Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

How To Enjoy Life- Keep Your Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 16, 2024

This is the 198th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#198] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- KEEP YOUR JOY Philippians 3:1-11 Introduction: On this Mother’s Day, I remember 1 of my Mother’s favorite sayings when growing up was, “I am sick and tired of… (Fill in the blank.) I’m sure that there were many moments while raising my brother and I, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Joy Of The Lord Overflow In Your Marriage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 2, 2003

Today, too many couples scarcely relate to each other, after years of marriage. Many other activities, responsibilities and interests seem to crowd out the importance of a happy marital relationship for millions in America.

Let the Joy of the Lord Overflow in Your Marriage (Eph. 5:20-25) Quote: Let the wife make the husband glad to come home; and let him make her sorry to see him leave. Martin Luther Today, too many couples scarcely relate to each other, after years of marriage. Many other activities, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, John, And Joy: Listening To The Right Prophet

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

Sermon for Advent 3, year C. John the Baptist sent his disciples to Jesus wanting to know why Jesus allowed him to remain in jail. Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah back to him, and said, "rejoice."

Preparing for 2020 John, Jesus, and Joy: Listening to the right prophet. I do not wear pink very often (unless I lose a bet, like today…). But, there is one service in the church year where the priest can wear pink vestments. Rose Sunday, or the Sunday of Joy… Today. I didn’t want to wear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

His Gift - Our Gift Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 18, 2019

God has given us the greatest gift imaginable in Jesus -- it compels us to want to give a gift to him. The ultimate gift we can give is ourselves which we show by doing justly; loving mercy; and walking humbly with Him.

1. I put a question on the church’s FB page: “What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?” Responses had to do with family and with gifts (Santa stories). 2. The coming of Jesus represents God’s ultimate gift to us (John 3:16-17) a. Response to receiving a gift is to give a gift in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'tis The Season To Be Expectant And Jubilant Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 2, 2016

Our expectations can bring limitations on people or on God. Jesus works in the realm of faith. He freely limits Himself based on our expectations of Him. It is our expectations of His faithfulness that create and sustain Joy in us.

Intro: Harvard social psychologist Robert Rosenthal’s classic did a study of children to see how they responded to expectations. All the children in one San Francisco grade school were given a standard I.Q. test at the beginning of the school year. The teachers were told the test could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ! Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: God calls us to live in Him, where Jesus is exalted and our joy overflows to others .

To Live is Christ! Php 1:19-26 (19) for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. (20) I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

Have A "merry" Christmas!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2018

In the midst of chaos, our expectations often leave us disappointed. Thoughts on how to have a MERRY Christmas!

How to have a Merry Christmas? 1 John 1; 1 John 4; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 December 23, 2018 It still boggles my mind that we are 2 days away from Christmas! This year has been the longest possible shopping season and amazingly next year, will be the shortest. I’m not sure which is better. Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 1 John 1:5-9, 1 John 4:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Gratitude: Finding Joy In Every Season Of Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2025

What is Gratitude? Gratitude is simply thankfulness, but it’s not just remembering to say “thank you” when someone passes the salt. Gratitude is deeper. It’s a heart posture, a perspective, and a daily decision to focus on the blessings rather than the botherings.

The Power of Gratitude: Finding Joy in Every Season of Life Good afternoon! I hope you’ve all had a good lunch—and if you didn’t, then I hope you’re sitting next to someone who did, because the joy of sharing is a biblical principle! Now, I promise to keep this short and sweet — for some of us, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 37:25, Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ, Our Salvation Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 29, 2022

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13)

Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “Jesus Christ our salvation”. The first words of Scripture are “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. Everything begins with God. From the Scriptures we learn that God created everything that man would ever need before creating ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Losses And Gains Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Trusting in Christ and our good works for salvation is not trusting in Christ at all. We have to give everything up as far as our good works, our religion, our morality in order to receive Christ as our Savior.

Introduction In the 1730’ s in England, a young man named George Whitefield desperately wanted to be right before God. As a student at Oxford, he was part of the Holy Club, along with John and Charles Wesley. The members of that club rose early every day for lengthy devotions. They disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Time Out

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

There Are Times When We Need to Steal Away and Spend Personal Time With God to be Refreshed.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, February 20, 2005 (Inspired by a commentary by Rev. Robert E. Houston, Sr.) Scripture: St. Mark 1:35-38 - 35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

America's Great Heritage And Hope

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 30, 2015

How to find the hope we need: 1. Remember God's rescues (vs. 1-3). 2. Cry out for God's compassion (vs. 4-9). 3. Trust in God's truth (vs. 8-13).

America's Great Heritage and Hope Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 2, 2014 *On July 4th, 1776, King George III of England wrote about the day in his diary, and this is what he wrote: "July 4, 1776: Nothing happened today." (1) *He couldn't have been farther ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Joy Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 2, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Joy

What Does the Bible Say About Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thief

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Nov 27, 2004

The enemy comes but to kill, to steal, and destroy, and he is out to get you and your family

THE THIEF John 10:10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.” LET US PRAY Who is this thief? He is one who desires to be like the Most High. How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground. You who weakened the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Correcting Our Double Vision Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 13, 2023

This message addresses the problem of spiritual double vision; being focused on the things of God and the things of the world simultaneously. Jesus talks about treasure in heaven or earth; being full or light or darkness; and pursuing God or money.

I have entitled our message this morning, “Correcting Our Double Vision.” Double vision, according to Yale Medicine, is understood as being when someone sees two of the “same” image instead of one.(1) But today, I want us to think of double vision as seeing two “separate” images at the same time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist