Sermons on Joy And Meaning:

Step #3 "The Joy Of Serving!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

5 Steps for Spiritual Disciplines.

Acts 2:45 "They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as anyone had a need." (HCSB) We must have a serving attitude and a giving spirit! Question: Why do we Serve? Serving imitates Jesus! John 13:12-16 Kenneth Leech "Christian spirituality is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Peace & Joy: Keeping It Real Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

We often hold inaccurate perspectives on things. Paul reminds us today of a few things: the importance of real joy, the power of real peace, and the disciple's mentality that secures these two.

I. Intro: Perspective A. Newsweek magazine recently made a side-by-side comparison of "threats" of which people have an inaccurate perspective: 1. Murders: 14,180 (2008)—Suicides: 33,289 (2006) 2. Children abducted by strangers: 115 (1999)—Children who drown in pools: 288 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

"Joy Is Found In Keeping Your Balance.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004

Fifth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message we discover that Joy is found in living a life of balance Balancing Purpose and Power Balancing Attitude and Action Balancing Seriousness and Joy.

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 5 “Joy Is Found In Keeping Your Balance.” Philippians 2:12-18 One of the hardest things in life to attain is balance; to balance work and leisure, career with family, faith and day to day life. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Joy To Bitterness And Back Again Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 22, 2001

Five principles that we need to glean in order that we do not allow the problems that we face in life produce bitterness.

The Life of Moses Sermon # 10 “From Joy to Bitterness and Back Again.” Exodus 15:1-27 (key verses 22-27) Dr. John R. Hamby One of the greatest challenges that you will face in life is to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

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

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

When Living For God Becomes A Joy

Contributed by Robert Ziriak on Mar 10, 2003

Encouragement to find joy in living for God.

When Living For God Becomes A Joy Romans 14:17 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. John 15:10-11 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, John 15:10-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Joy Part 1 - These Chains Are Wings Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

Joy Genome is a Lectio Continua through the epistle of Philippians. How can we have joy...always?

Philippians 1:12-21 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship In Pain (Salvation Foundation For Joy)

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

We are going to see several aspects of the go-to weapon to combat discouragement, depression, suffering, and pain – praise, and God worthy of it

A. Opening illustration: Christian funerals are a place that we see worship in pain if they are sorrowing like Paul said to do “with hope.” The I thought about it more, and I think that so many go to corporate worship each week in pain. Some of us live our lives in more pain than others. Pain is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 15, 2008

First message looks at the life of Paul and how he had joy despite the trials and circumstances he faced (acknowledgment to Rick Warren)

How to live the Christian life How to have joy in our life - Part 1 of 12 Philippians 1:3-11 Today we start a new series on Philippians. The Apostle Paul in his second missionary journey established this church. The first convert was Lydia. Lydia was a seller of purple goods from the Asian city of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Jesus - "I Offer True Joy" Series

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 27, 2003

We tend to look for happiness and joy in the wrong places. This sermon considers some of the hopeless ways we seek joy, comparing them to the true joy offered by Christ.

2003 Christmas Series JESUS "I OFFER TRUE JOY" Hope Christian Church December 28, 2993 Dr. David L. Haun CHRISTMAS - GOOD FOR HEALTH. According to Dr. Harry Sands, director of the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in New York, the Christmas season can be an emotional pressure valve for us. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11, John 15:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ask Until Your Joy Is Full

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020

As sweet as these promises are, they do not come to pass at our own timing but according to God’s timing. God is not a God of “promise and fail.”

TEXT: JOHN 16: 24 “Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask and you will receive that your joy may be full.”(John 16:24). The scripture tells us that whatever we ask in the name of Jesus shall be given to us (John 14:14). Matthew 7: 7 also promised that we should ask and it shall be ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 14, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the angels’ announcement to the shephards of good news of great joy by looking at why we need the good news, what is the good news, and how can we enjoy this joy this Christmas.

This past Thanksgiving my family and I headed North to spend the holiday with my family in Kentucky. As we were there, on the day after Thanksgiving, my wife and my sister went to do the usual holiday routine of shopping at the various stores. Now I’ve never been shopping on the day after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Christian Joy All About? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 18, 2004

This second of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit covers what makes God happy and what makes Christians happy.

June 20, 2004 What is Christian Joy All About? There are two kinds of people that want to be happy in this world. Christians and unbelievers. There are two forces that want happiness. God and Satan. Within these two realms of good and evil, both experience joy and both experience sorrow. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

All I Want For Christmas Is Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2007

This is just to say, a special gift is on the way!

All I Want for Christmas Is…Joy Luke 2:10 Rev. Brian Bill 12/2/07 I like reading letters that children write at Christmas. Here are two new ones I came across this week. “Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is Jeffrey; he is two. There is David; he is four. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist