Sermons on Heavens Joy:

"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

From Grief To Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 27, 2023

Do you want your joy to be full? I have often wondered why at times I have no joy in prayer or in serving the Lord, it made me think about where my hope is, is it in people,in success or is in the Lord or am I hoping the Lord will answer my prayer the way I want Him to?

John 16:16-24 (NASB) 16 “A little while, and you no longer are going to see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me.” 17 So some of His disciples said to one another, “What is this that He is telling us, ‘A little while, and you are not going to see Me; and again a little while, and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Living Generously Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 16, 2023

Message 11 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

This morning, I want to engage in a little time travel. I want you to think about your fondest memories of attending church. Maybe it was a mission trip. Maybe it was a church experience participating in an exciting expansion project. Maybe it was a church cantata. Maybe it was a church context ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-13, Luke 11:42, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Christmas Is Joy Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 21, 2022

This is an adaptation to the sermon from the series 'The Heart of Christmas' on Sermon Central

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD? www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/171848 It can be easy to get lost in all the gifts, decorations, and parties and miss the central focus of Christmas. Jesus was born to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Brethren

Everything Will Be Alright: Joy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2023

JOY IS A CHOICE. Circumstances and emotions should never override our JOY. Joy is a free gift. The blood of the lamb is victorious.

EVERY THING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT… PURE JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *JOY: Assurance that God is in control. Quiet confidence. Joy is an emotion of something good or satisfying, delight, a feeling of wellbeing, gladness, pleasure and happiness. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22, Romans 15:13, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Count It All Joy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores how life's trials, viewed through faith, can lead to spiritual growth, maturity, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Creator of the universe has carved out this moment in time for us to come together, to learn, to grow, and to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Testing Of Faith, Patience

Joy - A Fruit Of Companionship

Contributed by John Mitchell on Dec 20, 2024

An advent message on Joy. Joy is not a gift of the Holy Spirit it is a Fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit.

Joy is a fruit of companionship with God the Holy Spirit. (Not a gift of the Holy Spirit) Luke 2:9-12 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-12, Galatians 5:22-25, Psalm 16:11

Christmas - Joy Or Despair? Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 10, 2025

Christmas brings out very different emotions in people. • For many, it’s a time of joy, lights, gifts, family gatherings, and warm memories. • But for others, Christmas can highlight pain—loneliness, loss, financial pressure, or broken relationships.

CHRISTMAS – JOY OR DESPAIR? Pastor Joel Bernardino – December 10, 2025 Christmas brings out very different emotions in people. • For many, it’s a time of joy, lights, gifts, family gatherings, and warm memories. • But for others, Christmas can highlight pain—loneliness, loss, financial pressure, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Joy In The Middle Of The Journey

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025

A sermon that encourages us to choose Joy not only because of who God is, but because of what He has done for us

Today I want to talk to you about choosing joy because of who God is and what He has promised. “Let me start by asking you a question —have you ever been in a season where it felt like life hit the pause button? You’re praying, you’re waiting, you’re doing everything right, but it feels like ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy: All For One Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 11, 2025

Have you ever wished there was only one person you had to please? What if you experienced the truths about living to please only God that would help you have more joy. We invite you to examine your daily living and embrace God as the most important one you live for!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) JOY: All for One Philippians 2:12-18 We are approaching Thanksgiving. And before long, Christmas will be here. These are supposed to be joy-filled months. But they can be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: *other

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

01 Joy In Partnership Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 11, 2025

Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s mission together.

Happy New Year! I’m so thankful that you’ve joined us in worship today! Let me guess — some of us probably made a resolution or two, did some self-evaluation, and set a few goals for the upcoming year. That’s something most of us do, and let me just say it’s a good thing. It’s important to take a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

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

Joy From Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 1, 2023

The season of Christmas is a time to experience comfort and joy from what God has done in Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the Christmas season! • This season should be a time for joy, but many struggle with the concept of joy because their lives lay in ruin. • Sometimes, the ruin is self-inflicted; other times, the ruin is inflicted upon us. • There is hope! • I want to draw your attention to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ