Sermons on Choosing Joy:

The Joy In The Suffering

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 25, 2023

Today we will be in the book of Colossians. About a month ago, something in Colossians caught my eye, that I wanted to share with you today. In the last month I’ve read Colossians several times. I’ve read it 5-6 times in the last week alone. I’m talking about all 4 chapters y’all!

This morning we’ll be looking at a particular passage in Colossians, and specifically one verse. Before we get started, I have to ask: • Did you read any scripture this past week for the first time, or • did you see familiar scripture with new eyes? • And equally, if not more important, did you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Acts 9:10-16

Joy Stealers Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 6, 2022

Paul warns the Colossian believers to not let anyone steal their joy by putting them under a yoke of legalism

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 2:16-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-05-2022 Add One Egg A company that made cake mixes had a genius idea. It was an easy recipe cake mix. All the person had to do was to add water. They introduced the product and waited ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Perspective

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022

No wonder Paul had such joy. Through his circumstances, Christ was known, preached, and magnified. Joy in perspective. It doesn’t matter if I get my way. It doesn’t matter if my personal ambition is met. What matters is that Christ is magnified

A Discontented Homeowner I’d like to tell you a story about a home-owner who was tired of his house. He’d lived there for many years, and the more he looked around at the house, the years, the neighborhood, the more he wanted to be somewhere else. Can you relate? His eyes eventually grew critical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2022

The only way money can buy happiness is when you give it away. How can we do that and why does God think that we need to learn that practice in our lives?

(This sermon series is based on a book by Randy Alcorn entitled "The Treasure Principle) OPEN: Years ago, there was a comedian named Joan Rivers that said: “People say that money isn’t the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.” A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2022

To find real joy in a world in perma-crisis, worship the Christ of Christmas. Like the wise men, seek Him out, bow before him, and give Him your very best.

As people across the globe reel from one crisis to another, the Collins English Dictionary just last month (November 2022) revealed its 2022 word of the year: “permacrisis.” Harper Collins, the dictionary’s publisher, defines “permacrisis” as “an extended period of instability and insecurity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2, James 4:6, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 23, 2022

Jesus brings the joy to the world through his birth on daily basis to those who seek him and reach him. He is ever fresh and ever loving. The world’s needs are met in Christ. He walks with everyone and everywhere and increases the peace and joy.

Joy to the world Luke 2:1-11 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. May The favour of the Lord be continue to hold you up and bless you to see many wonders during Christmas. On this Christmas Eve, I would like to meditate with you three favours we have through Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Joy Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2022

Psalm 51 is the great Psalm of forgiveness and mercy. There is in this Psalm the tragic reality of sin and the realization of how sin separates us from God. This is the Psalm that David comes face to face with his sin.

The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 51 The spark that started the fire of the first great awakening was a sermon delivered by Jonathan Edwards called, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” When the Jonathan Edwards preached this sermon, you could almost not call it preaching. He read a manuscript ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Joy

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 7, 2017

Joy has often been defined as happiness; as a feeling; true, Biblical Joy has more to do with Faith than it has to do with feeling.

Biblical Joy (James 1:2-4; NKJV) “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, [3] knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. [4] But, let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” ? A certain elderly lady was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Other

Restore The Joy

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

An analysis of Psalm 51 and what it truly means to ask God for forgiveness of sin.

There’s a modern-day proverb that says: “To err is human. And so is denying responsibility and avoiding an admission of guilt.” Why is it so tough to own up to our mistakes? There’s nothing new or modern about sin and the need for repentance. Tonight, we will look at perhaps the most classic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Joy

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 18, 2016

Christmas Joy is when we are restored to the right relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ.

Christmas Joy “When the Lord restored his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang with joy.” Psalm 126:1-2 Intro: I want to talk to you today about Christmas Joy. We all face difficulties in life. Challenges at work or in school. People that are hard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In Work

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 2, 2018

A short devotional about renewing our joy in the work we do as if seeing it from God's point of view.

You’ve probably worked with a guy like Bill. You’re working away when you hear him say out loud, “Just trying to make it to Friday.” Outside his cubicle, co-workers laugh. It was Monday . . . and he was already looking forward to Friday. Isn’t that how it goes? Sometimes we just need to get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Servanthood

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 29, 2016

A servant can receive many gifts from his Master.

July 24, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Joel 2:28-29 Subject: Dreams, Visions, and Prophecy Title: The Joy of Servanthood Last week I spoke to you about how Jesus was both God and man – not just partially one or the other but fully God and fully man. This week I want to Look at the human ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy In Heaven

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

SOUL WINNING MAKES GOD TO LAUGH AND CELEBRATE

JOY IN HEAVEN Main text: Romans 1:6-7 Proverbs 11:30b- And he that wins a soul is wise’. What makes heaven rejoice is the harvest of souls won to God on daily basis. Heaven will not fail to celebrate, honour and decorate the vessel through which these souls are entering the kingdom. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stewardship Of Joy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2016

Let's talk about the pleasures of joy and then the stewardship of joy (Material adapted from Robert C. Roberts' book, Spiritual Emotions, chapter 8 Joy, pgs. 114-129)

HoHum: From Max Lucado- “I have everything I need for joy!” Robert Reed said. His hands are twisted and his feet are useless. He can’t bathe himself. He can’t feed himself. He can’t brush his teeth, comb his hair, or put on his underwear. Strips of Velcro hold his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Easter

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 24, 2017

Easter is the most fantastic time of the year, a time to be positive and time of joy. Christ is risen from the dead, death has lost its sting.

The Joy of Easter Easter is a celebration of Christ’s victory over death and our hope for eternal life - surely if ever there was anything this gives us hope it is this - the Resurrection. Easter day for me is the most positive day in the year, a day of Joy and Sunshine, a day of happiness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-15