Sermons on Heavens Joy:

Keeping Your Joy Alive Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 1, 2008

In this Psalm, we notice three aspects of this topic of joy and the motivations that can keep us joyful.

Keeping Your Joy Alive Griffith Baptist Church – 8/3/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 40 Main Verse: Psalms 40:8 - I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. The Introduction 1. God Helps the Troubled – 40:1-3 2. God Helps the Humble – 40:4-5 3. God Helps the Obedient – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Rise From The Dead

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 11, 2003

On Judgment Day, Christ will raise you from the dead. This changes the way we look at the world now.

John 5:25-30 YOU WILL RISE FROM THE DEAD I would like to start today’s sermon with a riddle – what is this place that I am describing – right now, it is a quite, peaceful place, where you might see one or two people walking around, talking in whispers. But someday, this place will be loud, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

In my father’s house there are many mansions. Who wants to go there?

In the year 2000 the world was turned upside down with new TV shows like Survivor, Big Brother, and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? These shows were firsts of their kind and ushered us into the era of reality TV. Never before had we seen people do some of the crazy things they had to do just to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: *other

Before The Presence Of His Glory

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 6, 2009

Have you ever wondered what Heaven looks like? Have you ever tried to imagine what it would be like to walk through Heaven and the things you would see? Well there are things that won’t be in Heaven!

Before the Presence of His Glory Jude 1:24-25 Monte T. Brown September 2, 2001 Sunday Morning Grace Southern Jude 1:24-25 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, 25To God our Savior, Who alone is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Joy

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2015

Every Christian has the capacity of joy within their lives because the Holy Spirit dwells within them.

We have spent time discussing the 8 beatitudes that Jesus says we are to have in order to be a better Christian. Then we began to look at the fruit of the spirit as outlined by Paul in Galatians 5: 22-23. Tonight, we take a look at JOY. One guy claims that his wife hasn’t spoken to him ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where Joy And Sorrow Meet

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 10, 2021

Joy and sorrow meet at the feet of Jesus. Let us bow before Him today.

Where Joy and Sorrow Meet Introduction Longfellow: Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend. We rejoice in the faces of old friends we see today, and we are grateful to meet new friends as well. We are sorrowful at the faces who are no longer here, many now with the Lord. Our experience ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:11, Psalm 51:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To Happiness, Joy And Peace

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 31, 2022

The multitude, like many today had gotten their priorities confused. So much time is spent worrying about "things" that we lose sight of what truly matters and leads to happiness. We seek gold while dismissing God. We seek health while neglecting holiness.

Sermon – The Road To Happiness Luke 6:20-26 “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. 22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 107:9, Revelation 21:4, Luke 12:16-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Joy: Stand Firm In The Lord Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 31, 2025

Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to live out the Christian faith? What if you knew how to stand firm in Jesus Christ which would help you live for Him? Get ready to discover Paul’s instructions!

Joy: Stand Firm in the Lord Philippians 3:12-4:1 Just a reminder that families and friends who don't attend church may be open to coming to church for Christmas. They need an invitation from us. Some may decline this year but may come the next. But some may be ready this year. We ...read more

Denomination: *other

"A New Song In Heaven" Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 5, 2006

This is a chapter from the author’s book on Revelation.

A NEW SONG IN HEAVEN Text: Revelation 5:8-14 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The worthy Lamb has taken the book that He alone could open. Immediately upon His receiving of the book the atmosphere changed. The weeping has now turned to singing. The tense ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Heavens Become Brass

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 21, 2004

The more clearly we see God’s sovereignty the less perplexed we are by man’s calamities, know that those who bless God in their trials will be blessed by God through their trials.

The message of this week is for those who believe in the God of the suddenlies, those who know that no matter how fast the enemy has been running, just a word from the Master is enough to halt his race. After all, in the beginning, when the earth was without form and void all that was required to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Heavens Become Brass

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009

For your life to prosper, the heavens must be involved, because the heaven above us is seeing everything. If a man is ever going to prosper, he cannot do it outside of heaven. A destiny remains stagnant until a connection is made between earth and heaven.

WHEN THE HEAVENS BECOME BRASS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The message of this week is for those who believe in the God of the suddenlies, those who know that no matter how fast the enemy has been running, just a word from the Master is enough to halt his race. After all, in the beginning, when the earth ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will Life Be Like In Heaven? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

In Heaven, our relationship with the Living God will be so powerful our earthly relationships will seem to be insignificant in comparison.

INTRODUCTION What will life be like in Heaven? There are about 4,000 different religions in the world, and most of them have a theory about the afterlife. Buddhists, Hindus, and other Gnostic religions see the body as evil and that after death, our pure spirits escape, often to be joined to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Help My Home!

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 29, 2021

The word “honor” means to esteem your parents or to value them. The Bible calls on you to respect them. You don’t have to think your parents are marvelous. You don’t have to do everything they say once you are an adult. But you must honor them.

If your home is anything like mine, see if this sounds familiar. You have more expenses than money. Your house isn’t anywhere near as clean as you would like it. You’re embarrassed by the messiness of your garage. You have not won “yard of the month” in a long, long time. There is more arguing than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven 1 Regrets And Rewards Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 7, 2024

Part 1 of series on heaven. Addresses questions about heaven

Heaven 1 Remorse and Rewards - Read Revelation 21:1-7 Driving to Memphis and back, the Lord gave me a number of points about heaven I believe He wants me to cover. Funny, I don’t usually alliterate, but almost all of the points He gave me at the time begin with the letter R, and this morning I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Set Before Us

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025

This teaching reminds us that the promise of future glory and eternal joy empowers believers to endure trials and remain faithful to God.

THE JOY SET BEFORE US By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Supporting Texts: John ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God