Sermons on Joy Before Him:

The Problem Of Joy

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2014

Today as we talk about joy, I’d like to discuss with you the problem of joy, take a journey through the Scriptures, and then talk about the solution of joy. Problem. Journey. Solution.

THE PROBLEM OF JOY 1 Thessalonians 5:16 INTRODUCTION... Three words can be powerful (p) What are the three most powerful words you can ever say to someone? Right away you are probably thinking of some powerful phrases than only contain three words… maybe you have said them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spreading The Joy

Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Dec 18, 2012

Every now and then someone becomes inconsolable because of loss and grief or trauma. The question we are going to be considering throughout this message is 'How do we comfort ourselves let alone someone else in the face of increasing amounts of "Joy-Buste

Spreading the Joy 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 20, 2007

What motivates you to be truly thankful to God? Even our normal thanks to God becomes academic and anemic at times. We need to keep our praise to Him fresh and alive so our passion for Him remains fresh and alive. Psalm 100 gives us that boost to help

Thanksgiving Griffith Baptist Church – 11/18/07 A.M. Service Text: Psalm 100 Key Verse: Psalm 100:4 Purpose: To communicate the true motivation for thankfulness to God. The Introduction Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Killers.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004

. Billy Sunday said if there is no joy in your religion then there is a leaky vessel, a leak in your Christianity somewhere.

Joy killers. Philippians 1:1 -- 2. 08/15/04 I want us to go through this book of Philippians because we can learn a lot about joy. Who is it that doesn’t want joy? I guess you have discovered that in the Bible you will find the answers to questions of life. For instance, many people want to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Recipe For Joy

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Jan 20, 2001

This passage gives us a no-fail recipe for joy.

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 The other day one of the ladies of the church stopped by my office and gave me this beautiful cookbook. It was put together by an organization she belongs to, and it contains about 500 recipes. Some of these recipes are very elaborate, like this one for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: *other

Pure Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Rediscover Joy Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2020

Joy bubbles up throughout the Christmas story. Does it bubble up from you?

[I am grateful for the Sermon Series Kit Rediscover Christmas. This manuscript relies heavily on that series.] Rediscover Joy Matthew 2, Luke 1 Good morning! Please turn in your Bible to Luke 1. We’re also going to jump over to Matthew 2 for a little bit, but we’re going to mostly camp out in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Joy Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Dec 11, 2011

Jesus is the Good News of Great Joy for all People, but there are three preoccupations that keep us from experiencing Joy at Christmas: 1. Commercialism; 2. Busyness ; and 3. Family. But the 4 women of Christ's Family tree teach us how to experience the

Series: Christmas 2011, Advent Message: Surprised by Joy Topics: Joy, Christmas, Advent, Genealogy, Good News, Women, Bad Girls of Bible, Busyness, Commercialism, Family Dysfunction. Text: Matthew 1:1-6, Luke 2:10-11 Date: Dec. 11, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath INTRODUCTION Christmas is just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Into Joy

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 19, 2002

OUR JOURNEY OF FAITH MUST BE MARKED BY JOY!

THE JOURNEY INTO JOY ZEPHANIAH 3: 14-20 AUGUST 18, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Joni Eareckson Tada, who was paralyzed from the neck down while still a teenager, wrote, "You don’t have to be alone in your hurt! Comfort is yours. Joy is an option. And it’s all been made possible by your Savior. He went ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Fellowship

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 13, 2009

I. We Are Made For Companionship II. The Joy of Fellowship: How Does It Show Itself?

We Are Made For Companionship An American missionary was traveling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. - The Missionary responded in the only Korean phrase that he knew which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Opportunity For Joy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006

God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Our Joy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014

Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series:

Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series: Matthew 13:44-45  The Confessions of a Christian Hedonism – How did I get here  The Foundations of Christian Hedonism: God’s commitment to God’s Glory (God centered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Humility Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Oct 12, 2006

There is great joy in humble service to God.

The Joy of Humility Philippians 2:1-11 I. Introduction As Christians we are to be a very happy, joyful people in the midst of a very unhappy world. Prov 16:20 And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. I think people in the world are unhappy today because they don’t understand that things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Believing

Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010

I believe that there are three different type of people in this world, those who see the glass as ½ empty, those that see it as ½ full, and those who wonder why we're not using bottled water. It always amazes me to think about how we all complain about al

The Joy In Believing Philippians 3 1) Intro: i) Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ministry if certain clergymen I knew had not looked and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 24, 2020

Sermon based on Phil. 4:4-13 - Encourages the hearers to rejoice no matter what their circumstances.

“THE JOY OF REJOICING” Phil. 4:4-13 FBCF – 8/23/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Biggest struggle in life: - Not $ stress - Not personal conflict - Not addictive behaviors & habits - Not pride, anger, impatience #1 struggle we all have: ANXIETY – stress or worry – #1 thing that quenches & steals ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist