Sermons on Joy Ride:

Entering The Joy: A Five Talent Man

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 7, 2002

Funeral service for Robert Cecil White, poet, jazz musician, self-professed prodigal.

It’s hard to believe that it was only a few months ago when onto the scene, here at this church, there burst like a blaze of light a small intense man, dressed in a loose-flowing shirt, speaking up frequently. People took to him immediately; he was so open and so outgoing, and we at Takoma ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Joy: Why Gibc Rocks

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 2, 2002

God’s joy is with us, that is why we celebrate.

The God of Joy: Why GIBC Rocks Deut. 12:1-14 One the basic things we got to know about God is - His joy! Today we celebrate 20 years of Grace International Baptist Church. This is awesome! Look around you we see an international gathering. This tells me you are no afraid of change, in order to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Gift Of Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 14, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the angels’ announcement to the shephards of good news of great joy by looking at why we need the good news, what is the good news, and how can we enjoy this joy this Christmas.

This past Thanksgiving my family and I headed North to spend the holiday with my family in Kentucky. As we were there, on the day after Thanksgiving, my wife and my sister went to do the usual holiday routine of shopping at the various stores. Now I’ve never been shopping on the day after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

"Joy Is Found In Living With The Proper Perspective!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004

Third in series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. This message addresses that fact that Joy Can Be Found In Living With A Proper Perspective On The Eternal. On Our Citizenship On Hardships

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 3 “Joy Is Found In Living With The Proper Perspective!” Philippians 1:21-30 You will remember that Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi was written while he was imprisoned, literally shackled to a guard 24 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Joy Is Found In Keeping Your Balance.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004

Fifth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message we discover that Joy is found in living a life of balance Balancing Purpose and Power Balancing Attitude and Action Balancing Seriousness and Joy.

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 5 “Joy Is Found In Keeping Your Balance.” Philippians 2:12-18 One of the hardest things in life to attain is balance; to balance work and leisure, career with family, faith and day to day life. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Have Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005

Christians are notorious for talking about, reading about and preaching about joy and then not displaying it

Sermon Series: “Help, I Can’t Find My Joy!” (A Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians) Sermon #1 “You can have Joy in Suffering” Series Text: Philippians 4:4 OPENING JOKE: “Lack of Joy” Christians are notorious for talking about, reading about and preaching about ‘joy’ and then not displaying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Have Joy In Serving Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005

A Study of Pauls Epistle to the Philippians

Sermon Series: “Help, I Can’t Find My Joy!” (A Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians) Sermon #1 “You can have Joy in Serving” Series Text: Philippians 4:4 OPENING JOKE: ??? INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our sermon series through Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. You will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Have Joy In Believing Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005

A Study of Pauls Epistle to the Philippians

Sermon Series: “Help, I Can’t Find My Joy!” (A Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians) Sermon #3 “You can have Joy in Believing” Series Text: Philippians 4:4 OPENING JOKE: “Fact vs. Faith” A minister was trying to illustrate what the difference is between “fact” and “faith”. He went into the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Want For Christmas Is ... Joy

Contributed by W F on Nov 5, 2006

Where you can get some Christmas Joy

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS ... JOY "But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people" (Luke 2:10). There are so many good reasons for us to be afraid in the world at the moment, and there are so many things that are out there just ...read more

Denomination: *other

No One Can Steal Your Joy

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Mar 29, 2006

A Sermon on Joy and how to keep it.

Introduction: I can only imagine what is going through your mind now… If there were Balloon thought Bubbles what would they say? A study at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg documented that there is a unique pattern of brain wave activity when a person listens to a joke. By using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Coming Brings Great Joy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 16, 2003

ADVENT 3(A) - Christ’s coming brings great joy first by faith and then in heaven.

CHRIST’S COMING BRINGS GREAT JOY Isaiah 35:1-10 - December 14, 2003 ISAIAH 35:1-10 351 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus - "I Offer True Joy" Series

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 27, 2003

We tend to look for happiness and joy in the wrong places. This sermon considers some of the hopeless ways we seek joy, comparing them to the true joy offered by Christ.

2003 Christmas Series JESUS "I OFFER TRUE JOY" Hope Christian Church December 28, 2993 Dr. David L. Haun CHRISTMAS - GOOD FOR HEALTH. According to Dr. Harry Sands, director of the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in New York, the Christmas season can be an emotional pressure valve for us. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11, John 15:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Christian Joy All About? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 18, 2004

This second of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit covers what makes God happy and what makes Christians happy.

June 20, 2004 What is Christian Joy All About? There are two kinds of people that want to be happy in this world. Christians and unbelievers. There are two forces that want happiness. God and Satan. Within these two realms of good and evil, both experience joy and both experience sorrow. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

"Friends Help Us To Maintain Joy.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004

Sixth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study on the book of Philippians. Paul reminds us the friends help in the difficulties of life, by telling of how Timothy and Epaphroditus were a blessing in his life.

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 6 “Friends Help Us to Maintain Joy.” Philippians 2:19-30 “A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics meet where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication and enthusiasm. One event ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Is Found In Remembering Our Citizenship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2004

Ninth in the series "Restoring the Joy" - in this message we explore the "Joy Is Found In Remembering Our Citizenship" - (1) Because of the Assurance of our heavenly home (2) the anticipation of Our Lord’s return and (3) the Awaited transformation of Our

“Restoring the Joy” Sermon # 9 “Joy Is Found in Remembering Our Citizenship” Philippians 3:20-21 I understand human nature enough to understand that some of you have had enough of being told that you need to have joy. All this stuff ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist