Sermons on Joy:

No One Is Excluded From The Joy Of The Lord. Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2014

The joy of the Gospel and the impediments to enjoying the Gospel.

St. Pius X 2014 Evangelii Gaudium “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew.” Last November, Pope Francis ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:23-28

Denomination: Catholic

Finding Joy Amidst Life's Surprises

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005

Christmas is meant to be joy time, and in the stories of Christmas from the Biblical to the secular there is a theme of joy amidst surprises that runs through them.

Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Surprises Luke 1:39-55 (New International Version) 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Flesh And Spirit: Love And Joy Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 22, 2009

We cannot manufacture joy by trying to be good, nor can we survive game-playing. Joy comes from knowing that without Christ we would not be good at all, but that in Him we are freed from guilt.

The happiest people I know are not necessarily the most moral people I know. And the most unhappy people I know are among the most moral people I know. I’ll bet you didn’t follow that. Let me try again. The happiest people I know are not necessarily the most moral people I know. And the most ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit (Bible Study) - Joy Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jun 14, 2025

This week’s study on joy from the Holy Spirit will change your life and possibly be the missing piece to your answered prayer. We can never produce too much joy! Joy is fun and infectious. Most people are drawn to joy, which is why it’s a very desirable fruit to produce.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral I’m glad you came back this week. I hope that you have been thinking about love being the foundation in which everything grows, tilling your ground, and pulling any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 23:5, Proverbs 17:22, Romans 14:17  (view more)  (view less)

Michael Jackson's Elusive Joy

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 2, 2009

What Is My Outlook For Life? 1. Life is not necessarily a life of comfort and ease. 2. Life is not dependent on outside circumstances. 3. Life is not glamorous, flashy or outwardly impressive.

Proverbs 12:15KJV 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: .....Proverbs 14:12KJV – Prov. 16:25 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Romans 6:20-21KJV 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21 What ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Joy Is Made Complete

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 6, 2008

Easter 6 (B) - Our joy is made complete because we are attached to the True Vine. As branches on the True Vine we live in love and love to obey.

OUR JOY IS MADE COMPLETE (Outline) April 27, 2008 – EASTER 6 - John 15:9-17 INTRO: Joy – one can truly have it here and now! Yes, today Jesus’ words speak to each of us to make our joy complete! Joy might seem improbable as we look around at our world today. Constantly we are bombarded ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What Steals Joy Fastest Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2011

Kicking off the Christmas season we examine what steals joy the fastest for a believer by examining the life of Joseph in the Old Testament. This examination takes us through the trials of gossip, as well as the believer's appropriate response to accusati

Joy Series, Part 1 Genesis 37-41 ** We will be continuing our study of Genesis during Sunday night this month ** Introduction - Last time, we looked at 1 Thess 5:16-18 and really focused on Christian living - The primary focus or theme, if we remember, was on “rejoicing always” - To ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Experience The Joy Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the living Word, you are able to experience His joy through His Word.

Nehemiah 8 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Nehemiah 8. Have you ever completed a major project at home or at work, a project that seemed humanly impossible at best to complete? And then with an overflowing thankful spirit you wanted to fellowship with God? That is what is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World, The Lord Is Come.... Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 26, 2014

" But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."

Joy to the world, the Lord is come." Christmas a time to celebrate God’s Peace Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. Christmas is the beginning of a classic true story with all the right ingredient- words like “love, joy, Peace and Goodwill” are familiar to anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

03 The Joy Of Grace & Peace Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 26, 2015

Answering the question - What is the evidence that you are truly a believer of Jesus Christ?

Philippians 1:2 (AV) 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. A. What is the evidence that you are truly a believer of Jesus Christ? - Is the evidence visible? - How is it displayed in life? - Note the early church impact on the world > Answer:- That ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Batteries Not Included #3 Joy Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 14, 2020

Joy is fruit of the Spirit creating the realistic Pollyanna Christian response - everything is going to be alright because Jesus has come and will return.

Two weeks ago, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. 2020 seems to be a gift without batteries. How do find hope, peace, joy and love ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered By The Joy Of Life Within Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

Connecting with life eternal brings more meaning into our present moment.

1 Empowered by the Joy of Life Within Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – March 13, 2011 INTRO One of the things that stands out about the nature of children… is that the immediate moment is everything. It is hard to get past the moment… after ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumphant Joy: The Pursuit Of Happiness Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 18, 2013

Philippians shows us how God wants His people to experience triumphant joy, rejoicing in the Lord always, even in the midst of suffering, trials and temptations.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #1: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS INTRO TO TOPIC: • Joy and happiness. So many people in the world today aren’t experiencing it! • However, so many people in our world live for the pursuit of happiness. • The question is: HOW do we experience happiness? Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

I am indebted to Scott Coltrain and John Dobbs ("The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength", Scott Coltrain, SermonCentral.com, Nov. 2002, and, "The Joy of the Lord", John Dobbs, SermonCentral.com, Dec. 2000) for a number of ideas utilized in this sermon.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In the year 587 BC, Jerusalem was sacked and totally destroyed by the Babylonian Empire. The elite of Judean society were carried off into exile. In 538 BC, Cyrus, the King ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Let Me Hear Joy

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

8th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:8 3/11/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #8) LET ME HEAR JOY As we get started, I want to share with you a story by Phillip Yancy that I think does a great job of illustrating this text and this chapter, Luke 15, the Lost and Found Chapter of the Bible: A young girl grows up on a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8

Denomination: Lutheran