Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

Overcoming The Thieves Of Joy

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022

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: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas Series

Contributed by William Chaney Jr on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon highlights the post modern approach to Christmas and the Biblical response. The culture connection can be found in a children’s movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Don¡¦t Let the Grinch Steal your Christmas Isaiah 12:2-6 2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." 3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. 4 In that day you will say: "Give thanks ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 3:4-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Ever Expanding Joy Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

The world is both a hard and a beautiful place. We may experience stratospheric highs in one season only to plunge into abyss. but we more often have to work our way through the regular ups and downs, and bumps of life.

Introduction There was once a farmer who began to look at his farm through critical eyes. Every place he looked on his farm he saw something wrong. So he decided to sell and move somewhere else. He contracted a realtor who came out to look things over. Then the realtor called to get the farmer’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Views From The Valley

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 24, 2018

a message about the last valley we must cross.

“The Views from the Valley” 2 Timothy 4:9-22 2 Timothy 4:16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Live Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008

In this message Philippians 1:1-10 is used to help us come to define our lives by what really counts and brings lasting joy. Our walk with Jesus, our prayer life, and our focus on others.

How many of you would like to live a more joyful life? Would you like to discover how to be content with what ever life dishes out? If you answered yes, this series of Bible teaching is for you. This morning we begin a new series on how to live the joy-filled lives. There is no one who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011

We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.

Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Still Have Joy

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

The Joy of the Lord is our Strength

I still Have Joy! II Corinthians 4:7-18 Joy a word small in stature but mighty in meaning Joy a directive a strong basis for the faith of a Christian And in our Christian journey we will find that Joy is the opposite of Happiness! Why? Well Happiness is the reaction to an action where as Joy is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Radical Work Ethic Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

33rd message in a series from Ephesians dealing with the admonition to stop stealing but work to give to others.

“A Radical Work Ethic: Grabbing or Giving” Ephesians 4:28 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 Paul will specify some things that characterize a loving ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Think Myself Happy

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 5, 2016

No matter what goes on in my life, I will contend for happiness. Therefore in the midst of the most difficult circumstance, whatever I am faced it, may be uncomfortable but it does not shake my joy. Whenever I feel the adversary trying to steal my joy, I must find and Content for my Happiness.

TITLE: I THINK MYSELF HAPPY SCRIPTURE: ACTS 26:1-3 Happiness is a state of Mind. It differs greatly from Joy. We as believers understand Joy comes from God and God alone. Joy is the state not predicated upon your Circumstance. Man cannot give you Joy and man cannot take it away. No matter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Our Hearts For Easter: Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation

Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation Philipians 2:5-11 David Taylor Main idea: Christ is the ultimate model and example of selflessness. As we started this series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we saw that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

Just like the Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ book/movie, there are some real-life grinches that would love to steal your Christmas that you need to be aware of.

12.23.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Don’t Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas” Matthew 2:11-16 says, 11“When the wise men had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Get Stressed Out!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2002

The promise of forgiveness and salvation in Christ Jesus tempers our lives with joy and hope.

The population of this country is 200 million people. 84 million are retired. That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total, there are 22 million employed by the federal government. That leaves 19 million to do the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christian's Certitude

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 19, 2023

Where do we go when we die!

The Christians Certitude 2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Reigns Supreme! Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 25, 2008

A new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people. Those who understand it as good news will celebrate in its glory & joy. Such news would be cause for the greatest joy & the greatest glory is for who causes it to become reality.

ISAIAH 52: 7-12 OUR GOD REIGNS SUPREME! [Romans 10: 11- 17] A new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people. Those who understand it as good news will celebrate in its glory and joy. As marvelous as this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 5 "Joy In Givingjesus" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 26, 2016

Part 5 of our study of Joy- Christmas Day 2016

Joy to the World A study of Philippians Part 5 “Joy in Jesus” Philippians 4:4 Merry Christmas I am so glad to see each and every one of you here this morning Over the last few weeks we have been studying joy as explained and described by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist