Sermons on Choosing Joy:

Pure Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Joy Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 15, 2008

Jesus said the harvest is great, but the workers are few. Therefore, we must get busy working in the harvest fields for the Lord. God also promises us the reward of increased joy when we begin reaching out in love to the lost.

THE JOY OF THE HARVEST OPENING QUOTE: “This year marks Ken Foster’s 40th harvest as a farmer, and it’s turning out to be the worst. "This year is miserable," the 63-year-old said yesterday from his family farm near Arborg, Man. a small rural community about 110 kilometres north of Winnipeg. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-35

Denomination: *other

Unifying Joy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 29, 2008

Disunity...the church’s only problem

1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 29, 2008

There is not greater peace then to know that you are forgiven.

The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-5 Intro As with Psalm 51, scholars virtually agree on the occasion of this Hebrew song. God heard the prayer of the penitent David and restored full fellowship to him. The forgiven man then composed this joyful testimony of the peace that comes when one finds ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Fellowship

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 13, 2009

I. We Are Made For Companionship II. The Joy of Fellowship: How Does It Show Itself?

We Are Made For Companionship An American missionary was traveling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. - The Missionary responded in the only Korean phrase that he knew which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Joy

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 28, 2009

Our strength to live out this Christian life is NOT rooted in effort but rather in “THE JOY OF THE LORD!!!” In our sermon today we will see: 1. WE HAVE PERMISSION TO ENJOY GOD (8:9,10) 2. WE HAVE A PROCESS FOR ENJOYING GOD (8:10a) 3. WE HAVE

“THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH” “Second Sunday after Easter” Nehemiah 8:9-12 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (Read passage) • Over the last several weeks I have preached messages of misunderstanding who Christ is, applying the resurrection of Christ to your heart, having faith in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Joy In Humility Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009

Easter message on the humility of Christ and how you and I must mirror that same humility as Christians.

Parts of this message were taken from Mark Driscoll’s sermon on the same topic. This week is a very difficult sermon to preach. In the passage we will eventually look into this morning Paul will speak to us on the most difficult attribute for any human to possess, humility. I would just like to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joy That Lasts

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 7, 2009

People today, even most Christians, do not have the joy that the Lord intends us to have. Joy unspeakable comes when we are filled with His glory.

Joy that lasts Philippians 1:1-11 This sermon was birthed by prayer and some resources from Sermon central contributors Introduction- I think it would be safe to say most people want to be happy. We don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Joy In The Journey

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on May 23, 2009

When we are able to feel good in the storms of life, that’s when we are at the center of God’s grace.

Joy in the Journey 1 John 1-2:2 (Amplified Bible) 1 John 1 1[WE ARE writing] about the Word of Life [[a]in] Him Who existed from the beginning, Whom we have heard, Whom we have seen with our [own] eyes, Whom we have gazed upon [for ourselves] and have touched with our [own] hands. 2And the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Joy Of Conflict

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 2, 2009

God uses conflict to make you into something more beautiful than you can imagine.

“The Joy of Conflict” June 7, 2009 “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Holiness

The Secret Of Joy Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jun 10, 2009

The secret of joy in life is not in money, jobs or things but found in something that we can’t see, taste or touch. Invisible but life changing. Joy is only found in Christ.

Illuminate Part 10- The Secret of Joy We have made it to the end. It’s been a long journey with a slight break for a few weeks but today is the final message our Illuminate series. Today we finish the message talking about the secret of Joy. Through out this series Paul in his letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trialful Joy

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2009

Trials and tests are no fun. James doesn’t tell us to consider it fun but to "consider it all joy." Trials and tests are gut wrenching and drawn out at times, but the one thing that we must know is that God is with us through the whole ordeal.

Opening illustration: After William Carey was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language so that he could ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 13, 2008

The joy of Christmas past, present and future.

“Joy to the world! The Lord is come—Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing.” Jesus is come to earth as a King and is to be worshipped and praised and honored. “Joy to the earth! The Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ, while fields and floods, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Joy

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Dec 15, 2008

If there is one thing everybody is looking for then it is to be really and truly happy: to have and experience real joy everyday. It is time to realize that we can have that joy: we just need to change our attitude.

Nehemiah 8:10 AMP: Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold. GNB: Now go home and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 21, 2008

Exploring the Scriptural message of the carol, "Joy To The World" that we may all embrace this heavenly joy.

“JOY TO THE WORLD” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 4 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/21/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Sadly, our period in history is not, by any means, the first to argue, fight or shoot at one another over our opinions about what does and does not make a worthy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist