Sermons on Joy Filled Life:

Joy To The World (Advent) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores the joy and redemption found in the birth of Jesus Christ, as experienced by shepherds, angels, Mary, Joseph, and the prophet Simeon.

Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we congregate to hear and heed the word of God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the brink of an extraordinary revelation, a revelation that will illuminate our hearts and guide our spirits. We will be turning the pages of the Holy Scripture to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-34

Topics: Advent, Joy

Mary’s Joy

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 22, 2020

Mary’s Joy

Mary’s Joy Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-14, Luke 1:39-45. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today, we read from the Gospel according to Saint Luke (Luke 1:39-45): “Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-14, Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Other

The Joy That Lies In Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 17, 2018

The Joy that Lies in Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – December 16, 2018

The Joy that Lies in Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – December 16, 2018 Intro I find that Christmas is like an array of sentiments… loosened and longing for their substance. So this season can be a process of finding our way back to Christmas. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Grief To Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 27, 2023

Do you want your joy to be full? I have often wondered why at times I have no joy in prayer or in serving the Lord, it made me think about where my hope is, is it in people,in success or is in the Lord or am I hoping the Lord will answer my prayer the way I want Him to?

John 16:16-24 (NASB) 16 “A little while, and you no longer are going to see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me.” 17 So some of His disciples said to one another, “What is this that He is telling us, ‘A little while, and you are not going to see Me; and again a little while, and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 28, 2009

God’s Kingdom is a kingdom of great joy, but few people are experiencing that in their lives. Why? Because they are not walking in righteousness or peace.

THE KINGDOM #4: THE KINGDOM OF GREAT JOY BIG IDEA: God’s Kingdom is a kingdom of great joy, but few people are experiencing that in their lives. Why? Because they are not walking in righteousness (right-standing with God) or peace (right-relationships with others). When we seek His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: *other

Be Filled With Spirit-Worked Thanksgiving In Jesus

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 5, 2009

Through God’s Word the Holy Spirit fills us with a thankfulness that seeks to use our time wisely, as he brings God’s truth deep into our hearts through music. Parts: A. Wisely redeeming your time. B. Singing spiritual words to your Lord with your heart.

Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Theme: Be Filled with Spirit-worked Thanksgiving in Jesus A. Wisely redeeming your time B. Singing spiritual words to your Lord with your heart. Season: Pentecost 13b Date: August 30, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Joy Parties! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2017

We are called to be a people of Great Joy. We are called to celebrate, to rejoice and to share the message of Joy in Jesus! This sermon shows us how we can do that!

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; Luke 1:47 - 55 (Call to worship - Psalm 126) Theme: Joy/Rejoicing Title: God's Joy Parties We are called to be a people of Great Joy. We are called to celebrate, to rejoice and to share the message of Joy in Jesus! INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Nazarene

From Empty Pots To Overflowing Joy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Life is full of seasons—times of emptiness and times of abundance. The story of the wedding at Cana demonstrates how Jesus can turn a situation of lack into one of overflowing joy.

FROM EMPTY POTS TO OVERFLOWING JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 "Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim." – John 2:7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Joel 2:25-26, Isaiah 61:3, John 16:24, Romans 15:13 INTRODUCTION: Life ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Jesus Said About Joy Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 3, 2012

We often talk about the Joy of our faith but what does that Joy look like? And how can we choose to be joyful.

What Jesus Said About Joy Does anyone remember Balki’s “Dance of Joy”? A few people, does anyone remember Balki and his cousin Larry? The sitcom “Perfect Strangers”? Does anyone know what I’m talking about? I feel so old. And so for all of you who missed ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Embracing Uncertainty: Finding Joy In Life's Twists And Turns

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Jul 12, 2024

Today, as we gather in worship, I want to share with you a reflection on the journey of life—its challenges, its uncertainties, and the profound lessons it teaches us about trust and faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, as we gather in worship, I want to share with you a reflection on the journey of life—its challenges, its uncertainties, and the profound lessons it teaches us about trust and faith. As many of you may be aware, I'm still relatively new to the Zion ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:2-4

The Source Of Great Joy

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 17, 2023

Believers don't have to wait for everything to be good and perfect before we have joy because our ultimate source of joy comes from the Savior not the situation.

Today we are in our second week of this Advent season and will be looking at Luke 2:8-12. Here, Luke records the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. After He is born, the angels show up and share this good news of great joy to the humble shepherds in the field. Let’s look again at Luke 2:8-12: 8 And in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring Joy To The Church

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 18, 2002

This sermon shows us how to correct the causes of conflict that are killing the church’s joy.

RESTORING JOY TO THE CHURCH Philippians 2:1-11 September 15, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The book of Philippians is a book about joy. Over and over again the apostle Paul writes of joy and rejoicing in this little book. In the section we are studying today Paul tells the Philippians how they can make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Share My Joy

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 20, 2022

Just as surely as we all share a common salvation, we should also all share a common joy!

Philippians 1:3-6 NKJV SHARE MY JOY August 21, 2022 The letter to the church in Philippi was different from all other letters in that, we find no words of rebuke and no words of correction. All that we find here are words of praise and affection. This church, stood with Paul in prayer, fellowship ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Joy Of Expectancy

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 2, 2002

Learn and choose the three biblical expectations that will bring you joy forevermore

I trust most of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I came across a Thanksgiving poem that might describe some of our Thursday night experience. Let’s see if you agree: Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t sleep I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: *other

Triumphant Joy Reaped Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

We will be noticing tonight, not the things which bring Triumphant Joy to our lives, but the things that accompany the Joy in our lives.

INTRO: 1. The advantage we have of studying a book of the bible is that we can see how all the part fit into the whole. a. You wouldn’t want people just haphazardly pulling quotes out of letters that you’ve written without first reading the entire letter. b. Remember ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-23

Denomination: Pentecostal