Sermons on Faith Joy Thought:

You Can Have Joy In Believing Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005

A Study of Pauls Epistle to the Philippians

Sermon Series: “Help, I Can’t Find My Joy!” (A Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians) Sermon #3 “You can have Joy in Believing” Series Text: Philippians 4:4 OPENING JOKE: “Fact vs. Faith” A minister was trying to illustrate what the difference is between “fact” and “faith”. He went into the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crumbs Of Faith

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 18, 2001

This is a call to examine our hearts through a thought provoking and shocking story to determine what type of faith we have.

Crumbs of Faith by Rev. Andrew Chan Mark 7:24-30 Valentine’s Day, what shall I preach on? Since we have been going through Mark I thought we continue… Tempted not to preach on this. Rather difficult esp. on Valentine’s Day! Seems like not a very convincing love story…or is it? Shocking to hear, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Placebo Faith

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 9, 2009

People are impressionable and the world takes advantage of that, trying to mold our minds and conform our thoughts to align with theirs.

A young teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. There is, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

He Is My Joy!

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 5, 2014

True joy comes from being in Christ

He Is My JOY! Summary: True joy comes from being in Christ Scripture: John 15:1-15:11 (add scripture) Tags: Joy (add tag) Introduction Illustration: The great vine of Hampton Court: There is a grapevine under glass, estimated to be over 1,000 years old, it has only one root - 2ft thick, some of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can Have Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005

Christians are notorious for talking about, reading about and preaching about joy and then not displaying it

Sermon Series: “Help, I Can’t Find My Joy!” (A Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians) Sermon #1 “You can have Joy in Suffering” Series Text: Philippians 4:4 OPENING JOKE: “Lack of Joy” Christians are notorious for talking about, reading about and preaching about ‘joy’ and then not displaying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Paralysis Vs. Faith Dividends Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Sep 28, 2013

Happiness may depend on happenings but, our Joy definitely comes only from Jesus.

In him was life and that life was the light of men.” “To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:4 & 12). The science of Biology tells us that human life on earth is sustained by water, food, light and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is A Race

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2025

Faith is a race filled with ups and downs, filled with despair and triumph, and coupled with joy and sorrow.

Faith Is a Race Hebrews 11:29–12:2 1. Faith Is Like a Race Hebrews 12:1 “let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us”. 12;1 • In the 1972 Olympics, Dave Wattle ran the 800 meters wearing his signature white cap. He lagged behind early, but with patience, strategy, and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Joy Of A Soul Winner

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 18, 2016

The Christian who is faithful in soul winning will have abundant rewards and a high position in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ

THE JOY OF A SOUL WINNER Study Text: Luke 10: 17 - 20 Introduction: - The winning of souls is a surpassing privilege that brings great joy each time a soul is won by the Gospel. - There is no greater happiness and rejoicing than to see someone you have spoken to, prayed for, and cared for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Voyage Of Faith

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

Faith will take you places you never thought you’d go, but you will be grounded on the word of God the whole time.

November 26, 2001 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:11-21 “The voyage of faith” 1. Noah’s faith was grounded on the word of God. “warned”  the nature of the people (Gen 6:5,11-12 “…every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.”)  God gave a warning (Gen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Present Joy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013

After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm In The Faith

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

We can stand firm in the faith: Joyful and free from worry, with contentment in whatever state we are in, knowing our needs will be met, able to do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

Standing Firm in the Faith 03/09/08 Reading: Philippians 1:21-28 Introduction In his letter to the Philippians, Paul expresses his desire that they “stand firm” in working together for the faith. Philippians 1:27 “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ask In Faith—could This Be A Test?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 28, 2020

James was a half brother to Jesus. However, having Jesus as his half brother wasn’t nearly as important as having Jesus as his Savior. In others words, to James, the blood on the cross that saved him was far more important than the family blood in his veins.

Ask In Faith—Could This Be A Test? James 1:1-8NKJV Developing maturity in the Christian life is the theme of the book of James. As we examine the book of James we can anticipate maturity also spiritual growth. James 1:1NKJV James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can Have Joy In Serving Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005

A Study of Pauls Epistle to the Philippians

Sermon Series: “Help, I Can’t Find My Joy!” (A Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians) Sermon #1 “You can have Joy in Serving” Series Text: Philippians 4:4 OPENING JOKE: ??? INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our sermon series through Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. You will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Your Thought Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

A key to living victoriously is managing one's thought life. Sermon shares four biblical principles for managing your thought life.

Romans 8:5 3-15-15 Our text this morning is Romans 8:5. I’m reading from the New International Version. “Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:19-23

Denomination: Charismatic

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