Sermons on Suffering And Joy:

Don't Worry Be Happy

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Nov 8, 2006

We can get up everyday and face the day and what ever it brings with out losing our joy.

TITLE: DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY TEXT: I PETER 1:8 INTRO: A lot of people just cannot seem to shake the blues. Depression sets in on their lives and nothing seems to be able to pull them out. Every time you see them they have something that has gone wrong in their lives. We have a reason to be happy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Be Thankful

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006

This is a good sermon around Thanksgiving time.

Introduction: A. I hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving Day! We surely did. 1. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we? 2. One teacher asked her students to write a composition entitled “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving.” One boy wrote, “I’m thankful that I’m not a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Thanks

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 25, 2006

The original Thanksgiving Proclaimation

George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Express Thankfulness To God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 28, 2006

Andrae Crouch in the song My Tribute wrote “How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me, things so undeserved yet You gave to prove your love for me.” The question we must face this morning is how can we truly express our thankfulness to God

HOW TO EXPRESS THANKFULNESS TO GOD Psalm 116:12-13 “What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.” Introduction: Andrae Crouch in the song My Tribute wrote “How can I say thanks for the things you have done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Happiness

Contributed by Bruce Willis on May 22, 2007

This sermon seeks to get to the root of where true happiness is found and in doing so presents the love of God in the gospel of Christ.

Graduates we’re all proud of the milestone that you’ve reached as of May 2007. A lot of hard work and determination has gone into the goals that you have achieved. However, the life long search for meaning, purpose and fulfillment has only just begun. In fact, the search for happiness began the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Life Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 1 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

The Real Life 1 John 1:1-4 I. Introduction A. Reality or Fantasy 1. A Golf’s Therapy a) A golfer who had been badly went to a psychiatrist to help him relax. b) The advice was to play his normal round of golf, except use an imaginary ball. c) The golfer took the advice and on the first tee and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After All I Have Been Through,i Still Have Joy

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Jun 1, 2007

No matter what comes your way, You still have Joy!

The Author of out text is David; you do remember David don’t you? - His name means “beloved”, a man after God’s own heart - You remember David, Jesse’s boy; he watched the sheep as a boy - You know David, he was a musician - David, an armor bearer for King Saul, he killed Goliath. - This same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-24, Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Circumstances Confuse Us Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007

Joy Stealers are the tools Satan uses to rob us of our joy in serving the cause of Christ.To help us defeat the joy stealers of this life, Paul wrote the book of Philippians. Paul knew there would be times we could not be happy, but in Christ, we could al

Introduction: This past weekend, our family celebrated Kathy’s parents 50th wedding anniversary. We spent all day Friday decorating the church in preparation for the big night. Kathy had planned the celebration to be a big surprise, and sure enough, her parents were surprised as 75 of their friends ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wait Of Glory

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 19, 2007

MP: God has nothing against pleasure – he’d just rather give you joy.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, June 03, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Invocation Michael Hollinger *Opening Hymn #182 “For the Beauty of the Earth” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #541 “The Joy of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Perspective Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 22, 2007

The message looks at the life of a believer and identifies 5 qualities of life.

The Right Perspective James 1:9-18 Introduction Illus... A few years ago my neighbor was going to sell his house and move to a larger house with more land. He and his wife were very excited in the beginning and even put down a very large deposit. They kept their house because they needed a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Jul 6, 2007

Your situation should never determine your joy.

In Everything Give Thanks 1 Thess. 5 The book of 1 Thess. was likely the 2nd of Paul’s letters, written @ 52AD, after Timothy had returned to Paul at Corinth, relating to him the state of the church at Thessalonica. This church is believed to have been made up of primarily Gentile people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What Makes God Smile?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004

What are things in our life that can make the smile of God present upon our lives.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 22, 2004 “What Makes God Smile?” Psalm 119:135 Msg. Bible “Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live.” Numbers 6:25 NLT “May the Lord smile on you.” INTRODUCTION: Have you ever thought of God as a HARSH God toward you? Maybe someone who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:135, Numbers 6:25

Denomination: Methodist

The Case For Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 22, 2004

Joy in the Christian Life is one of the most important benefits and qualities we can have, but our life must be lived according to God’s Will and Purposes for us to have that joy. Lessons from Nehemiah can help us have that joy.

Who’s the shortest man in the Bible? = Nehemiah = "Knee-high-miah" + But if you study the life of Nehemiah nothing could be further from the truth + He’s one of the giants of the Old Testament = He’s among the best of the best + And yet how familiar are we with him? = How often have you heard a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

I want to bring to you a few basic principles about worship. And, why it is important for each of us to have the right attitude towards worshipping God.

Opening: Psalms 100 We all know that this Thursday is Thanksgiving. We will be taking out time to be with our families, and hopefully take on an “Attitude of Gratitude”. Being grateful to God for His many blessings is important. Many of us should be experts in this field of thanking God. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giants Under Junipers

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

This is the second of a series that I gleaned from Pilgrim’s Progress. It is ongoing and I have no idea of how many there will be.

1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. l. INTRODUCTION – PILGRIM’S PROGRESS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Pentecostal