Sermons on The Progess Of Joy:

The Joy Of A Soul Winner

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 18, 2016

The Christian who is faithful in soul winning will have abundant rewards and a high position in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ

THE JOY OF A SOUL WINNER Study Text: Luke 10: 17 - 20 Introduction: - The winning of souls is a surpassing privilege that brings great joy each time a soul is won by the Gospel. - There is no greater happiness and rejoicing than to see someone you have spoken to, prayed for, and cared for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Turning Sorrows Into Joy Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 27, 2017

How and why The Lord turns our sorrows into Joy. Call your sorrows Benjamin and not Benoni.

Turn Your Sorrow into Joy. The Fruits of Sorrows Text: John 16:19-28 Message: Turning our Sorrow into Joy. Key word: “A little while”, “Your (My) sorrow shall be turned into joy (lasting joy). I just can let go, my heart is filled with sorrow. I am deeply saddened by what ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Song's Way To Joy

Contributed by Graham Taylor on Aug 14, 2017

Psalm 150 not only celebrates joy but points to finding joy through faith.

Song’s Way to Joy Psalm 150 For many authors, one work in quite different from all the others Take for example, Shakespeare’s Tempest and Gilbert & Sullivan’s Yeoman of the Guard. The Bible too has the strange book of the Revelation. Also, in any anthology or collection, such items are often put ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Triumphant Joy Defined Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

What is "Triumphant Joy" ?

INTRO: 1. The church at Philippi is apparently among Paul’s favorite churches. a. Paul’s ministry there started with a supernatural vision and saw God miraculously move in that area. b. Even after Paul had left them they supported him financially in his missionary ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Triumphant Joy Refined Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

Paul gives the church in Philippi the keys to refining our Joy.

INTRO: 1. Last week Paul defined “Triumphant Joy” for us as… a. A gift: supernatural joy that can only come from God. b. A stance: a gift that we must commit to hang onto, taking a stand to rejoice. c. An element of change: has the power to facilitate change first in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Triumphant Joy Defended Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

Paul reminds us that our Joy must be defended against things that rob of us of Joy.

NTRO: 1. So far Paul has taught us that it’s important for us to understand or define triumphant Joy, then he revealed to us how we can refine or develop that Joy… but tonight Paul sees it important to remind us that our joy must always be defended. 2. It may came as no surprise for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Triumphant Joy Reaped Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

We will be noticing tonight, not the things which bring Triumphant Joy to our lives, but the things that accompany the Joy in our lives.

INTRO: 1. The advantage we have of studying a book of the bible is that we can see how all the part fit into the whole. a. You wouldn’t want people just haphazardly pulling quotes out of letters that you’ve written without first reading the entire letter. b. Remember ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Outrageous Joy Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016

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The Outrageous Joy of the Resurrection John 16:20 1. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed standing - Luke 10:20 2. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed ending - I Peter 4:13 3. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed believing - I Peter 1:8 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

Start Prayers With Joy Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 15, 2014

learn a prayer of praise and thanksgiving through hannah

Please open your bibles to 1 Samuel….. We noted last week from Chapter 1, Hannah who was barren prayed intensely to God. Hannah made a vow that if she had a son she would commit him be a servant in God’s Temple. God answered Hannah’s prayer and she made good on her vow. We will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy In Living And Dying Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 10, 2014

Continuing with the thought of joy, this message looks at the joy in living and the joy in dying.

JOY IN LIVING AND DYING PHILIPPIANS 1:21-26 FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN. 22  BUT IF I AM TO LIVE ON IN THE FLESH, THIS WILL MEAN FRUITFUL LABOR FOR ME; AND I DO NOT KNOW WHICH TO CHOOSE. 23  BUT I AM HARD-PRESSED FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS, HAVING THE DESIRE TO DEPART AND BE WITH ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Jawahar Singh on Jan 2, 2015

Rejoice in the Joy of the LORD.....What is the joy of the Lord?.... Our forced actions of joy does not force God to work in our lives, instead His Mighty Works force us to rejoice. Only we should continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel.

As we journey through life sometimes we face difficult situations and go through periods of depression and frustration. Even then because we know that the joy of the Lord is our strength ( Neh 8:10), we try to maintain our joy and rejoice. Also we read about Paul and Silas who rejoiced in their ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Bring Back Joy

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 4, 2015

1.) We Were Created To Be Joyful 2.) Joy Comes From The Lord . 3.) Joy Comes Through Faith 4.) Sin A Joy Robber 5.) Pain Does Not Have To Stop Your Joy 6.) Have Unlimited Joy

- Statement just before Christmas "I just don't feel Christmasy!' - Another statement "We're not going to have much of Christmas this year" - We have come through the most joyous time of the year - Where is the joy? - When was the last time you really laughed? - Not just a chuckle - A real belly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE JOY OF OUR SALVATION ESTHER 9:20-32 Preached tag team style with Pastor Justin Werber INTRODUCTION (ERIK-5 MIN) -What do you think of when you hear the word “celebration”? -The last few weeks I typed “celebration” into Google to see ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is My Joy!

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 5, 2014

True joy comes from being in Christ

He Is My JOY! Summary: True joy comes from being in Christ Scripture: John 15:1-15:11 (add scripture) Tags: Joy (add tag) Introduction Illustration: The great vine of Hampton Court: There is a grapevine under glass, estimated to be over 1,000 years old, it has only one root - 2ft thick, some of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God