Sermons on Finding Joy:

An Impossible Joy

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007

Joy is a gift from God, is never experienced without challenges, and is something we are called upon to share.

“An Impossible Joy” Luke 1: 39 – 45 Introduction A few weeks ago I heard on the news that there were impossibly huge line-ups as the new Sony Play Station came into stores. Some people apparently waited in line for days, even missing work to do so. Can you imagine doing this for a video game? And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

An Opportunity For Joy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006

God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Joy Junkers Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007

2nd sermon about joy in a 4 week series looking at the letter to the Philippians.

Joy Junkers Phil. 2:1-18 Intro: In the summer of 1990, finished first year of college (first freshman year) and working at CHBR in Kosciusko. Christian less than a year…some would question how much I looked the part because of my hair; confess to having a mullet. Yet Bro. Dan saw something in me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough For Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 2, 2010

Every now and then something happens, after a long struggle, to give us a breakthrough. So with God in Christ, planning from the foundation of time for the cross and achieving a breakthrough victory at the empty tomb. So count nothing impossible.

Every now and again, in human history, we achieve a breakthrough. Something which we have worked for, hoped for, fought and died for, finally happens. There has been struggle and agony and seemingly endless defeat, but suddenly it all works out. That’s called a breakthrough. You know the feeling. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2022

Psalm 51 is the great Psalm of forgiveness and mercy. There is in this Psalm the tragic reality of sin and the realization of how sin separates us from God. This is the Psalm that David comes face to face with his sin.

The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 51 The spark that started the fire of the first great awakening was a sermon delivered by Jonathan Edwards called, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” When the Jonathan Edwards preached this sermon, you could almost not call it preaching. He read a manuscript ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 17, 2023

A sermon from the songs of Christmas about Joy to the World

Title: Joy to the World Theme: To show how the coming of Christ means joy. Text: Luke 2:1 - 18 Luk 2:1-18 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. (2) This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Spreading The Joy

Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Dec 18, 2012

Every now and then someone becomes inconsolable because of loss and grief or trauma. The question we are going to be considering throughout this message is 'How do we comfort ourselves let alone someone else in the face of increasing amounts of "Joy-Buste

Spreading the Joy 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Salvation

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

12th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:12 3/25/18 (Palm Sunday) (Create in Me a Clean Heart #12) “The Joy of Salvation” I’m sure I’ve said before that Palm Sunday was a weird, weird day. The Bible says that as Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, Jesus was on a donkey, fulfilling a prophecy of Zechariah that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Feb 2, 2020

When we give, we partner with others who preach the Gospel, we plant seeds that result in blessing, and we praise God for the gift of salvation. God wants us to give because we want to, not because we have to. We should give out of the joy of our hearts for all that God has done for us.

The Joy of Giving Philippians 4:14-19 Introduction: Anytime you teach or preach on money, it can get touchy. Jesus talked about money more than any other subject, so don’t get upset with me for talking about it today. It is the next text in our series on Philippians so I am just following ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Overflowing Joy

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 21, 2021

Subject: 'Overflowing Joy' - Acts chapter 2 verse 42-47 - Sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Joy in Worship (vs 42 & 46-47). • (2). Joy in Teaching (vs 42a) • (3). Joy in Fellowship (vs 44-45). • (4). Joy in Evangelism. (v 47b) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When missionaries in the northern part of Alaska, where the Eskimos live, • Were trying to get the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

The Joy In The Suffering

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 25, 2023

Today we will be in the book of Colossians. About a month ago, something in Colossians caught my eye, that I wanted to share with you today. In the last month I’ve read Colossians several times. I’ve read it 5-6 times in the last week alone. I’m talking about all 4 chapters y’all!

This morning we’ll be looking at a particular passage in Colossians, and specifically one verse. Before we get started, I have to ask: • Did you read any scripture this past week for the first time, or • did you see familiar scripture with new eyes? • And equally, if not more important, did you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Acts 9:10-16

Recipe For Joy

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Jan 20, 2001

This passage gives us a no-fail recipe for joy.

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 The other day one of the ladies of the church stopped by my office and gave me this beautiful cookbook. It was put together by an organization she belongs to, and it contains about 500 recipes. Some of these recipes are very elaborate, like this one for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2004

Giving is a joy if you love Jesus!

INTRODUCTION „X Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get anywhere, it has to learn to crawl." The people said, "Let it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Apr 26, 2008

Every day, everyone of us have to make a decision. Do we walk by faith or do we walk by sight?

And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; (Philippians 1:25) INTRODUCTION: Every minute of every day each and every one of us has to make a decision. Do I walk by faith or do I walk by sight. I. It is obvious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Joy Of Life Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Sep 25, 2010

Paul writes a magnificent letter to his beloved church. He gives them plenty of love and inspiriation. His theme is JOY. Jesus first, Others second and ourselves last. The Joy of the Ministry can be a 2nd title.

THE JOY OF LIFE New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, minister. 9/26/10 TEX: PHILIPPIANS 1:1-30 INTRODUCTION: Picture a great friend or relative that you are very fond of. Hold that in your mind. Picture the person that has led you to the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church