In Sermon Illustrations: "Lack Of Joy" showing 101-120 of 2,382

Anger Where There Should Be Joy

Contributed by Christopher Sweeney on Feb 19, 2017

When I was five years old, my sister was born. My brother’s birthday was March 7 and mine was October 6th. The logic of a five-year-old was that the older person’s birthday came earlier in the year. So when my little sister was born on August 9th before my birthday, I was naturally upset. Instead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Tags: Joy, Anger, Selfish, Jealousy, Jealously  (view more)  (view less)

Pure Love Brings Joy

Contributed by Christopher Sweeney on May 19, 2017

Many of you may have experienced this but I have from my two nephews and my time in youth ministry that there are times when you are having the worst days and then a child will run up to you and give you a hug or say I love you and everything goes away. Why, why is it that a hug can help erase the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4

Tags: Love, Joy

Joy And Peace From A Child

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

Dr. Bryant Kirkland, pastor of 5th Ave. Pres. Church in NY was traveling to do a series of sermons on the west coast. He needed time on that 3 hour flight to study and prepare, so he buckled down and let everyone near me feel the tension. His body language said, "Don't bother me, I'm a busy man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Tags: Peace, Joy, Christ Child

Denomination: Methodist

The Christmas Scale - Joy To The World

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 10, 2022

The Christmas Scale is a message to the song, Joy to the World, and our need to take pause during the Christmas season to understand the Greatest Gift to the World. THE CHRISTMAS SCALE can be found on youtube by searching the name, or using ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Christmas Scale

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Hearing Your Name

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 26, 2023

This week is the National Football League Draft, a day that thousands of young men have been anticipating for years. I love to watch as the player hears his name called. The smiles. The hugs. Going to the platform and being congratulated by the commissioner. And then donning the jersey and cap of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Tags: Heaven, Reward

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And – Do You Know What Is Really Sad – This Lack ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2002

AND – do you know what is really sad – this lack of prayer in the church that we see today – this putting not just on the back burner, BUT in the garage the POWERFUL weapon of prayer – has been a problem in the church for a very long time…hundreds of years… Fenelon a French writer of the late ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Work Done In God's Way Will Never Lack ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s ...read more

Tags: God's Omnipotence

Lack Of Will Power Has Caused More Failure Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Lack of will power has caused more failure than lack of ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Lack Of Will Power Has Caused More Failure Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Lack of will power has caused more failure than lack of ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Words Without Poetry Lack Passion; Words Without ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Words without poetry lack passion; words without passion lack persuasion; words ...read more

Tags: Words

Running Past The Red Flags

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Dec 27, 2014

“Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.” - Doug Larson The house looked like a fairy tale come true. Though my friend had a nagging feeling about the owners, she ignored it and went to inspect the house. It was spacious and full of sunshine with a big ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Tags: Wisdom, Caution, Lack Wisdom

Denomination: Charismatic

The Joy Of The Lord Will Arm Us Against The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

"The joy of the Lord will arm us against the assaults of our spiritual enemies and put our mouths out of taste for those pleasures with ...read more

Tags: God's Love

The Joy And Function Of Poetry Is, And Was, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The joy and function of poetry is, and was, the celebration of man, which is ...read more

Tags: Art

.there Can Be No Happiness Equal To The Joy Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

...there can be no happiness equal to the joy of finding a ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is The Most Infallible Sign Of The Presence ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Joy is the most infallible sign of the ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is Different From Happiness, Because ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is different from happiness, because happiness depends on what happens. There are elements in our circumstances we ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is An Inward Singing Which Cannot Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is an inward singing which cannot be silenced by outward negative circumstances. Yes, even ...read more

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Joy Is Not A Feeling; Its A Choice. Its Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is not a feeling; its a choice. Its not based upon circumstances; its based upon attitude. Its free, but not cheap. Its the ...read more

Tags: Joy

Joy Is That Deep Settled Confidence That God Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Joy is that deep settled confidence that God is in control of ...read more

Tags: Joy

Profound Joy Of The Heart Is Like A Magnet That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Profound joy of the heart is like a magnet that indicates the path of life. One has to follow it, even though one ...read more

Tags: Joy