Sermons on Filled With Joy:

Christmas: A Time For Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 15, 2023

The Christmas season is a time of joy. God wants his people to be joyful in their redemption.

INTRODUCTION • I remember going crazy waiting for Christmas as a child (until I was 35). • In my hometown, we have a town square, and each year, a few weeks before Christmas, they move a tiny Santa house on the square! • WE KNEW SANTA WAS COMING! • My excitement, anticipation, and joy grew each day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Fear Into Joy

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 21, 2024

If we think about it, if we go through a fearful time in our life, when all turns out okay and are settled, we tend to be joyful.

For the past 3 weeks, we have been talking about having a reverent fear of God, about feeling secure from fear in the arms of God, and replacing our fear with courage. Today, we are going to talk about bringing it all together and turning our fears into joy. If we think about it, if we go through ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Comes In The Morning

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 30, 2024

Resurrection message dealing with Mary Magdelene meeting Jesus at the empty tomb. Jesus found her weeping but she left full of joy.

Title: From Weeping to Joy Theme: To show how Mary Magdalene went from weeping in her life to joy. Text: John 20:1 – 18 Note: Part of the idea for this message came from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado ch. 11 John 20:1-18 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Church Of God

"Joy Comes In The Morning.”

Contributed by Allen Crosby on Aug 21, 2023

Many times, life come at you fast and unexpected. King David wrote the Psalm we are going to look at today, during a time of celebration. It was written at the dedication of the house of David.

I. The Psalmist Anguish A. David experience renewal 1. I will extol You, O Lord… 2. I will exalt you. 3. This Psalm begins with exaltation and in Verse 12 it ends with thanksgiving. 4. Why does David Exalt the Lord and give Him Thanks? 5. Many believe that David may have experience a terrible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Great Joy In That City Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 9, 2025

Not everything, that we call bad, is bad! There are times when God moves in the lives of others in order to direct the lives of His children.

“Great Joy In That City” Acts 8:3-8 In our text we see the work of the Lord in the life of the believers. Not everything, that we call bad, is bad! There are times when God moves in the lives of others in order to direct the lives of His children. We need to overlap a couple verses from last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Real Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2024

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine". This is the 1st sermon from 2 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#12] FINDING REAL JOY 2 John 1:1-13 Introduction: In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. 2 John 1:1-3 This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Comes With The Morning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 5, 2024

Psalm 30:1-12 teaches believers to thank God for answered prayer, especially for deliverance from death.

Introduction Martin Luther was one of the most important figures of the Protestant Reformation. Throughout his life, he experienced many serious health crises. One of the most notable instances occurred in 1527, during a challenging period for him personally and professionally. In the summer of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sorrow Will Turn To Joy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2024

"I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice" (John 16:22).

SORROW WILL TURN TO JOY. John 16:16-22. JOHN 16:16a. The sense of John 16:16 seems to be “A little while and ye do not behold Me…” This refers to the fact that within hours Jesus would be arrested, tried, crucified, and buried. JOHN 16:16b. “again a little while, and ye shall see me” brings us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Looking Forward! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 27, 2025

The final words Isaiah offers us is to consider what eternity looks like in the face of how we are living. Those who rebel against God will not see an eternal reward but punishment, but those who will tremble at His word and remain faithful to Christ will be rewarded in eternity.

Isaiah, Part 27 The Joy of Looking Forward! Isaiah 65:1-25 and Isaiah 66:1-24 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’ve come to worship today - Pray Point 1 – God’s provisions in a New Era of Salvation - Read 65:1-16 – See the promises and the cry of God to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-25, Isaiah 66:1-24, Revelation 21:2, Mark 9:42-48, 1 Corinthians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

02 Joy In Adversity Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when Christ is exalted, even in the face of hardship.

Last week, we began a new series through Paul’s letter to the Church at Philippi. The Book of Philippians shows what it means to live with defiant joy. And here’s what I mean by that: “defiant joy” is a joy that stands firm regardless of what life throws our way. Even in his imprisonment, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

04 Joy In Obedience Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we obey God with faithfulness and serve others in love.

Defiant joy. It’s not a fleeting happiness tied to circumstances but a resilient, unshakable joy that thrives regardless of what life brings. That’s the kind of joy Paul writes about in his letter to the Philippians. Over the past three weeks, we’ve explored how this joy can flourish in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

06 Joy In Pressing On Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 19, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we press on for heaven’s hope, not earthly glory.

We’ve been walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, exploring what it means to have defiant joy—a joy that flourishes regardless of circumstances because it is anchored in Christ. Each week, we’ve uncovered different aspects of this joy: Week 1: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Identify The Thieves Of Joy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2025

We have studied JOY. Now let us consider the THIEVES OF JOY. By identifying the things that steal our joy we should learn to guard our hearts.

IDENTIFY THE THIEVES OF JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson. A STEALER IS A PERSON OR THING THAT TAKES WHAT DOES NOT BELONG TO THEM. Joy is personal strength and power. Joy is a foundational element to continue and endure to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Galatians 5:22-23, John 3:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Joy In The City

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 5, 2025

1. Samaria 2. Gennesaret 3. Jerusalem 4. Ephesus 5. Nineveh 6. Berea 7. Athens

GREAT JOY IN THE CITY 1. Samaria 2. Gennesaret 3. Jerusalem 4. Ephesus 5. Nineveh 6. Berea 7. Athens **************************** WARNING 1. Nazareth 2. Jerusalem 3. Sodom and Gomorrah **************************** GREAT JOY IN THE CITY 1. Samaria Acts 8 : 4 - 8 4 Those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In The Midst Of Heaviness Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 14, 2025

This sermon explains the Christian paradox of experiencing profound joy—rooted in our eternal salvation—while simultaneously enduring temporary and purposeful seasons of sorrow and trials.

Introduction: A Heavenly Paradox To the world, joy and sorrow are opposites. They are like oil and water; they cannot mix. You are either happy, or you are sad. The presence of one means the absence of the other. The goal of modern life, it seems, is to construct a life so comfortable, so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

Denomination: Baptist