Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

"Joy: Against All Odds!" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 19, 2015

Biblical joy comes from a heart yielded to God and the Holy Spirit understanding the One who rules our life loves and cares for us deeply using whatever we are going through to either perfect the image of Christ in us or to bring Himself glory!

Cornerstone Church 7.19.15 “JOY: AGAINST ALL ODDS” Philippians 1:12-30 Last week we began our look at the Book ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Took Sarah

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 8, 2019

Life is tough, somehow it never turns out the way the movie pictures it, be wise and smart. The agenda of the enemy is to stop growth, multiplication and progress.

Took Sarah…… Genesis 20:2”…..Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah.” “The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy” (John 10:10). Life is tough, somehow it never turns out the way the movie pictures it, be wise and smart. The agenda of the enemy is to stop growth, multiplication and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thankful For One Another

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

As we praise God for all things, we are not to forget to thank Him for those fellow Christians who provide blessing and strength in our daily lives.

THANKFUL FOR ONE ANOTHER "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." Philippians 1:3 No man is "an island" unto himself. Our lives touch many others and the lives of many others touch us. For this reason Paul wrote: "that there should be no division in the body (of Christ), but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Enjoyment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 24, 2003

The gift of enjoyment is a gift that comes from our happy God; without it, life will not satisfy; with it, we can find enjoyment in the simplest of pleasures.

The Gift of Enjoyment Ecclesiastes 6 1. There’s a story about a child psychologist who wanted to observe how different children respond to negative circumstances. They got a room and filled it with horse manure. Putting the pessimistic child in there, they observed how he responded. Predictably, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12, Ecclesiastes 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Descending Into Greatness Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

Putting others before ourselves will bring us to our knees. Learning to give ourselves away is also the first step to a deeper experience of true joy.

There is something that stirs deeply within us when a man or woman gives up their life for another. A few decades ago Roger Rosenblatt wrote a moving tribute in Time Magazine. It was about a passenger on Air Florida Flight 90 that crashed into the Potomac River. The nameless 50-some-year old man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Count It All Joy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores how life's trials, viewed through faith, can lead to spiritual growth, maturity, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Creator of the universe has carved out this moment in time for us to come together, to learn, to grow, and to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Testing Of Faith, Patience

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 From Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 1, 2023

The season of Christmas is a time to experience comfort and joy from what God has done in Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the Christmas season! • This season should be a time for joy, but many struggle with the concept of joy because their lives lay in ruin. • Sometimes, the ruin is self-inflicted; other times, the ruin is inflicted upon us. • There is hope! • I want to draw your attention to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In The Midst Of Trouble PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Encourages embracing trials with joy as they are divine tools for shaping us into Christ's image through faith and perseverance.

Welcome, beloved family, to this place of peace and purpose. We are here, gathered in the warmth of fellowship, to delve into the depths of the Word and to draw from its wellspring of wisdom. We are here, not by accident or coincidence, but by divine appointment. For the Lord has a word for us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Testing Of Faith, Patience

The Joys Of Christmas - 2 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 6, 2023

Explores sanctification as a lifelong transformative process, enabled by God's Spirit, that shapes Christians to reflect the image of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you once again, to lift our hearts and minds to the One who has called us out of darkness and into His marvelous light. We are here, not by our own merit, but by the grace of God. And in that grace, we find not only our salvation but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Topics: Joy, Sanctification

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 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 To The World (Advent) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

Explores the joy and redemption found in the birth of Jesus Christ, as experienced by shepherds, angels, Mary, Joseph, and the prophet Simeon.

Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we congregate to hear and heed the word of God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the brink of an extraordinary revelation, a revelation that will illuminate our hearts and guide our spirits. We will be turning the pages of the Holy Scripture to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-34

Topics: Advent, Joy

The Full Measure Of Joy Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 5, 2005

We need to know the what and why of this joy—what true joy is all about and why joy is a mark of believers. The source of joy is not found in this world; it is external, from Above.

“The Full Measure of Joy” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I am coming to You now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have My full measure of joy fulfilled within them” (John 17:13). It may seem surprising, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13

Denomination: Congregational

Creating A Climate For Joy

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 13, 2008

Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like ways.

Title: Creating a Climate for Joy Text: Philippians 4:1-9 The Big Idea: Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like way. Introduction I would like for us to take a moment to watch a clip by the Audio Adrenaline people who went on a road trip across America to find out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational