Sermons on Sorrow Turn To Joy:

Fruit Of The Spirit # 2a

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

When you look at churches, you will see that there is a vast difference between them.

One thing you will find common in most churches it that there is one basic thing missing. WHAT IS MISSING? Illus: Let me explain what is missing by telling you a story of a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. • While walking around he noticed the chickens. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Rejoicing Everyday

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jul 9, 2017

The Bible both tells us both we are to live rejoicing every day and tells us we can live rejoicing every day.

How to Live Rejoicing Everyday Psalm 118:24 In the hymn “O Happy Day” there is a line that says this. It says, “Happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away! He taught me how to watch and pray, and live rejoicing every day.” It’s the last part where it says “He taught me how to …. live ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Baptist

Break Me O God Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 17, 2021

In the following sermon we are going to look at the second of Groeschel’s dangerous prayers, “Break Me” that is based on Jesus’ breaking of the bread in 1 Corinthians 11:24.

Dangerous Prayers – Break me O Lord! 1 Corinthians 11:24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Last sermon we focused on the first of three dangerous prayers taken from Psalms 139 entitled “Search Me.” From this prayer we learned that the cure for safe, lukewarm prayers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24, James 1:2-4, Mark 14:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say I Am

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 19, 2022

Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Who do people say that I am?" Peter answered, “John the Baptist, or Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” Jesus asked, Who do you say I am? Peter’s answer reverberates across the centuries: "You are the Christ, the son of the living God"

Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. They're not fancy or professional quality, but if you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, John 11:32-36, Romans 12:15, Psalm 22:2, 1 Corinthians 15:45, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:1-6, John 14:6, Genesis 49:1, Genesis 49:8-10, Revelation 5:5, Matthew 23:37-38, Philippians 3:4-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live: Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

Paul says that if we want to have joy in this life, we must learn to get along with those in the church...and that is going to require humility on our part!

TEXT: Philippians 2:1-11 TITLE: To Live: Humility (part 4) SERIES: TO LIVE TOPIC: Humility OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 5, 2009 PROP.: Paul wants us to continue to get along…and to continue to get along with one another, it will require HUMILITY! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than A Taker Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 28, 2011

You and I live in a world where each person wants to take and to accumulate. But Jesus came into the world to give, to sacrifice and to provide more than we can ever need.

Introduction: PAGE ONE: TROUBLE IN THE WORD 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Suffering Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 27, 2011

Is there an aswer to the cause of suffering? The worlds philosophys either deny the reality of suffering or say it must be dealt with until the release of death. The Christian worldview provides neither denial of evil nor disability in dealing with its

Intro: There are supposedly more Christians in the world today than ever before. There are more churches, Christian organizations, and ministries. Is our world the better for it? Morally, spiritually, socially it seems every place you turn the world is getting worse. Libya, Egypt, the Middle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Two Prophets Appear To Be Wrestling; It’s A Strange Dance!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 10, 2009

How do you reconcile judgment and joy?

14Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! 15The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. 16On that day it ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Making The Impossible Possible

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023

Because of the work of the suffering servant, we don’t have to live empty, barren, unfruitful lives anymore. We can rejoice because we have everything necessary for a dynamic spiritual life and godliness through the true and personal knowledge of the One who called us to Himself.

Now, here we are at the beginning of the year 2023. Even though we have no idea what this year holds for us, I know that God wants us to grow deeper in our relationship with Him and take steps of faith to trust Him for even greater things, to watch Him take seemingly impossible situations and make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Gives Us Comfort Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus turns trouble into triumph.

You know how it is when you hear a song for the first time? You know, a song that really grabs you? The first time I ever heard “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” I was in seminary. I wasn’t married, so I was living in the men’s dorm. I recall that it was a spring afternoon. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christmas Story And The Coming Of Hope

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 30, 2011

The world can only offer wishful thinking. Only Christ offers a hope that has substance.The Christmas story may be familiar to us, but how did the ancient prophets envision what the story of the coming Messiah would look like? To understand that we have t

Purpose: To show how Christ's first coming gives us hope. Aim: I want the listener to embrace and rejoice in the hope Christ brings. INTRODUCTION: For centuries many Christian churches have celebrated the four Sundays before Christmas as the Season of Advent. Advent means "coming" or "arrival." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love 1 John 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2019

Find the Word of Life by following the light this will lead us to love which will help us discover joy in the journey!

Video illustration: Are you Amazed! Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At Your Word Jesus

Contributed by David Carter on Jan 15, 2020

We will obey the voice of Jesus

AT YOUR WORD LUKE 5:4-5 – LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP AND LET DOWN YOUR NETS FOR A DRAUGHT. SIMON SAID, MASTER WE HAVE TOILED ALL NIGHT AND HAVE TAKEN NOTHING NEVERTHELESS AT YOUR WORD I WILL LET DOWN THE NET. JOHN 21: 1-5 – JESUS IS WALKING DOWN THE SHORE OF THE SEA OF GALILEE AND HE SEES THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How Do You View Death"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 15, 2011

David Platt in his book radical talks about “Your life is free to be radical when you see death as your reward.” This sermon will help to show that when we can conquer our fear of death we will be bale to be free to live the life God intended us to live.

When we are young a lot of us are afraid of something. Usually kids are afraid when they go to sleep of something being under the bed or hiding in the closet. Irrational fears are just that “Irrational”. A lot of us are afraid of the economy and just remembering 9/11 causes us to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37

The Meditation Of My Heart

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 23, 2012

A brief look at Psalm 19:14. What does it mean for the meditation of my heart to be acceptable to God? How do I control my thought life?

The Meditation of my Heart Introduction Share- thoughts concerning what God is showing me- in hopes of encouraging others going through trials. This has been one of the most difficult periods of times in my life- yet one of the most spiritually fruitful. God- closing the gap between what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Charismatic