Sermons on Joy Out Of Sorrow:

Played Out Or Prayed Out Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2001

We are given to frenetic activity, most of it characterized by wrong priorities, a lack of partnerships, and the failure of power. We get played out unless we are prayed out.

Is there a lawyer in the house? Somebody who can give me a little legal advice? I need to know what the statute of limitations is on destruction of church property. Can somebody tell me, is it possible to prosecute fifteen years after the crime? And especially, is it possible to prosecute a pastor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Bounds, But Not Out Of Grace

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005

When Jesus meets the Syrophoenician woman He seems to act totally out of character. However there is a reason why He acts in this way … and it is a reason which gives us all hope.

Mark 7:24-30 People of God in the Lord Jesus Christ, On many occasions in the Scriptures the actions of Jesus make perfect sense – but our text doesn’t seem to fit into that category does it. The way Jesus acts in this passage seems to be so out of character, doesn’t it.. In fact this is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011

Message for the International Day for the Persecuted Church. This was delivered a week after the actual Day of Prayer, since I was out of town on November 14.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Hebrews 13:3 November 21, 2010 Me: This is probably going to be a shorter message today, because I want us to spend a bit of time actually praying today. Last week was the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. I delayed our participation in it until ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Greater Joy

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. The richness of God’s word is how it speaks to us differently at different times. We can read same passage many times and yet be enlightened by it as if never read before. This happened to me as I read today’s passage, especially one verse.. Psa 4:7 You have filled my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Outpouring Of The Holy Spirit Today PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To highlight the promise, fulfillment, and transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, church family. We're here today to dive into an incredibly powerful passage from Acts, one that shows us the sheer might and love of our God. The great preacher, Charles Spurgeon, once said, "Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without wind. We are useless." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Topics: Reach Out

The Joy Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2022

Psalm 51 is the great Psalm of forgiveness and mercy. There is in this Psalm the tragic reality of sin and the realization of how sin separates us from God. This is the Psalm that David comes face to face with his sin.

The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 51 The spark that started the fire of the first great awakening was a sermon delivered by Jonathan Edwards called, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” When the Jonathan Edwards preached this sermon, you could almost not call it preaching. He read a manuscript ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 17, 2023

A sermon from the songs of Christmas about Joy to the World

Title: Joy to the World Theme: To show how the coming of Christ means joy. Text: Luke 2:1 - 18 Luk 2:1-18 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. (2) This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Joy

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 10, 2021

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year B

May 9, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 15:9-17 The Gift of Joy Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “So teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” So says Psalm 90. How many days are we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Joy Unspeakable!!

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009

A look at Joy, Real Joy in the believer

IT IS JOY UNSPEAKABLE!! Romans 8:26-28 . Joy a word small in stature but mighty in meaning I.JOY - A FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. One of the fruit of the Holy Spirit is joy (Gal 5:22) Joy is a deep & abiding inner rejoicing which was promised to those who abide in Christ and obey His commandments ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Impossible Joy

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007

Joy is a gift from God, is never experienced without challenges, and is something we are called upon to share.

“An Impossible Joy” Luke 1: 39 – 45 Introduction A few weeks ago I heard on the news that there were impossibly huge line-ups as the new Sony Play Station came into stores. Some people apparently waited in line for days, even missing work to do so. Can you imagine doing this for a video game? And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Believing

Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010

I believe that there are three different type of people in this world, those who see the glass as ½ empty, those that see it as ½ full, and those who wonder why we're not using bottled water. It always amazes me to think about how we all complain about al

The Joy In Believing Philippians 3 1) Intro: i) Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ministry if certain clergymen I knew had not looked and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Joy Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005

Most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. But the source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Learn where the real sources of joy come from.

Where does joy come from? Probably most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. That would be a mistake. The source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Such thinking results in up and down Christians - dependant on the whims of the moment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Attitude Of Joy

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Dec 15, 2008

If there is one thing everybody is looking for then it is to be really and truly happy: to have and experience real joy everyday. It is time to realize that we can have that joy: we just need to change our attitude.

Nehemiah 8:10 AMP: Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold. GNB: Now go home and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Journey To Joy

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 8, 2018

This message examines why many professing Christians do not have the joy of the Lord.

“The Journey to Joy” John 15:1-12 John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This morning’s message is one that the Lord laid on my heart awhile back and with God being my helper I’d like to preach on the subject of joy in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"With Joy"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jul 20, 2002

We can live with the gace and peace of God, no mater our circumstances!

West Greeley Baptist Church July 21st 2002 Philippians 1: 1-2 “With Joy” Pastor Mark Hensley “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers[1] and deacons: 2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist