Sermons on Joy In Redemption:

Grace In The Middle Of Grief Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 30, 2009

Both of our texts describe persecuted believers.Is persecution something that we should avoid or embrace? In a minute I will attempt to answer that question, but before I do let’s see what we can learn about persecution.

Revelation 7:1-17; 14:1-5 Purpose: To highlight God’s grace toward His faithful followers. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in the advantages of persecution. INTRODUCTION: Last time, we finished looking at the first six seals (or chapters) from the sacred book that only the Lamb of God could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2010

Joy in the Lord is to be understood, received, and experienced and we are to do this always!

What’s the opposite of joy?? The opposite of joy is misery. Which do you prefer, to rejoice or to be miserable? What does God want for us? Christians are commanded to rejoice! Philippians 4:4 tells us, Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say Rejoice! Does this mean Christians are to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Hallelujah Anyhow"

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 26, 2014

As Christians we can have joy even in the midst of unhappy circumstances.

Introduction . Illustration: A friend of mine used to sing a song that said "Well it’s hallelujah anyhow. I’m not gonna let my troubles bring me down. I’ll just lift my hands and sing it’s hallelujah anyhow." 3. People often mistake joy and happiness. We can be happy and not ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

“contrasts To Come” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 16, 2016

Jesus continues his walk toward Gethsemane and shares with the Disciples some of the contrasts which they would experience in the near future.

5 15 2016 “Contrasts to Come” John16:16-33 There are many ironies and contrasts in being a citizen of God’s Kingdom and a Follower of the Lord Jesus. Jesus covers some of those contrasts which the disciples would soon experience as He is walking on the way to the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Carol

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 22, 2014

What hope is held out in the gospel? Colossians 1:23 (Title and material adapted from Ben Patterson's book, He Has Made Me Glad, chapter on a Christmas Carol)

HoHum: “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10, NIV. WBTU: Our problem is sin, not sins but sin. Individual sins are the symptoms of sin. Just a fever, headache and exhaustion are symptoms ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Rejoice In Being His Friend Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 31, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John chapter 3: 22 – 36

John 3: 22 – 36 I Rejoice In Being His Friend 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. 24 For ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Witness To The Truth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014

We do not share speculations. Rather, we are eye witnesses and we share what we have seen and heard of the truth—Jesus.

1 John 1:1-4 "Witness to the Truth" INTRODUCTION One of the discussions that is taking place in the Christian Church today centers around our understanding of faith. Is faith the propositions that you believe, or is it your motivation for living and your lifestyle? To put it another way, "Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

"Why Can't I Find Happiness" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 3, 2017

There is a simple reason why most of us cannot find happiness.

THE PURSUIT OF REAL HAPPINESS “What can’t I find Happiness? Philippians 1:1-8 When I was in high school I was invited to a Bible study that took place in (of all places) a local cotton gin. The county I grew up in was a huge producer of cotton and still is. The Bible study took place inside the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

LÁgrimas Que Hablan

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 7, 2020

Dios está arriba, y sin embargo nuestras lágrimas caen en su seno. Las lágrimas tienen mucho peso en ellas, y están presionando a Dios. Él te visitará, limpiará tus lágrimas y te hará reír de nuevo.

LÁGRIMAS QUE HABLAN "Mis amigos me desprecian, pero mis ojos derraman lágrimas hacia Dios" (Job 16:20) Las lágrimas son palabras, palabras virtuales, que el corazón no puede expresar, hablan más elocuentemente que diez mil lenguas. Las lágrimas son ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:20, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Triumphant Joy #2: Servants And Saints Rejoicing In Suffering Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 21, 2013

As Christians, we are servants and saints of the Lord Jesus Christ who can rejoice even though we go through intense suffering.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #2: SERVANTS AND SAINTS REJOICING IN SUFFERING BACKGROUND TO THE LETTER OF PHILIPPIANS: Author & Date: The Apostle Paul in 61 AD Theme: Joy in Christ Occasion: Paul wrote Philippians during his first Roman imprisonment. THE BIG IDEA: As Christians, we are servants and saints of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

Joy Beats Mourning Every Time, In Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 3, 2014

The burdens of life can seem the truest part of life. In Christ, the truest part of life is joy in the Holy Spirit.

This is a short homily given at an inner-city mission in Toronto. Have you ever felt like life is too much? It’s all just too hard, too painful, too much work? Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? I think we’ve all felt something like that from time to time. The accumulated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 7 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

A family had put their Grandma on her first plane flight, but she hadn’t been very confident about the experience of leaving the ground on this contraption. When they met her at the airport on her return, one of the family members kidded her by asking, “Well, did the plane hold you up okay?” She ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowledge That Becomes Foolishness Or Foolishness That Becomes Joy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 21, 2005

4th of 4 on 1 Timothy 6 on Money. This messages deals with the deposit of trust and value that God has given to us. The Good News of Jesus is God’s wealth.

Knowledge that Becomes Foolishness or Foolishness that Becomes to Joy In celebration of our 25th year of marriage, Donna and I took a cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. On one of our stops we drove to the top of a great volcano where we discovered that it can be cold, windy, and surprisingly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There’s Joy In Being A Soul-Winner

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 24, 2024

Our Joy is both necessary to witnessing & exposes the supernatural. Evangelism results in joy because the lost are found and God's mission is fulfilled. 3 Ways you can get this Joy.

THERE’S JOY IN BEING A SOUL-WINNER Psalms 51:12-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little lad said, “They haven’t got it”. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News Of Great Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Bursztynski on Dec 18, 2018

The Messiah is finally coming. There are many different people that are affected by the announcement of His birth.

“Good News of Great Joy” Luke 1 part 2 In this first chapter, Luke tells us how God’s wonderful news came to different people and how they responded to it. You will discover four different responses. The first response was that of Unbelief. There was the Unbelief of a nation when we read that, ...read more