Sermons on Transcendent Joy:

Joy Comes With The Morning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 5, 2024

Psalm 30:1-12 teaches believers to thank God for answered prayer, especially for deliverance from death.

Introduction Martin Luther was one of the most important figures of the Protestant Reformation. Throughout his life, he experienced many serious health crises. One of the most notable instances occurred in 1527, during a challenging period for him personally and professionally. In the summer of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sorrow Will Turn To Joy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2024

"I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice" (John 16:22).

SORROW WILL TURN TO JOY. John 16:16-22. JOHN 16:16a. The sense of John 16:16 seems to be “A little while and ye do not behold Me…” This refers to the fact that within hours Jesus would be arrested, tried, crucified, and buried. JOHN 16:16b. “again a little while, and ye shall see me” brings us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Choose Joy

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

This message is about our ability to experience joy even during the worst times of our lives. God's joy is not based on our circumstances, but on the One we serve.

I Choose Joy Scripture: James 1:2-4; Nehemiah 8:10; Proverbs 17:22; Luke 6:45 Good morning Strangers Rest – didn’t we have a good sermon last week? Rev. Bobo’s message on how to win souls, if we take it to heart, prepares us for witnessing to our neighbors on September 8th during our Church on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In The Middle Of The Journey

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025

A sermon that encourages us to choose Joy not only because of who God is, but because of what He has done for us

Today I want to talk to you about choosing joy because of who God is and what He has promised. “Let me start by asking you a question —have you ever been in a season where it felt like life hit the pause button? You’re praying, you’re waiting, you’re doing everything right, but it feels like ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Joy In The City

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 5, 2025

1. Samaria 2. Gennesaret 3. Jerusalem 4. Ephesus 5. Nineveh 6. Berea 7. Athens

GREAT JOY IN THE CITY 1. Samaria 2. Gennesaret 3. Jerusalem 4. Ephesus 5. Nineveh 6. Berea 7. Athens **************************** WARNING 1. Nazareth 2. Jerusalem 3. Sodom and Gomorrah **************************** GREAT JOY IN THE CITY 1. Samaria Acts 8 : 4 - 8 4 Those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In The Midst Of Heaviness Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 14, 2025

This sermon explains the Christian paradox of experiencing profound joy—rooted in our eternal salvation—while simultaneously enduring temporary and purposeful seasons of sorrow and trials.

Introduction: A Heavenly Paradox To the world, joy and sorrow are opposites. They are like oil and water; they cannot mix. You are either happy, or you are sad. The presence of one means the absence of the other. The goal of modern life, it seems, is to construct a life so comfortable, so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

01 Joy In Partnership Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 11, 2025

Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s mission together.

Happy New Year! I’m so thankful that you’ve joined us in worship today! Let me guess — some of us probably made a resolution or two, did some self-evaluation, and set a few goals for the upcoming year. That’s something most of us do, and let me just say it’s a good thing. It’s important to take a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

02 Joy In Adversity Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when Christ is exalted, even in the face of hardship.

Last week, we began a new series through Paul’s letter to the Church at Philippi. The Book of Philippians shows what it means to live with defiant joy. And here’s what I mean by that: “defiant joy” is a joy that stands firm regardless of what life throws our way. Even in his imprisonment, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

03 Joy In Humility Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we embrace Christlike humility.

If you’ve ever heard about the life of Mother Teresa, you know her story is remarkable. She spent decades serving the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta, India, tending to people who had nothing—no money, no health, no hope. She didn’t live for comfort, recognition, or personal success. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

04 Joy In Obedience Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we obey God with faithfulness and serve others in love.

Defiant joy. It’s not a fleeting happiness tied to circumstances but a resilient, unshakable joy that thrives regardless of what life brings. That’s the kind of joy Paul writes about in his letter to the Philippians. Over the past three weeks, we’ve explored how this joy can flourish in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

06 Joy In Pressing On Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 19, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we press on for heaven’s hope, not earthly glory.

We’ve been walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, exploring what it means to have defiant joy—a joy that flourishes regardless of circumstances because it is anchored in Christ. Each week, we’ve uncovered different aspects of this joy: Week 1: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

07 Joy In Peace Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 27, 2025

Joy flourishes when we rest in God’s presence and experience His peace.

Have you ever watched video footage of a hurricane? The winds howl, rain pours in sheets, and everything in its path is shaken. But in the very center of the storm, there’s something incredible: the eye of the storm. While chaos swirls all around, the eye remains calm. The storm is still there. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

08 Joy In Contentment Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 27, 2025

Joy flourishes when we pursue contentment in Christ.

Throughout this series, we’ve explored how defiant joy flourishes in the life of a believer. This defiant joy is anchored in Christ and not swayed by circumstances. Each week, I’ve shared a core truth from each section of the book of Philippians, and I want to briefly remind you of those this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of Kingdom Citizenship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 2, 2025

The more we embrace our identity as Kingdom citizens, the more we will experience the fullness of joy that comes with it.

THE JOY OF KINGDOM CITIZENSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:20 "For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ." Supporting Texts: Luke 10:20, Romans 14:17, Colossians 1:13, John 15:11, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20, Luke 10:20, Romans 14:17, Colossians 1:13, John 15:11, Isaiah 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Sorrow To Joy Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 12, 2024

Knowing Jesus brings joy. Joy that does not fade, nor can it be taken away.

From Sorrow to Joy Text: John 16:16-24 What is Joy? My Uncle used to ask people if they wanted to see a picture of his pride and joy, and of course, people being kind, would say, “Yeah, of course.” And he’d pull out a picture of Pride furniture wax and Joy dishwashing soap. But seriously, what ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24, John 20:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible