Sermons on Sorrow Turn To Joy:

He Makes Me Glad

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

He makes me glad when I am sad. He’s the dearest friend I ever had!

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA He Makes Me Glad Psalms 4:7-8 Intro: There is much sought after in life; however, the pursuit of happiness is the most elusive goal man has. He attempts to make his heart glad with everything of this world. These external ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Pronounces Woes

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2013

Jesus teaches us that woes serve as warnings about finding ultimate satisfaction with present pleasures.

Scripture Last week we began studying Jesus’ “Sermon on the Plain” that is recorded for us in the Gospel of Luke 6:20-49. Jesus’ sermon was about the kingdom of God. He drew a contrast between two ways of life. He explained the difference between those who belong to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Able To Turn Our Complaints Into Praise Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 26, 2002

We will walk with the nation of Israel and see the great Praise they start with of God’s mighty hand, then immediately they are into "Woe am I." But God is not tied to a place in time for HIS glory and might. God is able to deliver us from any and every

God is able to turn our Complaints into Praise Moses and Miriam lead in praise for deliverance Complaints come God alone is able to deliver DBF Sunday Sermon, 10/27/02 You know I like most people are apt to Praise God for the many blessing that HE brings into our lives every day. When I survey ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Depression Or Discouragement

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

David wrote in Psalm 43 feelings of depression & discouragement, "Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, The help of my countenance, and my God."

How To Overcome Depression Or Discouragement by Paul Fritz Psalms 42:11-42:11 1. Depression (Feelings of dejection, sadness, apathy, inertia, difficulty in gaining energy or excitement, fatigue, pessimism, hopelessness, fear, attitudes of worthlessness, hopelessness, loss of interest, inability ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Living At The Right Hand Of God!"

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2015

Did you notice that the Bible always talks about the right hand of God; never the left. Why is that? Well, I can’t tell you for sure, but it could be that the right hand was thought of as the strong hand, and the right arm the strong arm.

May 1, 2006 "Living at the Right Hand of God!" Psalm 44:1-8 Did you ever notice that the Bible always talks about the right hand of God; never the left. Why is that? Well, I can’t tell you for sure; I can only speculate. But it could be that the right hand was thought of as the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks In The Mourning

Contributed by Philip Grose on Nov 24, 2004

We all struggle with the sin in our lives. Some days we wonder how we will ever measure up to the standards that God has commanded in his holy word. Paul came to the conclusion that it is only through Christ Jesus our Lord that we can hold on and propse

“Giving Thanks in the mourning” The residents of Lane County, on the Oregon coast, woke up one morning to a devastating find. A forty-five foot, eight ton pacific grey whale had died and washed up on the beach near the town of Florence. It had been a while since such a large whale had washed up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Wait Of Glory

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 19, 2007

MP: God has nothing against pleasure – he’d just rather give you joy.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, June 03, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Invocation Michael Hollinger *Opening Hymn #182 “For the Beauty of the Earth” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #541 “The Joy of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

When The Way Gets Rough, Turn To Jesus!

Contributed by Bob Phillips on Jun 2, 2014

Try to remember that no matter what Satan, the world, or this life throws at you, turn to the one who can see you through it all, and never give up on his promise to never leave or forsake you.

There is a saying that “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”. Job could have been the one who started that saying. He truly bore more grief and pain than we can imagine. Vs 2: Even today is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. Vs 3: Oh that I knew ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy In The Prison Cell Of Pain PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

This sermon explores finding unwavering joy in all circumstances, inspired by Apostle Paul's joyful spirit despite adversity. Key

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by the desire to understand God's word. We are all here, in this moment, under the same roof, sharing the same hope. In this sermon, we are going to look at a passage from Philippians. A passage that speaks of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Topics: Joy

Having Joy In The Hard Things Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 16, 2017

Philippians is a manual on living in joy. Here is how we live with joy in the hard things.

Text: Philippians 1:12-18 Title: Having Joy in the hard things Introduction: We have been looking this month at the book of Philippians. One of the major themes in the book of Philippians is joy. The words “joy” or “rejoice” are to be found in all four chapters of the book. ( 1:4,18, 25,26 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Time To Rejoice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Explores the meaning of rejoicing in the Lord, even in times of hardship.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today in the spirit of fellowship and shared faith, as we turn our hearts and minds to the word of God. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our understanding of His divine message. I am reminded of a quote by the eminent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Topics: Joy

How To Have Joy In Serving Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Beginning the series in James we focus on the Joy of Serving. James the half brother of Jesus leads the way as a joyful servant

HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SERVING James 1:1-4 (NASB) (1) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. {2} Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, {3} knowing that the testing of your faith produces ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Target: Steal Your Joy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2025

Our enemy desires to come into the family and the church and steal the joy that rightfully belongs to us. We must guard our joy.

THE TARGET: STEAL YOUR JOY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) JOY ON PURPOSE, WE ARE DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH A FULL JOY TANK! John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. DO WE REALLY ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Nehemiah 8:10, Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of Finding What Was Lost

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 4, 2002

When one person comes to faith in Jesus there is rejoicing in heaven. Who are sinners and who are the righteous are described in this message.

“The Joy of Finding What Was Lost” Luke 15 The primary thrust of Jesus’ mission on earth was finding lost people. Jesus said: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10) Jesus was not talking about finding people who were lost as they were traveling from one city to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Joy Of An Abundant Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Apr 10, 2018

Learning how to live the life God has intended for us

THE ABUNDANT CHRISTIAN LIFE JOHN 10:10 25 MAR 18 DR. M POPE INTRO: As we are one week away from Easter, we are reminded of the new life we have through Christ from being born again. To be Born again means we have experienced a ‘Spiritual Resurrection’. We have eternal life. What I want to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist