Sermons on Real Joy:

Fill Your Pastor's Joy To The Brim

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002

Learn how to put joy in your pastor’s heart.

Introduction: This morning, we continue with Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 1-4. I hope for those who needed to see the big picture, you were satisfied last week to receive an overview of the entire letter. Someone has said, "Leaders are not grabbed; they are grown." ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Acts 2:17-27

Denomination: *other

Joy From Your True Identity

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 7, 2001

Discover the difference between your role and identity and how your true identity brings joy to your life.

Introduction: This morning, I want to introduce you to a friend of mine, the Apostle Paul, and to the letter he wrote to the Philippian Church. The Apostle Paul was one who knew the transforming power of forgiveness, unconditional love, salvation and calling from Jesus Christ. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

Who For The Joy Set Before Him...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

Short evangelistic Good Friday message given at a community Good Friday service.

Who For the Joy Set Before Him Hebrews 12:2 (Community Good Friday Service, Friday, April 13, 2001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church), Introduction Good afternoon! It’s my pleasure to tell you that though we are here to commemorate the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, He is alive and well today, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Joy To Bitterness And Back Again Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 22, 2001

Five principles that we need to glean in order that we do not allow the problems that we face in life produce bitterness.

The Life of Moses Sermon # 10 “From Joy to Bitterness and Back Again.” Exodus 15:1-27 (key verses 22-27) Dr. John R. Hamby One of the greatest challenges that you will face in life is to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Begin The New Year In The Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

A new years sermon that focuses on leaving your sins in the past and rejoicing in God’s forgiveness

Begin the New Year in the Joy of Forgiveness Dear Fellow Redeemed in Christ Jesus: In "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who against his will, takes him back to a time when he was still a young man. Scrooge sees himself proposing to the woman he loved, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us

Contributed by David Cambridge on Feb 2, 2002

What is the hope and joy set before us? How does this affect us now?

For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us The Present Effects Of A Future Prospect Introduction A. As Christians, what is the one hope we have? There are actually several aspects of this hope: 1. Jesus’ second coming (John 14:1-3): a. He shall descend from heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:16a), ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Windows Of Joy,from The Cross To Victory

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 17, 2003

The use of Joy by Jesus to stay on the Cross

Windows of Joy, From the Cross to Victory. Hebrews 12:2, Looking unto Jesus, the author and finnisher of our faith, who for the Joy that was set before Him endured the Cross,despiseing the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Many Christians look at this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 14, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the angels’ announcement to the shephards of good news of great joy by looking at why we need the good news, what is the good news, and how can we enjoy this joy this Christmas.

This past Thanksgiving my family and I headed North to spend the holiday with my family in Kentucky. As we were there, on the day after Thanksgiving, my wife and my sister went to do the usual holiday routine of shopping at the various stores. Now I’ve never been shopping on the day after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

All I Want For Christmas Is ... Joy Series

Contributed by W F on Dec 19, 2005

Where you can get some Christmas Joy

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS ... JOY "But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people" (Luke 2:10). There are so many good reasons for us to be afraid in the world at the moment, and there are so many things that are out there just ...read more

Denomination: *other

9 Tips For Protecting Your Joy Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009

Do you let people or things steal your joy? Paul shows us how to not let this happen. In Philippians 3:1-21 we find 9 tips for keeping our joy safe.

• 1 "How To Keep Your Joy Safe" "9 Safety Tips For Protecting Your Joy" Text: Philippians 3:1-21 Introduction How many of you believe God wants you to be joyful? I agree with you, I believe God wants each of us here tonight to have joy. How many of you know that Joy is different from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Joy

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The coming of Christ brings me joy because He soaks up my sin like a sponge, and He helps me get a spiritual bailout.

The Coming of Christ Brings Me Joy John 1:29-34 SLIDES 1, 2 Christ brings me joy because He takes away my sin. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29 HCSB) SLIDE 3 – Sponge Bob VISUAL ILLUSTRATION ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 10, 2009

This sermon gives five aspects of building good relationships. 1. Stop having selfish AMBITIONS 2. Stop having selfish CONCEIT 3. Increase HUMILITY 4. Increase CONSIDERATION of others 5. Develop a Christ-Like CHARACTER

How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Here is a fact: God has made us to have relationships. We can have a relationship with Him and we can have a relationship with other people. Since the fall of Adam and Eve – maintaining relationships have been a major struggle between man and man - and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Plus Poverty Equals Wealth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2009

World Hunger Sunday, 1989: We will find joy in giving if we make our giving a priority, if it is done proportionately and sacrificially, and if we see it as a privilege.

The notion is going around in some circles that poor people are happy people. Have you heard that? It’s a kind of romantic idea, that poor people are happy people, that when you have nothing you at least have each other, you at least depend on God … you know all the usual things that are said. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Joy In Persecution, Part I Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Aug 1, 2008

A consideration of how we can experience joy even in the midst of persecution, when we are persecuted for the RIGHT REASON.

Title: Experiencing Joy In Persecution, Part I: Persecuted For The Right Reason Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 3) Text: Phil 1:12-13 Date Preached: Aug 3, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. An “oxymoron” is a figure ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of The Spirit Is The Measure Of Its Power Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 2, 2008

The problem is that we’ve confused joy with happiness. Happiness is dependent on happenings. Circumstances in your life dictate whether or not you are happy. Joy, on the other hand, is a gift from God - a fruit of the Spirit that transcends whatever is

Opening illustration: During an earthquake some years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, but they were at the same time surprised at the calmness and apparent joy of an old woman whom they all knew. At length one of them, addressing the old woman, said, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational