Sermons on The Duty To Be Joyful:

The Joys Of Prison

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

An examination of true Christian joy

The Joys of Prison Philippians 1:3-11 October 25, 1998 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Prescription for a Joyless Life 1. Make little things bother you: don’t just let them, make them! 2. Lose your perspective of things, and keep it lost. Don’t put first things first. 3. Get yourself a good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To encourage the church family to live in constant joy, gratitude, and trust in God, even amidst the chaos of the world.

Good morning, Church Family! I'm glad we're all here today to dive into God's Word together. We're going to unpack a passage that's all about joy, gratitude, and trust - all things we could use a little more of in our lives. You know, the great theologian Karl Barth once said, "To clasp the hands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Topics: Trusting God

How To Forgive (Contd) - Philemon 8-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 16, 2024

This message answers common questions about forgiveness and provides seven practical principles that will help you forgive.

Philemon 1:1-25 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15, Philemon 1:8-18

"A Father's Responsibility"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 18, 2007

A father has the responsibility to spend time with their children, be men of honor for their family and be their child’s best teacher.

A Father’s Responsibility On the lighter side of life: “Dad’s Duck Tape” from Bluefish TV Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Thanks Dad” Thesis: A father has the responsibility to spend time with their children, be men of honor for their family and be their child’s best teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Colors Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

An introduction sermon to a series on the Sermon on the Mount; overview of the beatitudes and how they describe true Christian living.

True Colors Matt. 5:1-12 The word, “colors” has numerous meanings. An early use of the word is flag, pennant, or badge. Early warships often carried flags from many nations on board in order to elude or deceive the enemy. The rules of civilized warfare called for all ships to hoist their true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"True Knowledge" Part 2 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 15, 2007

Sermon 18 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, 7 and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Orthodox

"Preaching Perdition And Paradise" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 19, 2008

Sermon 7 in a study in Colossians

“And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, 22 yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach— 23 if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29

Denomination: Orthodox

When Heaven Came Down Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 26, 2012

God exalts those who will be humbled. So when He humbled Himself to become a man, God did magnify & honor Himself to those who in humbleness would seek out the Christ. The significance of the event made it fitting that Heaven should come down & give God G

LUKE 2: 8-14 WHEN HEAVEN CAME DOWN [Eph. 2:12-18, Isa. 65:1, 61:1f, 1 Pet. 10:21, Zech. 9:9-12, Rev. 5:9-14] Christmas is a drama of the exciting invasion of earth by infinite God, the Eternal Spirit, Who became flesh in order to become man. His purpose was to personally reveal Himself to us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Give To God? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 2, 2015

Part 3 of a 3 part series on Stewardship

Why Give to God? Series: Stewardship Chuck Sligh March 2, 2015 TEXT: 2 Corinthians 8 INTRODUCTION Joke: Today we’re going to talk about giving, and it reminded me of a story I once heard: Two men were shipwrecked on an island and the minute they got there one of them started frantically ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Mantle Must Rest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

The sermon encourages embracing God’s timing, resting from roles when needed, prioritizing presence and relationships, and trusting prayer to shape our lives and seasons.

There’s a rhythm stitched into the world by the hand of God. The tide rolls in and slips out. Winter gives way to spring. Babies cry, grandparents smile, and somewhere in between we learn how to hold on and how to let go. Seasons change. And if we’re honest, our souls feel it—the gentle tug that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Topics: Sacred Tension, Seasons

Faith And Politics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 22, 2021

Submit to all human authority, because of Christ, because of your critics, and because you are free!

At the spring 2000 opening of the Florida Senate, Donald L. Roberts, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries, offered a prayer. I think you’ll appreciate the candor of it. In part, this is what he prayed: Holy and Eternal God, it must be great to be God, to get what you want—when you want it—how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, Acts 4:19, Acts 5:29, Romans 13:1-2, Romans 5:8, Hebrews 2:14-15, Galatians 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

3rd Sunday Of Easter, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 24, 2022

May 4th, 2025.

Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 30:1-12, Revelation 5:11-14, John 21:1-19. A). THE CONVERSION OF THE APOSTLE PAUL. Acts 9:1-20. Saul of Tarsus was a Jew from the city of Tarsus in Syria. This was a Roman garrison city, and as a tent-maker Saul had a good market for his trade. Quite possibly Saul’s father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 30:1-12, Revelation 5:11-14, John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Or Happiness? "Lost In Translation"

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Nov 30, 2007

There is a difference between Joy and Happiness. The world would say they are the same. What does God say?

“Lost in Translation” Introduction: Many times we can approach life with a sense of defeat. I had a negative friend I used to hang out with in High School. He was always complaining about how negative things were in life. Even now I get emails from him about how the world is going down, how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks To Him! (A Thanksgiving Sermon)

Contributed by David Mende on Nov 13, 2018

A thanksgiving sermon which encourages God's people to joyfully thank God for his amazing goodness. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {Taken from “Our Daily Bread” dated February 20, 2005. On my way to work one day I saw a bumper sticker that read: “Did you thank a green plant today?” Plants are essential to the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving For Our Lord.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 20, 2019

How we should be thankful for what he has and will do for us.

Thanksgiving for our Lord. (1) Come to the Lord. Psalms 95: 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Psalms 100: 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:2

Denomination: Baptist