Sermons on Joy In Trial:

The Joy Of Priority Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 7 in a series on Philippians focusing on the key to making Jesus a priority

The Joy of Priority I. Introduction A. Wrecked Priorities 1. Young investment banker was driving his new BMW on a snow covered mountain road. a) He lost control of his car and was headed for a steep cliff. b) At the last moment, he jumped from the car. c) The car plummeted to the bottom of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Progress Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 8 in a series on Philippians focusing in the keys to Spiritual Growth

The Joy of Progress Philippians 3:12-21 I. Introduction A. The Two Trappers 1. In the mid 1800’s two trappers were diligently collecting skins in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. a) At the end of the season the two decided to pack up and head home. b) They made their way back to the river ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 10 in a series on Philippians, focusing on contentment in Christ

The Joy of Contentment I. Introduction A. Learning Contentment 1. Russian couple lived in a very small hut with their two children. a) The husband’s parents lost their home and moved in with the couple. b) The conditions were crowded and unbearable. c) She went to the village wise man to seek ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 6, 2007

Giving God’s way creates joy and peace, not guilt and fear.

THE JOY OF GENEROSITY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God At His Word) A. I Chronicles 29:12-14 (READ and COMMENT) LLUSTRATION: Arthur DeMoss, a gifted and godly BUSINESSMAN, built one of the most successful businesses of its kind in America and in the process gained a fortune of an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy To The World!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Christmas message about the good news bringing great joy.

Joy to the World! Luke 2:8-12, Philippians 4:4-5 December 3, 2006 You know what I’ve discovered about myself? And I’m not proud to admit it. But the fact of the matter is that I have found myself turning into a bit of a grinch sometimes during the holiday season. The time of year when there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joy In The Presence

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

The point of the two parables about lost things – implies that we can get lost, separated from God. The reaction of the owner (God) is a grief-stricken search.

Joy In The Presence / Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: Men and women react differently when they are lost. A man will drive and drive without stopping to ask directions. But, his wife will stop at the first gas station or even stop people along the way if she isn’t absolutely sure. Here we have two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy To The World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Examining this Christmas Song

Ps. 98 Joy To The World The Gospel In Hymns - Albert Bayley Imagine a little man 5 feet high; a large head made bigger with a huge wig, a hooked nose small piercing eyes, a frail and sickly body; the whole combination looking more like an embryo than a fully developed organism; that was the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Christmas

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Christmas is a message of liberty!

The Joy Of Christmas December 15, 2002 Isaiah 61:1-11 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Joy Of Obedience

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 22, 2003

A straightforward message on the joy (and necessity) of simple obedience to God’s Word. We have become great "knowers" but miserable "doers" of the Word.

Nehemiah 8:1-6 The Word of God must be READ (personally/devotionally and publicly proclaimed) Ezra stands on the platform and reads the law of God. Nehemiah 8:7-8 The Word of God must be EXPLAINED (taught, interpreted, preached, and translated) The Levites do this after Ezra reads. Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Joy Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 6, 2003

An Advent sermon on the gift of joy that comes from Jesus our Saviour.

Sermon for III Advent, Yr C 14/12/2003 Based on Zephaniah 3:14-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Gift Of Joy” On one occasion, a pastor asked one of his parishioners: “Do you believe in the hereafter?” The parishioner replied: “You bet I do. I ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Everlasting Joy

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 18, 2003

No matter how you look at it, the gospel is good news of great joy. Do you have joy? Real Joy? Everlasting joy? What is joy? Why did the angel proclaim Christ’s birth as an occasion of great joy? How can you and I have everlasting joy?

EVERLASTING JOY LUKE 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: Do not fear. For behold, I give to you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For to you is born today, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 MKJV) Arthur Gossip wrote, "The New Testament is the happiest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Leap Of Joy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2004

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent

Fourth Sunday Advent Luke 1: 39-45 (46-55) "The Leap of Joy"  39 ¶ In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 3, 2003

The sacrifice of Christ made our salvation a full and free gift; our personal sacrifice is the joyful response that makes ministry possible.

February 2, 2003 1Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, but the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while nine-tenths remained in the other cities. 2And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. Nehemiah ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

No Greater Joy

Contributed by James May on Feb 23, 2003

What brings the greatest joy to the heart of the Lord? It’s the joy of seeing his children faithfully serving him.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Connections And Joy Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part two of study through Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:8-11

Denomination: United Methodist