Sermons on Epistle Of Joy:

The Joy Of Living Generously Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 16, 2023

Message 11 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

This morning, I want to engage in a little time travel. I want you to think about your fondest memories of attending church. Maybe it was a mission trip. Maybe it was a church experience participating in an exciting expansion project. Maybe it was a church cantata. Maybe it was a church context ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-13, Luke 11:42, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love's Joy Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

True love's joy is expressed in our #1 Excitement for Each Other, #2 Praise for Each Other and #3 Companionship With Each Other.

Intro • Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon) was written by King Solomon & its name is taken from the first verse in the book, "Solomon's Finest Song." • 1 Kings 4:32 - "Solomon composed 3,000 proverbs, and his songs numbered 1,005." - of the 1,005, this is his finest • It is well ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Answered Prayer

Contributed by Casey Sabella on Jan 21, 2016

Jesus promised our prayers would be answered. So why do so many go unanswered?

All religions emphasize prayer. Buddhists pray. Muslims pray. Hindus pray. What makes Christians unique is that we expect and receive results from our prayers because we are praying to the living God. Scripture: John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Count It All Joy

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014

We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy In Fellowship That Transforms Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 10, 2014

THE SECRET TO IGNITING FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH This message lookas at the components necessary to seeing fellowship embraced in the church.

JOY IN FELLOWSHIP THAT TRANSFORMS THE SECRET TO IGNITING FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH PHILIPPIANS 1:4-8 ALWAYS OFFERING PRAYER WITH JOY IN MY EVERY PRAYER FOR YOU ALL, 5 IN VIEW OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE GOSPEL FROM THE FIRST DAY UNTIL NOW.6 FOR I AM CONFIDENT OF THIS VERY THING, THAT HE WHO BEGAN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE JOY OF OUR SALVATION ESTHER 9:20-32 Preached tag team style with Pastor Justin Werber INTRODUCTION (ERIK-5 MIN) -What do you think of when you hear the word “celebration”? -The last few weeks I typed “celebration” into Google to see ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Versus Happiness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 12, 2015

The world relentlessly pursues self-statisfying happiness with utter disregard for the Joy of the Lord. Even those who authored the declaration of independence thought that the "pursuit of happiness" was a God given right. So ... what does the Bible say?

Let’s take a look at a couple of Scriptures … Ecclesiastes 12:8 (NASB) “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “all is vanity!” Ecclesiastes 12:8 (HCSB) “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.” Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Homilies And The Joy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2015

"The homily takes up once more the dialogue which the Lord has already established with his people. "

Thursday of 15th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Today we see Moses, who you remember fled from Egypt after killing an Egyptian oppressor, being called by God to go and preach to Pharaoh. The message: let all your slaves go into the desert. Let them abandon their jobs for a week or two, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

Our Joy And Crown Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 13, 2015

People, Disciple Making, The Word of God

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Our Joy and Crown 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 (pg. 824) August 16, 2015 Introduction: There is an industry that’s grown by over 300% in the last decade...it’s not internet related or high tech...It’s the trophy industry SHOW VIDEO (Real Sports ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#4- Pain And Joy Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

How does my perspective affect my attitude? How is suffering benficial to my Christian walk?

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Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Holiness

#5- Humility And Joy Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

How do I find real, true joy?

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Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

#6- Responsibility And Joy Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

How do I work out my salvation? What is fear and trembling?

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Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Holiness

#8- Tradeoffs And Joy Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

Who do I need to be cautious of? What is the cost of being a Christian?

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Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Mega Christmas Joy!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Sometimes we need to be reminded that we have much to rejoice about! … to rejoice in the Lord always! That doesn’t mean we rejoice that things are going the way they are, but we rejoice in the Lord, remembering that He can be trusted and has us covered!

Mega Christmas Joy! Luke 2:8-20 Intro: We’re talking about joy today. I’ve been mulling over the whole concept of Biblical joy throughout the week. What is it? Is it that important? How do we get it? Now from my studies of the Bible I know that joy is not something that depends on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nine Fruits: Joy Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015

A series on the Fruits of the Spirit: Joy

Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: How many folks have a dog? I’ve had several dogs in my life... One thing about dogs If ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal