Sermons on Unspeakable Joy:

God Is In The Ruins

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 23, 2025

Joel the prophet speaks to Judah letting them know the future looks better than there current situation. Despite ruin that has been encountered. God is not in just blessing but God is also in the ruins.

God is in the Ruins Joel 2:23-32 1. Joel the Prophet speaks to the people • He speaks to a people who have lived through disaster. • They’ve seen the crops fail. They’ve known hunger, loss and fear. • He speaks to them he calls them to rejoice — because restoration is coming. • Joel ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

Justification PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores Romans 8, emphasizing faith, divine love, and hope as pathways to understanding God's promises and living a Spirit-led life.

Welcome, beloved, to another blessed gathering where we are privileged to sit together at the feet of the Master, to learn, to grow, to be transformed. The scriptures are a treasure trove, a wellspring of wisdom, a map to the divine, and a mirror reflecting our true selves. And today, we turn the ...read more

Topics: Justification, Faith

What To Do With Your Faith

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

We must realize that faith is not a commodity to be gained, but a life to be demonstrated.

What to Do with Your Faith Selected Scripture Introduction We operate on faith everyday...just not always faith in God. Illustration: Faith is central to all of life. For example, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce and whose degrees you have never verified. He gives you a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Bountifully With Me Lord

Contributed by John Akosile on May 28, 2008

I will rather praise You than complain. I will magnify Your Holy name above all my situations. I will not allow what the wicked have done, to make me lose sight of Your goodness in my life. Forever, O Lord, You will hold the most pre-eminent place in my l

THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD Fountain of life Chapel( Pastor Olawale Akosile) Deal bountifully with me Lord Scripture Reading: Psalms 13:6; Ps 119:17; 142:7 Confession: I will praise You O Lord with all my heart. With my mouth will I make known all Your marvelous works in my life. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Need For Encouragement Series

Contributed by Othniel Andrew on Jan 9, 2018

There is a great need for encouragement these days as we see so many disturbances, trials and tribulations in the lives of God's people all over the world. Everybody needs encouragement. Here are 7 ways you can find encouragement from 2 Corinthians 7.

Cultivate Biblical Convictions-84 The Need for Encouragement ********************************** 2 Cor.7:4 I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles. 5 When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:4-13

Denomination: Independent Bible

Living A Life That Counts

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

Showing believers that living for Christ really matters.

PP0720 DATE LIVING A LIFE THAT COUNTS John 15:1-7. INTRODUCTION: The Gospel of John was written to introduce the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Chapter 1 – The Beginning Chapter. Chapter 2 – The Wedding At Cana Chapter. Chapter 3 – The Born Again Chapter. Chapter 4 – The Woman At The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Wrapped

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2004

Opens with some gift-wrapping funnies, closes with great illus. ...in-between is study of HOW GOD WRAPPED His greatest gift, HOW MARY WRAPPED the gift, HOW SATAN WRAPS the gift, and HOW THE HOLY SPIRIT UNWRAPS it. Powerpoint at website.

Gift Wrapped II Cor. 9:15; Luke 2:7 Powerpoint for this sermon and all other GBC sermons located at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "Thanks be unto God for his UNSPEAKABLE gift.’’--II Cor. 9:15. "For the wages of sin is death; but the GIFT OF GOD is eternal life.’’--Rom. 6:23. "And she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Password That Unveil Christmas

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 9, 2009

Unveiling what this secret password is all about.

THE PASSWORD THAT UNVEIL CHRISTMAS (What Christmas is all about?) Randy Bataanon In far away cold country a number of years ago there was a young orphaned boy selling papers on a cold, freezing Christmas Eve afternoon. Toward the close of the afternoon the little boy went up to a policeman and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pass Away Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

First of four messages looking at eternity and the urgency and excitement we can have looking forward to it. Randy Alcorn’s book "Heaven" was used extensively for this series.

Driven By Eternity ----- P.A.S.S Away Sunday Sermon / September 9th 2007 Intro: Heaven! Can you even imagine how awesome Heaven is? Have you ever tried to? In so doing we will find great joy and encouragement in this temporal life. I want you to join me over the next four weeks for a very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Clint Carr on Dec 9, 2000

4 keys to being born again.

I. Read John 3:1-7 II. N. Was a Pharisee a. they were Jews who were fanatics about the observance of rites and ceremonies. He was smart, rich, respected, a ruler, and very religious. b. N. was still lost (just because your religious doesn’t mean your going to Heaven. Just because you may have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brotherly Love

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 31, 2013

Learn to love all Gds children.

BROTHERLY LOVE Rev.1:9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. One of the most ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hooray! God Does Not Think Like Us!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2023

He is, as Torah teaches, “slow to anger.” That’s very different from most of us.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Course 2023 All of Scripture is useful to those whose purpose in life is to attain union with the Blessed Trinity. But there are probably a hundred verses that stand out as critical in the most important pursuit of our existence on earth. Two of these, surely, come from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16, Luke 23:42

Denomination: Catholic

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 8, 2023

Jude exhorts us "to contend for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." A falure to clearly identify "the faith" has resulted in the proliferation of denominations and sects because divisions arose of opinions on matters of expediency.

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH “Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude v.3) INTRODUCTION A. Many speakers and writers became fixated on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-30, 2 Peter 2:17-22, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prescription For Happiness Sermon I: Be Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 21, 2019

Who doesn't want to be happy! Jesus had pity on folks searching for happiness, so "How to be Happy" was the first lesson he taught in his Sermon on the Mount. He said to start with an attitude of dependence on the Lord!

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3

6 Reasons Why We Need Christmas Series

Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 16, 2012

We live in a world where Jesus is optional. Today we will learn Jesus is not an option but a very real necessity.

INTENSIFY CHRISTMAS (PART 1) Isaiah 9 / December 16, 2012 INTRODUCTION - We live in a world where Jesus is optional. Sunday we will learn Jesus is not an option but a very real necessity. Two major problems with Christmas holiday today... 1. Confusion - Society has twisted Christmas! Its more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist