Sermons on Unexpected Joy:

The Spirit Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001

The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

(1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

Demos Gracias A Nuestro Dios Misericordioso

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Damos gracias a Dios porque nos ha perdonado y nos ha permitido ser sus ministros.

Perdón. Es muy fácil pedir perdón ¿verdad? Pero no es tan fácil perdonar a otros. Pues imagínate si un hombre secuestra a tu hija, la viola violentamente y la deja para morir, o si un hombre entra en tu casa y brutalmente asesina a tus papás. Sería muy difícil perdonar a una persona tan malvada ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Con Brio-With Spirit

Contributed by Richard Jones on Mar 14, 2001

Has God called us to the normal mundane life, or has He called us to so much more?

“Con Brio” Introduction: In his Letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul writes: Look carefully then, how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time...Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Will of the Lord is (Eph. 5:15,17). Regrettably, many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice Always

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Sermon highlights joy in the midst of pain, defines the Latin word Gaudete. Reflection on the difference between joy and happiness.

Grace be to you and peace from the One who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. Today is the third Sunday in Advent, which was historically called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for ‘rejoice’. Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday, if we had a pink candle in our Advent wreath, that we would light the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Delight Greatly In The Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 12, 2003

CHRISTMAS 2(C) - Believers delight greatly in the Lord because they are clothed with garments of salvation and can also share God’s crown of glory.

DELIGHT GREATLY IN THE LORD ISAIAH 61:10---62:3 JANUARY 5, 2003 ISAIAH 61:10-62:3 10I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Learning To Be Thankful" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 27, 2003

From these ten lepers we can learn some valuable lessons about being thankful.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 46 “Learning To Be Thankful!” Luke 17:11-19 Ingratitude denotes immaturity, either physical or spiritual. Infants do not always appreciate what parents do for them. They have short memories. Their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 29, 2003

A Thanksgiving sermon on the appropriate attitude for everyday life.

The Attitude of Gratitude Be Thankful Always! 11/27/02 I. Introduction Everybody knows what day is tomorrow- Thanksgiving Day. The day when everybody’s out of school. The day when you go to grandma’s or aunt may’s house, spend time with family and grub down on some turkey. The day when you toss ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Ephesians 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turkey And Blessings

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 6, 2003

This sermon takes a look at how often we are simply ungrateful for all that God has done for us and reminds us to always give thanks.

Dr. H.A. Ironside was a wonderful preacher who was known at times for being rather blunt. One day in a crowded restaurant, just as he was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he could join him. Ironside invited his to have a seat. Then, as was his custom, Dr. Ironside bowed his ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Singing Revivals Of The Bible

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 7, 2003

Revival awaits our own soul when we lift our hearts and our voices in grateful praise and thanksgiving to God in joyous song.

THE SINGING REVIVALS OF THE BIBLE “I will sing unto the Lord, because He hath dealt bountifully with me.” Psalm 13:6 Revival awaits our own soul when we lift our hearts and our voices in grateful praise and thanksgiving to God in joyous song. Consider some of the "singing revivals" mentioned in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:6

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Is Seeing - Part 2 Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

See if you can relate to the blind man, his healing, and his growing relationship with Christ.

BELIEVING IS SEEING Part Two Let’s go back to the story we looked at a couple of weeks ago. The story found in John 9 about the healing of the man who was born blind. I want to look at the remaining verses of this chapter. It is a story of the 1. Resistance that this man met with the people that ...read more

Scripture: John 9:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Ye Thankful

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

A Thanksgiving Message

BE YE THANKFUL Ephesians 5:20 INTRO: There was a television show broadcast many years ago in which the emcee gave boxes of candy to the contestants. They didn’t know it, but for everyone who said “thank you” there would be an extra $500. The emcee gave out seven boxes of candy before a girl said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Pioneers Wanted

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A message about having joy in the Christian life.

PIONEERS WANTED Philippians 1:12-26 INTRO: More than anything else, Paul’s desire as a missionary was to preach the Gospel in Rome. Rome was the key city of Paul’s day. If he could conquer it for Christ, it would mean reaching millions with the message of salvation. Paul wanted to go to Rome as a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26, Philippians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Joyful Sound

Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2003

To the Child of God, every sound of God’s Word and of the Gospel is a Joyful Sound.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Fresh Walk Up Calvary's Hill

Contributed by Troy Shifflett on Mar 4, 2003

CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE LOST THE JOY OF BEING SAVED AND THE THINGS OF GOD

A FRESH WALK UP CALVARY’S HILL TEXT: ZECHARIAH 13:1 MARK 15:15-37 MAN WAS LOST WITH NO HOPE IN ORDER FOR MAN TO BE SAVED, THERE HAD TO BE CALVARY! WE READ AND HEAR ABOUT THE PAIN AND SUFFERINGS OF OUR LORD, BUT IT WAS THE ONLY WAY. TALK A LITTLE ABOUT THE SUFFERINGS HEBREWS 9:22 “AND ALMOST ALL ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1, Mark 15:15-37

Denomination: Holiness

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 27, 2004

Some­thing hap­pened to me, which was known only to my­self, and which caused me the most se­vere men­tal suf­fer­ing. The hymn was the fruit of that suf­fer­ing. It was the quick­est bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the im­press­ion of hav­ing it

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain (Psa 23:3) He restores my soul. George Matheson, a blind Pastor said about his famous hymn: My hymn was composed in the manse of Innelan [Argyleshire, Scotland] on the evening of the 6th of June, 1882, when I was 40 years of age. I was alone in the manse at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational