Sermons on Church Joy:

A Dynamic Church Worships Joyfully Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 5, 2008

God renews our hearts so we feel what is true.

Scripture Introduction If you hang around churches for awhile, you will likely find that our emotions do not always match our profession. Creeds containing truths which thrilled a previous generation are mumbled like a 9-year old boy explaining why he was playing baseball inside the house. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy, Second Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 11, 2024

This is a study of the second fruit of the spirit: JOY. Joy is not an optional fruit. JOY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE FAMILY AND TH CHURCH.

JOY THE SECOND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Come let us study the second installment of the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT. We will study all nine of the fruit. This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Nehemiah 8:10, John 16:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Joy: Against All Odds!" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 19, 2015

Biblical joy comes from a heart yielded to God and the Holy Spirit understanding the One who rules our life loves and cares for us deeply using whatever we are going through to either perfect the image of Christ in us or to bring Himself glory!

Cornerstone Church 7.19.15 “JOY: AGAINST ALL ODDS” Philippians 1:12-30 Last week we began our look at the Book ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church That Made An Impact: How The Thessalonian Church Made An Impact Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 5, 2017

A discussion based study of 1 Thess. 1:1-10

The Church that Made an Impact: HOW the Thessalonian Church Made an Impact Series Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Oct-Nov, 2016 NOTE: This is the second lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Joy 3: A Joy That Is Full Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 6, 2021

In Part 3 of this series we examine what it will take to have a joy that is full. This is the joy that God desires for us to have - but do we really want it bad enough to do what it takes to get it?

The Power of Joy – Part 3 A Joy That Is Full Scripture: Second Corinthians 6:10; 1 John 1:1-4; John 5:19, 39 Last week a program was aired about the race riots that took place in my hometown of Columbia, Tennessee 75 years ago. The book, “No More Social Lynchings” by Robert Ikard also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:10, 1 John 1:1-4, John 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only One Came Back

Contributed by James May on Mar 13, 2005

The story of the 10 Lepers is a story that pertains to the condition of the church world today.

ONLY ONE CAME BACK Sunday, March 13, 2005 – AM Luke 17:11-19, "And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Apostolic Succession, Persecution, And Joy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 24, 2014

Thanks to the Church's magisterium, we know what Jesus taught, and we can rejoice, even amid persecution.

Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter EF: Ascension Day; OF: Easter Weekday Today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives us one of those rare and precious bits of information that helps us to date the journeys of Paul and his letters. And it does so in one of the most important of his ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Loving Church Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 28, 2009

What is church? If I asked you that question this morning how would you answer? In just one word – what would you say? Boring, irrelevant, out of date, hypocritical – or would you say that it is a place of joy, hope, love, companionship, caring?

On Sunday 31 May – which was Pentecost Sunday, the BBC showed a service from Kingsgate Community Church in Peterborough. It’s quite a large, dynamic, vibrant church and they were holding a baptismal service. The following day, Chris Moyles, who is a Radio 1 DJ who presents the breakfast show ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Jesus--Joy Series

Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Dec 14, 2002

The third Sunday in Advent focuses our attention on the Joy that Jesus brings us. The Biblical subject of joy is examined in both the OT and NT and how we can have it today as a free gift from God.

The Gifts of Jesus—Joy First Preached at Broad Run Baptist Church 12/15/2002 Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. 2It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Joy - A Visionary View Of Joy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2023

On this third Sunday of Advent, we turn our hearts to the theme of joy — a joy that transcends circumstances and finds its roots in the anticipation of the Lord's coming.

A Visionary View of Joy Dear friends, on this third Sunday of Advent, we turn our hearts to the theme of joy — a joy that transcends circumstances and finds its roots in the anticipation of the Lord's coming. Today, our hearts are drawn to the transformative power of joy as we explore ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Joyful Church (1 Thessalonians 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 27, 2024

Some churches are a joy to be around. Let's look at one such church in 1 Thessalonians 2.

Some churches are a joy to visit, from the moment you enter the door to the final farewell, the welcome, preaching and fellowship refresh the soul. Let’s look at a joyful church in 1 Thessalonians 2. Were Paul and his coworkers bold about preaching the Gospel in Thessaloniki? For you yourselves ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2004

Giving is a joy if you love Jesus!

INTRODUCTION „X Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get anywhere, it has to learn to crawl." The people said, "Let it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abundance Of Joy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 7, 2018

The example of giving in 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 teaches us that giving is an evidence of God's grace in our lives.

Scripture Last week I began a new series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Jesus once said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy At Work

Contributed by Dennis Bakke on Jan 31, 2006

Dennis Bakke’s Labor Day Sermon based on his New York Times bestselling book, JOY AT WORK.

Joy at Work A sermon preached by Dennis Bakke on Labor Day Sunday September 4, 2005 Falls Church Episcopal Church Falls Church, VA Dennis Bakke is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, JOY AT WORK: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job. He is the co-founder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joys Of Prison

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

An examination of true Christian joy

The Joys of Prison Philippians 1:3-11 October 25, 1998 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Prescription for a Joyless Life 1. Make little things bother you: don’t just let them, make them! 2. Lose your perspective of things, and keep it lost. Don’t put first things first. 3. Get yourself a good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Church Of God