Sermons on Unexpected Joy:

Good Tidings Of Great Joy

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Luke 2:1 - 20 GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. I. THE PROMISE OF THE SAVIOUR. {A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Joy Of The Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Romans 8 is all about how to live in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. How as spirit-filled Christians we can make four wonderful affirmations.

INTRODUCTION Some people like the 23rd Psalm or the third chapter of John or Hebrews 11 – you may have your own personal favorite chapter, but without a doubt, Romans 8 is my favorite chapter in the Bible. I’ve been looking forward to getting to this point. When I was in college, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy In My Trials Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

How to experience joy in the midst of trials in our lives.

Have you ever asked someone how they are doing and had them answer something like this: “Well, under the circumstances, I’m doing pretty well.”? When I hear someone say something like that I’m reminded of something that I heard many years ago. This quote from Rick Warren ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Great Joy For All The People!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2014

Advent series on Joy

Great Joy for all the People December 14, 2014 Luke 2 New International Version (NIV) The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Joy To The World, The Lord Is Come.... Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 26, 2014

" But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."

Joy to the world, the Lord is come." Christmas a time to celebrate God’s Peace Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. Christmas is the beginning of a classic true story with all the right ingredient- words like “love, joy, Peace and Goodwill” are familiar to anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Joy In Suffering For Them Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2018

Paul suffered persecution, hardship and imprisonment for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the congregations which were under his spiritual care in Asia Minor, Greece and Rome.

7/12/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIIA1? His Joy in Suffering for Them? (Colossians 1:24) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:24 (NIV) (Text) 1:24: Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

Joy And Peace Or Sorrow And Anxiety

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 24, 2018

The Bible tells us that the LORD gives us gifts of joy and peace among other godly attributes. Are they evident in the lives of most Christians? If not, why not?

Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” And our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Matthew 22:37-38, 1 Timothy 6:6, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:6, Isaiah 53:5-6, Romans 8:1-17, Revelation 3:14-17, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Find And Keep Joy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018

How can humility increase my happiness? (Title and outline adapted from Rick Warren at: https://pastors.com/how-to-find-and-keep-your-joy-in-ministry/)

HoHum: Psychology Today once asked 52,000 Americans, “What does it take to make you happy?” Their answers varied, but the interesting thing is that most of them talked about favorable circumstances instead of issues of the heart. The popular idea of happiness involves having the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of An Abundant Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Apr 10, 2018

Learning how to live the life God has intended for us

THE ABUNDANT CHRISTIAN LIFE JOHN 10:10 25 MAR 18 DR. M POPE INTRO: As we are one week away from Easter, we are reminded of the new life we have through Christ from being born again. To be Born again means we have experienced a ‘Spiritual Resurrection’. We have eternal life. What I want to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Of Joy Is A Gospel Of Peace Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2017

"Peace in society cannot be understood as pacification or the mere absence of violence"

Thursday of Sixth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel We are now in the season which the Extraordinary Form calendar still calls Septuagesima, or the seventy days before Easter. In other words, we need to remember that we are looking toward the beginning of Lent on March 1, and the sacrifices we need ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Mary, The Church And The Joy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 12, 2017

"He [God] will dwell forever in the knowledge and love of each faithful soul”

Thursday of 19th Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel The story of Joshua and the people of Israel crossing the Jordan River in flood season, on dry land, is reminiscent of the crossing of the sea by Israel in the time of Moses. We needn’t concern ourselves with just how it happened. Into the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Catholic

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Joy Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 30, 2017

A sermon on joy, the fruit of the Spirit.

In a few weeks gardeners here in central Alberta will head out into their backyards and community gardens to prepare the soil for this year’s planting. If you’re one of these gardeners, will any of you plant pineapple? That sounds ridiculous doesn’t it? Pineapples grow in places like hot Hawaii not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Having Joy In The Hard Things Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 16, 2017

Philippians is a manual on living in joy. Here is how we live with joy in the hard things.

Text: Philippians 1:12-18 Title: Having Joy in the hard things Introduction: We have been looking this month at the book of Philippians. One of the major themes in the book of Philippians is joy. The words “joy” or “rejoice” are to be found in all four chapters of the book. ( 1:4,18, 25,26 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 29, 2016

It is our job to make sure the people in our lives see an authentic person of faith who can explain why Jesus is important and how He can save them from the consequences of sin. Let us be the messengers of “Good News of Great Joy!”

1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY LUKE 2:8-14 #NBCCADVENT2016 INTRODUCTION VIDEO… https://youtu.be/7-NOZU2iPA8 (2:48) It is my hope that after watching the previous song that you have laughed so hard that your stomach hurts. Believe it or not, the song does have some high points ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Tidings Of Great Joy

Contributed by Michael Grant on Dec 21, 2016

A Christmas Sermon taken from Luke Chapter 2.

What do you love most about Christmas? Do you love the lights, the tree and the decorations? Do you love the music, the food and the gatherings? Do you love the anticipation and preparation? How about the shopping and wrapping of gifts? You have heard it said that “it is more blessed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational