12-15, 1 Peter 5:5, Daniel 4:28-33, Philippians 2:3 INTRODUCTION: Pride is a dangerous attitude that leads to downfall and separation from God. It is characterised by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, James 4:6, Isaiah 14:12-15, 1 Peter 5:5, Daniel 4:28-33, Philippians 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The King On The Throne Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 25, 2025

This sermon explores the ultimate demonstration of God's power in the resurrection and supreme exaltation of Christ, who now rules over all creation and has been given as a gift to be the Head of His body, the church.

Introduction We’ve all seen images of a presidential inauguration. It’s a moment of immense significance, where a leader officially takes their oath and assumes the highest office in the land. At that moment, all the authority of the state is publicly vested in them. Their word becomes law, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

He Was Counted Among The Rebels Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

Jesus, though sinless, was associated with criminals to demonstrate His love for us and to show that He understands our lowest moments. Despite this, He was exalted by God and given the greatest name above all names.

Hey guys! Hope you're all doing great. Today, we're going to talk about something pretty wild. You know how in movies, the hero is always the good guy, right? Well, in the greatest story ever told, our hero, Jesus, was actually counted among the bad guys. Crazy, huh? This comes from Isaiah 53, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:12, Matthew 27:15-26, Matthew 27:37

Topics: Redemption, Forgiveness, Societal Outcasts, Divine Mercy

The Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 1, 2008

What is your reason for worship. Is it to refill your tanks once a week. Or is worship a part of your life. This sermon address the true act of worship and where it should be in our lives.

The Act of Worship Psalm 29:2 Intro A young man came to his parents one day and informed them that he would start to receive his meals at the dinner table but would take them back to his room. The father, quickly informed him of his nice try, but they would be eating all their meals together as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Heaven Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 24, 2023

At the throne, something incredible is happening … and it’s happening NOW! There is worship before God's throne, and John reveals it to us clearly in this passage. The challenge is, are we responding the same way when He is so deserving of our praise?

Alpha and Omega, Part 28, Revelation Part 5 Worship in Heaven Revelation 4:1-11 Introduction - Last week we concluded our study of the letters to the 7 churches -- We had several take-aways to consider, prayerfully you are still haunted by it -- Each church must examine it’s faithfulness to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11, Isaiah 6:4, Exodus 24:10, Ezekiel 1:22, Hebrews 8:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Magnify God-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 8, 2025

1 of 6. David was a recipient of YHWH-God’s protection(deliverance/rescue), & so David magnified Him. God’s people magnify God. But, When or How do I/you/we truly magnify God? To Magnify God In Your Life, God must be...

To MAGNIFY GOD—Psalm 34:3(:1-10) [VBS Theme—‘Magnified’—Psalm 34:3] Attention: From 1981-1989 I was an ‘Assistant Coordinator’ working in a particular lab, under one of the researchers at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, outside of Savannah, Georgia on Skidaway Island. Skidaway was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:3, Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist