Sermons on Supernatural Joy:

Finding Strength In Divine Joy SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The joy of the Lord is our strength. Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning.

The topic of today's sermon is joy. We all experience discouragement and bad days, but God has provided us with joy to strengthen us. Psalm 30:5 says that weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Isaiah 61:3 tells us that God gives us beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Topics: Joy, Strength, Endurance

Finding Joy After Darkness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

... cling to God's promises, dawn is on the horizon.

Have you ever felt like giving up? Like everything is going wrong and there's no way out? Have you ever laid in bed at night, feeling like the darkness itself has turned against you? Well, if this is you, then I want to talk to you about finding joy in the midst of your night season. I want to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Topics: Prayer, God's Promises

Easter Joy: Celebrating The Resurrection SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

An engaging Easter Sunday sermon, inspired by 'The Story' from Randy Frazee and Max Lucado, celebrating the joy and hope brought by the Resurrection.

The first Easter Sunday was great because the previous Saturday had been terrible. The enemies of Christ thought they had put an end to his movement. They believed his work was a failure. On that Saturday, Christ was in the grave. His life was over, his voice silenced, and his miracles ceased. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

Topics: Easter, Resurrection

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 12, 2023

Help the congregation experience the joy of the Lord

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not just as individuals, but as a family, a community, a congregation united by our shared faith and love for our Lord Almighty. Today, we are going to embark on a journey, a spiritual expedition, not into the unknown, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Topics: Outside Looking In At Joy

Where Community And Joy Reside

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 23, 2024

A sermon for the fourth Sunday of Advent, year C

December 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 1:39-55 Where Community and Joy Reside Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we meditate on the scriptural passage known as “the visitation.” The newly pregnant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy In The Journey - A Christmas Sermon

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Dec 31, 2024

As long as we live in this world, our lives are part of a greater journey—a journey of faith, hope, and purpose. When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys.

Christmas: A Time of Journey When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys. Every major figure in the story of Christ's birth undertook some form of a journey. The Bible itself is filled with stories of journeys, from beginning to end. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-49

Denomination: Other

The Joy Of The Lord As Your Strength Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

The joy of the Lord is not just a fleeting emotion, but a deep, abiding strength that empowers believers to endure hardship, remain steadfast in faith, and overcome challenges.

Title: THE JOY OF THE LORD AS YOUR STRENGTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said to them, 'Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Philippians 4:4, John 15:11, James 1:2-3, Psalm 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go Out In Joy And Peace

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 30, 2025

Isaiah 55 is a poem that starts like a commercial. God appears as a street vender in the marketplace near a river, eager to sell his goods, but with a big difference. What He’s offering is free.

Isaiah 55 is a poem that starts like a commercial. God appears as a street vender in the marketplace near a river, eager to sell his goods, but with a big difference. What He’s offering is free. His merchandise--wine and milk--represent life’s blessings. Milk is a symbol of nourishment, wine a ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

An Anthem Of Praise - A Kings Joy

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 12, 2025

This is the second part of a two part series. Psalm 20 and 21 go together. Psalm 20 is a prayer (song) that was spoken (or sung) before a battle. Psalm 21 is the praise of victory following a battle.

A King’s Joy Psalm 21:1-7 Intro. Psalm 20 was “An Anthem of Prayer” Prayed before going into battle Pray before going into hard times. Psalm 21 is a “An Anthem of Praise” A song for after the battle A song of joy and praise. The king here is King David. He is rejoicing in God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:4, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline And The Joy Of Following Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 19, 2025

We must all accept discipline so that we will receive the “peaceful fruit of righteousness” owed to those who are trained by discipline.

Twenty-first Sunday in Course 2025 As a teacher, I used to tell my students there’s a good way to find out what the teacher finds important in a lesson. Here’s the rule: write down anything the teacher says more than once. That’s what is likely to be on the test. Today St. Luke shares a question ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:18-21, Psalm 117:1-2, Mark 16:15, Hebrews 12:5-7, Hebrews 12:11-13, Luke 13:22-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Joy: Stand Firm In The Lord Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 31, 2025

Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to live out the Christian faith? What if you knew how to stand firm in Jesus Christ which would help you live for Him? Get ready to discover Paul’s instructions!

Joy: Stand Firm in the Lord Philippians 3:12-4:1 Just a reminder that families and friends who don't attend church may be open to coming to church for Christmas. They need an invitation from us. Some may decline this year but may come the next. But some may be ready this year. We ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Joy Set Before Us

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025

This teaching reminds us that the promise of future glory and eternal joy empowers believers to endure trials and remain faithful to God.

THE JOY SET BEFORE US By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Supporting Texts: John ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of Discovering God's Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the joy of discovering, investing in, and experiencing the Kingdom of God, as illustrated in Matthew 13:44-52.

Good morning, church family. If you've ever experienced the thrill of finding a valuable item at a yard sale or the excitement of seeing your investment multiply, then today's sermon will resonate with you. We'll be diving deep into Matthew 13:44-52, exploring the joy of finding, investing in, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Topics: Joy, Kingdom

Joy: A Gift From God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon explores joy as a divine gift from God, a source of strength, and encourages believers to celebrate and share this joy with others.

Welcome, dear friends. It's a delight to be with you today, gathered in God's presence, as we unpack the profound gift of joy that our Heavenly Father so generously bestows upon us. Today, we're going to unwrap this divine gift, to better understand it, to celebrate it, and most importantly, to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, Habakkuk 3:18, John 15:11

Topics: True Joy

When Joy Is Our Song PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon encourages us to receive God's message of joy and assurance through Jesus Christ, like the humble shepherds, with open hearts and minds. Key

Welcome, my dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as a family, bound by a shared love and reverence for our Lord. We stand here, not as solitary islands, but as a unified body, our hearts beating in rhythm with the divine melody of God's love. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Topics: Joy, Making Room