Sermons on Pure Joy:

Sing A Song Of Joy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the joy of singing, praying, and reading the Scriptures as forms of worship, and to encourage believers to express their faith in ways that reflect the Christ within them more than the culture around them.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a blessing to gather here together with joyful hearts to praise our Lord. I'm reminded of a quote from A.W. Tozer, who once said that, "Worship is no longer worship when it reflects the culture around us more than the Christ within us." Today, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-5

Topics: Joy, Faith, God

Joy In God's Presence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023

This sermon explores Psalm 16, emphasizing the importance of trust in God, seeking His guidance, and finding victory over evil through faith in Him. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to our time of shared worship and reflection. Today, we gather in the comforting embrace of our faith, united by our shared love for the Lord and our unwavering belief in His unending goodness. We find ourselves turning to the timeless wisdom of the Bible, where we seek ...read more

Topics: God, Good

Joy Comes In The Morning PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023

This sermon explores enduring through pain, anticipating joy, and the promise of God's favor, using Psalm 30:5 as a guide for hope and resilience.

Hey there, folks! It's such a blessing to be gathering together today, isn't it? We've got a real treat for you today. We're going to be hanging out in Psalm 30:5 for a bit. Now, this is a passage that packs a punch. It's a verse that's got a whole lot to say about pain, about patience, and about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Topics: Weeping, Endure, Night

Joy Comes In The Morning

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 30, 2024

Resurrection message dealing with Mary Magdelene meeting Jesus at the empty tomb. Jesus found her weeping but she left full of joy.

Title: From Weeping to Joy Theme: To show how Mary Magdalene went from weeping in her life to joy. Text: John 20:1 – 18 Note: Part of the idea for this message came from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado ch. 11 John 20:1-18 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Joy Of Real Revival PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 30, 2025

True revival is living daily in the Spirit’s righteousness, peace, and joy, letting God’s love transform ordinary moments and relationships into Kingdom life.

Some of us walked in today with a smile that’s doing a lot of work. Bills stack up, headlines shout, and our own hearts whisper old worries with new volume. And yet, into that ache comes a whisper stronger than worry: the King is here, and where the King is, joy begins to sing. Not a thin grin, not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, Luke 10:21

Topics: Joy, Revival

The Joy And Crown Of Boasting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

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: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

Topics: Joy, Service

Restore Me To Joy

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 10, 2026

Revival begins not when we try harder, but when we see God as gracious and allow the joy of salvation to be restored.

There is a difference between being lost and being tired. And if we don’t recognize that difference, we will keep speaking the wrong word to the wrong people. Many people in church today are not lost. They are not rebellious. They are not angry at God. They are not trying to run away. They are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12, Psalm 32:1-2, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 15:20-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Learning To Lift Weights"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Trials are hard but getting through them brings joy.

Objects: A set of dumbbells or some type of weightlifting equipment. Scripture: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith makes us stronger. James 1:2-3 I decided about 6 months ago that I wanted to try to get in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 8: The Pure Milk

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 17, 2021

Growing in Christ makes us strong in tough times.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 8: The Pure Milk 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction In the last study Peter told us of the importance of sincere love among the brethren. Love must not be hypocritical. This is necessary for believers at all times as it is a reflection of the love of God. It serves as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Completed Joy Of A Christian: The Word Of Life Celebrated

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jun 28, 2021

This is a series of sermons based upon 1 John that focuses on the foundation of the Christian experience, love and fellowship with God. 1 John is about application of these two themes. This is sermon 1 of 14, a series about a genuine relationship with God and right living.

Reality shows continue to draw people’s attention. . . In an article, 10 Reality Shows That Aren't Real at All (And 10 That Totally Are), Chris Littlechild, talks about how they claim to be real; however, “the producers are just looking to stir up drama with fake moments. These shows are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 3 "Joy In Believing" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 12, 2016

Part 3 of our Philippians study

Joy to the world A study of Philippians Part 3 “Joy in Believing” Today we continue our study of the book of Philippians Paul’s letter of joy to the Church in the Macedonian in the city of Philippi Paul had spent time with the people there about 10 years before he wrote this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16, Philippians 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Stand For Jesus Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 4, 2008

In a world that is hostile to the message of Jesus, do we dare to stand for him whatever the cost?

TAKE A STAND FOR JESUS Taking a stand on any issue requires conviction. You have to believe that what you are standing firm on is somehow the most righteous position you can think of. Without this conviction you will be swayed by persuasive argument to give up your position, or at least to see ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Philippians 1:28

Denomination: Mennonite

Crazy Happy Satisfaction Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

True joy and happiness are found in living according to God's plan, which includes showing mercy, having a pure heart, being a peacemaker, and standing firm in the face of persecution.

Today, we're going to talk about something we all want - happiness. But not just any happiness, we're talking about the real, deep-down, soul-satisfying happiness. You know, the kind that doesn't depend on how many likes you get on Instagram or whether your crush texts you back. We're talking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Topics: Divine Joy, God's Plan, Spiritual Happiness, Faithful Living

Suffering

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 30, 2016

To share that the road to greatness always passes through suffering.

A man found a cocoon of the emperor moth and took it home to watch it emerge. One day a small opening appeared, and for several hours the moth struggled but couldn't seem to force its body past a certain point. Deciding something was wrong, the man took scissors and snipped the remaining bit of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Other

It's Not All Bad!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 21, 2016

Sometimes when we look at certain Bible passages we get the feeling that only suffering and persecution awaits the true believer in Jesus. Nothing could be further from the truth! Even in the midst of trials we can have joy and peace and hope! PTL!!

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (Please look up this Scripture as we will read it in a few minutes) As I was thinking of last weeks sermon we had spoken about the death of James, the brother of John and the miraculous deliverance of Peter from prison and of the fact that there is a great wave of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene