Sermons on Glorious Joy:

Showing Our Thanks

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 6, 2007

We can give thanks in 1)Praise of God’s Eternatlity 2) The Perception of our Frailty and 3) The Plea for God’s Steadfast Love

Thanksgiving is a time when we can formally recognize and give thanks for the obvious and more abstract things that shape our lives here in Canada. The first recognized Canadian thanksgiving was held in 1578, at least forty years earlier than that of our friends to the south. In a misguided ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Other

The Ultimate Endgame Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Nobody’s perfect. The words are both true and of some comfort. But as Christ followers the Good News is far better. Jesus is perfect. and if we pursue him passionately, that rubs off on us in this life.

Introduction Billy Graham is now in his late 80’s and he suffers from Parkinson’s disease. His worldwide evangelism ministry has spanned more than sixty years. Awhile back, Billy was invited to speak at a luncheon in North Carolina. After many wonderful things were said about him, Billy stepped to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joyful Praise! - Psalm 63:3-5,7,11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 14, 2025

God commands us to have joy that moves the mouth and body. Such joy is not under our direct control, but attainable.

Review So far we have studied six ways to love God more. In this lesson we examine number seven – express your joy. If you want to have more love for God, more desire for Him, more delight in Him; then verbally express the love and desire and delight you already have. Or to say all that in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3-11

Be Joyful Always Series

Contributed by James Jack on Nov 30, 2007

The key to being joyful always and being thankful in all circumstances is to humbly rely on God.

A few weeks ago James Rogers, our senior minister, spoke about songs he hated. I’ve got a number of songs I hate. I can’t really share them with you now because they’ve normally got some sort of profanity in the title as well as in the lyrics themselves. Then there’s the songs that I just can’t get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Anglican

Open The Wells

Contributed by Richard Francis on Mar 29, 2008

Our hearts can be wells of salvation, open by faith in Jesus Christ and allowing the waters of life to flow into the lives or all those we meet and know as we walk our lives on this earth, no better reason for being than that.

Wells We don’t tend to think much of wells these days do we We just turn a tap and there’s the water, who needs a well? Holes in the ground with a puddle of muddy water at the bottom, taking effort to draw the water up and potentially having a serious health risk if not looked after properly. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing In Tears --Reaping In Joy

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 3, 2006

There are times when it seems that everything around us is against us ---- but we can always look upward to God in hope and trust and know that if we hang on in faith --- God will bring a great reward and He will turn our tears into rejoicing.

Subject: Sowing in Tears --- Reaping With Joy Scripture Text: Psalm 126: Introduction: Let’s take special note to these last two verses of this psalm. ’They that sew in tears, shall reap in joy, He that goeth forth weepth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again, rejoicing, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

The Joy Of God's Great Adventure

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 9, 2001

Serving God is an adventure full of JOY

Title: The Joy of God’s Great Adventure Text: Psalms 51:7-15 ETS: Chose whether or not you will serve God ESS: Serving God is an adventure full of JOY OSS: I want my people to experience the JOY of serving God. Introduction: Today you must make choice on which you will serve and whose you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Serving God And Others Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy: Easter, 2003

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003

Do you ever feel like this? Emptiness? Exhaustion? Feeling trapped? We’ll meet two people in the Bible who felt this way. But because they met the Risen Jesus, they found joy. And you can, too!

(I used several ideas from Rick Warren’s Easter messages over the last few years for this message. Thanks, Rick! 1980 people attended our services and 63 people prayed to recieve Christ at CVCC this Easter!) * * * I’ve lived in NE Ohio 17 years and I’ve personally talked to hundreds of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtue Of Joy (3 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 11, 2003

Joy and happiness seem to be the same thing. But there is a profound difference. Joy is a virtue because it comes from within and is not contingent upon the circumstances around us.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of "the greatest justice since John Marshall." At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Methodist

How To Increase Your Joy

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A message on the joy found in living a Christian life.

HOW TO INCREASE YOUR JOY Philippians 1:1-11 INTRO: The word fellowship seems to mean many things to different people. Perhaps, like a worn coin, it may be losing its true impression. If so, we had better take some steps to rescue it. After all, a good Bible word like fellowship needs to stay in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Still Have Joy! Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on May 26, 2003

To enable the people of God to keep joy in their lives.

SUBJECT: WE STILL HAVE JOY! SCRIPTURE: 1Chronicles 4: 9-10 1.) Despite all the things we loose in life, we still have joy. When trouble comes up against you, you got bills coming up behind you, the devil has you botched in on both sides, and stumbling blocks are in front of you, look up be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Dec 6, 2001

"The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people"

Good News of Great joy Title: Good News of Great joy Text: "The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people" (Luke 2:10 RSV). Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-14 Offertory Prayer: Loving Father; we thank you for the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Bringing Men To Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 9, 2002

This message deals with some principles to be practiced in seeking to bring others to Christ.

The Joy Of Bringing Men To Jesus Text: Mark 2: 1-5 Intro: The church of the Lord Jesus Christ is more than a lifeless organization. It is a living organism, made up of many parts, all of which are to be energized by Christ Himself, for the purpose of accomplishing God’s work on earth. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Skunks, Chains And The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

Sermon on posessing Joy inspite of circumstances

The Joy Stealers #1 ‘Skunks Chains, and the Joy of the Lord’ Philippians 1:13-21 Introduction: A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbours house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the living room, she saw ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13-21, Philippians 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal