Sermons on Designed For Joy:

The Joy Of Ministry And Baptism Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 29, 2004

When Philip preaches Jesus, people look for water! What’s the connection? Look and see...

I visited Amazon.com and hit the search command with these words: “The joy of…” to see what books began with that title. There were 111,218 entries! Although not all actually had that title: these were among those listed: The joy of cooking The joy of signing The joy of motherhood The joy of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of A Forgiven Heart

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2004

Psalm 32 is a clear passage of Scripture dealing with hidden and secret sins that need to be confessed. Five "Cs" are used as an outline for the message.

The Joy of a Forgiven Heart Psalm 32 Psalm 32 sings out the “Joys of a Forgiven Heart.” King David wrote the psalm as an expression of his thankfulness for God’s grace in providing the gift of forgiveness. Both Psalm 32 and 51 reflect on King David moral failure. The background for the Psalm ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 22, 2006

This sermon deals with the fruit of the spirit of joy.

The Fruit of the spirit is Joy. Remembering the word {Fruit} Means work, Act, or deed. Gal.5:22 What’s the meaning if the word Joy? The Greek word is {chairo} Means A Primary verb to be cheerful, calmly, happy or well off. John 15:11 Let’s consider the source of Joy in your life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Coming Joys For The Christian

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

There are some things in the future that we can look forward to.

HEBREWS 12:2 “COMING JOYS FOR THE CHRISTIAN” A) Joy: Cheerfulness; Delight; Gladness ... What was the joy that was set before Him? * It was the redemption of creation through doing His Father’s will. * Jesus endured the cross, He didn’t enjoy it! * He despised the shame of it ....... * But He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 30, 2006

How God proves us with tests.

James 1:2 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. Have you ever really stopped and considered that God’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Joy In The City

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2005

The Christian finds joy in being freed from guilt, anticipating an eternal reward, having fellowship with God, and being part of God’s work.

Great Joy In the City Acts 8:5-8 INTRO.: You can see almost anything in the city. You can see poverty and plenty, sorrow and happiness, but cities are seldom known as places of great joy. They are places where people work, live, and perhaps celebrate, but not where they simply enjoy themselves. not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2005

We can’t always be "happy", for happiness is based on happenstance [circumstance], but we can always find joy in: The Scriptures, Salvation, Service, Sorrow, and Soulwinning. Free Powerpoint template at website.

Count It All Joy James 1:2 Powerpoint Template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CountJoy.html James makes it sound so easy. "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations" (James 1:2). the "all" here means everything that could possibly come our way. Paul urged the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Joy To God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 13, 2005

Although it is true that God wants to bring His children joy, it is surprisingly true that we can bring God joy too! (these sermons parallel Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" chapters, in this case, ch.8-14; but they are not a repeat, rather same theme

Bringing Joy to God Introduction 1. Just how personal and emotional is God? 2. The answer: Very! 3. G. Walter Hansenin, Christianity Today wrote, “I am spellbound by the intensity of Jesus’ emotions: Not a twinge of pity, but heartbroken compassion; not a passing irritation, but terrifying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Full Measure Of Joy Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 5, 2005

We need to know the what and why of this joy—what true joy is all about and why joy is a mark of believers. The source of joy is not found in this world; it is external, from Above.

“The Full Measure of Joy” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I am coming to You now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have My full measure of joy fulfilled within them” (John 17:13). It may seem surprising, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13

Denomination: Congregational

Signal 22 For Joy Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 8 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor _____________________ "Granny" Parker always had trouble with that rooster! Granny was in her mid-70’s when I met her. She’d lived all her life on just two farms -- her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7, Philippians 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Turning Hardship To Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004

Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaping God's Joy

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jun 30, 2004

Becoming involved with God’s agenda sets the stage for us to become joyful

La Accademia is where four unfinished sculptures of Michelangelo reside. They are called “The Prisoners”. Originally intended to for the tomb of Pope Julius the project was downsized and they were never completed. They depict, as you may have seen prior to worship, forms struggling to be free from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy Beyond Compare Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the Joy God offers at Christmas

Christmas Beyond Compare – Joy beyond Compare – Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/12/04 am Last Sunday night, I began a 3 part series looking at what an amazing Christmas gift we have been given. The gifts are beyond comparison with anything else we could every receive under the Christmas tree this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Edmund's Joy Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 13, 2005

What is joy? True joy is based on God, but what exactly do we mean we say that?

Edmunds Joy (The Joy of the Lord is My Strength.) Philippians 1 And Nehemiah 8:10 The last couple of weeks we have been talking about the Movie Narnia. This weekend Friday and Saturday it had already grossed almost 68 million dollars. That is better than the first two LOTR movies did their first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Joy - The Enduring Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas.

(Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church,Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:8-20 TITLE: “JOY – THE ENDURING GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Virginia Brandt Berg: I was standing in the doorway of a department ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ