Sermons on United Rejoicing:

The Great Reversal

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025

In God's Kingdom, our true identity and reason for rejoicing are found not in our financial status, which is temporary and fragile, but in our eternal position in Christ, which is permanent and secure.

Introduction: The Status Game Our world is obsessed with a game, and it’s a game we are all forced to play from the moment we are old enough to understand it. It’s the status game. We measure ourselves and we measure each other constantly, don't we? We notice the car someone drives into the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation: The Song Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 2, 2022

Even while others are facing judgment the saved will praise God. The joy of salvation is wonderfully expressed in a song. Salvation causes us to rejoice and praise God. This is very appropriately expressed in song.

One way a person expresses love is through a song. If Jeremiah is the weeping prophet then Isaiah may be the singing prophet. Isaiah composed a lot of songs. Isaiah 26:1-9 is a song of praise that expresses thankfulness to God for salvation. This song expresses joy of salvation, praise to a worthy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hope: A Message From The Book Of Zephaniah

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Nov 28, 2022

There's a popular phrase out there: "God recycles." He transforms lives. He restores. He rejoices for the redeemed lives by the blood of Jesus Christ.

It's important for us to understand the time and era in which Zephaniah lived for us to get a full picture of what's really going. So I'd like to give just a brief background and talk a little about the history of what's going on at this time. As we see in Zephaniah 1:1, the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Understand the teachings of Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:4-9 about rejoicing in the Lord, the power of prayer, and the peace that surpasses all understanding, as a way to break free from the prison of anxiety.

Good morning, family! Today, we’re going to look at a section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This is a message that teaches us about a peace that only God can provide. As Max Lucado once said, "The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional." So let’s explore ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Topics: God's Peace, Chaotic World

Undignified Dancing Mk 2 Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 20, 2025

David, no longer in fear of the Ark of the Covenant, dances into his city and gets a telling off from his wife, you can't make this stuff up. What happens next and what does it mean for us as we celebrate our relationship with God. The reworking of an earlier sermon of mine.

Undignified Dancing MK 2 Over the past two weeks I’ve talked about living victoriously in Christ. For as children of God we can. Today I’m looking into ceebrating living lives of rejoicing in our understanding of God. Read 2 Samuel 6:6-23as the main passage for the message. Now within this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:6-23, 1 Samuel 18:7, 1 Samuel 18:28-29, 1 Samuel 25:44, 2 Samuel 3:14-22, Ecclesiastes 3:4, 1 Samuel 18:20, Hebrews 9:4, 1 Chronicles 6:29, 1 Corinthians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Part 20: How To Have God's Peace In Horrible Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2025

1. Rush to the Lord for refuge (vs. 1-3, 5). 2. Rejoice in the Lord (vs. 4). 3. Roll your cares on to the Lord (vs. 5). 4. Receive the Lord's righteousness (vs. 5-6). 5. Rest in the Lord (vs. 7-11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 20: How to Have God's Peace in Horrible Times Psalm 37:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - November 7, 2012) (Revised March 27, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Communion With God - James 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

How to draw near to God in times of trouble - and in times of joy.

James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Introduction Charles Vaughan once said: “If I wished to humble anyone I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self confessions.” ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

A Friend Of God

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average American, that he understood the way we live and the concerns we have

A Friend of God 1. Genesis 18:16-21 2. Isaiah 41:8 Psalm 25 When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-21, Isaiah 41:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 1 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 24, 2020

The first of the 150-psalm collection contained in the Old Testament book of Psalms, intended to follow "Introduction to Psalms" which is a sermon separate from the various psalms examined in the series.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 119:97, Psalm 119:113, Psalm 119:163, Exodus 33:1-11, Revelation 21:27, Job 23:10, Matthew 15:13, Romans 8:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sustaining Christian Ministry-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 4, 2025

4 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-IV—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: ‘The Constitution of the United States of America’ is a document that records the unprecedented experimental design for a new country, that was born from the collective wisdom of the founding fathers. One of their main concerns in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2020

5 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

The BODY Of CHRIST-V—1Corinthians 12:12-31 Attention: The current times in which we live are marked by a continual bombardment by the worldly, by the fleshly, by the man-centered separations that exist in our country.—We have Movements promoting racial division, which ironically encourages racial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-26, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Gift

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002

This chapter is among the most famous chapters in the Bible. Although it is often read as a unit in itself, it is most meaningful when it is studied—as it was written—as a part of Paul̓s message in chapters 12-14.

THE MOST IMPORTANT GIFT 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRO: This chapter is among the most famous chapters in the Bible. Although it is often read as a unit in itself, it is most meaningful when it is studied—as it was written—as a part of Paul̓s message in chapters 12-14. This chapter hit at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Year Tribulation! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 13, 2001

You and I are living today in a seemingly stable world and society. Living in the United States, where we have relative freedom to worship God, to travel, to buy and sell things, even to choose our employment.

"Seven Year Tribulation!" "Left Behind" series Part 2 Text: Mt. 24:3-31 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 14, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Matthew 24:3-8 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:21, Matthew 24:3-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Overcoming Divisive Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many great congregations have suffered from people with divisive attitudes. The Lord has placed each of us in His body to be lovingly united in spirit, intent on one purpose, striving together for the faith of the gospel.

Overcoming Divisive Attitudes Illustration:A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"One God, One Country, One Destiny.”

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

The principles of Christianity were so deeply entrenched in the establishment of America that one must conclude that without Christianity, there would never have been a country such as the United States of America. This nation is the first nation in all o

“ONE GOD, ONE COUNTRY, ONE DESTINY.” Eph. 2:13-16 Int: It was the spirit of Christianity that changed the face of the ancient world. No other event has so impacted the human race as did the coming to earth of Jesus, the Christ. His message was so totally different from the prevailing world view of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ