Sermons on Faith Joy Thought:

True Christmas Joy

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Dec 13, 2004

This is an Advent sermon.

Joy is a big word this time of year. In the song “How Great Our Joy,” we sing “Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!” seemingly over and over. We have “Joy to the World,” “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You,” “Good Christian Men, Rejoice.” We talk of spreading “Christmas joy.” Where does Christmas joy come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

New Thoughts About Salt And Light And Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2023

The rulers of this world, from Caesar down to our day, would never have killed Jesus if . . .

Saturday of the 14th Week in Course 2023 The word “wisdom” appears over 300 times in the Sacred Scriptures. That’s one reason that my wife and I pray every morning for the wisdom to know God’s will, and the other virtues we need to carry it out. St. Paul writes the word a couple of dozen times in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-19, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Catholic

Love, Joy & Peace

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Nov 6, 2001

Learn about three fruits of the spirit.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THREE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT: LOVE, JOY & PEACE “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Experieince The Joy Of The Magi

Contributed by John Mitchell on Dec 20, 2025

As we look at the story of the wise men, we can join in their experieince of overwhelming joy. In light of that joy, we can respond to the King of Kings in Worship, giving, and obedience.

Experieince the Joy of the Magi Intro: The background story of the Magi Magi – this is the word from which we get “magician”. They were not kings, but were influential. They were really astronomers/astrologists, scientists, philosphers . They came from the east – probably Babylon. This is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Taking Away The Joy

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 20, 2007

Our Joy will be subtley taken away if there is no glorfication of the one who gives it.

Flying just isn’t fun anymore. If I had any doubts about that – well, my trip to Detroit last week certainly cleared it all up. Going through the security checkout with Rachel and Jonathan in tow, we had to tell Rachel – you have to take off your shoes, just like the guards tell you. And, just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Hardship To Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004

Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy, Even With No Pleasure

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 1, 2013

St. Paul gives us the clue to living in joy even if we are afflicted with pain and suffering.

Third Sunday of Advent 2013 Extraordinary Form From the epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians: Brethren: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. 6 Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

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

No Tidings Of Comfort Or Joy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 9, 2020

A study in Psalm 69: 1 – 36

Psalm 69: 1 – 36 No tidings of comfort or joy To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Psalm of David. 1 Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. 3 I am weary with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

Joyful Living Through Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

The Bible teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives with joy and gladness.

It's astonishing how gullible people can be, believing in all sorts of nonsense. Some even consider Christians gullible for their faith in God. However, the Bible teaches that faith is the cornerstone of the Christian life. It is through faith that we come to Christ and live our lives with joy and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Topics: Faith, Christian Life

Restore Me To Joy

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 10, 2026

Revival begins not when we try harder, but when we see God as gracious and allow the joy of salvation to be restored.

There is a difference between being lost and being tired. And if we don’t recognize that difference, we will keep speaking the wrong word to the wrong people. Many people in church today are not lost. They are not rebellious. They are not angry at God. They are not trying to run away. They are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12, Psalm 32:1-2, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 15:20-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Joy Of The Generous Impulse Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 23, 2016

Joy, Generous Impulse

ONE CHURCH - The Joy of the Generous Impulse 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 (p. 807) August 28 2016 Introduction: Impulses can be either good or bad…You can have the impulse to strangle someone, or you can have the impulse to hug someone…one isn’t such a good idea, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

And Your Joy Will Be Complete

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 9, 2013

In today’s passage we see Jesus encouraging his disciples by telling them that their grief will turn to joy. Not only would they have joy, but they would have complete joy. In this passage I see seven reasons why our joy is complete.

“AND YOUR JOY WILL BE COMPLETE” John 16:16-33 INTRODUCTION: In the previous verses, Jesus is explaining to his disciples that he’s going to be leaving them but it is actually a good thing because then the Holy spirit would come. In today’s passage we see Jesus encouraging ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ