Sermons on Joy Is Learned:

Joy Deeper Than A Smile Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

Fruit of the spirit pt 2 Joy

“Joy Deeper than a Smile” - Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 2 - July 6, 2003 AM, - Danny Williams Gal. 5:22 How Long do you believe that you could smile without stopping? How long could you hold it? A little lady named Lisa Lester, a little girl smiled for 10 hrs 5 min. without breaking that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitude Adjustment - The Way Of Joy Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005

Finding joy does not involve making your circumstances better - it involves making your mind work like Jesus’ mind. Find out how and how unity works with different kinds of people.

John 17:20-21 "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. It was Jesus’ prayer that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Still Have Joy

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

The Joy of the Lord is our Strength

I still Have Joy! II Corinthians 4:7-18 Joy a word small in stature but mighty in meaning Joy a directive a strong basis for the faith of a Christian And in our Christian journey we will find that Joy is the opposite of Happiness! Why? Well Happiness is the reaction to an action where as Joy is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

"Birth Of Christ A Time Of Joy"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 17, 2004

There area number of people who at the birth of Christ jump for joy at hearing of his birth.

“Jump for Joy” Luke 2:10-11 “…I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 1:39-45 There are a number of individuals included in the story surrounding the birth of Jesus the scriptures portrayed as jumping for joy at the birth of Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew gives the story from the point of view ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Free Methodist

Make My Joy Complete

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 2, 2010

The focus on unity is to be able to think the same thing, have the same love, joined in soul, and thinking one thing.

Make My Joy Complete Oct 31, 2010 Phil. 2:1-4 Intro: What would it take to make you truly happy? I don’t presuppose in the question that you are unhappy at the moment, but I want to get you thinking for a moment about that question, and locate at least the beginnings of an answer. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Is Someone Stealing Your Joy? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 10, 2010

God gives joy through the true faith.

Scripture Introduction Part of the job description for pastors and elders requires that we warn God’s people of danger and admonish you to pursue godliness in doctrine and practice. John Owen explained the need for this work: “The hearts of believers are like gardens, wherein there are not only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy Of Developing Godly Character Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2009

This sermon looks at Five Character Traits God desires in a Christian. 1. COMPASSION 2. CONSISTENCY 3. COOPERATION 4. COMMITMENT 5. COURAGE

The Joy of Developing A Godly Character I have said it before – but let me say it again: God is more concerned with your character than He is with your comfort. God is more concerned with your holiness than He is with your happiness. God is more concerned with you as a person than He is with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30, John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding And Naming Places Of Joy Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 16, 2009

We experience times of joy when we know God is with us.

Intro: Joy. Can you think of a time of joy? In preparation for this morning, our third week of Advent, as we spend this season in expectancy and preparation and waiting, I wonder what we recognize as joy. So I took a few moments to reflect on my own life, to find and name the places of joy. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Flesh And Spirit: Love And Joy Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 22, 2009

We cannot manufacture joy by trying to be good, nor can we survive game-playing. Joy comes from knowing that without Christ we would not be good at all, but that in Him we are freed from guilt.

The happiest people I know are not necessarily the most moral people I know. And the most unhappy people I know are among the most moral people I know. I’ll bet you didn’t follow that. Let me try again. The happiest people I know are not necessarily the most moral people I know. And the most ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2010

2 of 2. 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? A(n) key/undertaking for experiencing the joy of Christmas is to choose...

Experiencing the Joy of Christmas-II—Isaiah 8:5—9:7 Attention/Need: Gloom/Hopelessness/Melancholy/Depression/Despondency—Ahhhhh. The joyous sound of Christmas. These happen when our holiday expectations collide with the reality of squabbling in-laws,dysfunctional family members, whining children, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 4, 2008

The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. Joy is not found in gifts but in the Person, Jesus Christ.

Good News of Great Joy Luke 2:8-20 One of my favorite Christmas Carols is “Joy to the World, the Lord has come.” The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. The angel announced to the shepherds: “I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior, yes, the Messiah the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 8, 2008

Happiness depends on circumstances; joy is an attitude rooted in the Person of Jesus Christ and our daily relationship with Him.

The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength --Nehemiah 8:1-10 An epiphany is a sudden flash of understanding or a moment of a sudden and great realization. Epiphany in this sense may also be called a serendipity. The two are similar terms although serendipity usually refers to a pleasant discovery we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus: The Great Joy-Giver Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 9, 2008

Before we believe in Jesus, we are like the water jars: empty, stony hard hearts, sitting off to the side doing nothing. But Jesus is able to fill us, fill us to the brim, and transform us and then use us to bring joy to others. Believe it. Don’t think th

Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 2. And as you’re turning I want to tell you the story of Blaise Pascal who was a French mathematician and philosopher. In his writings, which were entitled Pensees, he traces the logical progression of his thoughts on many subjects. And then something happened ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Steals Joy Fastest Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2011

Kicking off the Christmas season we examine what steals joy the fastest for a believer by examining the life of Joseph in the Old Testament. This examination takes us through the trials of gossip, as well as the believer's appropriate response to accusati

Joy Series, Part 1 Genesis 37-41 ** We will be continuing our study of Genesis during Sunday night this month ** Introduction - Last time, we looked at 1 Thess 5:16-18 and really focused on Christian living - The primary focus or theme, if we remember, was on “rejoicing always” - To ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy - Advent 3, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 11, 2011

Nobody sets out with the goal of becoming jaded and bitter. There is no child thinking, “I hope I live long enough to be a really cranky nasty old man.”

Dakota Community Church December 11, 2011 Joy Well the third candle the “joy” candle is lit reminding us of the joy that Christ’s coming brought to the world. From one end to the other the season rings with joy but as you fight your way through the parking lot at St. Vital mall searching in vain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Mennonite