Sermons on Joy Out Of Sorrow:

The Elements Of Joy Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

The sermon speaks the source of joy, and the first element of joy, the joy of recollection.

#3, 4-1-7 Elements of Joy (1) Text; Philippians 1:1-4 Introduction; Joy in Christ, in the NT verb rejoice used 96 times, joy 59 times Review; Paul’s greetings to the church v1-2 I. Paul a bond-servant of Christ A. Christ being Lord a major emphasis in Paul’s writings B. Being a servant or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Believers need to understand the difficulties but also know the joy that comes from the results of ministry.

#6 4-29-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (2) Text; Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction; Summary: Paul was a man of prayer and he prayed for their spiritual maturity. That they would abound more in God’s love. III. Paul Prays that they would choose Excellence A. Excellence is built ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of The Christian

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

Joy in Believing; Joy in Hearing; Joy in Obeying; Joy in Abiding - these are the keys to knowing the Joy of the Lord in our lives.

THE JOY OF THE CHRISTIAN 1. JOY IN BELIEVING I Peter 1:8 & 9 Jesus Christ . . . 8 You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him, you trust him; and even now you are happy with a glorious, inexpressible joy. 9 Your reward for trusting him will be the salvation of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Example Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 6 in a series on Philippians focusing on the example of faithful Christians

The Joy of Example I. Introduction A. No one to Help 1. In San Bernardino, California a reporter arranged for a man to lie in a gutter on a busy street. a) Hundred of people passed by over a period of several hours. b) Not one person stopped to render aide. 2. Several years ago in Detroit teens ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Walking In Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

This is the 11th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN JOY 2 John 1:1-13 In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her children”, is thought by some to be the cover letter to 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Christmas

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 21, 2006

Discovering the joy of Christmas.

THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 I. WHAT THEY SAW 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Loving

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Jan 2, 2012

THE NATURE OF LOVE IS THE JOY OF GIVING

THE NATURE OF LOVE IS THE JOY OF GIVING. GOD LOVES TO GIVE. HIS CHILDREN SHOULD BE LOVERS OF GIVING. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF LOVE WHICH IS THE JOY OF GIVING. 2 CORINTHIANS 9:7 DECLARES: GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER. SOME OF US MAYBE GIVERS, BUT NOT CHEERFUL ONES. YOU SEE, THAT IS HOW GOD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Joy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014

Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series:

Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series: Matthew 13:44-45  The Confessions of a Christian Hedonism – How did I get here  The Foundations of Christian Hedonism: God’s commitment to God’s Glory (God centered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Of The Lord!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2015

Move away from people who are taking away the joy in the Lord and trying to replace it with joy from wrong sources.

Joy in the Lord! Deuteronomy 28:47:”Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joyfulness and gladness of heart, because of the abundance of all things..” There are unusual stuff that would yank at our heartstrings at times and distract us from deriving joy in the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:47-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In Heaven

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

SOUL WINNING MAKES GOD TO LAUGH AND CELEBRATE

JOY IN HEAVEN Main text: Romans 1:6-7 Proverbs 11:30b- And he that wins a soul is wise’. What makes heaven rejoice is the harvest of souls won to God on daily basis. Heaven will not fail to celebrate, honour and decorate the vessel through which these souls are entering the kingdom. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elizabeth's Joy

Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 25, 2013

THE ANNOINTING OF JOHN THE BAPTIST

ELIZABETH’S JOY OBSERVATION: THE ENTIRE ENCOUNTER BETWEEN THE VIRGIN MARY AND ELIZABETH SPEAKS TO AN ETERNAL WORK OF HUMAN REDEMPTION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. INTERPRETATION: READ LUKE 1: 39-41. LUKE 1:41 (NKJV) AND IT HAPPENED, WHEN ELIZABETH HEARD THE GREETING OF MARY, THAT THE BABE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Of Marriage!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 9, 2019

Later this month, 20th of November, my dear wife and I will be celebrating our 57th Wedding Anniversary. Every year I love and appreciate this special gift from the Lord more and I thank Him daily for her. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10

Joy of Marriage! Later this month, 20th of November, my dear wife and I will be celebrating our 57th Wedding Anniversary. Every year I love and appreciate this special gift from the Lord more and I thank Him daily for her. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10, Romans 12:10, Proverbs 18:22, Mark 10:6-7

Jumping With Joy Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Jesus said, “By their fruit you shall know them.” Joy is the fruit of the Holy Spirit. It should be manifested in the life of the believer

Jumping With Joy Galatians 5:22 Introduction: During a Texas revival meeting led by Mordecai Ham, a man in the congregation was overcome by the love and mercy of God. He had killed four men and never dreamed God could care for him. He was so touched by the gospel that he stood up during that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Salvation

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 4, 2013

Examining the Joys of the Saved and How this Salvation is Received

- Sometimes called one of the “royal psalms” - Victory after battle as in Ps. 20 - Kings have everything. - If you were a king, what would you rejoice in the most? - In what did David rejoice? - Psalm 21 tells us what it means to be a king - This is not just for a day but for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 21:1-13

Denomination: Baptist