Sermons about Rediscovering Joy

Joy The Three Letter Word

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008

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Joy is a three letter word that spells contentment. It is a state of mind not an emotion. When we get life in the proper perspective we find real joy>

THE SEARCH FOR JOY Text: 1 John 4:7-14 INTRODUCTION 1. The one thing all people search for in their lives is happiness or joy 2. In this lesson we will dispel all doubts and demolish all rumors as to how to attain true happiness a. There are those who say that happiness is a state of mind b. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flesh And Spirit: Love And Joy Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 22, 2009

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We cannot manufacture joy by trying to be good, nor can we survive game-playing. Joy comes from knowing that without Christ we would not be good at all, but that in Him we are freed from guilt.

The happiest people I know are not necessarily the most moral people I know. And the most unhappy people I know are among the most moral people I know. I’ll bet you didn’t follow that. Let me try again. The happiest people I know are not necessarily the most moral people I know. And the most ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Developing Godly Character Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2009

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This sermon looks at Five Character Traits God desires in a Christian. 1. COMPASSION 2. CONSISTENCY 3. COOPERATION 4. COMMITMENT 5. COURAGE

The Joy of Developing A Godly Character I have said it before – but let me say it again: God is more concerned with your character than He is with your comfort. God is more concerned with your holiness than He is with your happiness. God is more concerned with you as a person than He is with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30, John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding And Naming Places Of Joy Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 16, 2009

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We experience times of joy when we know God is with us.

Intro: Joy. Can you think of a time of joy? In preparation for this morning, our third week of Advent, as we spend this season in expectancy and preparation and waiting, I wonder what we recognize as joy. So I took a few moments to reflect on my own life, to find and name the places of joy. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 28, 2009

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Christmas message.

Good News of Great Joy! Luke 2:8-20 December 20, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I don’t know about you, but for me, sometimes the joy of the holiday season can get lost in the hustle and bustle of just getting ready for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

04 Re-Examining Joy Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 8, 2009

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❶ Restricting Joy ❷ Realizing Joy ❸ Receiving Joy ❹ Releasing Joy

God had made them rejoice with great joy . . . , so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard afar off. —Nehemiah 12:43 I attended a Men’s conference at Folsom Stadium Boulder, Colorado in 1993. At the conclusion of the conference a single candle was lite and the light was passed to 50,000 men and they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 3 - (Joy) 2008 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

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This is a sermon for the third week of Advent, focusing on the message of "Joy."

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 24, 2008

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15 Reasons Jesus Birth Gives us Joy

GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY During an Ordinary Night, an Extraordinary Message was proclaimed by angels who spoke to the shepherds over two thousand years ago: ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you tidings of great joy that will be for all people; a Saviour has been born to you’. Luke 2:10 NIV GOOD NEWS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Joy Of Becoming Like Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2009

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This sermon looks at two aspects of spiritual growth. God’s part - Your part.

The Joy of Becoming Like Christ Folks here is a fact: God is in the life change business. He takes a life that is bent and straightens it out. He takes a life that is shattered and puts it back together. He takes a life that is dirty – filthy – and cleans it up. He takes a life that is broken ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News, Great Joy! Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010

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I’d like to see a newspaper or news program that was all about ‘good news’…the great things that happen each and every day all over the world

Good News – Great Joy! Dec. 13, 2009 Are there any ‘news junkies’ out there today? News junkies are people who like to know what, where, why, when and how about all the things going on in the world around us, and indeed around the world. How many of us read the newspaper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Successful Christian Living Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2010

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This sermon looks at four aspects of Successful Christian Living. 1. Face your SHORT-COMINGS 2. Let go of your PAST 3. Focus on the FUTURE 4. Fight to the WIN

The Joy of Successful Christian Living Our text for today is found in Philippians chapter three. Please follow along with me as I read – Paul is speaking and he says: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Michael Jackson's Elusive Joy

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 2, 2009

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What Is My Outlook For Life? 1. Life is not necessarily a life of comfort and ease. 2. Life is not dependent on outside circumstances. 3. Life is not glamorous, flashy or outwardly impressive.

Proverbs 12:15KJV 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: .....Proverbs 14:12KJV – Prov. 16:25 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Romans 6:20-21KJV 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21 What ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder, The Celebration, The Joy Of Resurrection!

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 8, 2009

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A SERMON FOR EASTER: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim “I have seen the Risen Lord!”

John 20:1-18 THE WONDER, THE CELEBRATION, THE JOY OF RESURRECTION! A SERMON FOR EASTER SUNDAY: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple the disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fruit Of The Spirit, Joy & Peace Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 18, 2012

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This is part 2 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Joy and Peace

Fruit of the Spirit Joy & Peace Mark 4:14-20 (NKJV) 14 The sower sows the word. 15 And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumphant Joy: The Pursuit Of Happiness Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 18, 2013

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Philippians shows us how God wants His people to experience triumphant joy, rejoicing in the Lord always, even in the midst of suffering, trials and temptations.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #1: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS INTRO TO TOPIC: • Joy and happiness. So many people in the world today aren’t experiencing it! • However, so many people in our world live for the pursuit of happiness. • The question is: HOW do we experience happiness? Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

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