Sermons on Joy Of Fellowship:

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2016

Funny thing about joy, we all want it but few know how to keep it. the Joy that the Lord gives is not based upon possessions or circumstances.

The joy of the Lord Introduction- this sermon was gleamed from materials from SermonCentral and its contributors. Good morning, we have been looking at the character of God as we celebrate the Advent season. Last week we began with hope. All our hope is to be wrapped around a loving God that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Joy

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 18, 2016

Christmas Joy is when we are restored to the right relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ.

Christmas Joy “When the Lord restored his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang with joy.” Psalm 126:1-2 Intro: I want to talk to you today about Christmas Joy. We all face difficulties in life. Challenges at work or in school. People that are hard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Joy

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2014

Today as we talk about joy, I’d like to discuss with you the problem of joy, take a journey through the Scriptures, and then talk about the solution of joy. Problem. Journey. Solution.

THE PROBLEM OF JOY 1 Thessalonians 5:16 INTRODUCTION... Three words can be powerful (p) What are the three most powerful words you can ever say to someone? Right away you are probably thinking of some powerful phrases than only contain three words… maybe you have said them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uncomfortable Joy Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 16, 2015

Our Enemies, Difficult Ministries, Loving Our Enemies

THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING – Uncomfortable Joy Acts 8:1-8(pg. 764) July 19, 2015 Introduction: Are lost people your enemy? If someone disagrees with you do you go on the attack? When you walk through the airport and you see the guy in Middle Eastern garb do you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happiness Or Joy

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013

God is not concerned with His children's happiness. He is concerned with their joy. Happiness is fleeting, joy is eternal.

John 15:9-17 Bubba walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles."  So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat.  Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Peace

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 19, 2013

Paul gives clear instruction to teach us how to be free from worry and wrapped in the blanket of God's peace. If we want wholeness or victory and advance in our spiritual life it begins and is governed by our thought life.

Intro: David Jeremiah gave a list of how not to have joy and peace. In his book on joy he said I guarantee that if you follow these guidelines you will have unhappiness. 1) Make little things bother you: don’t just let them, make them. 2) Lose your perspective of things, and keep it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023

This sermon explores the enduring, fulfilling joy found in God, distinguishing it from worldly pleasures, and how to maintain it during trials.

Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. A day to gather, to listen, to learn, and to lean into the love of our Heavenly Father. As we gather here today, we are united by one common purpose – to know our God more, to understand His word, and to find joy in His ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Topics: Christian's Joy, Lord

The Journey Of Joy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 17, 2001

The secret of finding joy in life is looking in the right place and looking in the right person, God.

The Journey of Joy Selected Passages September 3, 2001 Introduction I. The Road to Happiness A. Construction on the highway: We have all seen more than our share of highway construction. Lots of heavy equipment rearranging the terrain, moving earth and removing old pavement. It causes long delays ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11, 1 Chronicles 16:23-31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Joy Of Trials Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2023

The Pulpit Commentary calls this verse THE STRANGE PARADOX, and truly they are right, for what can be more paradoxical than being happy about the things that make you sad?

THE JOY OF TRIALS Let me share with you the different ways our text is translated to give you a broad view of what we are dealing with. First, we will look at some of the context of the verse. JAMES 1:2-4, "2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, [a] whenever you face trials of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

The Joy Of Repentance

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 25, 2023

"....not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?" God is loving, kind, good, and wants His very best for his children. There can (and is) be JOY in repentance!

INTRODUCTION Romans 2:1-5 “Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Epistle Of Joy

Contributed by Don Campbell on Sep 27, 2025

This is a six-part sermon series on Paul's letter to the Philippians.

A SIX-PART SERMON SERIES ON PAUL’S EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS #1: THE GOD WHO CLOSES AND OPENS DOORS INTRODUCTION A. Paul wrote four epistles from prison: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. B. In this lesson, we will explore Paul’s second missionary journey that led him to Philippi. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-12, Philippians 1:3-6, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Obedience

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 28, 2025

The Bible has much to say about obedience. In fact, obedience is an essential part of the Christian faith. Jesus Himself was “obedient unto death, even death on a cross”

The Joy Of Obedience The Bible has much to say about obedience. In fact, obedience is an essential part of the Christian faith. Jesus Himself was “obedient unto death, even death on a cross” (Philippians 2:8). For Christians, the act of taking up our cross and following Christ (Matthew 16:24) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Father who fills emptiness with joy also calls life out of death — His heart transforms every sorrow into resurrection celebration.

(John 2 & John 11 — From Cana to Bethany) --- Introduction — A God Who Loves to Celebrate When you open the Gospel of John, you expect thunder. You expect the heavens to split, angels to announce, prophets to proclaim. But the first public act of Jesus isn’t in a temple, or on a mountain, or ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Psalm 126:5, Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Joy In Relationships Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jul 21, 2025

We had a family in for an infant child presentation. The sermon was written for that even within the series

Intro: Life is Full of Joyful Interruptions This morning feels a little different — in the best possible way. We're in the middle of our series called “Enjoy Life”, and today we get to celebrate something that brings joy to life in a • very real, • very wriggly, • very wide-eyed way: ? the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Mark 10:13-16

Joy In Contentment Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jul 21, 2025

This sermon is on the theme of being content in life, rather than wanting more

INTRODUCTION: The Art of Missing Today Good morning, Church! Today, we continue our series, "Enjoy Life," by addressing a key to true joy: contentment Let’s begin with a confession: we’re not very good at living in the present. We tend to live our lives on pause or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Philippians 4:10-13