SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Outside Looking In At Joy:

showing 1,201-1,215 of 187,157
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Love, Joy, Peace Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,341 views

    The fruits of the Spirit are important in the life of a believer.

    GETTING FRUIT FROM GOD’S GARDEN SERIES: LOVE, JOY, PEACE May 4, 2008 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Gal. 5.19-24 A ILLUSTRATION B In Romans 8, Paul dwells on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life a believer. 1 He describes in great detail what the Holy Spirit does in, for, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Rediscovering The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 44,500 views

    Christmas declares, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that we would experience the good tidings of great joy proclaimed by the angels 2,000 years ago.

    REDISCOVERING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store to store. Suddenly she ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • The Joy And Crown Of Boasting thumbnail

    The Joy And Crown Of Boasting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 53 views

    Even when separated or hindered, God’s presence unites and sustains us, making our love and faith in Christ endure until His return.

    If you’ve ever waved goodbye at an airport gate or watched a taillight fade down a long highway, you know the quiet ache of separation. We stand on porches and in parking lots, with a smile on the lips and a lump in the throat, and we whisper, “Until later.” Our hearts carry faces and names. Our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Experience The Joy Of Peace

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,341 views

    Learn how to have peace with God, peace with others and peace of mind

    Experience the Joy of Peace If you’ve been here the last four weeks, you would have learned some very practical and eternal truths for experiencing a life of joy. We talked about how joy is a matter of our spirit, the part of us that relates to God. We need to know, joy requires effort and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013
     | 6,359 views

    The joy of the Lord comes from choosing to follow the Christ child like the shepherds did.

    Experiencing the Joy of Christmas Luke 2:15-20 Introduction- In keeping with the Advent season; We have looked at the good news We have looked at the hope we have in Christ And this week we will look at Joy. Again, I want to use Luke account in Luke 2 with the shepherds and the angels having ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Seth Lawson avatar

    01 Joy In Partnership Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 778 views

    Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s mission together.

    Happy New Year! I’m so thankful that you’ve joined us in worship today! Let me guess — some of us probably made a resolution or two, did some self-evaluation, and set a few goals for the upcoming year. That’s something most of us do, and let me just say it’s a good thing. It’s important to take a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Joy - Psalm 126 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,177 views

    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:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Finding Joy In The Dark Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,203 views

    Message 1 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    I hope that since we gathered together last time that your week has been filled with perfect people, perfect circumstances, a stream of positivity coming from your favorite news source. But just in case that is not reality for some of you, you are in luck. Here’s why. We are beginning a new series ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Reasons For Joy This Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    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:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Joy Of Learning Contentment Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 34,301 views

    This sermon give four insights on learning contentment. 1. Learn Not to Compare Yourself To OTHERS 2. Learn To Adapt To CHANGE 3. Learn To Draw On Christ’s POWER 4. Learn To Trust GOD

    The Joy of Learning Contentment In 1965 the rock band, The Rolling Stones, released a song – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It became the Rolling Stones first number one hit in the United Sates. In this world there are many people that seem to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    Overcoming The Thieves Of Joy

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    It’s through the peace of God that our hearts and minds are guarded from anxiety and worry. When we pursue a conscious rejection of all that is not consistent with the mind of Christ, we begin to experience more exalted thoughts.

    A Desire for Unity "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Joy In The Lord--Rejoice Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 22,124 views

    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:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Joy On The Line Of Scrimmage

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2009
     | 4,336 views

    Even though we seem to be too few and too ill-prepared, if we engage this community for Christ there will be some victories and therefore joy.

    This afternoon, when the saints come marching in, there will be several grades and degrees of happiness. Those ladies who remain football widows, who have not yet learned that if you can’t beat ’em, you have to join ’em – those who are football widows may be unhappy about the temporary loss of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Joy Comes In For A Landing

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    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:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Davidson avatar

    Find Joy In Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,238 views

    We can find joy in the midst of suffering... We can take courage and rejoice knowing that after all we've been through, it's going to be worth it all.

    Today, we will “Find Joy in Suffering”… Please turn in your Bibles to 1 Peter 1:3-6… “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:

    Denomination: Baptist