Sermons on god's joy: showing 61-75 of 214,676

The Formula For Joy

Contributed by Luke Oakes on Jan 2, 2008

My purpose is to show that God loves us and wants us to be filled with His joy.

The Formula for Joy We all have moments that define our lives. For me, one of these moments began the week after I graduated high school. You see my dad has always been there for me, but I have not always been there for him. I remember that week I decided to join the Navy and leave the house. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Joy Of A Broken Rope

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 19, 2001

How faith sees you through the worst circumstances

The Joy of a Broken Rope (How faith sees you through the worst circumstances) Mark 5.21-43 April 22, 2001 21When Jesus went back across to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him on the shore. 22A leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, came and fell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Jealousy, Joy & Justice Series

Contributed by David Lewis on Dec 20, 2006

The Greatness of John the Baptist

Introduction What marks people out as being great? Power, wealth, Courage, humility, success. We see this morning that John was a great man. He was humble, he had great joy and he was courageous enough to give a message of justice and judgement that was certainly not palatable to his hearers ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Congregational

Stunned By Inexpressible Joy!

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

Heaven is the ever increasing, ever deepening revelation of the experience of the love of Jesus

STUNNED BY INEXPRESSIBLE JOY! Heaven is the ever increasing, ever deepening revelation of the experience of the love of Jesus - 10 billion years from now we will still be stunned daily by the beauty, majesty etc - It’s not just for heaven – Jesus: “thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-19

Denomination: Catholic

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

James is a “Do this! Do that!” book which, taken to heart, will dynamically affect our lives on every level. We will not be the same at the end of this study if we prayerfully ask the Spirit to apply what we learn.

1. James verse 1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. a. Half Brother of Christ James a half-brother, of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospels mention this fact in Matthew 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of A Forgiven Heart

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2004

Psalm 32 is a clear passage of Scripture dealing with hidden and secret sins that need to be confessed. Five "Cs" are used as an outline for the message.

The Joy of a Forgiven Heart Psalm 32 Psalm 32 sings out the “Joys of a Forgiven Heart.” King David wrote the psalm as an expression of his thankfulness for God’s grace in providing the gift of forgiveness. Both Psalm 32 and 51 reflect on King David moral failure. The background for the Psalm ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Full Measure Of Joy Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 5, 2005

We need to know the what and why of this joy—what true joy is all about and why joy is a mark of believers. The source of joy is not found in this world; it is external, from Above.

“The Full Measure of Joy” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I am coming to You now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have My full measure of joy fulfilled within them” (John 17:13). It may seem surprising, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13

Denomination: Congregational

The Joy Of Christian Repentance Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Godly repentance comes as a result of godly grief, it leads to salvation & it brings no regrets.

By Danny Saunders I’d like to introduce you to Jay Rayner. Jay Rayner has set up an apology Website. That’s right an apology Website. How it works is people can log on to www.the-apologist.co.uk & register an apology, they can say sorry to anyone for anything & so unburden themselves of all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Pursuit Of Joy Series

Contributed by Weldon Lemke on Oct 7, 2014

Christ invites us to have joy

- I want to share a bit of my journey this morning with regards to joy (or quite often its lack) - Things good in life. Great family, good career. - I excelled at work and church. - Kids healthy, making lots of money, going up the ladder. Moving around and being promoted. Making friends. - Only ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Joy Of Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2016

Do you want to find joy in your relationships? It starts when you open up your heart to receive God’s love for yourself. Then, in the context of that grace and love, feel the same; think the same; and do the same, promoting others above yourself.

A couple had been married for 60 years, and throughout their life they had shared everything. They loved each other deeply. They had not kept any secrets from one another, except for a small shoe box that the wife kept in the top shelf of her closet. When they got married, she put the box there and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Misplaced Joy

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jan 6, 2015

The real joy of the anointed lies in the fact that his name is written in the book of life and not in the level of the anointing or the ministerial achievements.

Having been sent out by Jesus after giving them power, the seventy returned full of joy because they were able to perform unusual signs and wonders including casting out demons (Luke10:17). It was a fantastic ministerial feat that was worth celebrating - common men doing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

Joy is the result of knowing who we are and whose we are, discovering the will of God in His Word, and coming to repentance and the discovery of grace.

Watergate not only holds a prominent place in American politics, it holds a prominent place in biblical history. One involves coverup and deception, the other involves repentance and honesty. The story of the Bible’s Water Gate is found in the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah was the cupbearer of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Joy Of Alignment Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006

You can have joy by aligning yourself with God’s passion, God’s purpose, and God’s perspective!

The Joy of Alignment with God Philippians 1:12-26 I. Introduction We are continuing to talk about joy! The Christian life should be a joyful life. The preacher once said that some Christians look like a mule eating oats out of a half-inch gas pipe. What does it take to be joyful? We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2022

To find real joy in a world in perma-crisis, worship the Christ of Christmas. Like the wise men, seek Him out, bow before him, and give Him your very best.

As people across the globe reel from one crisis to another, the Collins English Dictionary just last month (November 2022) revealed its 2022 word of the year: “permacrisis.” Harper Collins, the dictionary’s publisher, defines “permacrisis” as “an extended period of instability and insecurity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2, James 4:6, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Experience Joy In God’s Faithfulness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2019

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest news ever proclaimed - and it does bring Joy to the World!

EXPERIENCE JOY IN GOD’S FAITHFULNESS Ezra 1:1-4; 3:10-13 Introduction The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest news ever proclaimed - and it does bring Joy to the World! As Christmas draws nearer, we eagerly await the joyful reminder of that day. In the story of the birth of Christ we do not ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-5, Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ