Sermons on Joyfulness:

The Joy Of Our Salvation: An Exposition Of The 126th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2020

The pilgrim is one who sees the joy at the end of the journey and is joyful even in hardship. 3rd Sunday of Advent. A Psalm of Ascents.

The Joy of our Salvation: An Exposition of the 126th Psalm The 126th Psalm is a collection of 15 psalms which are known as the Songs Of Ascents. The Hebrew word is hard to define, but some think that because there were 15 steps leading up to the altar of the Temple, that each of these psalms were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Psalm 137:9, Haggai 2:3, Nehemiah 1:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Was Jesus Glad For The Cross?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 27, 2022

Jesus voluntarily went to the Cross and endured its pain and shame with joyful gladness because He wanted to spend eternity with you!!

"...looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2 ESV) "We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Acts 2:25-28, Hebrews 1:9, Zephaniah 3:17, Luke 15:7, Jude 1:24, Psalm 32:2, Hebrews 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Meditation - Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 23, 2023

The psalm amplifies our privilege of access to God, our duty of thankfulness to God and the many wonderful reasons we must be joyful!

Today’s message is entitled: Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart Psalms 100: 1-6 “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:41-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Reality Of Joy

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 28, 2023

What is Biblical Joy? Throughout the New Testament, we are encouraged to be joyful and to rejoice. But does that mean that we always have to be happy?

The question that Paul seems to be trying to answer for most of this passage of scripture is, how Jewish do you have to be to be a Christian? It was the question of whether or not Christians had to follow all of the Jewish regulations and guidelines was an ongoing debate throughout the New ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessed Is The One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus as the Jubilant King, emphasizing His divine right to kingship and the joyful recognition of His authority by the people of Judah.

Good morning, dear family of God. There is a palpable sense of warmth and unity in the air today, isn't there? We are gathered here not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound together by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to break bread, share fellowship, and immerse ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Topics: Palm Sunday

Practice What You Know Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 20, 2024

Maintain unity and keep the peace. Stay joyful and entrust anxieties to God. Think biblically and meditate on God's Word.

Phil 4:2-9 PRACTICE WHAT YOU KNOW Having urged the believers to PRESS ON and STAND FIRM in the Lord, the example he has set for them, Paul gives some practical exhortations to the church as he ends the letter. • As in other epistles, Paul gives counsel to the needs specific to the church. In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9, Ephesians 4:1-3, Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship Increases Gratitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

This sermon encourages cultivating a heart of gratitude towards God's grace, goodness, and glory, and responding to His love with joyful praise and thanksgiving.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy to see you all, a joy to gather with you in the house of the Lord. We are here, not because of any merit of our own, but because of the unending grace of our God. We are here because His love has drawn us near, His mercy has ...read more

Topics: Praise, Corporate Worship

The Grateful Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Encourages us to express joyful praise and gratitude to God, recognizing His eternal goodness and our place in His divine family.

Good morning, dear beloved. I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has gathered us here today to share in the richness of His word. We gather not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of His love. Isn't it wonderful to know that we are all part of this divine family? ...read more

Topics: Gratefulness

Marks Of ‘spirit’ Filled

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2011

Are you joyful, thankful and submissive? Then you are being controlled by God’s Spirit. This filling is a continual experience, for we constantly need to be filled with God’s all sufficient, inexhaustible supply of spiritual power if we are to continually

Opening illustration: Story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool ~ During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Magnify The Lord

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 23, 2009

Our vision of God may be small, blurred, blind or magnified.

Magnify the Lord JCC 01.10.09 am PP Illustration slide 1: Telescopes, key-hole surgery, binoculars, reading glasses, microscope and the human eye Object: a magnifying glass and tiny pictures Activity: Children to use magnifying glass to find out what’s on the paper A lens brings the object ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

O Come Let Us Worship

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2014

In the spiritual realm, there are certain disciplines that we must subject ourselves to if we would truly be all that God intends. Our text details one discipline necessary for experiencing the abundant life that Jesus came into the world to give.

1-25-05 Title: O Come Let Us Worship From: Pastor’s Annual 2005 Theme: The Disciplines of Discipleship Text: “O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!” (Psalm 95:6) Bible Reading: Psalm 95:1-7 1 O come, let us sing to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Amiable Are Thy Tabernacles: An Exposition Of The 84th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 17, 2021

what is the true comfort food?

How Amiable are Thy Tabernacles: An Exposition of the 84th Psalm Psalm 84 can be thought of as comfort food for the soul. In times of stress, there is often the desire to eat. One thinks of the comfort of warm milk and cookies. This might remind some of us of our mothers who would serve them just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journeying To Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Being joyful is more than just being happy. We’ll focus on the true meaning of joy and look at several “joy-busters.”

Journeying to Joy Rev. Brian Bill June 15, 2001 Our family spent this past Wednesday at a Water Park up in God’s Country. We had a blast! There were lots of smiles and laughter. The girls really liked the wave pool and we all enjoyed slides with names like the “Corkscrew,” “Twister,” and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-24, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

"Will A Man Rob God?"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002

This sermon discloses an element that is lacking in many divine worship services around the world, and that element is the vital offering to God of heartfelt and joyful praise.

“Will a Man Rob God?” There is a familiar passage of scripture that ministers of all denominations love to preach about... It is found in Malachi chapter 3 verse 8 and it reads like this; The Lord says; “Will a man rob God? Yet you rob Me.” But you ask; ‘How do we rob you?’” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 26, 2006

Christ in our midst makes us Peaceful, Joyful, Useful, and Powerful! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

JESUS IN THE MIDST John 20:19 22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JesusintheMidst.html Jesus had risen from the dead. The disciples were gathered in a house behind locked doors. Jesus walked through that locked door and stood in their midst. You could say that 'house' was the first church ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist