Sermons on Christian Joy:

The Joy Stealers Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Let me briefly introduce and describe for you three “joy stealers.”

THE JOY STEALERS GALATIANS 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: How many people have lost their joy? Go to the average Baptist church on any given Sunday and observe. One would think it was a morgue. Vance Havner once told a congregation, “I’ve seen happier faces on an iodine bottle.” To hear some, life is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Salvation

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

12th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:12 3/25/18 (Palm Sunday) (Create in Me a Clean Heart #12) “The Joy of Salvation” I’m sure I’ve said before that Palm Sunday was a weird, weird day. The Bible says that as Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, Jesus was on a donkey, fulfilling a prophecy of Zechariah that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy To The World

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 12, 2018

The birth of Jesus

Joy to the World Without Christ there would be no Christmas This is the day the whole world remembers the birth of Gods gift. Luke 2: 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Sunday

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2020

Today is third Sunday of Advent we celebrate today Joy. Israel celebrated joy of God how he delivered and how through Jesus God delivers people everywhere through the birth of the Christ.

Joy Sunday Psalm 126 1. The Psalm shares Israel history and shares a hope for a glorious and joyful future • It’s a message about Joy, It’s a message about God power to save Israel and to save Us. • Notice the verse — "When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion" - The Holy ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

With Us - Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 10, 2020

In Luke 2 we see some shepherds, some Jewish men and boys keeping watch over the sheep in their care. They got a shock and a powerful message of Joy!

“With Us” - Part 1 - JOY Steele Creek Church December 6, 2020 OUTLINE And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Romans 15:13, Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Other

Joy Of Marriage!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 9, 2019

Later this month, 20th of November, my dear wife and I will be celebrating our 57th Wedding Anniversary. Every year I love and appreciate this special gift from the Lord more and I thank Him daily for her. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10

Joy of Marriage! Later this month, 20th of November, my dear wife and I will be celebrating our 57th Wedding Anniversary. Every year I love and appreciate this special gift from the Lord more and I thank Him daily for her. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10, Romans 12:10, Proverbs 18:22, Mark 10:6-7

The Joy Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 20, 2017

As Joseph reconnects with his brothers, he models for us three steps toward reconciliation: 1) Turn away from revenge. 2) Test for repentance. And 3) Trust in God's sovereignty. Judah's sacrifice reminds us of our Savior Jesus who reconciled us to God.

Genesis 45:1-15 The Joy of Reconciliation We are covering the amazing story of the Old Testament character of Joseph in two Sundays. The actual story covers 14 chapters of Genesis. I urge you to read it on your own. It is a fascinating account of the worst kind of betrayal and the most amazing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Romans 12:19, Deuteronomy 32:35, Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

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 Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 29, 2015

Your circumstances, whether good or bad, doesn’t affect the joy you have in Jesus!

The Joy of the Lord November 15, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Your circumstances, whether good or bad, doesn’t affect the joy you have in Jesus! Focus Passage: Nehemiah 8:5-10 Introduction: “He is no fool who gives what he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Joy Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016

The second of the nine graces of the fruit of the Spirit is joy.

The Spirit of Joy Galatians 5:22-23 We are given nine graces of the Holy Spirit that projects the character and the attitude of Christ before His people and a lost and dying world. This attitude begins with love and it facilitates these other eight graces. Point: Take a careful look at these nine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Helpers Of Joy

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 13, 2020

Though written during the Corona virus outbreak, this message is good for most any time. It is meant to encourage people to pray and help each other.

Helpers of Joy 2 Corinthians 1:24 Intro. 2 Cor. 1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. Paul is writing to the Church at Corinth to encourage them. - He said he did not come to control I this time of trouble, we should be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

Complete Joy

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 9, 2014

1. Life's Little Irritations 2. Possibility of Joy 3. Fullness of Joy 4. Joy Robbers 5. Restoring Joy 6. Dump the Sand

Complete Joy 1 John 1:4 (AV) — 4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. – Charles Dickens wrote the novel "Nicholas Nickleby", about a young man who must support his mother and sister after his father dies. He wants to be rich but his Uncle Ralph, thinks ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4

Denomination: Baptist