Sermons on Epistle Of Joy:

The Joy Of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming With Joy

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

Advent is a time of hopeful expectation, but it’s also a season of deep, abiding joy. But what is this joy, and where does it come from?

The Joy of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming with Joy December 15, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 15:13, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Luke 15: As we continue our Advent journey, our focus shifts toward joy—the joy that comes with anticipating the coming of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Brethren

How To Handle Bouts Of Joy Series

Contributed by Terry Hagedorn on Oct 6, 2007

A satirical look at the three robbers of joy: people, things and circumstances.

HOW TO HANDLE BOUTS JOY- -from the pastoral epistle to Fritus by Apaul* (* Apaul of Tartarus, is the human author of the following epistles of the Nous Testament: Pro-man’s, I&II Carnalians, Galivants, Effusians, Flippantians, Confusions, I&II Thatserroneous, I&II Apathy, Fritus, Fleament, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Stop! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 30, 2025

Based on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 - Challenges hearers to strive to finish well in the Christian life.

“DON’T STOP!” 2 Timothy 4:1-8 FBCF – 3/30/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Preacher told this story: “When I was small, my mother was my piano teacher. Once in a recital, I went blank in the middle of the piece I was playing & had to walk off the stage in total humiliation. Later, my mother gave me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Living A Lifestyle Of Joy

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2003

A message calling Christians to live a life characterized by joy, not grumpiness. This is an expansion on part of the message, "Lighten Up!", also posted on this site.

Living a Lifestyle of Joy Various Scriptures August 24, 2003 Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 18, 2003

This is the second aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. May we learn what this joy is all about and be able to make application with it in our lives.

Fruit of the Spirit – Joy Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such things there is no law. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS Study of Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Joy The passage of Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Stimulated By Joy

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 7, 2003

Choosing to live the joy of God in us has tremendous payoffs.

A Life Stimulated By Joy 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. 4 I always pray for you, and I make my requests with a heart full of joy 5 because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. 6 And I am sure that God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004

This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Humility - The Key To Joy Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 18, 2004

If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility.

Becoming A Joy-FULL Person 3. Attitude Check Philippians 2:1-18 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility. OBJECTIVES: Listeners will understand what it means to be humble. Listeners will discover the connection between humility and joy-FULL ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joys False Or Complete Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2004

For Epiphany: As Richard Foster wrote about "Money, Sex, and Power", is it possible the Wise Men’s gifts are warnings to Jesus and His family about these things? Complete joy comes from what Jesus did with these issues.

Who we are and what we have are two entirely different things, but we confuse them. We insist on identifying who we are by what we have. Who we are and what we have are not the same thing. We are more by far than the material goods we possess. And yet everywhere we are identified by our stuff. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your Joy Is Complete

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 10, 2003

The certain hope we find in Christ -- forgiveness and salvation -- are real reasons for joy.

Glue is a bonding agent. Some is more adhesive than others. You wouldn’t use Elmer’s Glue to bond a piece of paneling to a wall, just as you wouldn’t allow a small child to use Liquid Nails to make an art project. There are many types of glue on the market these days, each with it’s own ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Being Sure

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

Uncertainty in the life of the Christian will greatly limit his effectiveness in the service of the Lord. There are some truths concerning which we can be absolutely sure.

THE JOY OF BEING SURE "And I am sure that when I come unto you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ." Romans 15:29. I. THE DISTRESS OF UNCERTAINTY "For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle? I Corinthians 14:8. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:29

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Joy Of Expectancy

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 2, 2002

Learn and choose the three biblical expectations that will bring you joy forevermore

I trust most of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I came across a Thanksgiving poem that might describe some of our Thursday night experience. Let’s see if you agree: Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t sleep I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: *other

243 - Joy For The World Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 7, 2002

Discover joy! Why joy? Who is joy?

Sermon Study #243 – JOY FOR THE WORLD Key Scripture: God has anointed us with oil, to set us apart from the world: Heb 1:9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy." 3 WAYS TO DISCOVER ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Joy Of Receiving

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 10, 2002

Learn how to experience joy in all that we receive

Two weeks ago, Pastor Winsome Wu taught us how to cultivate joy in life. Last week, I talked about how we can experience joy by choosing the right expectations for each day and for our future. So intentional efforts are required to experience joy. Joy, we talked about, is more than happiness. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: *other