Sermons on The Joy Of Your Lord:

Worship The Lord Your God With Half Your Heart

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 13, 2001

An examination of five things we can learn from David’s worship that can enhance our worship.

According to Barna, half of all churchgoers admit that they have not felt connected to God or in His presence at any time in the past year, in spite of regular church attendance. Too many of us are coming to church, but not coming to worship. We’re, at best, worshiping the Lord with half of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Joy

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 3, 2012

Joy is a directive, a strong basis for the faith of a Christian and in our Christian journey we will find that joy is the opposity of happiness.

Developing Joy" Gal 5:22, John 15:1 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 an action derived from God! What do I mean.... Find ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And The Lord Made Me Dance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025

Dancing in the Lord symbolizes joy, celebration, and the recognition of His goodness in our lives. When God intervenes in our situations, He fills our hearts with joy that often overflows into dance.

Title: AND THE LORD MADE ME DANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:11, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Psalm 149:3, Jeremiah 31:13 INTRODUCTION: Dancing in the Lord symbolizes joy, celebration, and the recognition of His goodness in our lives. When God intervenes in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14, Psalm 30:11, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Psalm 149:3, Jeremiah 31:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving - Anticipate Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 22, 2010

To live a life of joy we need to daily practice thanksgiving and praise. "My mouht is filled with Your praise...all day long." Psalm 71:8

Thanksgiving – Anticipate Joy Psalm 100:4 “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.” This morning when we came into the Light and Life Church did we practice this verse. Do we come to worship with hearts filled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Joy Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 15, 2007

Yes, there are difficulties, sacrifices, trials, and persecution that the faithful Christian will face because of His walk with/in the Lord Jesus. Even then, there is great joy in being a Christian!

The Joy of Being a Christian Theme: No matter your trials it is a joy to be a Christian. Acts 16:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. Being a faithful Christian means there are many trials following in the footsteps of our Christ. 1. That is part of the cost of being in Christ. 2. Such is necessary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Busters And Joy Builders

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 6, 2025

When you look at various churches you will see that there is a vast difference between them

• Denominational differences • Architex ally differences • Spiritually differences However, one thing you will find common in many churches that you should not find, there is one basic thing missing. WHAT IS MISSING? Let me illustrate… Illus: Let me explain what is missing by telling you a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Happy Joy Joy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025

True joy is not tied to circumstance but planted by the Spirit, anchored in Christ, and sustained by what is true, pure, lovely, and eternal.

Introduction: A Cartoon Jingle Some of you may remember a wild cartoon from the 1990s that sang, “Happy Happy Joy Joy!” over and over again. It was silly, catchy, and fun—but it never told you what happiness or joy really are. In that way it’s a lot like the world we live in. We hum the tune of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, John 15:11, Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Will Sing To The Lord Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 26, 2021

Based on Ex. 15:1-21 - Encourages hearers to consider the joy of true worship of God.

“I WILL SING TO THE LORD” Ex. 15:1-21 FBCF – 5/30/21 Jon Daniels INTRO - Yogi Berra & Hank Aaron - "I didn't come here to read." Know why you came here today. EXPLANATION – Exodus 15:1-21 Praise & worship of God are always the right response to His work in our lives. And ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Joyfully Hoping For God (A Joyful Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022

How did we react when we first met our Lord Jesus for the first time? On this exhortation, we will see the effects of finding our joyful hope when we first met our God.

Intro: Many people were touched by God after they met Him. A living testimony is none other than ourselves. We are a living testimony to everybody that after we met Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have that hope and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit in us. But before knowing and accepting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is The Day

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 20, 2021

• Every new day is a blessing from the Lord. • Every time that we open our eyes every morning is a new beginning and an opportunity and privilege from the Lord. • This Psalm is centered on God, it expresses gratitude, joy and praise.

REJOICING ON GOD’S DAY: 1. GOD LOVES US a. Psalm 118:1 1Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. b. Jeremiah 31:3 3The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. c. Lamentations ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Joy For You Part 2

Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Feb 25, 2007

A new found joy that can and will change your life.

The Elements of Joy—Part 2 by Rev. Irvin Mizell Philippians 1:3-5 This morning it’s our privilege again to return to a new study for us, The study of Joy in Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. Open your Bible, if you will, to Philippians chapter 1. Philippians 1:1 Php 1:1 Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Judge And Joy! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 28, 2020

God is our Judge and our Joy! Our daily living must reflect what God wants from us -- following the Word of God, submitting to God, resisting the devil, humbling yourselves before the Lord, purifying your heart, and be peace-loving, considerate, full of mercy, and sincere (James 3:17)

When the Lord appeared to Abraham and the 3 visitors came to him, to tell him that Sarah would have a son, the Lord told him he would destroy Sodom and Gomorrah with the wicked and the righteous together. Abraham called Him 'The Judge of All the Earth." But the "Judge" was able ...read more

Scripture: James 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Jesus

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Sep 18, 2018

The Lord Jesus is so so awesome, you cannot know him and not fall in love with him. Just to think about him brings joy into the human soul. So amazing is the Lord.

1. His Birth. Jesus is the Son of God because he was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the Womb of Mary. Biologically when a male sperm burrows into the female egg, it begins to fertilize the egg, and once that egg is fertilized, within 24 hours it starts developing into many cells which will become ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31, John 4:34

Denomination: Charismatic

Think On These Things

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2024

Victory over Despair and living in the Joy of the Lord can be yours by walking in these Biblical principles.

THINK ON THESE THINGS Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION Many of the battles of life are faced by all of us. We all have to learn the lessons of childhood. We have to get up at a certain time and go to school, regardless of how we feel about it. We have to gradually do more work, just to keep up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cultivating Joy And Gentleness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2020

Joy in the Lord and gentleness in dealing with others affect our quality of life. When we are thinking right about God and our relationship with Him, joy and gentleness naturally flows.

Intro In Philippians 4:1 we are given the directive to “stand fast in the Lord.” i That is followed by a series of exhortations that tell us how to do that. The exhortation in verses 2-3 is about maintaining unity in the congregation. That is not always easy to do, is it? That’s why Ephesians 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23, James 1:17, Malachi 3:6, Luke 10:20, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 37:5-7, Acts 16:25, Numbers 20:2-23, 1 Timothy 3:3, James 3:17, 1 Samuel 30:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic