Sermons on Joyful Anticipation:

The Hope That Transforms

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 8, 2023

The reality is advent is only distantly related to Christmas. It was celebrated long before Christmas in the church.

TITLE: THE HOPE THAT TRANSFORMS SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:24-25 All eyes in Christendom have turned upon celebrating Christmas. In fact, this is what many Christians make of Advent, if they have even heard of it or think of it at all. The reality is advent is only distantly related to Christmas. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

The way in which we prepare demonstrates the importance of the One who comes

While attending a convention in Indianapolis on mass evangelism, D.L. Moody asked his song leader Ira Sankey to meet him at 6 o'clock one evening at a certain street corner. When Sankey arrived, Mr. Moody asked him to stand on a box and sing. Once a crowd had gathered, Moody spoke briefly and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

When Joy Overflows! In These Extra Ordinary Times!

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 4, 2021

What happens when the joy in heaven overflows to earth?

When Joy overflows! In these extra ordinary times! By my calculations its just five days to Christmas Day Morning and I’m trying to get a sense of the anticipation that might have been in the air some 2020 years ago. First of all, I suppose that we ought to ask who it was who was anticipating? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hope, Life’s Anchor

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 3, 2024

Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation, marking the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin adventus, meaning "coming" or "arrival."

Title: Hope, Life’s Anchor Text: Isaiah 9:6-7 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

Preparing for the glory of God is not a casual affair. It involves intentional consecration, obedience to divine patterns, unified worship, joyful expectation, and bold honouring of God regardless of human opinions.

PREPARING FOR THE GLORY OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 15:1-28 Supporting Texts: Exodus 19:10-11, Psalm 24:3-10, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION: The glory of God is not to be treated casually; it is weighty, sacred, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church That God Wants

Contributed by Timothy Wong on Apr 6, 2023

What kind of characteristics does God want in His church

1 Thessalonians 1 : 6 - 10 6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe. 8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The People Who Hear The Joyful Sound

Contributed by James Lowe on Dec 28, 2013

A message speaking of four joyful sounds in the Word of God

Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound Psalm 89:15 In reading this scripture, notice the words very carefully: The author did not write: Blessed are the people who know the mournful sound Or the unhappy sound Or the depressing sound Or even the sorrowful sound But Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 7, 2022

Thanksgiving is not a quiet game. It’s not us sitting on the sidelines. It’s not sitting on the back row. It’s actively participating.

Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! - 100:1 How would you describe our worship to the Lord? Worship is to be joyful and expressive. “Make a joyful noise to the Lord; shout joyfully to the Lord.” As we come into this Thanksgiving week, we look at what is one of the most beloved and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Forget About Heaven

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

This sermon encourages believers to live in a joyful expectation of heaven. The daily challenges and trials of life should be viewed from an eternal perspective. Some exciting reasons for this expectation are explored.

Don’t Forget About Heaven Matthew 6:19-21 7-7-02 I. Importance of Anticipating Heaven 1. Ever notice in the Bible when people get visions of Heaven? a. Ezekiel saw the heavens when he was at the banks of the river Chebar. He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, John 3:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Can I Really Be Joyful In All Circumstances? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

How to put joy in places it is not often found in.

Great Mysteries of the Faith Am I Really To Be Joyful In All Circumstances? Philippians 4:4 Recently, I came across this little snippet about having a bad day. Let me share it with you this morning. You know it’s going to be a bad day when: 1. You call the phone company and they tell you to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path To God's Joyful Presence Part Ii Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 23, 2004

The path to God’s joyful presence is set forth in this Psalm.

The Path to God’s Joyful Presence PT 2 Ps 16:1-11 I.THIS MONTH WE ARE GIVING SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO SEEKING GODS PRESENCE A. Our verse of the month comes from Ps 16. and deals with the joy of His presence (Read) II. THERE ARE SEVERAL CRUCIAL TRUTHS ABOUT THE BELIEVER’S JOY THAT WE MUST CONTINUALLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:4-5

The Path To God's Joyful Presence Part Iii Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 23, 2004

Their is a path to God’s joyful presence revealed in Psalm 16

The Path to God’s Joyful Presence PT 3 Ps 16:4-6 I.THIS MONTH WE ARE GIVING SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO SEEKING GODS PRESENCE A. Our verse of the month comes from Ps 16. and deals with the joy of His presence (Read) II. THERE ARE SEVERAL CRUCIAL TRUTHS ABOUT THE BELIEVER’S JOY THAT WE MUST CONTINUALLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:6-11

Four Traits To Embrace For A Joyful Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

PAUL IS NOT IN THE BEST OF PLACES – HOUSE ARREST. HE WAS ALSO NOT IN THE BEST OF HEALTH. YET, PAUL IS NOT DOWN TRODDEN OR MELANCHOLY. IN FACT, IN THIS PASSAGE, HE TAKES THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE A SHOUT TO ANOTHER – EPAPHRODITUS, SAYING SIMPLY LOOK AT HIM.

FOUR TRAITS TO EMBRACE FOR A JOYFUL LIFE IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS IS A BOOK ABOUT LIVING AND JOY. IT LOOKS AT THE LIFE OF PAUL, AND THE LIVES OF THOSE HE TOUCHES. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THIS BOOK IS A HANDBOOK OF HOW TO LIVE JOYFULLY. PAUL IS NOT IN THE BEST OF PLACES – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Joyfully Hoping For God (A Joyful Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022

How did we react when we first met our Lord Jesus for the first time? On this exhortation, we will see the effects of finding our joyful hope when we first met our God.

Intro: Many people were touched by God after they met Him. A living testimony is none other than ourselves. We are a living testimony to everybody that after we met Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have that hope and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit in us. But before knowing and accepting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Persecuted & Joyful (2 Thessalonians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 1, 2024

Can a church be both persecuted and joyful? Can they be faithful? Let's find out in 2 Thessalonians 1.

Paul, Silas, and Timothy encouraged the church in Thessaloniki during persecution. They encourage the saints not to be shaken by those who say that the day of the Lord has begun but to stand firm. They encouraged the brethren to work to earn a living and not live an idle life. Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist