Sermons on Everlasting Joy:

The Joy Of Prayer: Spiritual Disciplines = Spiritual Privileges

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 16, 2022

During this extended period of Covid 19 lockdown, we need to draw nearer to God. This sermon is about the spiritual practice of prayer.

Sermon for January 16, 2022 - The Joy of Prayer - Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline Last week Pastor Arleen introduced our current series on spiritual disciplines. If you missed that message, it was an excellent overview of what spiritual disciplines are and why they matter. You can watch that on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Joy In Christ's Friendship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 6, 2024

A sermon for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B

May 5, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 15:9-17 Love and Joy in Christ’s Friendship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I do not call you servants any longer, but I have called you friends.” Jesus framed his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Making A Name For Ourselves Fails The Test Of Joy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2025

We have a tendency to believe our own publicity, and feel best about ourselves when we own the deeds to lots of stuff.

Friday of the Sixth Week in Course 2025 “Let’s make a name for ourselves” hints that the first reading, from Genesis, is really talking about the results of human pride. Migrating people from the far reaches of Asia are imagined coming together in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Mark 9:1

Denomination: Catholic

There’s Joy In Being A Soul-Winner

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 24, 2024

Our Joy is both necessary to witnessing & exposes the supernatural. Evangelism results in joy because the lost are found and God's mission is fulfilled. 3 Ways you can get this Joy.

THERE’S JOY IN BEING A SOUL-WINNER Psalms 51:12-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little lad said, “They haven’t got it”. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruit Of The Holy Spirit: Love, Joy And Peace

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jul 25, 2024

Prayer is an essential part of our daily lives and sharing prayer is an ideal way to grown in faith. The Church has a manifold resource of prayers from which we can use and adapt and indeed grow in faith. The Revised Common Lectionary collect for the 9th Sunday after Trinity is one such prayer.

Collect for Trinity 9 Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy and Peace The Holy Spirit is available to whisper to us thoughts of love and joy and peace and patience every moment of our lives. Our collect for today is a beautiful prayer and so full of meaning and purpose – an ideal prayer for our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Romans 12:9-12, Matthew 13:52

How To Enjoy Life- Keep Your Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 16, 2024

This is the 198th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#198] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- KEEP YOUR JOY Philippians 3:1-11 Introduction: On this Mother’s Day, I remember 1 of my Mother’s favorite sayings when growing up was, “I am sick and tired of… (Fill in the blank.) I’m sure that there were many moments while raising my brother and I, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seasons Of Grieving: When Grief Turns To Joy Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024

Grief and joy are emotions that surround transitions. Anytime a change is happening, we experience grief.

Grief and joy, two intense extremes. What is grief? “Author Edgar Jackson poignantly describes grief: Grief is teaching yourself to go to bed without saying good night to the one who had died. Grief is the helpless wishing that things were different when you know they are not and never will be ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-7, John 16:1-3, John 16:28-33

Denomination: Salvation Army

In The Midst Of It All, I Still Have Joy

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 11, 2025

While going through, you can still have Joy.

In the Midst of It All, I Still Have Joy. 2nd Corinthians 8:1–2 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Our Joy And God's Completion

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Nov 16, 2025

Paul reminds us that true joy comes from trusting a faithful God who begins, sustains, and completes His transforming work in all who follow Christ with grateful hearts.

Our Joy and God’s Completion Good MORNING. Last week, we left Paul sitting in that Roman prison, as an ambassador in chains. Well, he’s still sitting there this week, though the guards have changed. New soldiers come in, and Paul keeps right on evangelizing them while writing a new letter to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Anglican

Exceeding Joy: A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2024

Can we find reason to have joy in this season when there seems to be so much going wrong in the world?

Exceeding Joy Jude 24–25 NKJV Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen. We now come to the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas: The Joy Of Giving During The Christmas Season

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 16, 2024

As we celebrate Christmas, let us remember that our giving is an act of worship and gratitude to the One who gave us everything. Let us give with joyful hearts, knowing that our generosity reflects the light of Christ in a world that desperately needs it.

The Joy of Giving During the Christmas Season Introduction Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! As the season of Christmas draws near, we are reminded of the incredible gift God gave to humanity—His Son, Jesus Christ. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:24, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Announcement Brings Joy And Worship Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 22, 2024

We can bring good news to a people who desperately need to know who He is! This is not about church membership, or joining a religion, but about eternity because God has given us the only path to forgiveness through His Son, Jesus.

2024 Christmas Series – Part 4 Sermon 4 – God’s Announcement Brings Joy and Worship Luke 2:1-15 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we continue our series on Advent -- For us: Advent is the fulfillment of God’s desire to restore a relationship with us -- Way to remember it: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15, Micah 5:2, Revelation 4:8-11, Acts 4:12, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Living In God's Presence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 26, 2025

The presence of God is a place of refuge, peace, and unexplainable joy.

THE JOY OF LIVING IN GOD'S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 16:11 "Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore." Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 84:10-12, John 15:10-11, Acts 3:19, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Message For Everyone

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 22, 2021

The Apostle John shares with us a Message for everyone - 1. Jesus has paid the price for our forgiveness 2. We can grow into Oneness with Him and Others (Spiritual Maturity)

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17 Theme: A Message for Everyone The Apostle John wants to share a Message with everyone – 1. Jesus has paid the price for all your sins – Receive His Salvation 2. We can grow into Oneness With Him and Others (Spiritual Maturity) INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Timothy 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, 2 Peter 2:1-3, Hebrews 5:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Promises Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 12, 2022

God is totally trustworthy when He makes a promise.

Introduction This sermon is going to start off a little different from my usual sermons because right from the beginning, I am going to share with you a Scripture. It is found in the Book of Micah Chapter 5. Please stand as we read just one verse-verse two. Micah 5:2 (NKJV) The Coming Messiah 2 ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist