Sermons on Season Of Joy:

The Shame Of The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 17, 2019

Jesus… for the joy that was set before Him endured the Cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12.2.

THE SHAME OF THE CROSS. Psalm 70. I want to speak to you today about the shame of the Cross. This is what we see in Hebrews 12:2, and which Paul elaborates elsewhere by saying that Christ took upon Himself the curse of the Tree that we might be redeemed from the curse of the Law (Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5, Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serve From The Abundance Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2021

There are numerous practical ways to share from the abundance, not “reluctantly or under compulsion” but with joy! It's important to teach our families to be other-centered.

Serve From The Abundance The passage found in 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 is an encouragement to be generous out of the many blessings we have received. 'Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serve The Lord With Gladness

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016

Many times our service to the Lord seems no joy at all, we just do it because we have to. What really is serving the Lord?

TOPIC: SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS Text: Psalm 100 “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! 2 Serve the LORD with gladness!” (ESV) Introduction: Our theme is: SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS. What is serving the Lord with gladness? Read Psalm 100. Before we go to that I would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The One Who Casts Evil Out

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2022

Job is able to put the words “good,” “afflicted,” “learning” and “law” together in one sentence. And we could add the word "joy," too.

Saturday of the 26th week in course Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the OT, has the prayer of somebody in the midst of a crisis: “It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.” It may very well be a prayer of Job, whose life and response we have been studying over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24, Job 42:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Parasite Of Unforgiveness , Infected

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2022

Let us study spiritual parasites that can suck the joy and life out of individuals. See how Shimei tries to hurt David... Press on...

THE PARASITE OF UNFORGIVENESS… INFECTED (At least 2 part) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE COWBIRD: COWBIRDS ARE KNOWN AS BULLIES… THE BROOD PARASITES… The cowbird lays very large eggs... but the cowbird never builds its own nest. The cowbird lays its eggs in a VIREO ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:15, 2 Samuel 16:5-8, 1 Kings 2:36-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deliverance: God Knows How To Deliver.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 26, 2024

Our God takes great joy in delivering His people. What ever our circumstances and traps around us... God has a covenant to deliver.

DELIVERANCE… GOD KNOWS HOW TO DELIVER. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the man who wife was expecting a baby any time? He took her to the grocery store! He heard they had free delivery? *DELIVERANCE: to bear, to give to another’s care, to give birth to, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, 2 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Your Fork

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, death itself dies; eternal life and perfect joy await all who trust Him and keep His word.

Opening: The Math of Mortality Every year, about 56,597,034 people die. That works out to roughly 155,000 people a day, 6,458 an hour, and 108 people every minute. Which means every second two people die. For every breath you take, approximately seven people have died. Death is everywhere. It is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 8:51, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, John 14:19, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Consequences Of Gossip

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 25, 2020

Gossip murders a person’s happiness. It is the thief of joy, and it disregards everything that God stands for. It is like a cancer, spreading like wildfire through gossipers.

CONSEQUENCES OF GOSSIP “Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to”. (1 Timothy 5:13) God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:13, Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow The Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the promise of Jesus in John 8:12, emphasizing the importance of living in the light of Christ, experiencing the power of God's Word, and finding joy in following Jesus.

Good morning, family. We're gathered here today to explore a wonderful message from the book of John. It's a message that enlightens us about living in the light of Christ, the power of God's Word, and the joy of walking in the footsteps of our Savior, Jesus. As we embark on this journey, I'm ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Topics: Following Christ

Lions And Tigers And Bears PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to face their life challenges with joy and unwavering faith, understanding that no problem is too big when we have a mighty God fighting for us.

Good morning, family! It's great to be together in the house of the Lord. Today we're going to dive into an incredible story you all may remember from Sunday school, David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17. Now, I'm not talking about literal giants here, but those life challenges that seem ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Problems, Faith

Who's Coming To Dinner PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023

Explore the parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22, emphasizing the radical hospitality of God's invitation, the consequences of rejecting it, and the joy that comes from accepting it.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into an intriguing parable in Matthew 22, verses 1 through 14. It's a story about invitations, hospitality, rejection, and joy. We'll be looking at the three facets: the invitation to radical hospitality, the cost of rejecting the invitation, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Radical Hospitality

The Lord Is Good PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

Understand and celebrate God's unchanging goodness and care for us, even in times of trouble, and to find our joy and happiness in Him rather than our circumstances.

Good morning, church family! Isn't it wonderful to gather here today to bask in the goodness of our mighty God? Today, we're going to delve deep into the book of Nahum, specifically Nahum 1:7, which states, "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him." This ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Topics: Celebrating God's Goodness

A View Of Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

God’s presence and promise of a new creation give hope, endurance, and joy to weary believers, assuring us that He will make all things new.

Friends, can we begin with a breath of hope? Hearts get heavy, headlines howl, and some weeks feel like a long night with the lights off. Yet here we are, loved by the Lord, gathered under grace, held by hands that never let go. Your Father has a word for weary people and a promise for tired souls. ...read more

Topics: Heaven, Comparison

How To Have Peace Of Mind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

Trusting God with our worries brings deep peace; by focusing our thoughts on His truth, we find joy and steadiness even in difficult circumstances.

Some of us walked in today smiling on the outside while carrying a sack of worries on the inside. Bills, deadlines, strained conversations, the ache that won’t quit, the unknowns that sit on the porch of tomorrow and won’t stop knocking. If your thoughts have been racing and your heart has been ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Topics: Surrender, Jesus

A Situation, A Spirit And A Saviour

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 29, 2005

Everyone one of us, from the oldest to the youngest; from the wealthiest to the poorest,and from the least educated to the most educated, has experienced a season of problematic situation, but thank God for a Savior that can bring us through.

“A Situation, A Spirit And A Savior” H Lee Clay The word or term “situation” is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, “The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs; A critical, problematic,or striking set of circumstances.” Everyone one of us, from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-13

Denomination: Baptist