Sermons on Heavens Joy:

Great Joy For All The People!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2014

Advent series on Joy

Great Joy for all the People December 14, 2014 Luke 2 New International Version (NIV) The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Who? Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 5, 2007

An investigation into heaven and hell...answering the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how.

Ok, I would like to ask everyone to look up here and take a look at the hat again...remember what we said last week...we are doing an investigation in this series...we are after the truth...and we are seeking the truth on heaven and hell. Again I’m going to remind you of the basic questions that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Destinations – Heaven Or Hell

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 30, 2018

A study in the Gospel of Luke Luke 16: 19 – 31

Luke 16: 19 – 31 Final Destinations – Heaven or Hell 19 “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Is Our Judge And Joy! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 28, 2020

God is our Judge and our Joy! Our daily living must reflect what God wants from us -- following the Word of God, submitting to God, resisting the devil, humbling yourselves before the Lord, purifying your heart, and be peace-loving, considerate, full of mercy, and sincere (James 3:17)

When the Lord appeared to Abraham and the 3 visitors came to him, to tell him that Sarah would have a son, the Lord told him he would destroy Sodom and Gomorrah with the wicked and the righteous together. Abraham called Him 'The Judge of All the Earth." But the "Judge" was able ...read more

Scripture: James 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3rd Advent – Joy

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 15, 2023

Advent 3rd week – JOY. The Advent of CHRIST brings JOY to the WORLD. Too often we get all wrapped up in the busyness of the Christmas Season and miss the whole meaning of CHRISTMAS. Take time and stop and pause, and consider the TRUE JOY we are celebrating.

2023.12.17.Sermon Notes. 3rd Advent – JOY William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Advent 3rd week – JOY. The Advent of CHRIST brings JOY to the WORLD. Too often we get all wrapped up in the busyness of the Christmas Season and miss the whole meaning of CHRISTMAS. Take time and stop and pause, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-14, Psalm 98:1-9, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, Luke 15:10, Revelation 19:11-16, Deuteronomy 10:17-18, 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Genesis 3:17-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy To The World, The Lord Is Come.... Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 26, 2014

" But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."

Joy to the world, the Lord is come." Christmas a time to celebrate God’s Peace Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. Christmas is the beginning of a classic true story with all the right ingredient- words like “love, joy, Peace and Goodwill” are familiar to anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Maximize Your Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Sometimes the reason why we have not experienced joy is our failure to ask God for His deliverance and help. Jesus said, In John 16:24 - UNTIL NOW YOU HAVE NOT ASKED ANYTHING IN MY NAME. AKS AND YOU WILL RECEIVE AND YOUR JOY WILL BE COMPLETE

1. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit; it cannot be manufactured by human effort. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy…(Gal 5:22,23) 2. Jesus wrote, "In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) Do not think that life will be bed ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of The True Church: Joy Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 3, 2024

Christ promised joy for those who follow Him. One sure mark of the redeemed is joy.

“Now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.” Suppose you are on holiday. Now imagine it is a Sunday morning, and you want to find a church where you can join fellow Christians in worship of the Risen Saviour. (You do attend ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Hear Joy

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

8th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:8 3/11/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #8) LET ME HEAR JOY As we get started, I want to share with you a story by Phillip Yancy that I think does a great job of illustrating this text and this chapter, Luke 15, the Lost and Found Chapter of the Bible: A young girl grows up on a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy - Advent 3, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 11, 2011

Nobody sets out with the goal of becoming jaded and bitter. There is no child thinking, “I hope I live long enough to be a really cranky nasty old man.”

Dakota Community Church December 11, 2011 Joy Well the third candle the “joy” candle is lit reminding us of the joy that Christ’s coming brought to the world. From one end to the other the season rings with joy but as you fight your way through the parking lot at St. Vital mall searching in vain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Mennonite

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

Not Harps And Halos Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 19, 2001

Plain talk about the "intermediate state" (between death and resurrection) for people investigating the Christian faith.

Mother’s Day is an appropriate time to mention the fact that that no matter how prepared we think they are for parenthood, we’re never really ready. Somehow all the books, seminars and advice can’t prepare you for those dirty diaper blow outs, or those embarrassing grocery store tantrums, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Assurances Revisited

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 31, 2006

Things we know for sure following the death of a friend, family member, or loved one.

Based in part on sermons by Rev. John Hamby and Rev. Robert Marsh References: 2 Cor. 5:6-8 Psalm 139:13-18 Psalm 23 (International Children’s Bible) 1. Introduction a. How many of you remember the old TV ads for the “Shell Answer Man?” (1) As Christians we are a lot like the “Shell Answer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

He Has Prepared A Place

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 24, 2001

Heaven is the winner’s circle of life’s race.

John 14:1-6 He’s Prepared A Place ! Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Shall We Gather At The River

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 3, 2002

All Saints Day: God causes his saving grace to flow bringing the ’Water of Life’. God gathers his saints at the ’river’s shore’. We will be there one day too!

Some of the most beautiful places and some of the best times I can remember have happened at or near rivers. I was born and raised some 250 miles south of here in place called the Rio Grande Valley. I can still remember my science teacher saying, “This really isn’t a valley. This is a delta. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Revelation 7:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran