Sermons on Inexpressible Joy:

The Joy Of Living A Grace-Based Life

Contributed by Brandon Cox on Nov 9, 2011

Every believer in Christ has a right standing with God, and can therefore walk in spiritual confidence! We can move from living by rule-keeping to living by grace.

How Most of Us Live - Based on rules - For the approval of others - For our own version of success Romans 5:1-5 Our State vs. Our Standing John Phillips talks about the difference between our standing as believers, and our state as believers. Our standing is that we are perfect and righteous, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Get Joy? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 11, 2011

Will we demonstrate righteousness; worship joyfully; and celebrate joy? The Bible tells us that BEFORE we demonstrate we must RECEIVE!

Joy Series, Part 2 (“How Do You Get Joy”) John 15:11 (and various others) Introduction - Last week we began a series on joy in a most unconventional way - We talked at length about what steals joy fastest; we focused on Joseph - Most would think that his joy would be stolen by accusers, lies, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Story And The Coming Of Peace And Joy

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 30, 2011

Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and joy. Do you experience peace and joy in your life? If not, then is the Christmas story real, or i

Purpose: To explain how Christ brought peace and joy to the earth. Aim: I want the listener to experience God's peace and joy. INTRODUCTION: Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Palm Sunday - Seeing The Future Joy

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Apr 10, 2012

When Jesus looked upon the celbrating throng He saw the future and eternal joy He and they would share together. He not only allowed them to celebrate. He enjoyed it.

Paslm Sunday - Seeing the Future Joy Pastor Dan Little - adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13903 Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-13 The Triumphal Entry 1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13

Denomination: *other

Children – Bringing Joy To Parents Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 6, 2014

It is God’s plan that children bring joy to their parents, but now let’s talk reality! Children have the potential to bring unspeakable grief, shame, and reproach. How do parents prevent this from happening? Did you know that the Bible has the answers?

Children – Bringing Joy to Parents Proverbs www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. It is God’s plan that children bring joy to their parents. Let’s read Proverbs 23:24-25. Notice the phrases, “rejoice,” “have joy,” “be glad.” 2. This is ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Find Joy In Our Relationships

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

It’s impossible to live a lifestyle of unselfishness on your own. • Because its in our nature to be selfish – to look out for number one.

How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Philippians 2:1-2:8 Here is a fact: God has made us to have relationships. • And those relationships come in two forms • First we can have a relationship with Him • And second we can have a relationship with other people. • Ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Forward In Faith: Walking In Joy And Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

An encouragement keep walking in joy and faith during times of trail and tribulation.

If you know anything about me, it’s probably that I am always doing something. I am always busy doing something for the Lord. But the last couple of weeks has been different, I’ve had a viral infection that has really knocked the wind out of my sails. And one thing I have done a lot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

No One Is Excluded From The Joy Of The Lord. Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2014

The joy of the Gospel and the impediments to enjoying the Gospel.

St. Pius X 2014 Evangelii Gaudium “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew.” Last November, Pope Francis ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:23-28

Denomination: Catholic

Joy Comes From The Right Focus Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 8, 2014

One of the reasons we lose joy is because we lose focus. This sermon looks at keep our focus so we keep our joy!

JOY COMES FROM THE RIGHT FOCUS PHILIPPIANS 1:12-14 NOW I WANT YOU TO KNOW, BRETHREN, THAT MY CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE TURNED OUT FOR THE GREATER PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL, 13  SO THAT MY IMPRISONMENT IN THE CAUSE OF CHRIST HAS BECOME WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE PRAETORIAN GUARD AND TO EVERYONE ELSE, 14 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Joy "Tied" To?

Contributed by Kristen Mckeag on May 12, 2015

We tie our joy to many things, but we need to tie it to Jesus alone!

Good morning and happy mother’s day! You know, there are 1000 topics and sermons you can preach on Mother’s Day. I feel a lot of pressure up here today, because I want to talk about something memorable and impactful – something that can change our lives. But then I thought, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deficiencies That Need Healing By The Gospel Of Joy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2015

Both Christian and secular cultures will benefit by understanding the Joy of the Gospel, but the Church must approach different cultures with respect.

Thursday of the First Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Today we hear from Jesus a restatement of the Golden Rule: “whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.” And this is Torah, this is the prophetic message. We want people to treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

Joy Is A Choice—not A Feeling Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Joy isn't happiness. It is so much more.

INTRODUCTION We’re in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit which I’m calling “Grace-Fruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Fruit is the outward expression of the inward nature. When you see a plum hanging on a tree, you can say, “That’s a plum tree.” When you see ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Joy Also Comes In The Morning

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 29, 2016

This is a message given at the anniversary service of an inner-city church in Toronto, Canada.

Anniversary Service - February 28, 2016 Well…Happy Anniversary to Church at the Mission! Hard to believe it’s been 18 years since we formally launched as Church at the Mission. Actually we didn’t have a name when we started. Two different members of the mission’s ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing The Joy And Power Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 15, 2012

How can we experience the joy and power of the Christian life like the early disciples?

Experiencing the Joy & Power of the Christian Life Acts 2:41-47 Slide Intro - Vacation Well, it is good to be back. My family and I had a great time on vacation to start the New Year off and it was a refreshing and relaxing time for us all. I am so glad, too, that you were also able to have a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Has Someone Stolen Your Joy?

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 30, 2012

Has the joy of being a Christian been taken or stolen from you? Where is your joy of worship God?

Everyone say AMEN. Amen, is said to express agreement, to affirm a statement and to conclude a prayer. Now everyone say Hallelujah. Hallelujah is said to praise God or to express happiness. Now everyone say Praise the Lord Revelations 22:21 (NIV) The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene