Sermons on True Joy:

How To Manage Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Try to Manage Conflicts? - Some conflicts are beyond our ability to resolve so learn to do what is within our area of responsibility and leave the rest of pressures to the Lord’s control

1. Why Try to Manage Conflicts? - Some conflicts are beyond our ability to resolve so learn to do what is within our area of responsibility and leave the rest of pressures to the Lord’s control. (I Pet. 5:7,8) 2. Every conflict situation has thc potential for making us bitter or better (Heb. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Focus Of The Gospel -- Exalting Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS

BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS I. SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY COMES FROM FOCUSING ON EXALTING CHRIST (:19-21) A. The Power of Intercessory Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praise The Lord Anyway

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Nov 11, 2002

Over 300 verses in the Word of God command us to praise the Lord. It is the theme of the Bible. God delights to have His children praise Him.

Introduction: 1. Poem: Praise The Lord 2. 17 Old Testament books refer to praising the Lord. 3. 11 New Testament books refer to praising the Lord. 4. 300 verses refer to praising the Lord 5. We must praise the Lord: I. BECAUSE HE IS GOD---Verse 3 A. cf. 1 Kings 18:39 “The LORD He is God…” B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Five Reasons For Giving Thanks Unto God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about five reasons to give thanks unto God namely for His 1. WORDS 2. WORKS 3. WILL 4. WONDERS 5. WAYS

FIVE REASONS FOR GIVING THANKS UNTO GOD OUTLINE 1. WORDS 2. WORKS 3. WILL 4. WONDERS 5. WAYS THE MESSAGE FIVE REASONS FOR GIVING THANKS UNTO GOD 1. WORDS: Psalms.119:105. Luke: 4:4. We should thank God for his word which guides us and strengthens us. The Bible says that Man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:89-112, Psalm 119:89-93

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Is It Bragging Or Praising?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 20, 2007

Is it Bragging or Praising? We are living in a day when many people are lovers of self rather than lovers of God. People love themselves but forget to love God and their neighbor. In this outline we share a few types of bragging and praising examples.

Is it Bragging or Praising? We are living in a day when many people are lovers of self rather than lovers of God. People love themselves but forget to love God and their neighbor. In this outline we share a few types of bragging and praising examples. I know myself that I rather hear praise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:3

A Lesson From The Potato Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ.

A LESSON FROM THE POTATO Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon Objective: A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ and that, like him – we should too, be everywhere spreading his love. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-12; Luke 19:35-40; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18; ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 9:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Bitter To Better Part 1

Contributed by Tom Owen on Mar 12, 2008

Getting rid of bitterness

Bitter to Better part 1 [Coffee demonstration.] Sometimes our lives become like a black cup of coffee. Sometimes we find ourselves, for one reason or another, [2] bitter. Just bitter at life. Do you ever find yourself like that? Do you ever feel like you need a little cream and sugar in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

How We Give Thanks

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008

How and why we give thanks to God.

How We Are to Give Thanks Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. By him therefore let us offer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrate And Live Your Faith

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 26, 2008

Do you have joy in your life? Not happiness or contentment but joy. Is there a wellspring in you that overflows every now and then with praise for God, praise for what Jesus has done with you as a person.

Celebrate and Live Your Faith Reading - Leviticus 23:1-14 Study – Chapter 23 Are you the kind of person that gets excited about belonging to Jesus? Do you find there are times in your life when you celebrate your faith rather than live it? Maybe my questions confuse you. After all we are all ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Encouraged

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008

There are so many things we can be discouraged about. But we are called to be encouraged. Why?

Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Intro: Living in the world, it is easy to be discouraged. 1. things don’t always go as we planned. 2. a few people are happy this Super Bowl Sunday, but most football fans are discouraged because their team isn’t playing and probably won’t next year, either. 3. jobs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Do You Say?

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 20, 2005

Let’s be thankful!

Luke 17: 11-19 Wanna talk about an attitude to master life An attitude is how you see and how you think Desperate men who approach Jesus for healing LEPROSY: Fatigue, inflammations, spots on skin turn into sores To the point they’re unrecognizable- disfigured Drain, leaving a foul stench Lose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shout For Joy -- Thanksgiving 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 4, 2005

As Christians, joy should is more than just a thought, it is a way of life

Shout for Joy!! Psalm 100 Ps 100:1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Ps 100:2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Ps 100:3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Ps 100:4 Enter his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Starting Out Right Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 14, 2005

Discusses the importance of God being first in your life & in your priorities if you are going to have the joy-filled life Jesus promised.

RESTORING THE JOY Part 3: Starting Out Right I had to go and put some new tires on our truck this past week. That was fun, let me tell you. We had known for some time we were going to need new tires, because the tread was getting thin. We ended up getting them a little sooner than we thought ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving In The Tough Times

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

It’s easy to be thankful in good times, but we need to be thankful in the tough times, too.

Thanksgiving in the Tough Times Cornwall October 16, 2005 Where do you see yourself being with God? In what kind of environment do you believe it is that God views you? Because some times of our lives are not as delightful as others, it’s important for us to have a clear view of a certain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational