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"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
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
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
“God desires to have a close, personal relationship with you, where you and God stand together on common ground.”
1 John 1:4-7 (NKJV) "Fellowship and the Fullness of Joy" January 7, 2024 The Fellowship - The Father - The Forgiveness of Sin The Fellowship. We like that word, “Fellowship.” In the Baptist Church it is often associated with food. We even name our cafeteria, our Fellowship Hall. In ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:4-7
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon explores enduring through pain, anticipating joy, and the promise of God's favor, using Psalm 30:5 as a guide for hope and resilience.
Hey there, folks! It's such a blessing to be gathering together today, isn't it? We've got a real treat for you today. We're going to be hanging out in Psalm 30:5 for a bit. Now, this is a passage that packs a punch. It's a verse that's got a whole lot to say about pain, about patience, and about ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 30:5
Topics: Weeping, Endure, Night
Explores the transformative power of the joy of salvation, its constancy despite circumstances, and its potential to influence those around us.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It's wonderful to see each one of you here today, gathered in His name, ready to receive the Word and the joy that it brings. We are here to celebrate, to learn, to grow, and to be inspired by the timeless truths encapsulated in the Holy Scriptures. Today, we ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:10, 1 Peter 1:6-9
Topics: Joy, Salvation
Explores the joy and redemption found in the birth of Jesus Christ, as experienced by shepherds, angels, Mary, Joseph, and the prophet Simeon.
Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we congregate to hear and heed the word of God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the brink of an extraordinary revelation, a revelation that will illuminate our hearts and guide our spirits. We will be turning the pages of the Holy Scripture to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:8-34
Topics: Advent, Joy
This sermon explores how joy, a gift from the Holy Spirit, strengthens believers and remains constant even amidst life's most challenging seasons.
Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to gather here in His house, to lift our voices in praise, to find comfort in the fellowship of believers, and to be nourished by the Word of God? Indeed, it is a privilege we should never take for granted. In the spirit of gratitude, let us ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4
Topics: Joy
The Challenge of Joy in Troubled Times Church, this third Sunday of Advent—the pink candle Sunday—ushers us into joy. But how do we celebrate joy in a world so gripped by fear and trauma?
Sermon Joy in Troubled Times Zephaniah 3:14-20 The Message 14-15 So sing, Daughter Zion! Raise your voices, Israel! Daughter Jerusalem, be happy! celebrate! God has reversed his judgments against you and sent your enemies off chasing their tails. From now on, God is Israel’s king, ...read more
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Denomination: United Methodist
An advent message on Joy. Joy is not a gift of the Holy Spirit it is a Fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit.
Joy is a fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit. (Not a gift of the Holy Spirit) Luke 2:9-12 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:9-12, Galatians 5:22-25, Psalm 16:11
Not everything, that we call bad, is bad! There are times when God moves in the lives of others in order to direct the lives of His children.
“Great Joy In That City” Acts 8:3-8 In our text we see the work of the Lord in the life of the believers. Not everything, that we call bad, is bad! There are times when God moves in the lives of others in order to direct the lives of His children. We need to overlap a couple verses from last ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:3-8
This sermon explores the profound humility of Jesus Christ, His divine manifestation, and His sacrificial mission for humanity's redemption as depicted in Philippians 2:8.
Beloved brothers and sisters, as we gather today in this sacred space, we find ourselves in the company of fellow travelers, each of us on a quest to better understand the divine mystery of God's love. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our minds are ready to receive the wisdom that ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:8
Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy
Jesus really did rise from the dead and come back to harass the very people who betrayed him." …Harass your heart, that is, if you are withholding forgiveness from someone.
Jim Friedrich shared that at the entrance to Jerusalem’s Church of All Nations, next to the Garden of Gethsemane, there is a sign warning every visitor: “NO EXPLANATIONS INSIDE THE CHURCH.” The sign is intended to discourage over-talkative tour guides but it’s also what Jesus practiced after his ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Denomination: Catholic
Part 2 of our Philippians sermon series on Joy
Joy to the world A study of Philippians Part 2 “Joy in serving” Today we will continue our study of Paul’s letter of joy Also known as the book of Philippians In this short letter Paul The Apostle Writes to the church at Philippi in Macedonia which is Northern Greece ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18
1. DIVINITY 2. CREATION 3. SALVATION 4. FAVOUR 5. GLORY 6. REVELATION 7. JUSTICE 8. PATHWAY 9. JOY 10. EXAMPLE 11 RIGHTEOUSNESS 12. EXPOSURE
THE LIGHT OF GOD OUTLINE 1. DIVINITY 2. CREATION 3. SALVATION 4. FAVOUR 5. GLORY 6. REVELATION 7. JUSTICE 8. PATHWAY 9. JOY 10. EXAMPLE 11 RIGHTEOUSNESS 12. EXPOSURE THE MESSAGE THE LIGHT OF GOD 1. DIVINITY SCRIPTURE REFERENCES 1 John 1:5 5. This is the message which we have ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:5
Denomination: Pentecostal
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