Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

Doesn't Play Well With Others

Contributed by Bruce Points on Jan 15, 2014

There are things that disqualify us from meeting God, even though we have been seen as servants of His...

DOESN’T PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS Matt 26: 20-25 Judas Iscariot One of the CHOSEN disciples of Christ. o A very important man o Given a privileged position of Treasurer o In Jn. 13, his proximity to Jesus at the Lord’s Supper indicated a position of importance. God has so positioned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Changed History

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2018

Christ coming into the world changes our story.

How Christmas Rewrote History December 24, 2018 Did you know that the original Rocky movie had a different original ending? During Rocky’s fight with Apollo Creed, he was supposed to throw the fight so he could get money so he could buy Adrian a pet shop. They changed the ending because that’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-25, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Asked God, And He Said No

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 17, 2024

In seeking God in prayer, we need to know this...God always answers our prayers.

In seeking God in prayer, we need to know this...God always answers our prayers. Just because we don't see the answer outwardly given or given in a timely manner does not mean He has not answered us. Know that God does answer our prayers, and He does so with three different answers: yes, no, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:10, John 15:11-12, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Make Me Happy? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

It’s not about rules and instructions, God is concerned with our heart. True joy is found in faith-fueled obedience to all that God teaches.

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are so excited… and overjoyed… that you are here… And today… I just wanna start… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-2

Here Comes Da Judge Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 11, 2025

(The Judge With Nail-Scarred Hands) The Judge bears the scars of our defense; His verdict is mercy, and His justice ends in joy for the redeemed.

1 · When the Courtroom Comes to Town You’ve seen the memes. The judge walks in, everyone stands, and somewhere in your head a voice says, “Here comes da judge!” But the funny thing is— every one of us already has a court date. Not a traffic ticket, not detention for cutting class, but a date ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-24, Revelation 1:17-18, John 8:10-11, Revelation 22:12, Romans 8:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love Song For The Redeemer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 15, 2018

the in-love experience is a foretaste, of what we were designed for in heaven. We experience the brief earthly ecstasy of love so that we are drawn to the eternal exuberance of enjoying God’s presence forever.

5. And one from among the Elders said to me “Don’t Cry. Look, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome to open the book and loose its seven seals. And I saw in the middle of the throne, and the four Lives and in the middle of the Elders, a Lamb standing as it had been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-10

Denomination: *other

The True Source Of Your Spiritual Strength

Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2014

Where is the source of our Strength in God? It comes from Joy, and that Joy comes from hearing the uncompromised Word of God and allowing it to have an impact upon our hearts and lives. Without the Truth of the Word, there can be no Joy and strength.

The True Source of Your Spiritual Strength By Rev. James May We are living in a time when there seems to be a great lack of strength in the hearts of men. Everywhere you turn you can see the prophetic words of Jesus coming to pass and I am reminded of what Jesus said would be happening just ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Law In Our Life”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

“The Law in Our Life” Prayer partner Ron Hawks often accuses me of being forgetful. In fair play, I try to remind him he just told me that! But, all joking aside, forgetfulness in the Christian Life is a serious matter that can have drastic cons

“The Law in Our Life” Prayer partner Ron Hawks often accuses me of being forgetful. In fair play, I try to remind him he just told me that! But, all joking aside, forgetfulness in the Christian Life is a serious matter that can have drastic consequences. This is especially true when it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Here Is Our Awesome God!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2008

Some of what it means to prepare the way for the Lord.

Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8 “Here Is Our Awesome God!” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I want all of us to think about something this morning and throughout the coming months. “Are there any unconverted corners of our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Let's Compare Our Righteousness

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Is our righteousness any better than the Pharisees?

MATT.5:17-22 “LET’S COMPARE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” A) These words were spoken by the Savior, and they are strong, searching words of Jesus! * The word except is used only five times by our Savior in this sense and means: unless, if not! * Matt.18:3 “Except ye be converted, and become as little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Hear Ye Hear Ye

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 31, 2009

Our greatest joy in life is knowing Jesus Christ.

HEAR YE HEAR YE Heb.12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Returning To The Original Divine Intention Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2016

To be at the wedding banquet, properly attired, is our destiny and joy.

19th Sunday After Pentecost 2016 Extraordinary Form Years ago, when I first read this parable, it sounded rather fabulous, an invention of the Lord’s fertile imagination. But a dispassionate reading of history, and even the local news, tells us that St. Matthew’s story is merely a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Really Live! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2016

Do you want real joy in the face of any adversity? Then pursue the advancement of the Gospel and the exaltation of Christ above anything else.

Maria Brunner's husband was unemployed, so she supported their three young children by cleaning other people's houses. However, even without a job, her husband managed to run up quite a number of unpaid parking tickets. The bill totaled nearly $5,000. Mr. Brunner kept the tickets a secret from his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It’s So Good To Be Forgiven! - Psalm 32:1,2,5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 29, 2025

What does God require of you after you have sinned? And what all does true confession involve?

Psalms 32:1-11 A Maskil of David. Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Sin Is Everywhere. So What?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 5, 2020

Is John the Apostle talking about individual sin or the sin of the world that came with rejection of God in the Garden.

1 We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He is the Word of life. 2 This one who is life itself was revealed to us, and we have seen him. And now we testify and proclaim ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1, 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible