Sermons on The Joy Of Heaven:

Love And Joy In Christ's Friendship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 6, 2024

A sermon for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B

May 5, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 15:9-17 Love and Joy in Christ’s Friendship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I do not call you servants any longer, but I have called you friends.” Jesus framed his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Enjoy Life- Keep Your Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 16, 2024

This is the 198th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#198] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- KEEP YOUR JOY Philippians 3:1-11 Introduction: On this Mother’s Day, I remember 1 of my Mother’s favorite sayings when growing up was, “I am sick and tired of… (Fill in the blank.) I’m sure that there were many moments while raising my brother and I, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Name For Ourselves Fails The Test Of Joy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2025

We have a tendency to believe our own publicity, and feel best about ourselves when we own the deeds to lots of stuff.

Friday of the Sixth Week in Course 2025 “Let’s make a name for ourselves” hints that the first reading, from Genesis, is really talking about the results of human pride. Migrating people from the far reaches of Asia are imagined coming together in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Mark 9:1

Denomination: Catholic

The Joy Of Living In God's Presence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 26, 2025

The presence of God is a place of refuge, peace, and unexplainable joy.

THE JOY OF LIVING IN GOD'S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 16:11 "Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore." Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 84:10-12, John 15:10-11, Acts 3:19, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas: The Joy Of Giving During The Christmas Season

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 16, 2024

As we celebrate Christmas, let us remember that our giving is an act of worship and gratitude to the One who gave us everything. Let us give with joyful hearts, knowing that our generosity reflects the light of Christ in a world that desperately needs it.

The Joy of Giving During the Christmas Season Introduction Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! As the season of Christmas draws near, we are reminded of the incredible gift God gave to humanity—His Son, Jesus Christ. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:24, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unshakeable Joy In A Shaking World - Advent Message

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 14, 2025

This is a message about joy, during Advent. It is about how it is that we can have joy that does not change in the midst of our circumstances, and how we can sustain our awareness of that joy through loving obedience to God.

Sermon for Advent 3 - Joy - December 14, 2025 - What gives you joy? Name one thing. What are some examples of joy? Of course I’ve had times of great happiness in my life which come close to joy. Marrying my beautiful wife Barbara in 1987 was a great highlight. And then comes the challenge of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Joy Shall Not Be Stolen At The End Of The Year Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025

This sermon emphasizes God’s power to preserve joy in the life of believers, ensuring that trials, setbacks, or manipulations cannot steal the divine happiness meant to crown the year.

MY JOY SHALL NOT BE STOLEN AT THE END OF THE YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 8:10 Key Verse: “Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10) Supporting Texts: Psalm 16:11; John 15:11; Romans 15:13; Philippians 4:4; Isaiah 61:3 INTRODUCTION: The end of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bridge Builder: Lost People Matter To God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

This shepherd was able to rejoice with his friends and neighbors because his lost sheep was found. He was overjoyed with the rescue of this one, lost sheep.

Opening illustration: Did you ever have a kid in your neighborhood that always hid so good nobody could find him? We did. After a while we would give up on him and go off, leaving him to rot wherever he was. Soon or later he would show up all-mad because we didn’t keep looking for him. And we would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 22, 2012

Does God care when His people suffer? Does He desert them in their sorrow? A message to encourage the suffering saint by redirecting our gaze to the Master in our sorrow.

“As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ And when he had said this, he fell asleep. “And Saul approved of his execution. “And there arose on that day a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In My Whole Life Nobody ... Part 2 Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2001

"I guess I was a kind of an unruly girl or something, so maybe they didn’t want me. I attended a church college, too. But nobody ever said a word to me about becoming a Christian. So I never did."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Acts 8:34-39; Matthew 10:32 ILL. Last week I began Part 1 of this 3-part sermon series by telling about a young lady I had never met before who asked if she could talk with me about a problem concerning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30, Acts 8:34-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Life In The Heavenly City” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 19, 2006

# 6 in series on Eternity. To gain an appreciation for just how marvelous Heaven will be we must understand the city that will be its capital.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 6 “Life In The Heavenly City” Revelation 21:1-23 There is within every human heart a desire for home, this desire for home can only partially be fulfilled in the present. Someday we who have by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At The Life To Come Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

Message’s purpose is to help people see that Hell is a real place, with real consequences that you wouldn’t want your worst enemy to experience.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

¿es El Cielo Un Lugar Real? Series

Contributed by Ruben Castro on Dec 16, 2008

[Mensaje 3 de 4]Estos mensajes tienen el propósito de contestar algunas de las preguntas más comunes en la mente de la gente acerca del Cielo y el infierno.

¿Es el cielo un lugar real? Apocalipsis 21: 1-5 Después vi un cielo nuevo y una tierra nueva, pues ya el primer cielo y la primera tierra habían dejado de existir, lo mismo que el mar. 2 Vi también que la ciudad santa, la nueva Jerusalén, bajaba del cielo, donde vive Dios. La ciudad parecía una ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

¿cómo Debo De Vivir Si Mi Destino Eterno Es El Cielo? Series

Contributed by Ruben Castro on Dec 16, 2008

[Mensaje 4 de 4]Estos mensajes tienen el propósito de contestar algunas de las preguntas más comunes en la mente de la gente acerca del Cielo y el infierno.

¿Cómo debo de vivir si mi destino eterno es el cielo? Apocalipsis 21: 1-5 “Vi un cielo nuevo y una tierra nueva; porque el primer cielo y la primera tierra pasaron, y el mar ya no existía más. 2Y yo Juan vi la santa ciudad, la nueva Jerusalén, descender del cielo, de Dios, dispuesta como una ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Prepared Place

Contributed by Mike Dubose on May 9, 2008

Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us. What kind of place is he preparing? This sermon illustrates that heaven is a prepared place, a precious place, a populated place, and a permanent place. And it’s only for the person who knows Jesus as the way,

A Prepared Place John 14: 1-7 April 20, 2008 This morning I want us to take a look at a very familiar scripture. Jesus has just had the Passover meal with his disciples (his last meal). He has announced that Judas was going to betray him. He has told Peter that Peter would deny his ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist