Sermons on Threshhold Of Joy:

Experience Joy In God’s Faithfulness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2019

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest news ever proclaimed - and it does bring Joy to the World!

EXPERIENCE JOY IN GOD’S FAITHFULNESS Ezra 1:1-4; 3:10-13 Introduction The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest news ever proclaimed - and it does bring Joy to the World! As Christmas draws nearer, we eagerly await the joyful reminder of that day. In the story of the birth of Christ we do not ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-5, Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - Glad Tiding Of Great Joy

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Dec 22, 2019

Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it?

Time of the year – Family, food and fun, but it is also a time to think about the deeper questions of life – but also to ask the question, “is there a purpose to it all?” • Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, John 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Christian Church

"shout For Joy To The Lord"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2019

A sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

“Shout for Joy to the Lord” Psalm 100 Theologians have often pointed out that we human beings tend to engage in acts of worship, whether we believe in God or not. We all have objects that we praise: a musical instrument, an actor or actress or even an awesome view. “It’s amazing or ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"the Gift Of Joy" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS WORDS “The Gift of Joy” 1st Peter 1:3-9 So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas. The first week, we looked at the word peace. I reminded you that there are three levels of peace. • There is peace with God. Paul said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Joy, My Altitude Of My Attitude

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2020

CHOICES, 3 WAYS TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWING JESUS. 1. BY OUR LOVE. 2. KEEPING THE COMMANDMENTS. 3. THE REALIZATION OF JOY... Are we habitual murmurers or do we display the brilliant light of JOY. Your daily choice of JOY BECOMES MAGNETIC.

I CHOOSE THE ALTITUDES OF MY ATTITUDES. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Hebrews 10:36 (MSG) But you need to stick it out, staying with God's plan so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Nehemiah 8:8-11, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ask Until Your Joy Is Full

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020

As sweet as these promises are, they do not come to pass at our own timing but according to God’s timing. God is not a God of “promise and fail.”

TEXT: JOHN 16: 24 “Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask and you will receive that your joy may be full.”(John 16:24). The scripture tells us that whatever we ask in the name of Jesus shall be given to us (John 14:14). Matthew 7: 7 also promised that we should ask and it shall be ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Friends Causes The Loss Of Joy

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2020

Have you ever tried to stop someone you loved from doing something really stupid? “like going out in public when they are supposed to “Shelter in”. A few days “sheltering in” is OK but weeks… I will have to suppress my urge to venture out and not be foolish

In Jesus Holy Name March 22, 2020 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 4: 15a Redeemer “False Friends Causes the Loss of Joy” May the grace and mercy or our risen Lord bring comfort to you in these days of “sheltering in”. Have you ever tried to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy Is Coming Soon, I Promise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 6, 2020

God doesn't promise a sorrow-free life, but God does promise that joy will come. Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.

A. I’m sure that many of us are familiar with the musical Annie, about the optimistic red-headed orphaned girl named Annie, who is eventually adopted by a billionaire. 1. Before the happy ending comes, Annie and the other girls at the orphanage endure the abuse of Miss Hannigan, the drunken owner ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Maintaining Joy In Desperate Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2020

My keys, they give me access to my house my car, my office, the staff bathroom, my shed and so on, you get the picture.

Keys to Maintaining Joy in Desperate Times By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - These are my keys, they give me access to my house my car, my office, the staff bathroom, my shed and so on, you get the picture. If you like me have ever lost or misplaced, your keys you know you go through ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Giving Joy To The Lord’s Heart Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2018

Today’s passage reminds us that with salvation comes the responsibility to join the task of sharing the good news with those who have not yet heard. Some will go great distances, others will share with friends and neighbors, but we are all called . . . .

10-26-04 Bringing Joy To The Lord’s Heart Luke 10:1-10:24 Luke’s Gospel account is the only one that tells of the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only version that describes their joyous return and victory over the forces of darkness. These seventy men are not called apostles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Forward In Faith: Walking In Joy And Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

An encouragement keep walking in joy and faith during times of trail and tribulation.

If you know anything about me, it’s probably that I am always doing something. I am always busy doing something for the Lord. But the last couple of weeks has been different, I’ve had a viral infection that has really knocked the wind out of my sails. And one thing I have done a lot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy To The World, The Lord Has Come Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 2, 2017

In the account of Christ’s advent in John 1:19-37, we see a 1) Joyful Preparation (John 1:19-28), a 2) Joyful Arrival (John 1:29-34) and a resulting 3) Joyful Response (John 1:35-37).

If you're the type of person who counts down the days until your local radio station starts playing nonstop Christmas music, you might want to brace yourself for some bad news. Apparently listening to Christmas music on loop could have some negative effects on your mental health, according to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-37

Denomination: Other

With Great Joy Comes Great Celebration! Series

Contributed by Glenn Pablo on Dec 23, 2017

This season is the most wonderful and glorious time of the year. Christians ought to celebrate the celebrant. Luke 2:8-11

INTRO. 1. A Blessed Christmas to everyone! 2. This season is the most wonderful and glorious time of the year. ? CHRISTMAS SURVEY: • 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate. • 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a theological invention. • If Jesus had never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

"the Gift Of Joy"

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2019

So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas. The first week, we looked at the word peace. I reminded you that there are three levels of peace.

CHRISTMAS WORDS “The Gift of Joy” 1st Peter 1:3-9 So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas. The first week, we looked at the word peace. I reminded you that there are three levels of peace. • There is peace with God. Paul said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Seen My Joy?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 23, 2019

What happened to the joy and the passion? It may have not seemed like this, but the devil started trying to steal them, the very moment of your salvation!

Have you seen my Joy? Illus. By Chris Jordan A little girl once went to visit her grandmother in the country. Things were fine until Sunday. This lady went to a very old-fashioned church that kept the Sabbath by forbidding all work, fun, playing. The little girl woke up Sunday and started right ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational