Podcasts about joy week

Advent 2025 JOY Week 3 Where Do You Find Joy? Luke 2:5-20

Luke 1:26-33, 2:1-11

This sermon declares that God's people possess an unstoppable joy that flourishes even in life's most barren "deserts". Rooted in Isaiah 35, the message distinguishes true joy from fleeting happiness, describing it as a "living reality" that does not wait for perfect circumstances. Instead, this joy audaciously erupts amidst brokenness, just as a botanical "superbloom" transforms a wilderness with radiant life. The speaker assures listeners that God is actively turning their sorrow into everlasting gladness, promising that joy will ultimately triumph and drive all sorrow away.   Lifelong Learning Code: 80890 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

DateDecember 14, 2025SynopsisIn this sermon, we venture into the dark fields alongside the shepherds, discovering that the first announcement of the Incarnation was entrusted to those on the margins. We explore how the angelic proclamation disrupts our fear, revealing a joy that is not a scarce commodity for the pious, but a generous, cosmic invitation for all humanity. This is a story about a God who breaks through the silence to offer a love that is unapologetically inclusive and meant to be shared.Scripture: Luke 2:8–18About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

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Advent 2025 JOY Week 2 Where Do You Find Love? Matt. 1:16-25

DateDecember 7, 2025SynopsisIn this sermon, we dive into the revolutionary idea that joy is a muscle, not a mood. The daily practice of "Repeating the Sounding Joy" offers us a different path at the crossroads of control and trust, training our hearts for resilience instead of despair. We explore how Mary's defiant Magnificat—a song rehearsed over a lifetime—kickstarts an "upward spiral" of hope that disrupts the "downward spiral" of fear that threatened Joseph. Discover how to build the muscle memory of joy, aligning your present heart with God's joyful endgame for the world.About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

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Wired for Joy // Week 4

DateNovember 30, 2025SynopsisIn this sermon, we kick off our Advent series, Repeat the Sounding Joy: Practicing an Honest Advent, by reclaiming joy as a defiant and contagious act of resistance. Joy is not a denial of despair, but an empowering force that opens our lips and loosens our tongues to sing of a future that refuses to be limited by current reality. We explore how Elizabeth's loud blessing and Zechariah's prophetic song disrupt the silence of Empire, giving us the courage to bless what God is doing and declare the breaking dawn now.ReferencesScripture: Luke 1:39–45; Luke 1:67–80About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

Dr. Landon Reynolds November 23rd, 2025 Southside Baptist Church Florence, SC www.SouthsideNow.church

Wired for Joy // Week 3

Pastor Joshua Kerr November 16th, 2025 Southside Baptist Church Florence, SC www.SouthsideNow.church

Wired for Joy // Week 2

Dr. Landon Reynolds November 9th, 2025 Southside Baptist Church Florence, SC www.SouthsideNow.church

Wired for Joy // Week 1

We live in a culture in which many believe that the fruit of the spirit are character traits people are born with, and those who are not born with these attributes must work to attain them. In reality, we do not bear fruit through our own efforts but by yielding to the Holy Spirit. In this series, we'll dissect each fruit, differentiating real fruit from its worldly counterpart. Let's dissect our sixth fruit: joy.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we would love to connect with you. HARVEST VALLEY CHURCH is a church that believes in Jesus, a church that loves God and people. If you have made a decision to follow Jesus or want to learn more about Him, email us at connect@harvestvalley.org, and we will reach out to you about your decision to follow Jesus.To support the ministry of Harvest Valley Church and invest in the lives of others through giving, click here.For more information about Harvest Valley Church visit https://www.harvestvalley.org Church Office: (925)484-2482#harvestvalleychurch #loveourcity #Pleasantonca #eastbaychurches #Sunday #harvestvalleychurchpleasanton #purposeinlifeSupport the show

Joy can often be misunderstood. Join us in our new series JOY where we breakdown the common misunderstandings of joy and how to experience true joy in your life!

Joy can often be misunderstood. Join us in our new series JOY where we breakdown the common misunderstandings of joy and how to experience true joy in your life!

Journey Church of the River Region

Lead Pastor, Mike Mozingo brought a powerful messge on Choosing Joy through our actions and serving. We are all a work in progress, no one will ever be perfect. But that doesn't mean that we shouldn't strive to be more like Christ daily!

Join us as Pastor Ken wraps up our summer study in the book of Philippians.  

Dream Team and Teaching Pastor, Tony Mest did NOT hold back this week. Unity, humility, selfishness, it was a hard lesson to hear. But absolutely crucial for the body of Christ. If you're looking for TRUE joy, you need to listen to this message.

This Week Pastor Mike dives into Philippians 4

This week Pastor Ken dives into Philippians chapter 4.

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2025-Feb-23 ⎮ JOHN - A Love Story ⎮ Ways to Live Your Life ⎮ The Way of Joy - Week 5 by Hillcrest Covenant Church

Rob HallDecember 22, 2024Luke 2:8-15Repeat the Sounding Joywww.newnorth.church

Message by: Scott Treadway

Luke 2:8-11 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Mark 16:15  15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Matthew 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[b] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Psalm 23:5

2 Corinthians 9:7  7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Matthew 25:35-40 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?'40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,[f] you did it to me.'

As we consider joy during Advent we ask why don't we experience it more here on earth. Our guest this week, Paul Robie, says Christians should be the most joyful people on the planet. We have the Good News to direct our steps and our spirits. This wrestling with joy is likely why joy is an Advent theme since the beginning of Advent themes. We can collectively consider what it means to hold joy in our lives. We can also encourage each other in the practical ways we can cultivate it. Paul is a lifelong pastor, current church consultant, and mentor to seminary students. Practices of faith and how they form us are what he talks about all day long and we get the benefit of his wisdom in this series. Whether you are wondering why others aren't more joyful, or wanting to experience joy this Advent and in the new year, this episode is for you. A FEW THINGS MENTIONED -One Thousand Gifts- Ann Voskamp -Happiness- Randy Alcorn -Happiness Is a Serious Problem- Dennis Prager -The Road Less Traveled- Scott Peck -Psalms 1 -John 15 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How have you separated happiness and holiness? Do you agree that Christians should be the happiest people in the world? Who or what am I allowing to steal my joy? What expectations can you let go of in order to make room to be surprised by joy? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

Message by: Steve Salomon

This week, we are reflecting on the third advent candle: Joy. The word advent means “coming” or “arrival” and speaks of Jesus' arrival that first Christmas morning in Bethlehem. The season of Advent is a time when we joyously and prayerfully anticipate the celebration of Jesus' first coming. And, we look forward to His second coming, while also affirming that He is present in the world today offering His redeeming love to anyone who will simply receive it. One of the most beautiful symbols of the Advent season is the traditional Advent wreath. This Advent wreath is intended to help us keep our focus on the real reason for the season – the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, we will be talking about a different candle – representing, in order, hope, peace, joy, and love – although we usually light these candles in our homes, we obviously can't do that on the podcast, but we will still talk about the candles as a way to remember each week in the advent season. So join us for these 4 Advent weeks and then the final episode on Christmas Day as we set time to focus our eyes, minds, and hearts on Jesus – the true reason for the season. Learn More About Advent: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com/episodes/172-what-is-advent-and-why-do-we-celebrate-it/ Learn More About RTC: https://realtalkchristianpodcast.com

Message by: Karissa Harrison