Sermons on heavens joy:

I've Got Joy?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Dec 22, 2007

This sermon was preached on Gaudete (Joy) Sunday (3rd sunday in Advent). I wasn’t feeling very joy-filled, though I felt called to preach on joy (and used that hesitancy as part of the sermon focus). It’s my best "grumpy sermon on joy" ever.

It’s been a rough couple weeks for me. My wallet was stolen last Wednesday. My step-grandfather died – two days ago. I woke up feeling sick and lost my voice - yesterday. Almost got stuck in the snow last night. Had to park around the corner and traipse home in the deep snow with the wind whipping ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 4, 2008

The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. Joy is not found in gifts but in the Person, Jesus Christ.

Good News of Great Joy Luke 2:8-20 One of my favorite Christmas Carols is “Joy to the World, the Lord has come.” The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. The angel announced to the shepherds: “I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior, yes, the Messiah the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Turning Pain And Hurt Into Joy

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 2, 2008

You can turn your pain and hurt into joy by focusing on God’s unfailing love for you. He has rescued you with His salvation through Jesus Christ.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Or Happiness? "Lost In Translation"

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Nov 30, 2007

There is a difference between Joy and Happiness. The world would say they are the same. What does God say?

“Lost in Translation” Introduction: Many times we can approach life with a sense of defeat. I had a negative friend I used to hang out with in High School. He was always complaining about how negative things were in life. Even now I get emails from him about how the world is going down, how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy: The Ability To See God Series

Contributed by Brad Fowler on Dec 1, 2007

Having the joy of the Lord is much more than being happy. In order for us to experience a life of joy we must understand what joy is and where it comes from.

8-12-07 Albion Church Series: The ABC’s of Christian Living Lesson: Joy- The Ability To Live In God’s Presence.” I. INTRODUCTION Good morning! We are continuing our series on The ABC’s of Christian Living. (Gal.5:22-23) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Steals Joy Fastest Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2011

Kicking off the Christmas season we examine what steals joy the fastest for a believer by examining the life of Joseph in the Old Testament. This examination takes us through the trials of gossip, as well as the believer's appropriate response to accusati

Joy Series, Part 1 Genesis 37-41 ** We will be continuing our study of Genesis during Sunday night this month ** Introduction - Last time, we looked at 1 Thess 5:16-18 and really focused on Christian living - The primary focus or theme, if we remember, was on “rejoicing always” - To ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas And Joy: A Natural Combination Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2011

Like peanut butter and jelly, Christmas and joy belong together.

Christmas and Joy: A Natural Combination (topical) 1. For some people this year, Christmas is hard; first Christmas without a loved one, perhaps. Or a terminal ailment is hanging on someone’s head, and they know that this will be their last Christmas. Or a marriage has broken up, and this will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:42-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Stealing Your Joy? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

Christmas should be a season filled with joy but many things steal that joy from us

What is Stealing your Joy? Matthew 2:1-11 December 11, 2011 Morning Service The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten character, the Grinch and how he hates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Afraid Yet Filled With Joy

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 27, 2011

A short talk given at a midweek communion service 3 days after resurrection Sunday. What God-inspired task have you been given. Like the women, as you go, Jesus will meet you and minister to you in the task.

They were ‘afraid yet filled with joy’ (28:8). Mary Magdalene and the other Mary - Mary the mother of James and Joses (27:56&61) – arrive at the tomb (28:1). They witness the stone rolled away from the mouth of the tomb (28:2). They see the guards posted by Pilate (27:65) so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Joys Of Spilling Your Guts Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 21, 2011

Exposition of Ps 32 regarding confession of sin to God and others

Text: Psalm 32, Title: The Joy of Spilling Your Guts, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/20/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Driver: Yeah, I’ll bet he told you I was speeding, too. Commentators two reasons for the absence of “confession” 1) Independence and privacy 2) Perfectionism and guilt b/c ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 24, 2008

15 Reasons Jesus Birth Gives us Joy

GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY During an Ordinary Night, an Extraordinary Message was proclaimed by angels who spoke to the shepherds over two thousand years ago: ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you tidings of great joy that will be for all people; a Saviour has been born to you’. Luke 2:10 NIV GOOD NEWS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wonder, The Celebration, The Joy Of Resurrection!

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 8, 2009

A SERMON FOR EASTER: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim “I have seen the Risen Lord!”

John 20:1-18 THE WONDER, THE CELEBRATION, THE JOY OF RESURRECTION! A SERMON FOR EASTER SUNDAY: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple the disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy Of Becoming Like Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2009

This sermon looks at two aspects of spiritual growth. God’s part - Your part.

The Joy of Becoming Like Christ Folks here is a fact: God is in the life change business. He takes a life that is bent and straightens it out. He takes a life that is shattered and puts it back together. He takes a life that is dirty – filthy – and cleans it up. He takes a life that is broken ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Joy - Established Hearts Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

Established in Christ

Paul’s Joy… Established Hearts.. Dec 3 – 1st Sunday of Advent 1Thess. 3:9-13 † In Jesus Name † The gift of peace is yours, from God the Father, through the Lord Jesus Christ! The fires threaten…. Yet the Valley is safe… With the great winds blowing the remaining ash into the air, you could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy Of Possibility, Property, And Piety.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Usually we only think of Job's sufferings, but he had many more years of great joy - both before and after his ordeal.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. Near Antwerp a city of northern Belgium, on the Scheldt River, north of Brussels, is a convent of monks. These monks take a perpetual vow of silence; they dress in rough sackcloth; shave their ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Baptist