Sermons on Abundant Joy:

"Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2022

Like the disciples we must wait “a little while” to receive everything Jesus has promised us. And like the disciples there will be a time of grief while we wait. But Jesus promises that our grief will turn to joy.

“In a little while you can go out and play.” “After a little while we’ll be going to the pool.” “After a little while I am going to be serving pie and ice cream.” “In a little while we’ll your mom and dad will be home.” “In a little while you can take a break.” “The doctor says that after a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Counting It All Joy

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 28, 2022

The human desire is to have every aspect of our life be smooth, so often we consider the hard times as God’s curse upon us or His punishment for our sin, rather than what they really are and that is opportunities to joyfully mature into Christlikeness.

The Power of Counting It All Joy By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The human desire is to have every aspect of our life be smooth, without trials, tribulations, hard-times, disappointments, and sadness. Too often, we see trials in a negative light, or we assume that there is no way joy ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Sow In Tears Reap In Joy

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 29, 2022

Adults try not to cry, thinking it's a sign of weakness, but in God's thinking, tears elevate our actions to a new level. There are 7 laws of sowing & reaping. If we sow, we SHALL reap. Don't grow weary in your sowing. Your rewards are coming!

SOW IN TEARS REAP IN JOY Ps. 126:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Ark Riddles 1. Q: What kind of lights did Noah install on the Ark? A: Flood lights. 2. Q: Where did Noah put the bees? A: He kept them in the Ark hives. 3. Q: What did Noah say to himself as he was loading up the Ark with the much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy Stealers (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 4, 2022

Paul warns the Colossians against legalism, mysticism, and asceticism.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Col 2:18-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church Cubbie Dog When I first moved to Illinois, a friend offered to take me to a Cubs game. I explained that I’m not really a baseball fan. He said, “It’s not just baseball, it's Wrigley Field.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Outrageous Joy In Your Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022

Joy is a choose that this world has not made. they choose instead to find worldly happiness.

Outrageous Joy in your life Phil 4:10-13 Good Morning online church glad to have you with us and be a part of Rosedale- I would like us to look at Paul and his pursuit of Joy instead of happiness. In the pursuit of happiness most give up Joy. Joy is what even more people lose in heart and then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Road To Happiness, Joy And Peace

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 31, 2022

The multitude, like many today had gotten their priorities confused. So much time is spent worrying about "things" that we lose sight of what truly matters and leads to happiness. We seek gold while dismissing God. We seek health while neglecting holiness.

Sermon – The Road To Happiness Luke 6:20-26 “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. 22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 107:9, Revelation 21:4, Luke 12:16-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 17, 2021

A two-part message on what biblical Joy is and how to cultivate it.

"for the joy of the LORD is your strength" (Neh 8:10b ESV) What is Joy? Is it an emotion, feeling, or a state of mind? Is it the result of pursuing happiness? INTRODUCTION We have all experienced joy and want more of it. We have shouted and smiled in delight upon hearing good news ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Zephaniah 3:17, 1 John 4:16, Isaiah 61:3, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Proverbs 15:30, Acts 2:47, 1 Corinthians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ang Joy Ni Mary

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 23, 2020

Ang Joy ni Mary

Ang Joy ni Mary Banal na kasulatan: Kanta ng Mga Kanta 2:8-14, Lucas 1:39-45. Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Ngayon, nabasa natin mula sa Ebanghelyo ayon kay Saint Luke (Lucas 1: 39-45): "Si Maria ay nagtakda noong mga panahong iyon at naglakbay patungo sa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Other

Holy Compromise, Holy Joy

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

The word "compromise" is a red flag among people of principle. But in the real world of human relationships, compromise is perhaps the most overlooked source of genuine joy.

Mark 2:1-5 (3) "And they came, bringing to Him a paralytic, carried by four men." The word "compromise" is a red flag among people of principle. But in the real world of human relationships, compromise is perhaps the most overlooked source of genuine joy. The fact is (1) ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

God With Us Brings Joy Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

Joy comes when we worry about nothing, pray about everything, give thanks in all things and think about the right things

GOD WITH US BRINGS JOY Years ago there was a farmer in Nova Scotia who owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant to work on farms along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful storms that would come up, wreaking havoc on the buildings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Where Joy And Sorrow Meet

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 10, 2021

Joy and sorrow meet at the feet of Jesus. Let us bow before Him today.

Where Joy and Sorrow Meet Introduction Longfellow: Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend. We rejoice in the faces of old friends we see today, and we are grateful to meet new friends as well. We are sorrowful at the faces who are no longer here, many now with the Lord. Our experience ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:11, Psalm 51:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 27, 2021

In Part 2 of this series we will take a close look at the relationship between joy and forgiving; specifically how unforgiveness impacts and hinders our ability to experience God's joy.

The Power of Joy Part 2 Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5; Second Corinthians 2:7-11; 6:10; 12:9; Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Good morning New Light. This is the day that the Lord has made and let each of us rejoice and be glad in it. The reason we can REJOICE is because we already have “the joy of the Lord.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5, 2 Corinthians 2:7-11, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Reading The Word Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 23, 2022

This is the third in a series on the spiritual disciplines, this message focuses on very practical ways we can engage quite deeply with God's Word.

January 23, 2022 Sermon Spiritual Disciplines: The Joy of Reading the Word We are on the 3rd week of our current study of the spiritual disciplines, which we’ve also referred to as spiritual privileges, because they most definitely are that. They are ways that we can grow, ways that we can blossom ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Joy Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 30, 2017

A sermon on joy, the fruit of the Spirit.

In a few weeks gardeners here in central Alberta will head out into their backyards and community gardens to prepare the soil for this year’s planting. If you’re one of these gardeners, will any of you plant pineapple? That sounds ridiculous doesn’t it? Pineapples grow in places like hot Hawaii not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Find Joy Through Family! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 2, 2019

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. If we want to experience joy in the journey of life!

Find Joy Through Your Family! Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational