Sermons on Sorrow Turn To Joy:

This Is Christmas: A Promise Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 30, 2017

Christmas is the fulfillment of a promise God made long ago to bless the world. A promise of Hope, Joy, Victory & Unfolding.

This is Christmas: A promise fulfilled Isaiah 9:1-7 December 3, 2017 It’s a promise of hope v.2 It’s a promise of joy v.3 John 16:22 James 1:2-3 1 Peter 1:8-9 Romans 15:13 It’s a promise of victory vv.4-5 It’s a promise unfolding vv.6-9 Opening Illustration of someone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Sayings Of Jesus - Sermon Iv: "do Not Worry" (Matthew 6:25) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 6, 2019

With God as Father, Jesus as Savior, the Holy Spirit as Companion, and Heaven as Home, there's no good reason for ruminating so anxiously about problems that we miss the JOY of living the Christian life in the here and now.

FOUR GREAT SAYINGS OF JESUS IV A Series of Devotional Sermons Fourth Great Saying . . . “Do not be anxious for your life.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

An Invitation To Partnership

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Apr 5, 2006

Paul felt a sense of joy and comfort with the Church in Philippi. We can experience that same joy and comfort by functioning as partners in ministry.

April 5, 2006 Text Phillipians 1:3-5 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first until now. Partnership ------ what a great concept ----- The very idea of a good partnership ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Lutheran

"Praises For A New Birth, A Living Hope-A Message Of Mercy, Grace And Joy”

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Aug 26, 2023

Peter praises God for granting believers new birth into a living hope

I. Believers Are Born-Again by God’s Mercy to a Living Hope Through Christ. a. Only by God’s Mercy along with His draw of His chosen and His grace is there any hope for mankind. b. Notice in verse 3, Peter’s affirming that it is not by anything sinful, separated mankind can do to be right with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 10 Make Paul's Joy Complete By Being Like-Minded, Having The Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 25, 2018

Even Paul’s “ideal” congregation contained “difficult” people. Paul was facing his problems with people at Rome (Philippians 1:15-18) as well as with people in Philippi, and it was the latter who concerned him the most.

Date: 7/6/18 Lesson #10 Title: Make Paul's Joy Complete by Being Like-Minded, Having the Same Love Scripture: (Philippians 2:1-2, NIV) 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Make Paul's Joy Complete By Being Like-Minded, Having The Same Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2018

These verses clearly imply some disharmony in the church at Philippi. When Epaphroditus brought a gift to Rome from the church in Philippi and good news of the church’s concern for Paul, he also brought the bad news of a possible division in the church

Date: 7/6/18 Lesson #10 Title: Make Paul's Joy Complete by Being Like-Minded, Having the Same Love Scripture: (Philippians 2:1-2, NIV) 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Family Sermon V: Disseminating God's Grace With Joy Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

In times of national or personal crisis, mature Christians become sensitive to the spiritual needs of those around them and they respond in Christian love by sharing the joy of their salvation.

DISSEMINATING GOD’S GRACE WITH INFECTIOUS JOY “This took too long”, said Bill Hayden, Australia’s former governor-general, when he was baptized recently into the Catholic Church at the age of 85. The person who inspired him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

12 Steps To Recovery Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 7, 2008

Part 3 covers our decision to turn our lives over to God.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 3 Scripture: Psalms 118:8-9; Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 6:17-18; Isaiah 54:4-8 Introduction So far in this series we have discussed the first two steps in the twelve step process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beneath His Wings Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 5, 2010

Message focuses on walking in Jesus' shadow and protection.

Beneath His Wings Scriptures: Psalm 91:1-6; Matthew 23:37; Malachi 4:2; Isaiah 40:31 Introduction: Psalm 91:2-6 says “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Day! Rejoice!

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 5, 2026

As we start the new year, it is good to be reminded that each day is a blessing from the Lord and should not be taken for granted. This is the day the Lord has made, so let's rejoice and be glad in it.

Introduction: A. In an article written years ago, a man gave his idea of a perfect world. He said: 1. He wrote: “In a perfect world you would feel as good at 60 as you did at 17. And you would be as smart at 60 as you thought you were at 17. “In a perfect world professional basketball and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Peace In A Chaotic World Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022

This sermon focuses on the day-to-day anxiety that we all experience, and Paul’s formula for experiencing peace in a chaotic world. The peace that is available to everyone through Jesus Christ.

I have a quick question for you. How many of you have ever heard the phrase ‘Helicopter Parent’? Helicopter parenting, for those of you who don’t know, is basically when a parent or parents take an excessive amount of interest in their child or their teenager’s problems. I was thinking that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Called To Suffer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 26, 2012

A talk on how Christians should view the calling of suffering; looking, in patience, to Christ.

Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25, Title: Called to Suffer, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/25/12, PM Opening illustration: As parents we are all called to a special time of suffering for the whole family called potty training. Therefore with a baby on the way, and much discouraging news from older parents of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Forget Not The Lord

Contributed by Terry Moore on Jul 20, 2010

Never forget who brought you out and set you Free!

FORGET NOT THE LORD TEXT: DUE.6:3-15 VERSE #12 “THEN BEWARE LEST THOU FORGET THE LORD, WHICH BROUGHT THEE FORTH OUT OF THE LAND OF EGYPT, FROM THE HOUSE OF BONDAGE.” DUE.8:11-20 VERSE #11 “BEWARE THAT THOU FORGET NOT THE LORD THY GOD, IN NOT ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:3-15

Denomination: Charismatic

(It Happens After Prayer)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 27, 2020

THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL HAVE FOUND THEMSELVES AT A TURNING POINT AND A TURNING POINT IS a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial results.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV) 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (IT HAPPENS AFTER PRAYER) MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Transfigured In Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 2, 2021

Even when God's people screw up and turn their backs on their call, He continues to work to turn them back to the right path.

Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus 2021 Whenever I read Gospels such as the one today, where Jesus is transfigured before his key disciples, speaks with Moses and Elijah, and then tells the witnesses not to tell anyone else about the vision, I think of Isaiah chapter 55. God is speaking: “For my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:4, Mark 9:2-10, Psalm 77:2-16, Deuteronomy 4:32-40

Denomination: Catholic