Sermons on Joy:

Who Are The Real Saints? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon encourages hope in God's promises of a new heaven and earth, urging believers to find comfort and joy in His eternal presence.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to stand before you today. We gather here with hearts full of hope. We gather with a common purpose. To know God more. To understand His word better. To find comfort and guidance in His teachings. We turn today to the book of Revelation. A book that often ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Topics: All Saints' Day

Blessed And Chosen By God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

The sermon explores the abundant blessings from God, the call to live blamelessly, and the joy of gratitude derived from our union with Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered together in the house of our Lord, ready to receive His Word. It is such a joy to be in your presence, and I am deeply humbled to share with you the insights the Lord has given me from the book of Ephesians. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4

Topics: God's Blessings, Chosen People

Your Breakthrough Through Obedience PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

This sermon explores God's promise of renewal, His power to revive our spiritual dryness, and the joy found in obedience to His vision.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to be in God’s house and to share in fellowship with you all. Today, we find ourselves standing at the precipice of a profound passage of Scripture, a passage that holds a promise, a battle, and a call to obedience. We are about to enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Topics: Dry Bones, Live

Simeon's Encounter With The Promised Messiah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023

This sermon explores the faith and spiritual sensitivity of Simeon, encouraging us to seek Jesus in our lives and express joy and gratitude for salvation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together again in His presence, isn't it? To feel His love enveloping us, His grace washing over us, and His Word nourishing us. We are here to grow, to learn, to worship, and to be inspired by the Word of God. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Topics: Simeon's Encounter, Promised Messiah

Caring For Saints PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

Explores the strength and joy derived from unity among believers, bearing each other's burdens, and generously giving to those in need.

Welcome, dear family in Christ, to this gathering where we come together to share in the richness of God’s Word. It is always a joy to meet with you, to see your faces, to feel the warmth of our shared faith, and to know that we are all here because of one thing - our love for our Savior, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Topics: Concerned

He Must Increase PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024

Explores John the Baptist's humility and joy in serving Christ, challenging us to emulate his dedication and selflessness in our own discipleship.

Good morning, dear church family. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we can leave behind the clamor of the world and focus our hearts and minds on the One who is our refuge and strength. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a profound ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Topics: Jesus Increase, We Decrease

Clear! It's Time To Get Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores how trials reveal our faith and God's power to transform sorrow into joy, as demonstrated in the story of Lazarus. Key

Good morning, dear friends. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in our faith and our desire to draw closer to our Creator. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His word, and to encourage one another on this path we walk together. We are not alone in our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Topics: Jesus' Love

The Way Maker PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

This sermon explores the joy and wisdom found in Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of spiritual fulfillment over material abundance.

Beloved members of our faith community, how wonderful it is to gather together again in this sacred space, in the presence of our Lord, to delve into the richness of His Word! We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound understanding, on the cusp of a spiritual awakening as we turn our ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Topics: Blessed, He

The Road To Resurrection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to truly know God, not just about Him, and to find joy, energy, and contentness in serving and sharing Him.

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It is a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the love and grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We gather here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound by the blood of Christ, united in His love, and empowered by His Spirit. Today, we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Topics: Journey, Resurrection

Which Side Of Easter Are You Living On? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, encouraging believers to live in hope and joy, serving God with energy, boldness, and contentment.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, bound by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and united in our shared faith and fellowship. What a blessing it is to be in the presence of God's family, to share in the warmth of His love and the comfort of His grace. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

Topics: Resurrection

Discerning Our Deepest Desires PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon explores aligning our desires with God's, emphasizing His joy in our repentance and return to Him, as illustrated in Luke 15.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we stand united in our faith, bound by the love of our Savior, and driven by the desire to know Him more. Today, we delve into the heart of desire, guided by the wisdom of our Lord as revealed in the book of Luke, chapter 15. In the ...read more

Topics: Desire, Lost Sheep, Prodigal Son

When The Lord Turns The Captivity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

When the Lord turns your captivity, it will feel like a dream, but it will be your new reality. The sorrow of yesterday will be forgotten in the joy of your restoration.

WHEN THE LORD TURNS THE CAPTIVITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 126:1-6 “When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Job 42:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Join Zechariah’s Praise To The Lord

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010

Our Lord replaces fear with joy, changes doubt to faith, and welcomes our service that flows from faith in Jesus. Parts: A. The Lord has ransomed you from fear B. The Lord drives out your doubts with his word C. The Lord enables you to serve him with joy

Text: Luke 1:68-75 Theme: Join Zechariah’s Praise to the Lord A. The Lord has ransomed you from fear B. The Lord drives out your doubts with his word C. The Lord enables you to serve him with joy Season: Christmas 2 Date: January 3, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-75

Denomination: Lutheran

When Others Are Out To Get You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2020

Even when we are lamenting our stressful situations, we can engage in a spiritual process and find God’s sustaining peace and joy, at least for a time.

When Others Are Out to Get You (Psalm 4) 1. The neighbors cut down a shade tree., and Marylu was lamenting that, our shade landscaping was now isunny. When one of her favorite hostas died, she lamented its loss. 2. I could have said, “Chin up. Just say, ‘Hosta La Vista, baby.’” But then again, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Reset Button

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010

Paul always looked for the hidden blessing in every trial. Have you been complaining about your situation? Grumbling short-circuits faith, but joy revives it.

Are you trapped in a prison of despair, doubt or anxiety? Learn to release the power of praise. The apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians is one of the Bible’s most unique books. Some scholars call it "the epistle of joy" because the word "joy" or "rejoice" appear in it 16 times. Yet what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Philemon 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational