Sermons on Maximize Joy:

Living A Lifestyle Of Joy

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2003

A message calling Christians to live a life characterized by joy, not grumpiness. This is an expansion on part of the message, "Lighten Up!", also posted on this site.

Living a Lifestyle of Joy Various Scriptures August 24, 2003 Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be Filled With Joy

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003

This message explores Jesus’ practical advice on the pathway to more joy in your life.

- in John 15, 16, and 17, Jesus talks more about joy than anywhere else in the gospels/we’ll be looking at these passages over the next few weeks. - Eric Tissenbaum: prof who told the class that they didn’t have to take notes on everything in his class/when he was going to say something ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Lord--Rejoice Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 12, 2003

How can we have joy when circumstances are bad?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches December 14, 2003 Third Sunday of Advent JOY JOY in the Lord--Rejoice Philippians 4:4-9 Introduction: Today on the third Sunday of Advent our theme is joy. The angels announced in Luke 2:10 “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Joys False Or Complete Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2004

For Epiphany: As Richard Foster wrote about "Money, Sex, and Power", is it possible the Wise Men’s gifts are warnings to Jesus and His family about these things? Complete joy comes from what Jesus did with these issues.

Who we are and what we have are two entirely different things, but we confuse them. We insist on identifying who we are by what we have. Who we are and what we have are not the same thing. We are more by far than the material goods we possess. And yet everywhere we are identified by our stuff. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Signal 22 For Joy Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 8 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor _____________________ "Granny" Parker always had trouble with that rooster! Granny was in her mid-70’s when I met her. She’d lived all her life on just two farms -- her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7, Philippians 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Turning Hardship To Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004

Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaping God's Joy

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jun 30, 2004

Becoming involved with God’s agenda sets the stage for us to become joyful

La Accademia is where four unfinished sculptures of Michelangelo reside. They are called “The Prisoners”. Originally intended to for the tomb of Pope Julius the project was downsized and they were never completed. They depict, as you may have seen prior to worship, forms struggling to be free from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

By Grace Comes Joy Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Paul refuses to allow anything to be added to the gospel because such things steal the joy that comes from salvation by grace alone.

Philippians 3:1-3 Sunday, May 26, 2002 One of the greatest truths from the Word of God is the truth that salvation is by grace through faith completely apart from any of our works. Yet there is something perverse within us that even when we know that truth we desire that there be a set of rules ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3, Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

James is a “Do this! Do that!” book which, taken to heart, will dynamically affect our lives on every level. We will not be the same at the end of this study if we prayerfully ask the Spirit to apply what we learn.

1. James verse 1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. a. Half Brother of Christ James a half-brother, of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospels mention this fact in Matthew 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004

This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Humility - The Key To Joy Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 18, 2004

If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility.

Becoming A Joy-FULL Person 3. Attitude Check Philippians 2:1-18 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility. OBJECTIVES: Listeners will understand what it means to be humble. Listeners will discover the connection between humility and joy-FULL ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Work Completed

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

I think Labor Day should remind us that work is a blessing, & not a curse. So this morning we’ll look at work as a blessing & as a service. Finally, I’ll suggest that work is not enough.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is Labor Day weekend, & I come to it with mixed emotions because I’m not sure exactly what to do with this particular holiday. All year long we gear up for holidays. For Christmas we try to get in the spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2, Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Joy In Life Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jul 8, 2002

This message is based on the fruit of the spirit It concludes with some practical guidelines to help you discover joy in your life.

Finding Joy in Life Galatians 5:22-23 Dr. Marty Baker www.stevenscreek.net June 30, 2002 This week our nation will be celebrating Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, a group of 56 patriots banded together and adopted the Declaration of Independence on. They penned these words: "We hold these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Joy Is Complete

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 10, 2003

The certain hope we find in Christ -- forgiveness and salvation -- are real reasons for joy.

Glue is a bonding agent. Some is more adhesive than others. You wouldn’t use Elmer’s Glue to bond a piece of paneling to a wall, just as you wouldn’t allow a small child to use Liquid Nails to make an art project. There are many types of glue on the market these days, each with it’s own ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy - Psalm 126 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 10, 2002

How do we sustain joy in the midst of difficult circumstances? By reflecting on God’s blessings and promises.

Right now in Texas, a woman named Andrea Yates is on trial for the crime of murdering her five children, ages 7, 5, 3, 2, and six months. According to news reports, she confessed to police that she led them one at a time into the bathroom of their family’s home and drowned them in the bathtub. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:4

Denomination: Baptist