Sermons on The Joy Before Jesus:

Starting Out Right Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 14, 2005

Discusses the importance of God being first in your life & in your priorities if you are going to have the joy-filled life Jesus promised.

RESTORING THE JOY Part 3: Starting Out Right I had to go and put some new tires on our truck this past week. That was fun, let me tell you. We had known for some time we were going to need new tires, because the tread was getting thin. We ended up getting them a little sooner than we thought ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Highest Priority Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for a short or a long time, it’s good to take stock of your goals and priorities.

Introduction Many of the New Testament letters were written to address problems in the churches. A good illustration is 1 Corinthians when Paul offers counsel on issues like division in the church, immorality, lawsuits among believers, spiritual gifts and the resurrection. 1 Corinthians deals with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

We must know how to sit with Christ in the heavenly places and we must know how to walk worthy of Him down here, but we must also know how to stand before the foe.”

Sit Walk Stand Ephesians 6:10-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 1-19-2020 Sit Walk Stand We have begun 2020 with a study of the little book, “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Chinese pastor Watchman Nee. In week one of this series, we learned that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Between Now And Death

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2025

Often Doctor Laura asks a question: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO BETWEEN NOW AND DEATH? Dead fish float down stream. Will we focus on showing yourself approved before God?

BETWEEN NOW AND DEATH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) BETWEEN NOW AND DEATH: SCHOLAR? STUDENT? Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. WHAT IS AHEAD? I often listen to Doctor Laura. One of her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 6:5-8, Proverbs 19:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Joy Is Complete

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 10, 2003

The certain hope we find in Christ -- forgiveness and salvation -- are real reasons for joy.

Glue is a bonding agent. Some is more adhesive than others. You wouldn’t use Elmer’s Glue to bond a piece of paneling to a wall, just as you wouldn’t allow a small child to use Liquid Nails to make an art project. There are many types of glue on the market these days, each with it’s own ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

From Grief To Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 27, 2023

Do you want your joy to be full? I have often wondered why at times I have no joy in prayer or in serving the Lord, it made me think about where my hope is, is it in people,in success or is in the Lord or am I hoping the Lord will answer my prayer the way I want Him to?

John 16:16-24 (NASB) 16 “A little while, and you no longer are going to see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me.” 17 So some of His disciples said to one another, “What is this that He is telling us, ‘A little while, and you are not going to see Me; and again a little while, and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipline Leads To Joy! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 12, 2009

God disciplines Christians when they mess up not to punish them but to reveal the awesome glory of Christ!

God reveals Himself to people in mysterious and powerful ways. And do you know what God’s desire is for people? God’s desire is to bless people, make them holy, and daily walk with Him. Ever since Creation this is God’s desire for people! God chose the People of Israel, descendants of Abraham, to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Harvesting God's Joy Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 17, 2009

Our Joy is full when we obey Christ and we do that by remaining growing through Him

Demi-Lee Brennan had a liver transplant at age 9. She faced a life on anti-rejection drugs like every other transplant patient. Nine months later, however, her red blood cells were being attacked by her own white blood cells. It was as if her body was treating them as if they were an invader. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Foundation To Unity And To Joy

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

Discover the foundation to Christian unity and joy.

1 John 1:1-4 We begin a new study in this first letter written by John, a disciple of Jesus. It’s a short letter in the New Testament. The author of this letter is the same John who authored the gospel of John and the 2nd and 3rd letter of John in the New Testament. By the way, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

Living In A Season Of Joy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 24, 2017

Each of us experience the natural seasons of winter, spring, summer and autumn; and we also experience spiritual seasons in our lives. I want us to consider together how we can Live in a Season of Joy.

We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and for the last few weeks across our group of churches we have been thinking about knowing what season we are in. Each of us experience the natural seasons of winter, spring, summer and autumn; and we also experience spiritual seasons in our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Jeremiah 31:13, Philippians 4:4-9, 1 Peter 5:7, Hebrews 12:2, Acts 5:41-42, 1 Peter 1:6-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4, Romans 14:17, Acts 13:52, Acts 2:46-47, Luke 15:10, John 16:24, Luke 10:21, John 15:9-11, Luke 2:10, Nehemiah 8:10, James 1:2-4, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart Filled With Joy

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 8, 2011

Our sins have been forgiven. Our hearts should be joyful and focused on Christ

A Heart filled with JOY! Proverbs 17:22 22 A merry heart £does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. Now, in that same vein, may I suggest that your emotions have a profound affect upon the way you feel. Maybe King Solomon said it best when he wrote these words, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

So You Want To Have Joy? Series

Contributed by Tim Norman on Nov 15, 2002

We all want satisfaction and fulfilment - happiness is not enough. Jesus tells us how to know joy in our lives, joy that is with us whatever happens in life.

Opening jokes - notice sheet howlers 1. A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow. 3. Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones. 6. For those of you who have children ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Joy Of Getting Serious Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 17, 2020

Based on Phil. 3:12-21, sermon challenges hearers to keep pressing on in their salvation.

“THE JOY OF GETTING SERIOUS” Phil. 3:12-21 FBCF – 8/16/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sometimes the word “serious” conjures up less-than-pleasant thoughts. Some of the synonyms for that word: - Grievous – Menacing - Grim – Threatening - Ugly – Unamusing - Unhumorous – Severe So, how can the title of my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Acting Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

Spiritual power and authority has been given to us to do good and to live a life of joy from five key view points.

Sunday January 5th, 2003 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: Spiritual Authority Part One Sermon: Acting Like Jesus Scripture: Romans 12:21 / Ephesians 2 Greatness does not come from position and titles. True greatness comes from being a servant. Romans 12:21 Don’t let evil get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowship, Joy & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Apr 2, 2006

The incarnation of Christ is important because it provides our salvation, fellowship, joy and forgiveness.

Fellowship, Joy & Forgiveness Written by the Apostle John, the book of 1 John was written to encourage believers in the truths of the humanity and deity of Jesus Christ. In it he gives a summary of the Gospel, and the evidence of it. He then stresses the obvious and expected result: a holy life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible