Sermons on Ultimate Happiness:

When Things Don't Go Your Way

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 12, 2002

How to overcome our suffering?

Introduction: Last June, one of my students named Steve applied for university. As July came closer and closer, all of Steve’s friends began to get their college and university acceptances except for Steve. He got rejected at every school he had applied to and now; he is having very hard time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Thankful Perspective Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

What distinguishes the Christians thankfulness from the natural thankfulness of all people? The distinction consists basically in the fact that the Christian has someone to thank.

G. K. Chesterton has written a delightful account of a students encounter with his professor at Oxford. The professor, or tutor as they called them, was a bright young man, but he was a follower of the pessimistic views of Schopenhauer. He was disgusted with the weary worthless lives around him, ...read more

That Critical Word "unless" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2021

Isn’t it true that when we ask Jesus for some favor, His timing is always flawless?

Monday of 4th Week in Lent 2021 One of the most contemptible features of our modern culture shows up today in the Gospel of John. Jesus tells this petitioner: “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” The man repeats his request for Jesus to come from where he was in Cana to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-21, John 4:43-54, 1 John 2:15-17, Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift Of Joy

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 10, 2021

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year B

May 9, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 15:9-17 The Gift of Joy Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “So teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” So says Psalm 90. How many days are we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can Have Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005

Christians are notorious for talking about, reading about and preaching about joy and then not displaying it

Sermon Series: “Help, I Can’t Find My Joy!” (A Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians) Sermon #1 “You can have Joy in Suffering” Series Text: Philippians 4:4 OPENING JOKE: “Lack of Joy” Christians are notorious for talking about, reading about and preaching about ‘joy’ and then not displaying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consecration: A Committed Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

ABC's of genuine thanksgiving to God.

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. Exposition a. Spiritual abundance is directly connected to God’s Word. (v.17) i. Spiritual abundance exceeds worldly prosperity. b. We are pilgrims in this life. (v.19) i. Remain committed on the journey ii. This “with-God” life is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Fall In Love With Your God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2023

Truly BEING in love involves much more than an emotional high. It does need an emotional component, but, if it’s authentic, it demands engagement of the mind

Seventeenth Sunday in Course 2023 I suppose those of us over the age of twenty had at least one experience of falling in love, and I mean with another human being. When I remember that time–over a period of about a month with my wife–certain emotions come to the surface. But truly BEING in love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52, Romans 8:28-30, 1 Kings 3:5-12

Denomination: Catholic

Joy - A Fruit Of Companionship

Contributed by John Mitchell on Dec 20, 2024

An advent message on Joy. Joy is not a gift of the Holy Spirit it is a Fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit.

Joy is a fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit. (Not a gift of the Holy Spirit) Luke 2:9-12 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-12, Galatians 5:22-25, Psalm 16:11

Sermon On Destiny

Contributed by William Meakin on May 19, 2020

Destiny affects our quality of life

Sermon on Destiny. May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. Destiny or fate as it is sometimes referred to determines the quality of our life. If it shines on us, we do well. We may succeed in business beyond our wildest dreams, become rich by winning the lottery or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30, Proverbs 3:5-6

Fruit Of The Spirit: Joy Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

This Message looks at the Joy possible when Paul and Silas were in Prison.

It wasn’t the end to a perfect day. Paul, Luke and a colleague by the name of Silas have been travelling throughout the Roman Empire starting new churches and introducing people to Christ. They started in Jerusalem and they’ve been through through Antioch, Pamphylia,, Syria, Cilica, Derbe, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Managing Our Day! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 25, 2018

A series of messages looking at being a good steward with God's gifts

Day to Day Stewardship Ecclesiastes 3:9-12 October 28, 2018 Have you ever seen the bumper sticker that explains the reason you’re frustrated on the way to work in the morning? It’s because of this ~ I'm in no hurry, I'm on my way to work. You could buy that bumper sticker for $2.49 on the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-13, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Lord Your God: Parenting Beyond Your Capacity

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 30, 2010

The reality is there is no perfect family. There is no perfect parent, parenting style, or parenting trick. “... God is more interested in using broken people than He is creating a better picture.”

Love the Lord your God Family Camp 2010 Intro: Perfect parents Parenting Beyond your Capacity Book by Reggie Joiner & Carey Nieuwhof “God isn’t holding up a perfect picture; He’s writing a bigger story.” Images of what the ideal family is Flood of parenting books, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of The Might God Or Of The Mighty God

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Jul 7, 2022

A Mighty God

Children of the ‘Might’ god are those in search of an insatiable desire to fulfill something that they believe is missing, and that will bring satisfaction in their life. For some it’s wealth and materialism, for others it may be the next fix or drink, and for still others, it could be power or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Help! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME!

BIG IDEA: HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! (cf. Psalm 40:13-17 – minor variations) I. (:1) HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! A. Hurry Up Keyword = "Hasten" Often God does not seem to move quickly enough for us B. Rescue Me Deliver me Help me II. (:2-3) TURN THE TABLES ON THE BAD GUYS = those who are out to get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Purpose Series

Contributed by Erick Adams on Apr 25, 2005

This is the fourth sermon in a series of sermons on the book of Ephesians.

Godly Purpose Ephesians 1:9-12 * He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him * with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational