Sermons on Maximize Joy:

Fruit Of Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 23, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#2] FRUIT OF JOY Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Galatians 5:22 says, ¡§But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy¡K¡¨ 1. Joy means an inner gladness; a deep seated pleasure. 2. The joy of the Lord is not the same as the joy of the world. God¡¦s Joy 1. God¡¦s joy is possessed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 3, 2003

The sacrifice of Christ made our salvation a full and free gift; our personal sacrifice is the joyful response that makes ministry possible.

February 2, 2003 1Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, but the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while nine-tenths remained in the other cities. 2And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. Nehemiah ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Joy Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007

This sermon was written as part 2 of 2 for Easter Sunday 2007. Part 1 was delivered at the Sunrise service, part 2 at the second service.

Easter Sunday - Part 2 Recap part 1: Hope of the Resurrection: 1Peter 1: 3-5 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 16, 2004

The joy of Habbakkuk, its source and how it can be applied to our lives.

The joy of Habakkuk Hab 3:16-19 16 When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops. 17 Although the fig ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2004

Giving is a joy if you love Jesus!

INTRODUCTION „X Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get anywhere, it has to learn to crawl." The people said, "Let it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In The Desert

Contributed by Arthur Page on Dec 3, 2004

During the Christmas season, we find ourselves in a deficit of joy. Isaiah describes finding joy in the desert . . . perhaps we are seeking joy in the wrong places.

How many of you are just absolutely overflowing with joy right now? Let’s be honest with each other, OK? Is there even one person here who can truthfully say, I’m so overflowing with joy I can hardly contain myself? Just one? Would you like to know how to get that kind of joy in your life? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Joy To The World! Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 7, 2004

Christmas is about the joy found in Christ

(adapted from Bob Russell) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TEXT: PSALM 98 TITLE: “JOY TO THE WORLD” INTRODUCTION: A. Christmas can be quite stressful --planning parties, buying just the right gifts, preparing elaborate meals ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Is Joy

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 19, 2004

The things that rob us of joy are: 1. Living a life of isolation. 2. Living for the material world. 3. Living without Jesus.

How much money would it take to make you happy? A million dollars? Two million? Jack Whittaker, 57, won the largest undivided jackpot in U. S. History — $314.9 million — two years ago. But Jewel Whittaker, Jack’s wife, told the Charleston Gazette, “I wish all of this never would have happened. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Consider It Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

Joy is more than happiness.

This morning we begin with a musical experiment. I need three volunteers to see if we can get these glasses of water to “sing.” (Select volunteers). As our volunteers rubbed the top edge, the water vibrated. You could hear the vibrations that came across as sound. If you would have looked closely, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Retrieving The Joy

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2003

A message dealing with coming out of those periods of "blue funk" that we all go through sometimes!

Retrieving the Joy Various Scriptures October 4, 2003 Introduction Everyone gets down sometimes. Everyone gets dry, spiritually sometimes. Everyone, at one time or another just seems to lose the joy and wonderment they once had in their relationship with God. I am with you on that. I have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walking In Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

This is the 11th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN JOY 2 John 1:1-13 In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her children”, is thought by some to be the cover letter to 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Shadowlands

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

The premise of this sermon is that even in the midst of life’s sorrow, there is a depth of joy that abides within us.

Advent III – Joy Luke 2:26-55 In the wonderfully reflective book entitled, The Prophet, one can contemplate these words: The woman questioned the one she called Prophet of God, saying: “Speak to us now of Joy and Sorrow”. And he answered: The same well from which you laughter rises was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-55

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Joy

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

A brief Christmas devotion

CHRISTMAS J-O-Y I came across a collection of letters that children wrote to Santa Claus. Some of them were pretty good. One said, "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." My ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Galatians 2:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Overflowing Joy Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006

The concluding sermon of Nehemiah that considers the result of a life built with God at the center: When We Build with God at the Center, We will Overflow with Joy in all Things.

(This is especially from 12:43ff) Today we come to the end of our study in Nehemiah—not that we have mined all the truths therein—we have only TOUCHED on chapter 13, which ends the book on a bit of a downer—seeing what happens when people don’t stay dedicated to God But that is NOT our focus ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Elements Of Joy Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

What is your source of Joy.

The Elements of Joy Philippians 1:3-8 Intro. People today are consumed by the pursuit of happiness. Self help books, motivational speakers, and advice columnists claim to offer the key to happiness, but for many people the door remains locked. Unable to control their circumstances, these same ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist