Sermons on Joy
Building Our Character Through Joy
How do you view conflict? How do you respond to difficult circumstances? The apostle Paul responded to his conflict and affliction with joy and hope in the Lord his God. Listen and learn how we may do the same in Christ as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Philippians 1:12–20.
“Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus…
Suffering Together Joyously
Christians are to suffer together joyously in the ministry of the gospel. The church in Philippi and the apostle Paul partnered together in the gospel and in suffering for the gospel. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Philippians 1:1–11 on the reason for our joy and how to deal with suffering.
“It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you…
The Lord Is There
The prophecy of Ezekiel begins and ends with Ezekiel beholding the presence of God. Experiencing the presence of God in the new heavens and the new earth in his city is the blessed hope of the true believer. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Ezekiel 1:1; 48:30-35 on living in the city of the infinite presence, beauty, and love of God.
“And the name of…
The Heidelberg Catechism (24): Eternal Life: The Secret and Hidden Wisdom of God [Lord’s Day 22]
In the word of God, eternal life is described as the unspeakable joy of searching out the infinite depths of God and delighting in him. This joy, for the believer, begins now on earth, and hope to one day experience this…
Christ’s Joy Fulfilled In Us
In John 17:1-26, John provides the Lord’s answer for our lack of joy. Mr. Ben Bessett describes our joy in Christ Himself, in our relationships, and in our godly conduct.
“But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.”
The Gospel of John (68): Living By Joy
In John 16:16-24, Jesus makes a connection between sorrow and joy. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the picture of joy, the everlasting joy of His presence, and the fullness of joy in answered prayer. “Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.”
The Day of Joy and Gladness
Psalm 118:1-29 contains the song of joy sung by the people to Jesus on the first Palm Sunday. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven declares the day of salvation, the day of shining, and the day of steadfast love. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
The Joy of Comfort
Rev. Mark Hofman uses Psalm 97:1-12 to show the way from the misery of sin to the joy of salvation. In this message we learn that the joy is commanded, the joy is heard, and the joy is sown. The source of our joy is outside ourselves: “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.”