Sermons on Maximize Joy:

Restore The Joy Of Salvation

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 5, 2013

Remember it is a relationship 1. Talk (Prayer) 2. Listen (scripture) 3. Enjoy (praise) 4. Remember (change your focus)

Restore The Joy of Salvation - Salvation implies rescue - Hopeless situation & certain death - Then snatched out of the despair - O the joy of the rescue - Now today - Are you stressed or distressed by life? - Do you rarely laugh? - Are you quick to snap at people? - Do flop into bed exhausted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Power Of Joy

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 12, 2013

This is your time for restitution, to take back what the devil took from you

I didn't come here tonight just to preach I came to prophesy God sent me with a prophetic word just like it happen in the Bible the word of the Lord would come to his prophets the word of the Lord came to me. the word of the Lord came to me and he said to me prophesy that God is restoring Joy to ...read more

Scripture: Job 20:15-18, James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serving Up Joy Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013

God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Faith Is Joy

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 6, 2013

“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” John 20:29.

Theme: The fruit of faith is Joy Text: Acts 5:27-32; Rev. 1:4-8; Jn. 20:19-31 Man has a deep desire for certainty and he will go to great lengths just to be certain. For many people the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. For the Christian, however, there are many certainties ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 2:22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Having Joy Unspeakable Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011

Only the Lord can give us pure Joy. There is joy suckers and we need to be looking for Godly Joy.

Having Joy Unspeakable Galatians 5:22 Introduction- Last week we began a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. We began with patience because everyone does so well with it. If you will be patient with me this morning, we are going to look at joy, another characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

The Mute Shout For Joy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 30, 2012

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September 9 2012 23rd Sunday in Course Verbum Domini The eyes of the blind are opened, and the ears of the deaf are unstopped, the lame walk and the mute shout for joy. The poor come to worship with the rich and all are treated alike. And Jesus is the center of it all. The one who came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Catholic

Forgiveness Brings Joy

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 12, 2010

Burdens take away our joy, but God's forgiveness of our sins brings us joy and happiness.

Text: “Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!” (Psalm 32:11) How do you feel this morning? Is that a good question? You might not think so. You might say, “Do I look like I feel good?” You know that we all have some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Joy Of Giving To God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2010

This sermon looks at the Joy of being a cheerful giver. 1. Giving is an ENCOURAGEMENT 2. Giving is an INVESTMENT 3. Giving is a SACRIFICE

The Joy of Giving to God We have come to the end of our series on “How to Really Enjoy Life”. Today I want us to discover – how to Experience the Joy of a Giving God. The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Want Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2010

Genuine joy comes after we do what Christ bids us do, and is grounded in our relationship to Him. In fact, the real issue is not our joy but His.

If you want joy! What a ridiculous premise! Of course you want joy. Of course we want to be happy. Of course all of us want to feel deep satisfaction with life. We want joy. That's just self-evident. The trouble is, we don't know how to get that joy. We don't understand where joy comes from, how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Comes In For A Landing

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 16, 2010

What does it mean to Rejoice in Real Life, when Joy touches down on the rough patches of our lives?

Philippians 3:8-14 Lately, I’ve talked some about how I don’t really enjoy flying. I will go, and it isn’t a huge deal, but I tend to get nervous. But, there is one think that I LOVE about flying. It’s the sound of the wheels of the plane touching the ground. It’s a powerful moment, marked by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2010

Because we are secure, we can be satisfied with Christ, which should lead us to live a separated life, sanctified for His purposes so that we can saturate this world with His Word.

The Joy-Filled Life John 17:6-19 Rev. Brian Bill 3/21/10 Some of you may know that I’m half Irish so St. Patrick’s Day has always been a pretty big deal for me. I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage on this special day and my Swedish wife Beth has humored me over the years by ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Full Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2010

Delivered 1989, on the 25th anniversary of the reception of the church's first black member. We wait for full joy and unity, which come from embracing all people and from being the agents of redemption for all needs.

Exactly twenty-five years ago, two things happened which were destined to have a profound effect on my life, and I want to share them with you this morning. These two unrelated happenings took place without the people involved in either one being aware of the other one, but, as I have said, both ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Ministry And Baptism Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 29, 2004

When Philip preaches Jesus, people look for water! What’s the connection? Look and see...

I visited Amazon.com and hit the search command with these words: “The joy of…” to see what books began with that title. There were 111,218 entries! Although not all actually had that title: these were among those listed: The joy of cooking The joy of signing The joy of motherhood The joy of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of A Forgiven Heart

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2004

Psalm 32 is a clear passage of Scripture dealing with hidden and secret sins that need to be confessed. Five "Cs" are used as an outline for the message.

The Joy of a Forgiven Heart Psalm 32 Psalm 32 sings out the “Joys of a Forgiven Heart.” King David wrote the psalm as an expression of his thankfulness for God’s grace in providing the gift of forgiveness. Both Psalm 32 and 51 reflect on King David moral failure. The background for the Psalm ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 27, 2008

Joy is the second manifestation list in the Fruit of the Spirit. It is the direct result of experiencing the presence and love of God in one’s life. Joy is an attitude you can choose.

The Fruit of the Spirit - Joy Galations 5:22 Scripture: Galations 5:22 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Introduction The last few weeks we have seen in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God