Sermons on Transcendent Joy:

"Count It All Joy"

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002

No matter what you may encounter, count it all "Joy". Problems come and they go, but count it all "Joy". With Jesus, we can face the whole world, and know that we have the Victory!

Intro: James was the oldest half-brother of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 13.55). He witnessed Christ’s appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor. 15:7), and was among those who assembled together following the Ascension (Acts 1:14), He awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Later he became a leader ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, James 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

Joy - The Enduring Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas.

(Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church,Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:8-20 TITLE: “JOY – THE ENDURING GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Virginia Brandt Berg: I was standing in the doorway of a department ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exceeding Great Joy

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 19, 2005

Jesus is the reason for the season and the whole reason we can be joyful.

Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. This is definitely the time of year to celebrate and remember the birth of our Lord and Savior. If you read the Gospel accounts of the 3 wise men you will see that they traveled a very long distance to get to their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of God's Promises

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 2, 2006

JOY The happy state that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used in the Bible to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous words as joy, happiness, pl

The Joy of God’s Promises JOY The happy state that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used in the Bible to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous words as joy, happiness, pleasure, delight, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Shame...joy Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 4, 2006

Out of the cultural shame surrounding Mary’s pregnancy, God brought Great Joy to ALL PEOPLE. He will also take my shame and bring joy.

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Joy Of Serving God

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 9, 2006

Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power,

The JOY of serving God Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power, the person, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of The Whole Earth

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001

The 4th commandment’s call to Holiness should also be a call to Joyfulness.

The Joy of the Whole Earth! The 4th Commandment! Exodus 20:8-12 & Psalm 48:1-2 Intro: The kids were in their room, full of vinegar. Mom had finally settled down to rest & relax, taking a bath, just settling in with some cold cream on her face when she heard a loud noise in the bedroom. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-12, Job 48:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Formula For Joy

Contributed by Dan Parsons on Oct 26, 2002

Not only does God command us to be happy, but tells us how.

God’s Formula for Joy Philippians 4: 4-7 “Rejoice in the LORD always, again I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The LORD is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Lifestyle Of Joy

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2003

A message calling Christians to live a life characterized by joy, not grumpiness. This is an expansion on part of the message, "Lighten Up!", also posted on this site.

Living a Lifestyle of Joy Various Scriptures August 24, 2003 Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Restoring Joy To The Church

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 18, 2002

This sermon shows us how to correct the causes of conflict that are killing the church’s joy.

RESTORING JOY TO THE CHURCH Philippians 2:1-11 September 15, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The book of Philippians is a book about joy. Over and over again the apostle Paul writes of joy and rejoicing in this little book. In the section we are studying today Paul tells the Philippians how they can make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004

This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Humility - The Key To Joy Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 18, 2004

If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility.

Becoming A Joy-FULL Person 3. Attitude Check Philippians 2:1-18 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility. OBJECTIVES: Listeners will understand what it means to be humble. Listeners will discover the connection between humility and joy-FULL ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Hardship To Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004

Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaping God's Joy

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jun 30, 2004

Becoming involved with God’s agenda sets the stage for us to become joyful

La Accademia is where four unfinished sculptures of Michelangelo reside. They are called “The Prisoners”. Originally intended to for the tomb of Pope Julius the project was downsized and they were never completed. They depict, as you may have seen prior to worship, forms struggling to be free from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy In The Heat Of Battle Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

In order to maintain joy as in this battle we call Christianity, we need to develop the marks of a good soldier of Jesus Christ

Joy in the Heat of the Battle Jailhouse Religion #6 Philippians 1:27-30 Introduction: 1. As we have already found, Philippians is a rich resource for the Christian who is lacking in joy. 2. Because of Christ, every believer can experience true joy and fulfillment, no matter what is going on around ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist