Sermons on Trail To Joy:

By Grace Comes Joy Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Paul refuses to allow anything to be added to the gospel because such things steal the joy that comes from salvation by grace alone.

Philippians 3:1-3 Sunday, May 26, 2002 One of the greatest truths from the Word of God is the truth that salvation is by grace through faith completely apart from any of our works. Yet there is something perverse within us that even when we know that truth we desire that there be a set of rules ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3, Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

James is a “Do this! Do that!” book which, taken to heart, will dynamically affect our lives on every level. We will not be the same at the end of this study if we prayerfully ask the Spirit to apply what we learn.

1. James verse 1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. a. Half Brother of Christ James a half-brother, of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospels mention this fact in Matthew 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2005

We can’t always be "happy", for happiness is based on happenstance [circumstance], but we can always find joy in: The Scriptures, Salvation, Service, Sorrow, and Soulwinning. Free Powerpoint template at website.

Count It All Joy James 1:2 Powerpoint Template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CountJoy.html James makes it sound so easy. "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations" (James 1:2). the "all" here means everything that could possibly come our way. Paul urged the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Joy To God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 13, 2005

Although it is true that God wants to bring His children joy, it is surprisingly true that we can bring God joy too! (these sermons parallel Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" chapters, in this case, ch.8-14; but they are not a repeat, rather same theme

Bringing Joy to God Introduction 1. Just how personal and emotional is God? 2. The answer: Very! 3. G. Walter Hansenin, Christianity Today wrote, “I am spellbound by the intensity of Jesus’ emotions: Not a twinge of pity, but heartbroken compassion; not a passing irritation, but terrifying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of Forgiveness Ii

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 1, 2005

An exposition of Psalm 32

Islington Baptist Church July 24, 2005 Psalm 32 Scriptures: I John 1-2:2, Romans 5:1-11 The joy of forgiveness As people we spend of lot of time and money pursuing pleasure and joy. What sorts of things bring joy? WAIT FOR RESPONSES What is the typical “shelf life” of the joys that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Beyond Compare Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the Joy God offers at Christmas

Christmas Beyond Compare – Joy beyond Compare – Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/12/04 am Last Sunday night, I began a 3 part series looking at what an amazing Christmas gift we have been given. The gifts are beyond comparison with anything else we could every receive under the Christmas tree this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Lord--Rejoice Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 12, 2003

How can we have joy when circumstances are bad?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches December 14, 2003 Third Sunday of Advent JOY JOY in the Lord--Rejoice Philippians 4:4-9 Introduction: Today on the third Sunday of Advent our theme is joy. The angels announced in Luke 2:10 “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Joys False Or Complete Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2004

For Epiphany: As Richard Foster wrote about "Money, Sex, and Power", is it possible the Wise Men’s gifts are warnings to Jesus and His family about these things? Complete joy comes from what Jesus did with these issues.

Who we are and what we have are two entirely different things, but we confuse them. We insist on identifying who we are by what we have. Who we are and what we have are not the same thing. We are more by far than the material goods we possess. And yet everywhere we are identified by our stuff. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Ministry And Baptism Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 29, 2004

When Philip preaches Jesus, people look for water! What’s the connection? Look and see...

I visited Amazon.com and hit the search command with these words: “The joy of…” to see what books began with that title. There were 111,218 entries! Although not all actually had that title: these were among those listed: The joy of cooking The joy of signing The joy of motherhood The joy of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of A Forgiven Heart

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2004

Psalm 32 is a clear passage of Scripture dealing with hidden and secret sins that need to be confessed. Five "Cs" are used as an outline for the message.

The Joy of a Forgiven Heart Psalm 32 Psalm 32 sings out the “Joys of a Forgiven Heart.” King David wrote the psalm as an expression of his thankfulness for God’s grace in providing the gift of forgiveness. Both Psalm 32 and 51 reflect on King David moral failure. The background for the Psalm ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Great Joy

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Oct 31, 2004

Have you ever laid in the bed at night and your problems have gotten so bad that it even seems like the darkness of the night has even turned its back on you.

Preached on 31 October 2004 at Living Stone Baptist Church Standish, Maine [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. [v.3] O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 22, 2006

This sermon deals with the fruit of the spirit of joy.

The Fruit of the spirit is Joy. Remembering the word {Fruit} Means work, Act, or deed. Gal.5:22 What’s the meaning if the word Joy? The Greek word is {chairo} Means A Primary verb to be cheerful, calmly, happy or well off. John 15:11 Let’s consider the source of Joy in your life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Coming Joys For The Christian

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

There are some things in the future that we can look forward to.

HEBREWS 12:2 “COMING JOYS FOR THE CHRISTIAN” A) Joy: Cheerfulness; Delight; Gladness ... What was the joy that was set before Him? * It was the redemption of creation through doing His Father’s will. * Jesus endured the cross, He didn’t enjoy it! * He despised the shame of it ....... * But He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 30, 2006

How God proves us with tests.

James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3. knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Have you ever really stopped and considered that God’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 24, 2006

Joy is something that too many of us are missing out on in life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been around a person who no matter what is going on around them, seem to be calm and peaceful? • These people seem to have something that is special about them. • As you look at them, you wish that you could deal with life’s problems with the same ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ