Sermons on Divine Joy:

Sorrow Will Turn To Fullness Of Joy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2023

Your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

SORROW WILL TURN TO FULLNESS OF JOY. John 16:16-24. JOHN 16:16a. The sense of John 16:16 seems to be “A little while and ye do not behold Me…” This refers to the fact that within hours Jesus would be arrested, tried, crucified, and buried. JOHN 16:16b. “again a little while, and ye shall see ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Good Tidings Of Great Joy!” Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 5, 2022

After the return of Christ, all those who are a part of God’s kingdom will rejoice. They will be clothed with salvation, belong to God’s redeemed and living in harmony by God’s standard. It must have been simply marvelous for Isaiah to see what God had planned for Judah and Jerusalem.

Sermon – “Good Tidings of Great Joy!” Scripture: Isa 61:1 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released, and prisoners will be freed. 2 He has sent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

Ring Your Bells Of Joy

Contributed by Judy Austin on Jan 5, 2023

Joy doesn’t come from what happens to us but rather how we respond to the things that happen to us.

2 CORINTHIANS 11:23-28 Apostle Paul wrote . . . “I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. 24 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Indescribable And Unspeakble Joy And Favor

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Oct 17, 2024

INDESCRIBABLE means incommunicable, indefinable, ineffable, inenarrable, inexpressible, nameless, uncommunicable, unspeakable, unutterable.

Babatunmishe Oke INDESCRIBABLE means incommunicable, indefinable, ineffable, inenarrable, inexpressible, nameless, uncommunicable, unspeakable, unutterable. A Living Hope 3 Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Because of his great mercy he gave us new life by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Target: Steal Your Joy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2025

Our enemy desires to come into the family and the church and steal the joy that rightfully belongs to us. We must guard our joy.

THE TARGET: STEAL YOUR JOY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) JOY ON PURPOSE, WE ARE DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH A FULL JOY TANK! John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. DO WE REALLY ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Nehemiah 8:10, Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Source Of Peace, Joy, And Security Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024

God's peace, joy, and security are all displayed in this one passage

Jesus begins tonight’s passage where we began a few weeks ago by saying, READ. Let’s look tonight at the source of our peace, our joy, and our security. Let’s start by talking a little about this peace that Jesus mentions. Peace means to bind together, to join, to weave together. It means that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

05 Joy In Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we treasure knowing Christ above all else.

Over the past several weeks we’ve been working our way through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and we’ve discovered how joy isn’t something that simply happens to us. It’s a deliberate response to the realities of who Christ is and what He’s done in our lives. We've explored how joy can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things That Give God Joy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 23, 2025

God’s happiness is not based on material offerings or religious rituals but on our obedience, faith, worship, and love for others. When we walk in righteousness, win souls, and serve Him faithfully, we bring Him great joy.

THINGS THAT GIVE GOD JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 15:7 "I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance." Supporting Texts: Psalm 147:11, Hebrews 11:6, Micah 6:8, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7, Psalm 147:11, Hebrews 11:6, Micah 6:8, Matthew 25:21, John 4:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy: Stand Firm In The Lord Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 31, 2025

Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to live out the Christian faith? What if you knew how to stand firm in Jesus Christ which would help you live for Him? Get ready to discover Paul’s instructions!

Joy: Stand Firm in the Lord Philippians 3:12-4:1 Just a reminder that families and friends who don't attend church may be open to coming to church for Christmas. They need an invitation from us. Some may decline this year but may come the next. But some may be ready this year. We ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Joy Set Before Us

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025

This teaching reminds us that the promise of future glory and eternal joy empowers believers to endure trials and remain faithful to God.

THE JOY SET BEFORE US By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Supporting Texts: John ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Our Joy Is Complete

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Feb 19, 2026

Joy comes to us in many different ways. To the world it appears only when the pleasures of life are received, not when things do not go as we would expect or like. To the true Christian, this is the opposite of how our joy can be complete. How does our joy become complete?

Is your joy overflowing? Are the happenings of each day filling your heart with an overabundance of joy, peace and love? The answers to these questions are relative to how you perceive each day. As the events of the day unfold, many recognize the bitterness and pain each event causes. Our hearts ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-28, Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Seeing You Grow Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 3, 2026

Based on 1 Thess. 3:6-13 - Encourages hearers to grow in their walk w/ the Lord.

“THE JOY OF SEEING YOU GROW” 1 Thess. 3:6-13 FBCF – 3/1/26 Jon Daniels INTRO – How many of you have something like this in your home, or, if your kids are grown now, had this in your home? (show pics of doorframes). As parents, we want to see the progress of our children’s physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Order, Called To Joy

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 13, 2023

The most important way that joy becomes strength is by knowing who we are, and whose we are, and why we are.

Why did they weep? Why did the people of Jerusalem grieve when Ezra read the word of God to them? The people of Jerusalem had just achieved a major victory: rebuilding the wall around the city which had been destroyed during their seventy years of captivity in Babylon. They had foiled their ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10, Isaiah 43:1-8, Leviticus 11:45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Troubles Are Opportunities For Great Joy Series

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Oct 27, 2023

Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? When you understand how to use troubles, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy.

We are sent to the earth to replicate God's holiness in all we do and prepare for eternity. This purpose naturally produces problems for humans because the nature of God and the nature of humans are opposites. Therefore, to enjoy life and learn how to live successfully on earth, you need the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Witnessing - Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

Christmas witnessing is all about sharing the Joy that we received with others, the joy is not about shopping, food or anything materialistic but Jesus himself.

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16, Matthew 28:19, John 1:45, John 7:10, Luke 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God