Sermons on Joy Is Learned:

Benefits Of Being A Good Follower

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 15, 2025

Good followership brings divine favour, growth, and access to blessings that position a believer for greater leadership and impact.

BENEFITS OF BEING A GOOD FOLLOWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 13:17 – “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of Worship – What God Gets From Your Worship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

The fourth in a sermon series looking at who benefits from our worship

The JOY of Worship – What God Gets from your worship Gladstone Baptist Church – 13/3/05 am Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on the JOY of Worship. We’ve seen so far that Worship is living a life that is surrendered to Jesus. It involves the SPECIFIC act of singing praises or giving ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004

Seventh in a series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message we examine "Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy!" - (1)Realize It Is Worth Safe-Guarding!(2)Beware Of Those Who Would Have Us To Rely On The Wrong Things.and (3)Understand

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 7 “Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy” Philippians 3:1-11 When life goes well for people who do not know the Lord they feel elated. When hard times come they sink into despair. But true joy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Through What You Go Through

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025

Whatever you're going through is not the end—it’s the process. Growth often hides in the soil of affliction. Do not curse the season you are in; rather, lean into God and allow Him to mould you. You are growing through what you go through.

GROWING THROUGH WHAT YOU GO THROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Psalm 34:19, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with seasons—some filled with sunshine, others with storms. It is not always the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Too Old Or Intelligent To Learn: 9 Principals From The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 20, 2008

The Holy Spirit reminds, teaches, speaks, reveals, instructs, exposes, convicts, rebukes, corrects, and works to help us grow in more wisdom and live pleasing to God.

Introduction: Have you ever received a gift that you wanted for a long that had great sentimental value to it? What did you do with this gift once you had it? You probably utilized it for whatever uses it was for, until it was unusable of course. God gives every believer the gift of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Peace, Contentment, And Strength

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 24, 2024

This sermon delves into Philippians 4 where Apostle Paul provides timeless wisdom how to find peace, joy, and strength no matter the circumstances.

There in a small village was a poor farmer named David. He lived a simple life, but it was filled with hardships. His crops often failed due to droughts, and his old plow broke down frequently. Despite this, David always had a smile on his face. His neighbors, who lived in more comfortable ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godly Contentment

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2025

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall NOT WANT. There seems to be a dissatisfaction among people. Are we thankful and content?

GODLY CONTENTMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3 (NLT2) You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Isaiah 26:3, 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Jesus Praying For Us? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 13, 2022

Jesus prays for His disciples and for those who will believe through them. What does He pray?

REVEALING THE HEART: You can learn a lot about someone from how they pray for you. - John 17:9. - I learn a lot about people when I ask “what’s the most important thing I can be praying for you?” That tells me a lot about what their priorities and loves are. - Do they ask for prayer for their ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

"unshakeable - Forging Strength In The Fires Of Adversity"

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Jul 29, 2024

In a world filled with challenges and trials, we are called to stand firm in our faith, finding joy and growth even in the midst of hardship.

Focal Scripture: James 1:2-4 (CSB) "Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Other

Don't Allow Your Past Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The third thief: "Your Past."

DON’T ALLOW YOUR PAST TO ROB YOUR JOY A. I Timothy 1:12-16 (READ and COMMENT) ILLUSTRATION: In 1955, the New York Yankees chose 22 year-old John Malangone as the probable REPLACEMENT for VETERAN catcher Yogi Berra. Though he could THROW a BALL from HOME PLATE and HIT the left field FENCE 368 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Joyful In Any Situation

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009

"In everything give thanks". Sound impossible? Paul shares with us the secrets of being joyful in any situation we face in life.

“How To Be Joyful In Any Situation” “Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will (for you) in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (CSB) Thoughts on Gratitude: 1. Gratitude is the attitude that keeps my life flying at a steady altitude regardless of the storm I’m in. 2. Being thankful is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

My Joy Isn’t Gone — It Just Needs Restoring PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures; true repentance brings cleansing, renewal, and restored joy for those who honestly turn to Him.

Some of us walked in today with a knot in the stomach and a stone in the soul. We know the sound of shame. It whispers in the quiet moments, it shouts in the sleepless hours. Guilt that gnaws. Regret that repeats. Failure that fogs the heart. If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling and wondered, Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Topics: Confession, Repentance

Spiritual Life Of King Josiah

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 27, 2023

A priest did not weep, nor did a Levite weep, nor did a scribe weep, nor did the king's servant weep, but a tender-hearted king tore his clothing and wept when he heard the words of the law.

Thus it happened, when the king heard the words of the Law, that he tore his clothes. 20 Then the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king, saying, 21 “Go, inquire of the LORD for me, and for those who are left ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:19-21

Mother's Day 2022: Learning From Four Mothers In The Bible

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on May 7, 2022

Being a mother is a huge responsibility and a very tiring job. Therefore, today we want to appreciate them and learn from four mothers in the Bible. Even though they are not perfect, we can learn something from them.

Opening: In 2002, after Brenda Heist dropped off her children at school, she disappeared. She never made a call or sent a letter to her daughter, who was just eight years old, and her son was just ten years old then. But ten years later, suddenly, she reappeared. When Piers Morgan interviewed her ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-4, 1 Samuel 1:24-28, 2 Timothy 1:1-5, John 19:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit # 2b

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

The Lord desires that His people take Him seriously, but that they not take themselves too seriously.

He wants them to wipe off their grim looks, put smiles on their faces, and let laughter flow from their lips. As we learned in the previous sermon: • The world can give us happiness because happiness comes from WITHOUT. • Only God can give us JOY because joy comes from WITHIN. When the lost world ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist