Sermons on Share Joy:

Watching, Waiting, & Working Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

Christ’s work is finished, but He left us with important work to do, esp. sharing the good news about Him.

Watching, Waiting, & Working (Don’t Just Stand There!) Acts 1:9-14 Intro: Have you ever seen something really spectacular? Have you ever seen something that just caused your jaw to drop and your eyes to bug out as you stood there and gazed at it? If you’ve ever watched Extreme Makeover Home ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm On A Mission For The King

Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Jan 22, 2008

We want to learn to share the Gospel because we want everyone to see the King one day and remain with him forever.

Luke 19:11-27 M: While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

How Do I Get To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers the exclusivity of Xianity. We’ll see Him sharing w/His followers why He’s the only way, the only ticket to heaven.

Intro: Probably the greatest virtue of our day is “tolerance.” Josh McDowell said tolerance used to mean, “to respect others beliefs and practices w/o sharing them.” But tolerance now means, “every single individual’s beliefs, values, lifestyles, and truth ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To View Your Problems

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 25, 2003

What do we expect from life? Comfort or hardship? God’s grace and comfort are available to us - not to store, but to share.

INTRODUCTION Every now and again, one of our politicians expresses a view that cuts to the heart of Australia’s social conscience. Sometimes these phrases come back to haunt them during the next election campaign. Occasionally their words will be immortalised as famous words of a great leader. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Basis For Relief Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 19, 2011

Jesus shared His last will and Testament with His diciples. What did He bequeath to them to give them confidence and hope?

“Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: A Basis for Relief” John 14:25-31 We usually see the scene in a movie or a television ad – the head of the family has died and the family is sitting nervously in the lawyer’s office as he prepares to read the will. Tension and anxiety fill ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Love Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore and understand the depth of the Love of Christ, and how it manifests in our lives as joy, peace, and patience, which are fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, Church! Today we are going to dive deep into Galatians 5:22-23. In this beautiful passage, the apostle Paul shares with us the fruits of the Holy Spirit. He says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Fruit Of The Spirit

Simeon's Encounter With The Promised Messiah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023

This sermon explores the faith and spiritual sensitivity of Simeon, encouraging us to seek Jesus in our lives and express joy and gratitude for salvation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together again in His presence, isn't it? To feel His love enveloping us, His grace washing over us, and His Word nourishing us. We are here to grow, to learn, to worship, and to be inspired by the Word of God. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Topics: Simeon's Encounter, Promised Messiah

Dust It Off!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 4, 2024

Jesus teaches sound advice to "dust it off" when faced with rejection, hostility, and resistance to the Good News that we share!

JESUS HAD MANY CHALLENGES IN HIS MINISTRY AND FACED UNPRECIDENTED REJECTION. AFTER HEALING A MAN BY DRIVING OUT LEGIONS OF DEMONS, LUKE 8:37, TELLS US THAT “…ALL THE PEOPLE FROM THAT TERRITORY ASKED JESUS TO GO AWAY, BECAUSE THEY WERE TERRIBLY AFRAID. SO JESUS GOT INTO THE BOAT AND LEFT.” WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, John 6:66, Isaiah 53:3, John 3:19-20, Matthew 10:22, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Very Real Enemy Series

Contributed by Steven Damico on Aug 1, 2014

The spirit of Python will squeeze the joy out of your worship & praise.find out how to to get victory over this subtle destroyer.

A Very Real Enemy Acts 16:16-18 16 And it came to pass as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying. 17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic

All Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001

Five reasons why God wants our church to welcome all kinds of people who share a common faith in Christ with us.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with a powerpoint presentation set to the song "All Kinds of People" written by Sheryl Crow, Kevin Gilbert and Erick Pressley and performed by Susan Ashton from the "A Distant Call" CD). Why is it that the Christian community is divided over many of the very same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Legacy Of Love

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003

Outside the bounds of Jesus’ love, there is a hunger that is never satisfied because it longs for true joy and happiness and yet it never gets fulfillment.

JESUS’ LEGACY OF LOVE Text: John 15: 9-17 "An ancient clay tablet inscribed about 4000 B.C. tells of a mystic who believed that the secret of life could be discovered by going without food, he died. Those who attempt to live without love meet the same fate". (Herb Miller. Actions Speak ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Christian Challenge Sermon X: Be Humble As You Take The Name Of Jesus With You Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, with the end of all things near (so it seems), mature Christians think and act as best they can to witness for Christ - in humility practicing the principle of JOY: "Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last". Amen!

BE HUMBLE AS YOU TAKE THE NAME OF JESUS WITH YOU I Peter 5 Remember our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

What Money Can't Buy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 11, 2024

The love of money will not provide meaning in life.

What Money Can’t Buy Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill September 7-8, 2024 This past weekend, Beth and I journeyed from the wilderness of Illinois to the Promised Land of Wisconsin. On Friday night, my dad hosted a Fish Fry and on Saturday morning after driving through Green Bay, we were ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Don't worry be happy, the culture tries to ignore life, what things steal our joy....According to Paul nothing should.

A matter of the heart, thanksgiving Philippians 4:4-7 Taking what we have learned from Paul as we have looked at this letter it is clear that this encouragement is absolutely counter to his situation. From what I read about Paul maybe he is able to do it. From the letter he seems to have it all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Congregational

Some Things Must Be Retained PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 19, 2023

Encourages believers to focus on heavenly matters, find joy in Christ, and live lives hidden with Him, seeking wisdom from God's Word.

Good morning, dear friends. It's always a delight to gather together in this sacred space, where we can lift our hearts in worship and open our minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We're here today, not because we are perfect, but because we are in pursuit of the One who is. We're here today, not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Topics: Release