Sermons on Maximize Joy:

New Songs Of Joy Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY

BIG IDEA: VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Praise the Lord!” I. (:1B-4) VICTORY CAUSES GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE PUBLICLY WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY A. Exhortation to God’s People to Celebrate Publicly with a New Song “Sing to the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of A Broken Rope

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 19, 2001

How faith sees you through the worst circumstances

The Joy of a Broken Rope (How faith sees you through the worst circumstances) Mark 5.21-43 April 22, 2001 21When Jesus went back across to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him on the shore. 22A leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, came and fell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Reasons For Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001

There a 3 reasons for joy during Christmas that we can remember: Family, Government and Descent.

Reasons for joy this Christmas by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC We want joy, don’t we? Look around, are we not as humans reaching, looking, for it. The Vancouver Grizzlies and their fans are looking for the joy of victory. But alas... Why there is even a dish washing detergent ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love, Joy & Peace

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Nov 6, 2001

Learn about three fruits of the spirit.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THREE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT: LOVE, JOY & PEACE “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Joy Complete?

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001

Our joy will not complete unless we are in fellowship, and that fellowship is based on the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Theme: Joy Thesis: From Incarnation to fellowship to joy Title: Is Your Joy Complete? Text: 1 John 1:1-4 Is Your Joy Complete? Pray Intro A circulatory letter probably to the churches of Asia Minor - to Believers Written by the Apostle John probably before his exile to Patmos False ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas - Joy Or Despair?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

Herod issues an order that all little boys two years old & younger in Bethlehem are to be murdered. In horror, we wonder how anyone could have reacted that way to a baby’s birth.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Please listen as I read these familiar words found in Matthew 2:1-12. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem & asked, ‘Where is the one who has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Gift Of Joy" Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 1, 2001

In this message we will look at the gift of joy and how to keep joy in our Christmas (The Gifts of Christmas part 1 of 4)

“The Gift Of Joy” The Gifts Of Christmas – part one SHOW – The Grinch Video Clip….(when he thinks they will be sad on mountain about to push over toys – new Grinch) “maybe Christmas means more…” As your pastor – I felt the need as Christmas 2001 shifts into high gear – to talk about, to remind ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evil That Brought Joy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 4, 2001

This is the first sermon in a 4 sermon series designed for Christmas.

12/2/01 - The Great Evil that Brought a Greater Joy Christmas can be a tough time of year. Text: Matthew 2:16: The Christmas story brought great sorrow to at least one group of people. The mothers of the little boy babies that were killed were filled with an intolerable pain. Yet, in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Count It All Joy"

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002

No matter what you may encounter, count it all "Joy". Problems come and they go, but count it all "Joy". With Jesus, we can face the whole world, and know that we have the Victory!

Intro: James was the oldest half-brother of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 13.55). He witnessed Christ’s appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor. 15:7), and was among those who assembled together following the Ascension (Acts 1:14), He awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Later he became a leader ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, James 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of The Christian Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 22, 2000

True joy comes from being in Christ

The Joy of the Christian Life John 15:1-11 August 16, 1998 Morning Service Introduction A. The great vine of Hampton Court: There is a grapevine under glass, estimated to be over 1,000 years old, it has only one root - 2ft thick, some of the branches are over 200ft long, it produces tons of grapes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Joy - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

We’ll identify some enemies of joy; then look at a perfect example of joy; & then consider, "How do we experience that kind of joy?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Last week we began looking at Galatians 5:22 where Paul speaks about the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. Listen as I read it once again. Paul says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 15:5-11, Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Your Salvation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Friends, you and me have reasons to rejoice. As believers, we are people who have reason to have joy. * - we have a heavenly father who created us and gave us this rich and bounteous earth to live in * - He has provided all that we need for life and for the enjoyment of life * - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Cry For Restored Joy

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 51:12,13 says,"Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

Psalms 51:12,13 says,"Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways ; and sinners shall be converted unto thee." So many today in churches all across America have lost their joy and are not ready to admit it has happened. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-2, Psalm 51:1-12

Joy Comes In The Mourning

Contributed by R Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Main Idea: We can find hope, love and faith in the words spoken by the angel on that first Resurrection Sunday.

Main Idea: We can find hope, love and faith in the words spoken by the angel on that first Resurrection Sunday. Interrogative: Is there a message for today us in the words spoken by the angel on that first Resurrection Sunday? I. Background (vv. 1-5) II. A Word That Gives Hope. (v. 6) 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:5-7

Joy - For A Season, For A Lifetime

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Tonight we have joy in this place.

1. Tonight we have joy in this place. The joy of music bringing forth the joy of Christnas. Christmas is a season of joy. The story of the birth of Christ is a story of joy. 2. This is what the angel told Zechariah when he told him that s on would be born to him - a son who would make ready a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed