Sermons on Unexpected Joy:

Making God Rejoice Over Us!

Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Apr 5, 2016

Often we think that we need to offer God our Praise, Adoration, Applauds and Rejoice but the opposite is also true. God also rejoices over us when we choose to do the right things. Here is a detailed sermon to understand this principle.

Zephaniah 3:17; Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 62:5; Psalms 103:8-10; Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Some people have a different perspective about ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Losses And Gains Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Trusting in Christ and our good works for salvation is not trusting in Christ at all. We have to give everything up as far as our good works, our religion, our morality in order to receive Christ as our Savior.

Introduction In the 1730’ s in England, a young man named George Whitefield desperately wanted to be right before God. As a student at Oxford, he was part of the Holy Club, along with John and Charles Wesley. The members of that club rose early every day for lengthy devotions. They disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

#12 Parties, Patches And Wineskins Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 16, 2020

This message describes Jesus' response to the Pharisees because His disciples did not fast. The Pharisees opposition stemmed from a defense of the status quo. Jesus came to smash the status quo and create something new and superior.

#12 Parties, Patches and Wineskins Series: Mark March 15, 2020 Chuck Sligh Several ideas and illustrations for this sermon were adapted from David Dykes’ sermon on SermonCentral.com, Old Whiners or New Wineskins. TEXT: Mark 2:18-22 – "And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Day! Rejoice

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 4, 2021

God doesn't want us living in the past nor in the future, rather God wants us to live in the present. Today is the only day we have for sure, so let's view it as a blessing from God and rejoice in it, living it to the full.

Introduction: A. There was an article a few years ago in which a man gave his idea of a perfect world. He said: 1. “In a perfect world you would feel as good at 60 as you did at 17. And you would be as smart at 60 as you thought you were at 17." 2. “In a perfect world professional basketball ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vote For Jesus

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 1, 2020

We don’t have to wait for Gods plans! God already sent His plans! Gods plans all start with a name, the name above every name, His name is Jesus!

Vote for Jesus Jesus, others and you! What a wonderful way to spell joy the old chorus we used to sing went. In a country known as the land of opportunity, when you turn on talk shows or the news seems you find nowadays every viewpoint but joy! We’ve got it bad here is the mantra! For the most ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 3:8-9, Ephesians 3:14-19, 2 Corinthians 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Glad And Rejoice With Me

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

The Lord Jesus reminds believers to be glad because we are God's children. We rejoice with Jesus living as shining lights in this sin-darkened world.

“BE GLAD AND REJOICE WITH ME” (Outline) March 29, 2020 - Lent 5 - PHILIPPIANS 2:12-18 INTRO: How are you doing today? Indifferent? Sad? Glad? “Be glad and rejoice with me” are the last words in our text. They are a very fitting theme for our thankfulness to have God’s Word in our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Scary Movie: Fear Of Death #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

Salvation is a gift from God

How do I overcome this nagging feeling that there must be more to life than death? Image: (two minute video clip of Movie deaths and followed by fears from the congregation) For your information those fears listed at the end of our video this morning were fears we texted that we hoped and prayed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:13, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Daniel 12:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Blessings Can Be Lost

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 26, 2019

Our lives today are full of questions! * We question the matter of security! Am I secure in Christ?

GOD’S BLESSINGS CAN BE LOST by Bo Dunford altered by Luther Sexton “DON’T FOOL AROUND AND LOSE IT” Scripture: Judges 16:15-21 Judges 16:20 “And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-21, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 1 Samuel 13:13-14, Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In the book of Philippians, Paul tells us how to experience true joy by focusing on partnerships, the positive, and purpose.

Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/4/2015 What makes you happy? What brings a smile to your face and joy to your heart? You might think it would be money, power or fame. We may fantasize about going on a tropical vacation, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Rejoicing In The Holy Spirit--Our Names Are Written In Heaven Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 30, 2019

We should also rejoice, always. How do you do that when things are going wrong? Trust in God and make an act of thanksgiving for how Our Lord will bring good out of evil.

Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent 2019 St. Francis Xavier To be poor is to be weak. It has ever been thus in this valley of tears. The Torah, the first five books of the OT, clearly tells judges not to consider the wealth or poverty of the people who apply for justice to their courts. But we know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:21-24, Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Through The Promises Of God Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 19, 2019

Joy is found in believing the Promises of God especially the big 3: 1. God is with Us! 2. God is in Us! 3. God is for Us!

Movie Illustration: The Missing Jesus – Skit Guys Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4, Isaiah 7:13-14, Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through The Promises Of Jesus 2nd Coming Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2019

Joy is found in believing the Promises of God from the Bible and as we progress to the New Year there is a sense of expectation about the future for most. But there should also be an expectation and excitement about the possibility of Jesus second coming in 2020.

Opening video illustration – If Jesus returned today – by skit guys. Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4, Revelation 22:12-13, Revelation 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 6, 2020

Paul wants our faith properly based upon the work of Christ.

Christ Died for Us Romans 5:1-8 The Book of Romans has been held in the highest regard by Christian theologians over the centuries. Countless people have become Christians by reading its verses. Among these were Augustine, Luther and John Wesley. So the influence of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Somethings Never Change

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 15, 2020

Never confuse the gospel with personal preferences, traditions and secondary issues

Today, we move to the book of Jude. So as you're pulling it up on your phone, tablet or paperback technology. Let me give you the context. The book is written by Jude, Jesus' half brother from a different father. He, like James, came to an understanding of Jesus as the Messiah after ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-15, 2 Timothy 3:16, Jude 1:22-23, Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruitfulness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

Over the next three weeks, we are going to take a look at some fruit that Christians produce as we submit ourselves to the control of the Holy Spirit.

Dance Lessons: Fruitfulness Galatians 5:22-26 (Part 1) Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 5-24-2020 We’ve got a Banana Tree! In 2014, we moved to Ft. Meyers, Florida for a dream job that ended up being a nightmare. We were only there eight weeks and lived in a church member’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist