Sermons on Rejoicing:

Thank God For The Fire!

Contributed by Dwight Mcconnell on Feb 25, 2017

As believers we must learn to rejoice even while going through, trusting the Word that the fire is meant to refine you.

Here we find a particular passage of scripture that we all have at some point heard the story of the 3 hebrew boys, Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego. Again I like to reiterate that the stories of the bible are real & true not just fairytales. In this particular passage what ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Child Is Born

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016

The idea of giving gifts was not started by advertisers; they just distorted it for their own gain!

A CHILD IS BORN Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7 LAST WEEK: we read Matthew 1:20-23 INTRODUCTION: The idea of giving gifts was not started by advertisers; they just distorted it for their own gain! (Illus. “Tickle me Elmo” Wal-Mart employee hospitalized after being stampeded by 300 people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry! Be Happy!!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013

One of the greatest indictments against modern evangelical Christians today, is that we are like a bunch of grumpy old men; marked by pessimism and more interested in pushing political agendas and in winning intellectual arguments than in offering a unive

One of the greatest indictments against modern evangelical Christians today, is that we are like a bunch of grumpy old men; marked by pessimism and more interested in pushing political agendas and in winning intellectual arguments than in offering a universal vision of hope and working to change ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 25, 2014

The sermon shares the value of gates and entering those gates means everything to the point we rejoice, we rejoice because of who God is, and it means everything because various travelers are always welcome.

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving Psalm 100 1. It was at the gates of a city that the people of the Middle East went for legal business, conversation, bargaining, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Joy, My Altitude Of My Attitude

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2020

CHOICES, 3 WAYS TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWING JESUS. 1. BY OUR LOVE. 2. KEEPING THE COMMANDMENTS. 3. THE REALIZATION OF JOY... Are we habitual murmurers or do we display the brilliant light of JOY. Your daily choice of JOY BECOMES MAGNETIC.

I CHOOSE THE ALTITUDES OF MY ATTITUDES. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Hebrews 10:36 (MSG) But you need to stick it out, staying with God's plan so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Nehemiah 8:8-11, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Reality Of Joy

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 28, 2023

What is Biblical Joy? Throughout the New Testament, we are encouraged to be joyful and to rejoice. But does that mean that we always have to be happy?

The question that Paul seems to be trying to answer for most of this passage of scripture is, how Jewish do you have to be to be a Christian? It was the question of whether or not Christians had to follow all of the Jewish regulations and guidelines was an ongoing debate throughout the New ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons From The Life Of A Changed Man

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2024

Three expressions in the life of new believer in Christ.

Lessons from the Life of a Changed Man Luke 19:1-10 Introduction: Although Jericho played a minor role in the ministry of Jesus. It seems to have been the “gateway” to Jerusalem and was approximately 17 miles away. All of us remember the children of Israel marching around this city and the walls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Reigns Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Lord Reigns

Psalm 97 The Lord Reigns 1. The Glory of His Reign It's Reality - 1 The Lord reigneth; It's Response - let the earth rejoice; It's Reach - let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. 2. The Greatness of His Reign His Mystery - 2 Clouds and darkness are round about ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Hold Your Head Up!

Contributed by James H Boyd on Dec 24, 2023

What do you think when you hear the word rejoice?

Herman Lange, a German Christian was to be executed by the Nazis during WWII. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second filled with great anticipation." Then he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:19, Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Comfort Others

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 26, 2020

The following sermon is going to explore 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 in hopes that with the comfort we have received from God we might offer it to others so that they too might praise God in all of life’s circumstances!

Comfort Received and Given 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

"guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2020

The secret to peace.

“Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over this pandemic… …No control over who visits my parents… …No ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Happy

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 28, 2021

• How important is to be joyful in our present time? • The sickness and pandemic that we are facing right now drains our happiness, peace of mind and economic stability. • There is a need for us to stay positive in our perspective.

DEFINITION: • MERRY HEART o Dictionary.com describes it as: ? full of cheerfulness or gaiety. ? Joyous in disposition or spirit. ? Laughingly happy. • Hebrew word “meah” meaning joyful, merry and glad. Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

It Is A Duty To Be Joyful Always

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 2, 2023

You will note that Paul does not write that believers are to be joyful often or frequently. He says it plainly that we are to be joyful always. This means we are to be perpetually joyful, and anything we are to be ever doing becomes a duty.

You will note that Paul does not write that believers are to be joyful often or frequently. He says it plainly that we are to be joyful always. This means we are to be perpetually joyful, and anything we are to be ever doing becomes a duty. There is to be no time in our lives where we have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Joy Was A Top Priority With Jesus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 6, 2023

Take note of Jesus saying it is my joy that He wants to be made full and complete in His disciples. Jesus is saying that his life is one of great joy, and He wants to pass it on.

Jesus was a man of frequent prayer. We see this clearly in the text below- And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. Mark 6:46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. Luke 5:16 And he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13

Preaching From Philippians #2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

One of the reasons that it is a sin for Christians to take drugs or drink alcoholic beverages is because these are substances that control our behavior.

These are things that will ruin our lives and cause us to make fools out of ourselves. There is no way that a Christian can be controlled by the Holy Spirit if they are controlled by these substances. But these are not the only things that control Christians. For example, there are many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist