Sermons on Unspeakable Joy:

Worship: Joy Flows, Hope Remains PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025

The sermon emphasizes welcoming others as Christ welcomes us, creating a community of grace, acceptance, and hope that reflects God’s love to all.

Have you ever watched a little child run into a parent’s arms after a long day? No pretense, no posturing—just a leap and a hug. That’s the holy heartbeat of the church: arms open, hearts open, doors open. In a world quick to label and slow to listen, the family of God is called to be the place ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Topics: Joy, Hope

Finding Joy In Good And Tough Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

An exploration of why we should be thankful to God at all times.

Last Thursday, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving, a holiday that is observed every year. It is good to pause and recognize the blessings and favors that the Lord has granted us. Let me share a story to illustrate the importance of gratitude. A woman was waiting for her connecting flight one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Joy, Gratitude

Embracing The New Year With Joy And Anticipation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

As we bid farewell to this year, will we be filled with joy or regret? Will we face the future with anticipation or dread? This sermon encourages us to embrace the New Year with joy and anticipation.

When this year is over, will we look back with joy or regret? Will we face the future with anticipation or dread? Today, I want to share a passage from Ephesians 5:15-17 that can guide us as we approach the rest of this year. The Apostle Paul offers some important lessons for us to consider. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Topics: New Year's Day, Joy, Anticipation

Embracing Joy: From Trials To Triumph SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

Explore four key truths that can guide you from a period of hardship to a time of joy and celebration. Learn how faith can transform your trials into triumphs.

It is a wonderful thing to have reasons to rejoice and celebrate in life. Nobody desires a season of mourning, pain, and sorrow. We all long for moments of celebration and joy. Whether it's the anticipation of a wedding day, the hope for a child, or the excitement of graduation, we all look forward ...read more

Topics: Joy, Triumph, Faith

How Do We Live With Joy? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

True joy and belonging are found in knowing Jesus personally, sharing fellowship with God, and experiencing His life-giving presence in everyday moments.

Have you ever noticed how the best news often arrives in the simplest package—a note on the counter, a text from a friend, a voice that says, “I’m here”? First John opens like that. It’s an old apostle’s steady hand reaching for your shoulder, a pastor’s calm voice speaking to a crowded room and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Topics: Joyful Living, Lord's Joy

The Measure Of Our Worldwide Evangelism

Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 24, 2024

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. Soul winning is very dear to the heart of God. When Jesus measures our life, one of the great things He will be looking for is what we did to bring people into His kingdom.

THE MEASURE OF OUR WORLDWIDE EVANGELISM Please open your Bible to John 3:16 for today’s message “Worldwide Evangelism.” My hope in presenting this series, is to give you insight on how to prepare for that special day when the Lord measures your life for eternal greatness and rewards. When I picture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, Daniel 12:3, Revelation 7:9-10, Matthew 24:14, Luke 6:38, Matthew 13:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Servant Of God?

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jun 29, 2007

Serving the Lord Jesus is a choice and a lifestyle that has rewards beyond your comprehension. When we serve God, we change our attitude from pleasing ourselves to please others. God requires us to serve Him with everything we have, including our finance

Introduction · Serving the Lord Jesus is a choice and a lifestyle that has rewards beyond your comprehension. · When we serve God, we change our attitude from pleasing ourselves to please others. · God requires us to serve Him with everything we have, including our finances. · When we serve Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of A Willing Vessel

Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003

Mary’s blessing came as a result of her willingness to be used of God. I’m convinced that it is not our "fullness" that attracts God, but our "emptiness". If you are willing to be used of God, and learn to be emptied of "self", then God will use you to d

THE BLESSING OF BEING A WILLING VESSEL LUKE 1:28-30 WHEN GABRIEL, GOD’S ANGELIC MESSENGER APPEARED TO MARY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT HER RESPONSE REVEALED HER KEEN WILLINGNESS TO OBEY GOD. WHAT GOD’S WORD PROPOSED TO HER WAS EXTRAORDINARY AND UNUSUAL BUT UNIQUELY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Compel Them To Come In

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2023

The following sermon is going to review Jesus’ Parable of the Great Banquet in hope to spur your heart on to compel the lost to come in before it is too late!

Compel them to Come In Luke 14:15-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During our lives we will make many decisions that will not only affect our present but our future realities as well. While some decisions are routine and often trivial such as what to eat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Tableland Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

In this message, we focus on what is before us— the table prepared by our Shepherd. Just as the shepherd leads the sheep to the rich tablelands, we too are invited to experience the fullness of life on "Heaven's Tableland," living in the joy and abundance of God's provision.

Heaven’s Tableland! Psalm 23:5 Introduction: 7 Different Positions in the Psalm: 1) Underneath me = green pastures 2) Beside me = still waters 3) With me = the Lord 4) Before me = a prepared table 5) Around me = enemies 6) Behind me = goodness & merch 7) Above me = the house of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Unavoidable Consequences When Following Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 10, 2014

AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES IN THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS, WE APPROACH THE END OF CHAPTER 1, AND IT IS HERE, THAT PAUL REVEALS TO US THAT THERE IS AN INEVITABLE PROCESS FOR FOLLOWING CHRIST. THOSE WHO SEEK TO SERVE THE LORD WITH THEIR WHOLE HEART CANNOT AVOID IT, AND ARE EXPECTED TO THRIVE THROUGH IT.

THE UNAVOIDABLE CONSEQUENCES WHEN FOLLOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 1:28-30 IN NO WAY ALARMED BY YOUR OPPONENTS—WHICH IS A SIGN OF DESTRUCTION FOR THEM, BUT OF SALVATION FOR YOU, AND THAT TOO, FROM GOD. 29 FOR TO YOU IT HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, NOT ONLY TO BELIEVE IN HIM, BUT ALSO TO ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Joyful Always

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 7, 2014

A topical sermon on joy based loosely on 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (Outline from Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/1thess/1th5_16.htm)

HoHum: I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, Where? Down in my heart! Where? Down in my heart! I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, Down in my heart to stay. And I'm so happy, So very happy, I've got the love of Jesus in my heart, Down in my heart, And I'm so happy, So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Unity By Humility Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2023

Diversity inside the body of Christ happens when the members take on the same mindset as Christ and humble themselves by looking out for the needs of others rather than that of their own!

Unity by Imitating Christ’s Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does Christ mean to you? After Apostle Paul finished advising the Philippians the way to handle persecution was to live a life worthy of the Gospel by standing firm in one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus First Word On Easter Morning

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 21, 2012

Rejoice - Joy Is A Great Note Through Out The Bible

Matthew 28:9 (AV) 9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. - Their experience what they have seen & heard - Catch the feeling of 3 days of mourning - Closest they got to a funeral service was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Painful Wound Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2022

Indeed, the crucifixion itself was unspeakably painful. Sagging down from the nails in His wrists, He could not take a breath. But there was more.

Homily for Monday of Holy Week What was the greatest suffering of Jesus, as He gave His life to take away our sins and reconcile us to the Father? Doctor Barbet, in that masterwork A Doctor at Calvary, gives us a detailed and sometimes shocking picture of the Crucified Servant of God. When the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Luke 24:20

Denomination: Catholic