Sermons on Secret For Joy:

The Key To Everything In Life

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Jan 13, 2012

THIS MESSAGE WILL DESCRIBE THE SECRET TO BE SUCESSFULL IN EVERYTHING IN LIFE.

IF YOU COULD GET A KEY THAT WOULD UNLOCK ALL THE SECRETS OF LIFE, WOULD YOU WANT THAT KEY? IF YOU COULD GET A KEY THAT COULD OPEN EVERY DOOR AND CLOSE DOWN EVERY ENEMY, WOULD YOU NOT WANT THAT KEY? THE BIBLE SHOWS US THAT KEY. THE KEY IS CHRIST IN US AND US IN CHRIST. THIS SPEAKS OF AN ORGANIC ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

“happy Are The Hungry” Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

The secret to happiness is to hunger and thirst for what is righteousness

I. This week I did something which I have never done before, fasting when many others know I am fasting. A. When I have fasted before, it has been in secret following Christ’s teaching. 1. But whether we fast publically or privately, let me tell you, the hunger is a bit different than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Economy: Unveiling Contentment Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010

GOD'S ECONOMY INVOLVES UNVEILING THE SECRET OF CONTENTMEN

God's Economy: Unveiling Contentment Phil 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION Look at some of these quotes from the news A tornado of economic discontent is buffeting the nation, sending satisfaction with the country's direction to a 35-year low. Nearly nine in 10 registered voters are worried about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Always Be Thankful For Everything

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 3, 2012

How is it possible to always be thankful? The secret is "focus."

Friday: Ephesians 5:15-20: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live —not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt And Light

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

True Christians cannot remain secret for long.

SALT AND LIGHT. Matthew 5:13-16. The metaphors of salt and light follow immediately after Jesus’ profile of the blessed Christian. The meek shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) because meekness is not weakness, but quite the contrary. The peacemakers (Matthew 5:9) are surely not merely sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Planted In The House Of The Lord” — A Sabbath Song Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 9, 2025

The Sabbath rhythm of gratitude reorients us from the world’s illusions toward lasting fruitfulness in God’s presence.

“Planted in the House of the Lord” — A Sabbath Song of Gratitude Text: Psalm 92 (CSB) Theme: The Sabbath rhythm of gratitude reorients us from the world’s illusions toward lasting fruitfulness in God’s presence. Introduction — A Song for the Sabbath Day Psalm 92 begins with a remarkable title: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of Contentment In Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon explores the research of Solomon on the secret to contentment in life.

Intro: Why is there so few people in the world who are content with life?... so few people who are satisfied with their life. Philippians 4:11-12 Paul wrote that he had learned the secret to contentment. Typical logical deduction would assume that the more a man has, the more content he would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Peace Of God Come Into Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 18, 2025

His name is called Prince of Peace. Christ comes to bring peace into a weary world.

Let the Peace of God Come Into Our Hearts Every year at this time, many of us get exhausted or we are under stress from our responsibilities. Christmas is looming around the corner. There is still so much to do. This is a stressful time for many of us. The Advent season was supposed to be our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pruning And Pinching Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004

HOw the secrets that grow a Bonsai tree will kill a church.

Pruning and Pinching (On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church- Part 2) Luke 19:11-26 Recap: What is the first secret to keeping a Bonsai tree small? Keep the pot small. This week I want to share with you two more secrets for keeping the Bonsai small. They are things that sound unhealthy for the tree ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Keys To Lasting Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2022

What are the secrets of happiness, not just fleeting merrymaking, but that true, permanent happiness, called blessedness? They are not really so secret, but found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5).

What are the secrets of happiness, not just fleeting merrymaking, but that true, permanent happiness, called blessedness? They are not really so secret, but found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). Poor in Spirit “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering Your Heart Song Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 6, 2010

God’s destiny for every one of us includes great joy. We will experience this when we throw off the old nature, renew in our minds, and live a new life.

DESTINY #5: REDISCOVERING YOUR HEART SONG (June 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING STORY: Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s ...read more

Denomination: *other

Cheer In A Cheerless World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 11, 2014

The world has joy and happiness directly proportional to circumstances. Real true joy is not dependent on things but rather on the person of Jesus Christ

BAD NEWS TODAY Vilolence & death around the world Ukraine/ Russia & Crimea Warfare death of innocents MH17 Nigeria Boko Haram size towns & children W. Africa Ebola epidemic out of control Israel/Gaza - Hamas keeps rejecting cease-fire Iraq Isis murder & butchery Hurricanes & tornadoes Flooding & ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Delighting In Our Weaknesses

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 7, 2021

'Delighting in our weaknesses, really?' Yes, really. Last week we looked at how Paul learned the secret to contentment. As we needed to learn the secret to contentment, we also need to learn the secret to delighting in our weaknesses.

DELIGHTING IN OUR WEAKNESSES 2nd Cor. 12:7-10 Last week I mentioned that my sermon title, Being Content During Covid, probably caused you to think, 'he can't be serious'. Well, you might have the same reaction to today's sermon title. 'Delighting in our weaknesses, really?' ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 11:30, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 82:4, Isaiah 40:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King's Joy And Our Great Salvation

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 6, 2025

This sermon from Psalm 21, titled “The King’s Joy and Our Great Salvation,” reveals how the true and lasting joy of believers flows from the victorious reign of Christ our King, whose strength, salvation, and presence secure our eternal rejoicing.

Introduction: The Pursuit of Joy If you were to ask the world what it seeks, after you strip away all the layers of ambition, wealth, and power, you would find one simple, universal desire: the desire for joy. People will climb the highest mountains, sail the widest seas, build the tallest ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Family In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 20, 2008

The secret to a happy family is following God’s instructions.

The Family In Christ Text: Eph. 5:21-6:4 Introduction 1. We often say that a marriage is made in heaven. In essence, this is true since God gave us the institution of marriage in Genesis 2. However, whenever you insert fallen human beings into anything, even something instituted by God, you ...read more

Denomination: Methodist