Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

Bad Kids Of The Bible: Micah The Ephraimite Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 6, 2011

Part three of a series of sermons inspired by the book "Bad Kids of the Bible and What They Can Teach Us" by Thomas J. Craughwell.

BAD KIDS OF THE BIBLE: MICAH THE EPHRAIMITE Text: Judges 17 – 18 Have you ever heard the saying, “What goes around comes around?” Well, the bad kid of the Bible that I am going to talk about today surely experienced that firsthand. It doesn’t seem to happen as much as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dishonest Weights

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 20, 2013

God checks your bag (life) if there are dishonest scales and ill-gotten wealth or looted money; if you are enjoying and making use of the benefits of a product that you have not paid for, this also gets added to the category of ‘loot’.

Dishonest weights • Deuteronomy 25:13 "You shall not have in your bag differing weights, a heavy and a light. • You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small. • You shall have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure, that your days may be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Our God Is A Consuming Fire

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 15, 2019

The following sermon is going to review Hebrews 12:18-29 in order to help remind us not only of the infinite value of our blessings in Christ but also the warning that the tears of the foolish on that final day will not be able to put out the consuming fire of God!

Our Response Hebrews 12:18-29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 One day Esau returned famished from hunting. Whether Esau was truly starving and on the brink of death is hard to determine if one should take his claims literally or as a hyperbole. Upon ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29, Genesis 25:29-34, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 4:20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Source Of Abundant Life

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 12, 2025

Jesus came so that you might have life—true, abundant life. In contrast, Satan's mission is to rob you of that life. As John 10:10 tells us, "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.

Jesus came into this world so that we would have new hope and new life. He said in John 10:10, "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come, that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. Jesus came so that you might have life—true, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Usted No Robará

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 27, 2009

Este Mandamiento octavo, es uno que es violado más entonces podemos imaginarnos y ser un abridor de ojo a aún cristianos en cómo nosotros a menudo violamos el amor de Dios.

Usted no Robará El éxodo 20:15 Introducción Muchas vidas han sido tocadas por robo en nuestra sociedad hoy. Millones de dólares son perdidos todos los años en este país sobre el robo de bienes y servicios. Una estimación dice que 1 fuera de lleva cada 52 comprador algo fuera del supermercado ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy In My Trials Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

How to experience joy in the midst of trials in our lives.

Have you ever asked someone how they are doing and had them answer something like this: “Well, under the circumstances, I’m doing pretty well.”? When I hear someone say something like that I’m reminded of something that I heard many years ago. This quote from Rick Warren ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Able!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

As children of God, we can rest in the assurance that God is exceedingly able to save, keep, deliver, sustain and to present us faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy.

OUR GOD IS ABLE! "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21. As children of God, we can rest in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25, Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering Our Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

We need a spiritual revival because our focus has shifted, our hearts are disheartened, our joy has lessened, and our spiritual work has been interrupted.

Today, I want to talk about why we need revival as individuals and as a church. Revival is like a breath of fresh air that brings new life to our faith. It restores our passion for God, fills us with joy, and renews our commitment to serving Him. There are four main reasons why we need revival: our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-6

Topics: Recommitment To Christ, Spiritual Revival

The Lord Will Accomplish His Purposes For Me Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

THE LORD’S WORD OF PROMISE FUELS OUR CONFIDENCE AND OUR THANKSGIVING

TITLE: THE LORD WILL ACCOMPLISH HIS PURPOSES FOR ME (MY LIFE WILL NOT BE AN UNFINISHED BOOK) BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S WORD OF PROMISE FUELS OUR CONFIDENCE AND OUR THANKSGIVING INTRODUCTION: Important to understand 2 Samuel 7 = God’s Word of Promise to David about the kingdom of David that would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of Worship - What Is Worship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Second in a series looking at who benefits from our worship

The JOY of Worship – What Is Worship Gladstone Baptist Church – 27/2/05 am Last Sunday Night we started a series of 4 messages that is going to continue over both services next week. We have called the series “The JOY of Worship.” This is the first of 5 series we will be undertaking during ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened To Your Joy?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 2, 2010

A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ;

WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR JOY? Galatians 4:15 NOTE: This sermon was preached in tandem with Pastor Ken's associate pastor of Congregational Care. Pastor Gary's portion is provided only in rough outline. Sermon Objective: A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Nazarene

Plant In Faith, Harvest In Joy

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2005

God will bring about incredible yields when we sow our lives in faith, trust, and hope. Putting all our trust in God promises blessings beyond imagination.

Plant in Faith, Harvest in Joy Matthew 13:1-9 July 10, 2005 I want to tell you a story about Bill and Helen, two people now well into their eighties, who have a faith that is rock solid and which serves as an example for any who come to know them. About twenty years ago, Helen was scheduled for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Living In The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 1, 2014

“Joy, which was the small publicity of the Pagan, is the gigantic secret of the Christian”. - G.K. Chesterton This message looks at the avenues and barriers to living in the joy of the Lord.

Sermon for CATM – June 1, 2014 – Living in the Joy of the Lord - Nehemiah 8:1-10 Robert Louis Stevenson once entered in his diary what he considered to be an extraordinary thing. He said, "I have been to Church today, and (Surprisingly) I am not depressed." I hope that your ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Week 3: Joy - "joy In The Coming Saviour" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

As we gather in this season of Advent, our hearts turn to the theme of joy. The birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, brings a joy that transcends circumstances. Let's explore the profound joy found in the Saviour’s arrival.

Advent Week 3: Joy - "Joy in the Coming Saviour" Introduction: Dear friends, as we gather in this season of Advent, our hearts turn to the theme of joy. The birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, brings a joy that transcends circumstances. Let's explore the profound joy found in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 12:2-3, Zephaniah 3:17, James 1:2-3, Romans 15:13, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Own Place

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

Christian humility sees rightly, neither higher nor lower than we really are, and allows Christians freedom to be who they are in Chirst and accept their role and place in His Body with joy.

Today’s reading all speak about humility. Humility is knowing exactly who we are. Pride is thinking that we are someone that we’re not. Humility is all about knowing who we are, not in the world’s sight, but according to God’s judgment. The world looks at a man’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Anglican