Sermons on Joy In Suffering:

Batteries Not Included #3 Joy Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 14, 2020

Joy is fruit of the Spirit creating the realistic Pollyanna Christian response - everything is going to be alright because Jesus has come and will return.

Two weeks ago, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. 2020 seems to be a gift without batteries. How do find hope, peace, joy and love ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Peace, Joy, And Security Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024

God's peace, joy, and security are all displayed in this one passage

Jesus begins tonight’s passage where we began a few weeks ago by saying, READ. Let’s look tonight at the source of our peace, our joy, and our security. Let’s start by talking a little about this peace that Jesus mentions. Peace means to bind together, to join, to weave together. It means that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011

We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.

Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Joy In The Face Of Fear Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 18, 2004

How does Habakkuk face his fear and the reality of the prophesied Babylonian invasion? How can we face the reality of the things that make us fearful, and find the joy of the Lord?

“Faith & Joy in the face of fear.” Habakkuk 3:3-19. WBC 20/6/4am INTRODUCTION H= 6CBC prophet Troubled by God’s apparent inactivity in history… against injustice. - what we would call ‘unanswered prayer’ HAB 1:2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

Humility Creates (Completes) Joy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 9, 2007

Pentecost 19 (A) - Humility creates (completes) joy. Believers discover this truth in Jesus which then causes believers to display this truth to others.

HUMILITY CREATES JOY (Outline) October 7, 2007 - PENTECOST 19 - Philippians 2:1-5 INTRO: Today’s verses are an excellent example of divine teaching conflicting with worldly wisdom. The wisdom of God is foolishness in the eyes of the world. This is known as a paradox. A paradox is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Your Joy Be Full

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2003

Few people today are experiencing the fullness of joy that Jesus talked about 2000 years ago, have you ever wondered why? Could it be that many have forgotten some of the basic guidelines that the scripture offers as a prescription for fullness of joy

Jesus said, "I have told you to obey my Father’s commands so that your joy may be full." (John 15:10,11) Few people today are experiencing the fullness of joy that Jesus talked about 2000 years ago, have you ever wondered why? Could it be that many have forgotten some of the basic guidelines ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is The Source Of All Joy

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 10, 2014

God is the source of all joy; that is, if you are His.

God is the Source of all Joy Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 So far, the picture presented by the Preacher is pretty depressing. It is so negative that we have to be on guard not to get caught up in the gloom ourselves. We do this by continuing to remember that Solomon is presenting an under the sun view of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Joy Or Just Happiness

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Dec 4, 2021

Understanding that not all people are happy in their lives but in the sense of knowing that even in that time there is a joy that comes from within

Divine Joy or just happiness: Happiness is the feeling you get when things are going well; it’s based on your circumstances. Joy, on the other hand, is a deep sense of pleasure, delight, gladness, and well-being that is independent of circumstance. Joy flows from a deeply rooted conviction that not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore how the joy of the Lord serves as a deep-seated strength for believers, sustaining them through challenging times.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful message from the book of Nehemiah, chapter 8, verse 10. Here's what the scripture says: "Nehemiah said, 'Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Topics: Joy, Lord

Joy Unspeakable And Full Of Glory

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 30, 2013

A topical sermon loosely based on 1 Peter 1:8 on joy (Outline and material adapted from a sermon by R.A. Torrey; opening from Sermons4Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/heart_full_of_joy.htm)

HoHum: Have the children come up and do a Children’s Minute with them. What kind of day are we having today? Are we happy, (Show the smiley face.) or are we sad? (Show the sad face.) What are some of the things that make us happy? Here are some things: A sunny day A party A new toy A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Out In Joy And Peace

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 30, 2025

Isaiah 55 is a poem that starts like a commercial. God appears as a street vender in the marketplace near a river, eager to sell his goods, but with a big difference. What He’s offering is free.

Isaiah 55 is a poem that starts like a commercial. God appears as a street vender in the marketplace near a river, eager to sell his goods, but with a big difference. What He’s offering is free. His merchandise--wine and milk--represent life’s blessings. Milk is a symbol of nourishment, wine a ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2010

Isaiah described a future state wherein the gloom which had engulfed the people would be dismissed outright. The gloom of a sin-sick world can be dismissed. But How can it be? 7 keys/undertakings for experiencing the joy of Christmas are...

Experiencing the Joy of Christmas-I—Isaiah 8:5—9:7 Attention/Need: Gloom/Hopelessness/Melancholy/Depression/Despondency— Uncle Fred’s coming this year, We just can’t afford it, Overdrawn?, again!, Oh no!, I can’t believe this has happening, I wish this would all go away....Ahhhhh. The joyous ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Burden Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

In this last beatitude Jesus provides His disciples with a defensive weapon to penetrate the fog of persecution. He promises great reward in heaven to those who will press on in the dark, knowing the light is still shining beyond.

Florence Chadwick was the first woman ever to swim the difficult and cold 21 mile stretch of water between Catalina Island and the California coast. She failed on her first attempt because of poor vision. After 15 hours and 55 minutes of numbing cold she asked to be taken out of the water. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

What Happened To Your Joy? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

There’s no joy in religious legalism. Joyless religion is like going into a nice restaurant and eating the paper menu instead of enjoying the food.

INTRODUCTION We’ve all seen special-occasion cakes that have a message spelled out in the frosting. There’s a collection of pictures of funny messages called Cake Wrecks. Apparently, some of these cake decorators had someone order a cake over the phone and they took their verbal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joy For You Part 1

Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Jan 6, 2007

understanding joy that can and will change your life.

Joy for you part 1 by Rev. Irvin Mizell Philippians 1:1-2 This morning we embark upon a wonderful new experience. We will begin to examine Paul’s letter to the Philippians as we look for the secret to Joy. Join me as we look at Philippians chapter 1:1-2 Let me read you verses 1 and 2 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist