Sermons on Suffering And Joy:

Born To Be Wild

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Freedom without the Father ends in famine, but love runs wild—reclaiming every restless heart and restoring joy to the lost.

Introduction — The Song That Never Dies You’ve heard it — whether you meant to or not. At a car show, blasting through chrome fenders and candy-paint engines. In a movie chase scene, pounding in the background as tires squeal and sparks fly. In a garage full of tools, the smell of gasoline thick ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 139:7-10, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Joyful Worship - Psalm 95:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 20, 2024

God's truth, found in His Word, transforms us to worship Him with joy, gratitude, and wholehearted devotion.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Joyful Worship - Psalm 95:1-2 Introduction Good morning, church! Today, we are diving into a beautiful psalm of praise that not only celebrates the greatness of our God but also calls us to a life transformed by His truth. Psalm 95:1-2 says: "Come, let us sing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, Deuteronomy 32:4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 103:2, James 1:17, Hebrews 13:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Test Yourselves Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2025

If you want to experience harmony and joy in your relationships, get ready, get real, get right, then get along.

Several years ago, Ken Westphall, in Leadership Journal, a publication for ministry leaders, talked about the most frequent phrases in ministry that become preludes to a fast farewell. They include the following: I think I've earned the right to say this. In ancient Israel, the people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14, Titus 3:10-11, Proverbs 22:10, James 1:2-3, Galatians 6:1, Ephesians 4:11, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Serving God With Zeal Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

Serving God with zeal means giving your best with consistency and joy. It’s not driven by emotions but by love and revelation.

SERVING GOD WITH ZEAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:11 Supporting Texts: Titus 2:14, Galatians 4:18, Revelation 3:15–19, 2 Kings 10:16, Colossians 3:23–24 INTRODUCTION: Zeal is passionate enthusiasm. In the Kingdom of God, zeal is the fuel that keeps believers actively engaged in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Train Are You On?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

Heaven delights those who love God most; board the Gospel Train now—holiness is joy, and Jesus is the destination.

(Holiness Is the Ticket Home) Introduction: All Aboard Every station hums with movement. Tracks stretch out like choices. Announcements echo: “Train departing in five minutes…” People are always going somewhere. Life is just like that. Every heart is en route—somewhere. Every choice is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 22:17, Matthew 6:21, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The God Who Causes Your Cup To Overflow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 7, 2025

This message reveals God as the divine source of abundance who moves His people from sufficiency into overflowing provision and joy.

THE GOD WHO CAUSES YOUR CUP TO OVERFLOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:5 Key Verse: “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” — Psalm 23:5 Supporting Texts: Psalm 16:5; John 10:10; Deuteronomy 28:11-12; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace Over Grumbling PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore God's extravagant generosity and grace, the dangers of grumbling, and the joy of living in His grace, as illustrated in the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Good morning, church family! I trust you're all doing well today. We are here to dig into God's Word and unpack a profound truth from the Gospel of Matthew. As Philip Yancey once said, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Today's sermon is about God's extravagant generosity, the danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Grace, All

Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The importance of expressing gratitude to God for His enduring love and blessings, and the joy and blessings that come from a heart filled with thanksgiving.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to dive deep into the wonderful world of thanksgiving. Now, I'm not talking about turkey and stuffing, though those are certainly blessings. No, today we're talking about the act of thanking God, the blessings that come from a ...read more

Topics: Thanksgiving, God

The Gift Of Love At Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

Explores the profound love, hope, peace, and joy brought into our lives through the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Good morning, family! It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the love and fellowship that is so unique to our community. We're gathered here today to talk about something truly special, something that has the power to touch all of our lives in a deeply personal way. Before we get started, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Topics: Love, Bethlehem

Giving Thanks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing a deep sense of gratitude, recognizing blessings in all circumstances, and expressing thankfulness as a path to joy and fulfillment.

Good morning, friends! It's so good to see all of you here today. We're going to be talking about something that's as natural as breathing, but sometimes, we forget about it. It's gratitude. Now, I know what you're thinking. "Gratitude? Sure, I say thanks for my food and when someone holds the door ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Thanksgiving, Godly Way

What Matters Most PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to reassess their lives in light of Christ's redemption, embrace the joy of salvation, and pursue transformation through repentance.

Good morning, cherished family of God. I stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler, a comrade on this shared pilgrimage towards the heart of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. In this sacred space, we are invited to shed the weight of our worldly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Repentance

Advent 4: Jesus Is Here PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

Encourages understanding and embodying Jesus' teachings of truth, justice, and joy, guided by the wisdom and love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Good morning, dear congregation. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of our shared faith, in the heartening presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. We stand together, on the precipice of understanding, looking towards the horizon of enlightenment that our faith promises ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37

Topics: Presents, Presence

A Future Worth Looking Forward To PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

Explores the promise of a new heaven and earth, emphasizing the hope and joy we have in God's faithful and true promises for eternity.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? To come together as one family, united in our love for Christ, to seek His face and to hear His Word. We find ourselves today on the threshold of a new exploration in the book of Revelation, specifically ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Topics: Encouragement, Better Times

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores the divine love and mercy in Luke 2, emphasizing the importance of Scripture in our lives and the joy brought by Jesus' birth.

Welcome, dear friends, to this glorious gathering where we seek to understand and love the Word of God more deeply. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the timeless truths found in the pages of Scripture. Today, our focus is on Luke 2, a passage that radiates with the divine love and mercy ...read more

Topics: Reasons

One Night That Changed The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 19, 2023

This sermon explores the divine fulfillment, redemption, and joy found in Jesus' humble birth, emphasizing the hope it brings to humanity. Key

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in worship of our Lord. In our midst, the Holy Spirit is alive, knitting us together in a tapestry of faith, hope, and love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called by our Creator to seek His face and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Topics: Birth, Christ