In Sermon Illustrations: "Lack Of Joy"

Surely There Can Be No Deeper Joy Than That Of ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 7, 2009

Surely there can be no deeper joy than that of saving ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

If Crumbs Of Joy Now, What Next?

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 2, 2012

IF CRUMBS OF JOY NOW, WHAT NEXT? A widely respected man known as "Uncle Johnson" died in Michigan at the incredible age of 120. Perhaps his advanced years could be credited in part to the cheerful outlook that characterized his life. One day while at work in his garden, he was singing songs of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Tags: Joy

The Parent Trap: The Joy Of Having A Dad  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 10, 2009

THE PARENT TRAP: THE JOY OF HAVING A DAD Anyone ever seen the original The Parent Trap with Hayley Mills done in 1961? Have you seen the remake from 1998? In the remake Lindsay Lohan plays the twins and Dennis Quaid is the father. If you know the story then you’ll remember that identical twins, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Tags: Father's Day

What Does It Mean To Have Joy?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 2, 2023

Joy is God’s gift to believers. Paul speaks of more than just a mood. This is a deep confidence that was rooted in God’s sovereign control of the universe, His on unchanging divine promises and eternal spiritual realities including the assurance of ultimate victory for those in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-22, Philippians 4:4

Tags: Fruit Of The Spirit, Happiness, Joy, Spirit Filled Life

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Pastors Lack Biblical Worldview: Only 51% Of U.s. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Pastors Lack Biblical Worldview: Only 51% of U.S. Protestant pastors have a biblical worldview according to recent Barna Research analysis. George Barna argues you can’t give people what you don’t have. The low percentage of Christians who have a biblical worldview is a direct reflection of the ...read more

Tags: Apologetics The Bible

High Stress: 50% Of U.s. Adults Lack The Time ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

High Stress: 50% of U.S. adults lack the time they need to do the things they want. 75% are sometimes stressed in their daily lives, including 33% who experience stress “frequently. Time is in particularly short supply for parents of children under 18 and people who are employed. Stress correlates ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

When My Friends Lack An Eye, I Look At Them In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When my friends lack an eye, I look at ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-8

Tags: Compassion

B) Swindoll Says This About His Book Laugh ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003

(b) Swindoll says this about his book Laugh Again,”It’s about giving the child within us permission to look at life and laugh again “(11). (i) He adds, “I know of no greater need today than the need for joy. Unexplainable, contagious joy. Outrageous joy…Unfortunately, our country seems to have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:2

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Definition Of Joy: "A Delight In Life That Runs ...  PRO

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 19, 2002

Definition of Joy: “A delight in life that runs deeper than pain or pleasure… it is not limited by nor tied solely to external circumstances. Joy is a gift from God, and like all of his other inner gifts it can be experienced even in the midst of ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Baptist

There Is More Joy In Jesus In 24 Hours Than ...  PRO

Contributed by Anthony Hebb on Feb 13, 2003

“There is more joy in Jesus in 24 hours than there is in the world in 365 days. I have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Independent Bible

A Propensity To Hope And Joy Is Real Riches; One ...

Contributed by David Insell on Jul 26, 2003

A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and ...read more

Tags: Faith, Fear And Worry

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Davidman Tells The Story Of An Old Missionary ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 8, 2003

Joy Davidman tells the story of an old missionary ministering among a tribe of cannibals. The missionary was hard at work trying to convert the native chief. The chief listened patiently but at last said to the missionary, "I do not understand. You tell me that I must not take my neighbor’s ...read more

But The Joy For Most Of Us Has Proven Fleeting ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 13, 2004

But the joy for most of us has proven fleeting because we find that we need to be forgiven again and again and again. Christ died for us, but we remain (so we believe) deeply marred. It actually ends up producing a great deal of guilt. “After all that Christ has done for you … and now you’re ...read more

Love Is The Key. Joy Is Love Singing. Peace Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

Love is the key. Joy is love singing. Peace is love resting. Long-suffering is love enduring. Kindness is love’s touch. Goodness is love’s character. Faithfulness is love’s habit. Gentleness is love’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14, Luke 2:15-20, 1 Thessalonians 16:14, Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:12-14, 1 John 4:16, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Conflict, Fruit, Marriage, Love, Love For God, Unconditional Love  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hellen Keller Said, "Joy Is The Holy Fire That ...

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005

Hellen Keller said, “Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy Does Not Become Elusive To People. People ...  PRO

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Nov 30, 2005

Joy does not become elusive to people. People choose to elude joy and God, for that matter. I remember how Jennifer Aniston’s character in the movie “The Good Girl” resented her lady friend’s consistent cheerfulness by saying: “I wonder what the h--- that woman is so d--- happy about.” It’s ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: *other

If Your Whole World Is Upside Down And Joy And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If your whole world is upside down and joy and cheer are far from you, romp for an hour with a six-year-old child and see if its laughter and faith are ...read more

Tags: Children

We Rejoice In The Joy Of Our Friends As Much As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We rejoice in the joy of our friends as much as we do in our own, and we are equally grieved at their sorrows. Wherefore the wise man will feel toward his friend as he does towards himself, and whatever labor he would encounter with a ...read more

Tags: Compassion

It Is My Joy In Life To Find At Every Turning ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is my joy in life to find At every turning of the road The strong arms of a comrade kind To help me onward with my load. And since I have no gold to give And love alone can make amends, My ...read more

Tags: Compassion