Sermons on Divine Joy:

Joy After Sorrow Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 15, 2020

God provides help and grace and deliverance and justice and power and comfort in the sorrow to the other side of the disaster where His joy awaits.

MESSAGES FROM THE PROPHETS: JOY AFTER SORROW Joel 2:20-32 #6weeksintheprophets INTRODUCTION… What are our feelings about COVID-19? (p) * Stress because of changes to routines, school schedules, and life in general. * Hostility that some people take distancing seriously and others do not. * Worry ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:20-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Joy - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 17, 2020

If there’s one thing that plagues Americans it’s anxiety. We worry about so many things. We worry about things that the rest of the world aren’t even aware of. Have you heard the term, “first world problems”?

OUTLINE The Way of Joy Philippians Chapter 1 Steele Creek Church, Eastfield – Dr. Tom Bartlett March 1, 2020 Biblical joy: a deep sense of satisfaction, given by the Holy Spirit that settles the heart and mind because of what God has promised. Biblical faith: understanding what God has said and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Other

The Way Of Joy - Humility Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 17, 2020

Why does God say He will “look to” or favor the humble? Because these people represent the heart of God by caring for others first. Their reward is God’s favor.

OUTLINE The Way of Joy Philippians Chapter 3 Steele Creek Church, Eastfield – Dr. Tom Bartlett April 19, 2020 Philippians 3:1-21 (ESV) Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. (Vs. 1) HOW TO GROW STRONGER ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30, Isaiah 66:2

Denomination: Other

The Way Of Joy - Relationships Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 17, 2020

Now Paul’s concern is always for the strengthening and faithfulness of those he has contact with. In Chapter 3 we see this highly relational emphasis of spiritual growth through the ability to know Jesus Christ.

OUTLINE The Way of Joy Philippians Chapter 3 Steele Creek Church, Eastfield – Dr. Tom Bartlett March 15, 2020 Philippians 3:1-21 (ESV) Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. (Vs. 1) HOW TO GROW STRONGER ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Other

The Joy Of Godly Relationships Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 3, 2020

Sermon based on Phil. 1:1-11 that deals w/ the importance of relationships within the Body of Christ.

“THE JOY OF GODLY RELATIONSHIPS” Phil. 1:1-11 FBCF – 8/2/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – “I’ve got that joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart…” – Kid’s song from years ago. More recently, King & Country released a song a couple of years ago entitled, “I Choose Joy.” In a world that is getting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Getting Serious Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 17, 2020

Based on Phil. 3:12-21, sermon challenges hearers to keep pressing on in their salvation.

“THE JOY OF GETTING SERIOUS” Phil. 3:12-21 FBCF – 8/16/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sometimes the word “serious” conjures up less-than-pleasant thoughts. Some of the synonyms for that word: - Grievous – Menacing - Grim – Threatening - Ugly – Unamusing - Unhumorous – Severe So, how can the title of my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Confidence In God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 30, 2020

Based on Phil. 4:19 - This sermon encourages the hearers to be confident in God's faithful provision for their needs.

“THE JOY OF CONFIDENCE IN GOD” Phil. 4:19 FBCF – 8/30/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Story of couple, Fred & Cheryl – adopted a 5 y/o girl Haitian girl named Addie whose parents had been killed in a car accident. Beautiful moment when that little orphan walked across the tarmac at the airport ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Sorrow Will Turn To Joy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2024

"I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice" (John 16:22).

SORROW WILL TURN TO JOY. John 16:16-22. 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 me” brings us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Share My Joy

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 20, 2022

Just as surely as we all share a common salvation, we should also all share a common joy!

Philippians 1:3-6 NKJV SHARE MY JOY August 21, 2022 The letter to the church in Philippi was different from all other letters in that, we find no words of rebuke and no words of correction. All that we find here are words of praise and affection. This church, stood with Paul in prayer, fellowship ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Midst Of Trials Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022

I find joy in my trials when I embrace them as God’s instruments for good.

NOTES: • This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Thieves Of Joy

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022

It’s through the peace of God that our hearts and minds are guarded from anxiety and worry. When we pursue a conscious rejection of all that is not consistent with the mind of Christ, we begin to experience more exalted thoughts.

A Desire for Unity "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy, The Choice Of Celebrating

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2021

THIS LESSON IS ABOUT JOY. It can be used as a Christmas message... but it can be used anytime. JOY A DAILY CHOICE... Today is a good day to have a good day.

JOY, THE CHOICE OF CELEBRATING… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. DO WE KNOW WHAT THE SADDEST TRADE EVER KNOWN TO HUMANITY COULD BE? NO ROOM… MY MOM TAUGHT ME ONE OF THE SADDEST STORIES OF THE BIBLE… Mom told me of King Herod killing all the baby boys… That was mean. But the story mom told me was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-11, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 96:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy Of Palm Sunday

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022

Don’t allow your way of thinking or your expectations to distance you from God. Lift your heart to Him right now and surrender your life to Him.

As we all know, today is Palm Sunday. Today is the day that Jesus Christ made His triumphal entrance into Jerusalem. And today marks the beginning of the last week our Lord was on the earth. At this point in time, Jesus was very well known. Many people spoke of His popularity and fame. In other ...read more

Scripture: John 12:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Joy Of Emmanuel

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 8, 2023

Joy is defined as a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. It signifies feelings of exhilaration, ebullience and gladness.

Henri J. M. Nouwen, a Dutch priest and professor once remarked: “At first sight, joy seems to be connected with being different. When you receive a compliment or win an award, you experience the joy of not being the same as others. You are faster, smarter, more beautiful, and it is that difference ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 17:13, Romans 15:13, James 1:2

The Source Of Great Joy

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 17, 2023

Believers don't have to wait for everything to be good and perfect before we have joy because our ultimate source of joy comes from the Savior not the situation.

Today we are in our second week of this Advent season and will be looking at Luke 2:8-12. Here, Luke records the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. After He is born, the angels show up and share this good news of great joy to the humble shepherds in the field. Let’s look again at Luke 2:8-12: 8 And in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational