Sermons on Gods Joy:

Enjoy Life

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 5, 2011

If you’re a Christian, you should be enjoying life. If you are born again, if you have made Jesus Christ your Lord, you should be so satisfied, so joyful, so overflowing with life that you should seem almost ridiculously optimistic to the unbelievers aro

Title: Enjoy Life Text: John 10:9-11 If you’re a Christian, you should be enjoying life. If you are born again, if you have made Jesus Christ your Lord, you should be so satisfied, so joyful, so overflowing with life that you should seem almost ridiculously optimistic to the unbelievers ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-11, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Longer A Slave To Misery! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 25, 2019

Why are some Christians so unhappy so much of the time? This sermon answers that question and explains how we can experience abiding joy that stays...even in the hard times.

No Longer a Slave to MISERY! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 25, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn to John 15:11 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Mark Twain was a professional humorist whose lectures and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong Amidst Trials SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

This sermon provides encouragement for those currently experiencing suffering, as well as those who may face it in the future. It emphasizes the strength and joy that can be found even in times of hardship.

Today, I want to encourage all of you who are going through difficult times. Despite the challenges we face, we can still find joy and stand strong. No matter what we've been through, we can declare, "I'm still standing!" In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul addresses three main points: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Topics: Suffering, Joy

Nt Survey - Philippians, Jesus, Others, You Series

Contributed by Paul Zeron on Oct 27, 2013

Joy is found in unity with Christ and with Christ in others

NT Survey - Philippians, Jesus, Others, You As we have looked at the books of the New Testament so far, we have seen some of the great doctrinal books. Romans and justification by faith, Galatians and how salvation cannot depend on our work and cannot be lost by our sin, Colossians and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

To explore the concept of servant leadership, emphasizing humility, sacrifice, and service as modeled by Jesus Christ, and encourages Christians to serve others.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the warm embrace of fellowship, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is in this sacred space that we come together to reflect upon the glorious truths of our faith. Today, we find ourselves drawn to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19, Matthew 20:26-28, 1 Corinthians 9:19

Topics: Servant, Joy

Happy Days

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21

2 Chronicles 31: 1 – 21 Happy Days are here again 31 Now when all this was finished, all Israel who were present went out to the cities of Judah and broke the sacred pillars in pieces, cut down the wooden images, and threw down the high places and the altars—from all Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In This You Greatly Rejoice

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2009

1- We rejoice in spite of trials 2- We rejoice in honor of Christ 3- We rejoice in hope of salvation

INTRO.- ILL.- Bobby McFerrin sang the song, "Don’t Worry, Be Happy," which came out in 1988. Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it double Don’t worry, be happy...... Ain’t got no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating Our Faith Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

WHEN WE DISCOVER THE WONDERFUL LIFE, CELEBRATING OUR FAITH BECOMES NATURAL

Celebrating Our Faith 12/21/08 4th Sunday of Advent Phil 4:4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! INTRODUCTION During the 2007-2008 NFL regular season, New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady set the record for most touchdown passes in a regular season, paving the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Attitude Adjustment Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008

Paul teaches us in Philippians 2:1-11 the facets of a positive life are, humility, generosity, and obedience.

This morning we continue our study of Philippians. Two weeks ago we studied Philippians 1:1-10. Here we discovered a man who had every reason not to be happy, but yet he was filled with joy. Over 18 times in this short four chapter book Paul talks about rejoicing or joy. We observed that Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Why Our Church Doesn't Experience Revival

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Oct 24, 2008

The things that keep people from experiencing Revival in otheir lives

WHY OUR CHURCH DOESN’T EXPERIENCE REVIVAL Psalms 85: 6 & Psalms 51 10 - 13 Intro:A. If We look in the dictionary the word revival has two meanings listed 1. A series of meetings for the purpose of reawakening religious faith 2. A restoration to use, activity, or vigor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Let’s just take an honest look at this verse and see what we can discover.

Be Filled With The Spirit Ephesians 5:18 Introduction: This text has been abused and misused by “modern day perfectionists” (second blessing teachers), “modern day Corinthians” (tongues speaking is evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit), “modern day healers” (they place the physical over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Somewhere Over The Rainbow?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2008

I was not happy over there? I am not happy here? But I will be happy when ... ??? Are you looking for SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW? I will find?

I AM LOOKING FOR THAT PLACE: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I am not happy here? I was not happy there? But I will be happy over there? I. WHAT IS IN MY REACH? AIM HIGHER! LOVE TO SERVE. Mark 9:35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Live Beyond The Norm, Living The Life Of Joy!

Contributed by Jacob Ricker on Sep 8, 2011

Knowing what it means to live a life of Joy

I. Thomas Jefferson penned these great words: “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all men are create equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” as part of our Declaration of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Joyful Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009

This is week five of a seven part series based on Andy Andrews book, the Traveler’s Gift. This week we look at the Joyful decision and how that looks in the beleiver’s life.

To be like Christ, to be Christ like. That is the goal of most Christ followers, if you ask people who are serious about their faith where they want to go in their spiritual journey they will tell you they want to become more and more like Jesus. But what does that mean? One of my favourite ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Year Of Jubilee

Contributed by Christine Forehand on Oct 22, 2008

Year of Jubilee -- year of liberty every 49 years and on the 50th year it was one big party—it was the great equalizer!

(sing: Days of Elijah) I. Introduction: Peanuts cartoon (Lucy goes up to Charlie Brown with a paper and pen and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame.” Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame.” Finally she comes to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal