Sermons on Internal Joy:

Blessings And Woes

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for blessing us when we, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tenth Leper

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

We ought to live and worship and serve in such a way that our lives become a Te Deum of gratitude to God!

The Tenth Leper Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-19 Text: Luke 17:17 A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand. “Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving, More Than A Date On The Calendar

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 18, 2007

This sermon examines the importance of thanksgiving being a part of a Christian lifestyle.

This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a date on our calendar which we celebrate every year. If we are not careful, thanksgiving can become nothing more than a date on the calendar. God expects more! Joke: One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Joy Sermon I: Joy Is What The Christian Life Is About Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we become partners in the grace of loving and caring for each other. Thus, we are encouraged and emboldened to continue life's journey in real joy.

LIVING IN REAL JOY IS WHAT THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS ABOUT Anytime I complained about a task, mama reminded me that nobody ever said life was going to be easy . . . “Just be glad you’ve got something to complain about because some folks don’t have nothing.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 5 "Joy In Givingjesus" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 26, 2016

Part 5 of our study of Joy- Christmas Day 2016

Joy to the World A study of Philippians Part 5 “Joy in Jesus” Philippians 4:4 Merry Christmas I am so glad to see each and every one of you here this morning Over the last few weeks we have been studying joy as explained and described by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Week 3: Joy - "joy In The Coming Saviour" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

As we gather in this season of Advent, our hearts turn to the theme of joy. The birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, brings a joy that transcends circumstances. Let's explore the profound joy found in the Saviour’s arrival.

Advent Week 3: Joy - "Joy in the Coming Saviour" Introduction: Dear friends, as we gather in this season of Advent, our hearts turn to the theme of joy. The birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, brings a joy that transcends circumstances. Let's explore the profound joy found in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 12:2-3, Zephaniah 3:17, James 1:2-3, Romans 15:13, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Trait 9: Joy Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2013

Joy is one of the essential marks of God’s Spirit ruling and reigning in us. Read this sermon to find out how joy will grow in us as we apply the principles taught in God's word about Joy!

Intro: Joy is not syrupy or sappy, sentimental or seasonal. Joy is not happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to you. Joy is also not the absence of sorrow. Joy is a vivid emotion of pleasure or state of being highly delighted. Where does this state or emotion come from? Joy is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Be Joyful Always

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Dec 20, 2018

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Today's scripture verse encourages us to be joyful always, pray all the time and give thanks no matter the circumstances; good or "not so good" as I always say. But is it possible to do all the above when you are facing challenges and struggles in your life? Well, beloved, I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gaining Victory Over Depression Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007

Using Neil Anderson’s book "Overcoming Depression" to help gain victory over the spiritual and emotional battle of depression.

We are concluding our series “Victory in Jesus” this week, I am actually cutting the series short because Mother’s Day is next week. I didn’t think we would want to be studying depression on Mother’s Day. Our series has focused on God’s promise that through Jesus we have victory over sin and the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-33

Denomination: Methodist

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Joy Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

I want to talk to you today about joy in spite of any circumstances. You know it’s going to be a bad day when you call your answering service and they tell you it’s none of your business. When you put your pants on backwards and they fit better. Been ther

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON JOY Romans 5:1-11 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: I want to talk to you today about joy in spite of any circumstances. You know it’s going to be a bad day when you call your answering service and they tell you it’s none of your business. When you put your pants on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Happy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with.

Be Happy- part 1 Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with. Introduction: Today is Palm Sunday and Scripture describes for us what happened that day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It'a Time To Dance

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001

Sometimes in this life we need to dance before the Lord like David did so that God gets the glory. But there will be critics!

It’s time to dance! Thesis: Sometimes in this life we need to dance before the Lord like David did so that God gets the glory. But there will be critics! Texts: 2 Samuel 6 The Holy Bible, New International Version 2 Samuel 6:1 (NIV) 1David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:4-12, 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of The Good And The Bad - Rom 8:28,29

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2002

Making the Most of the Good and the Bad - Rom. 8:28,29

Making the Most of the Good & the Bad – Rom. 8:28 Illustration: DETOURS The year was 1920. The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. Over and over again, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing In Tears --Reaping In Joy

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 3, 2006

There are times when it seems that everything around us is against us ---- but we can always look upward to God in hope and trust and know that if we hang on in faith --- God will bring a great reward and He will turn our tears into rejoicing.

Subject: Sowing in Tears --- Reaping With Joy Scripture Text: Psalm 126: Introduction: Let’s take special note to these last two verses of this psalm. ’They that sew in tears, shall reap in joy, He that goeth forth weepth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again, rejoicing, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

The Joy Of God's Great Adventure

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 9, 2001

Serving God is an adventure full of JOY

Title: The Joy of God’s Great Adventure Text: Psalms 51:7-15 ETS: Chose whether or not you will serve God ESS: Serving God is an adventure full of JOY OSS: I want my people to experience the JOY of serving God. Introduction: Today you must make choice on which you will serve and whose you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7-15

Denomination: Baptist