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Topics: Draw Near to God (James 4:8), James 4:1-12, Judaic Ritual Cleansing, Hearts Purified by Faith (Acts 15:9), Judaism Temple Practices, Blood Required to Draw Near (Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9), The Most Holy Place and Curtain, Captive to the Traditions of Men (Colossians 2:8), Judging the Law and Not Doing it (James 4:11), Conditional Transaction of Animal Blood, Jesus the Lamb of God Takes Away Sins (John 1:29), Perfect and Single Offering of Christ (Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 10:12), Priests Standing Daily vs Christ Sitting Down, Oneness and One Spirit With the Lord (1 Corinthians 6:17, Colossians 3:3), Body as the Temple of God (1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19), Drawing Near Through Assurance of Faith (Hebrews 10:22, Hebrews 11:6), Perfect High Priest Sympathizing With Weaknesses (Hebrews 4:14-15), Eternal Intercession and Complete Salvation (Hebrews 7:25), Inward Pouring of the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5), Accusations of the Law (John 5:45), Conditional Grace vs True Grace (Romans 11:6), Proverbs Prosperity and Commandments (Proverbs 3:1-34), Satan Disarmed and His Work Destroyed (Colossians 2:15, 1 John 3:8), Saints vs Sinners Identity, Removing the Stony Heart (Ezekiel 36:26), Vain Humility vs Fruit of the Spirit Joy, Prohibition of Slander in the Law (Leviticus 19:16, Exodus 20:16), Boasting in Faith and Works (James 2), Torn Veil and Uninterrupted Presence of GodSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter
Join us as Pastor Frank explores the huge difference between happiness and joy.
Episode Summary:In this message from Galatians 5, we continue the Fruit of the Spirit series by looking at joy. Pastor teaches that joy is not the same as happiness, because happiness depends on what is happening around us, while joy comes from Christ within us. Because Jesus lives in us, joy is already available, even when life brings pain, pressure, difficult people, or real problems. This episode reminds us to decide, desire, and determine to live from the joy Jesus has already placed inside us.Main Scripture:Galatians 5:22-23John 15:11James 1:2Psalm 23John 16:20-21Hebrews 12:2Philippians 4:4Zephaniah 3:17Big Idea:Because Jesus lives in us, joy is not something we chase; it is something we choose to live from.In This Episode:Joy is one flavor of the fruit of the Spirit, produced by the Holy Spirit and carried by believers.Jesus said His joy would be in us and that our joy would be complete, lacking nothing.Happiness depends on happenings, but joy depends on Christ and is not ruled by circumstances.Pain, people, pressure, and problems can become joy blinders that hide what Jesus has already given.We can decide, desire, and determine to be joyful before the next trial arrives.The joy of the Lord gives strength, perspective, and the ability to shake it off and step up when life throws dirt our way.Reflection Questions:Have I been living as though joy is already in me, or as though I am still waiting for it to arrive?Where have I confused happiness with joy by letting circumstances determine my spiritual condition?Which joy blinder has been most active in my life: pain, people, pressure, or problems?What decision about joy do I need to make now, before the next difficult moment comes?Where do I need to shake it off and step up instead of allowing circumstances to bury me?What would change this week if I lived from the joy of the Lord as my strength?Next Steps:Read Galatians 5:22-23 and John 15:11 this week, and declare, “I have joy because Jesus lives in me.”Decide now, in prayer, that you will choose joy before the next trial arrives.Rejoice in the Lord while you are in the middle of the situation, not only after it changes.Identify the joy blinder that has been hiding your joy, and stop letting it have the final say.Bring joy into your home or workplace this week by choosing to speak and act from the joy Jesus has given you.Practice laughing in it, shaking it off, and stepping up when life throws more dirt your way.Closing Line:Listen in, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and subscribe so you do not miss the next message in the series.
Fruit of the Spirit: Joy (Pastor Gabe Tringale)Week 2Support the show
Rev. Clay Wooten
Everyone wants to be happy. But few discover true JOY. Joy is the exhilarating feeling of well-being. But unlike simply being happy, joy is not dependent on the circumstances around us. True joy comes from WITHIN us!
How can joy and grief exist together? In this powerful message, hear Pastor Ron preach on joy as a fruit of the Spirit, out of Galatians 5:22-23. Be encouraged this week as you spend time with the Lord.
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First Church of New Knoxville, Ohio
Pastor James Huffman
Join us in our series The Fruit of the Spirit: Being Formed Into The Image Of Jesus For The Sake Of Others.For more information go to: www.lighthousechurch.ccGathering Time: Sundays - 10:30am
The Christian life demands a standard far above the ordinary human conscience and morality; this can only be powered by the fruit of the Spirit manifesting and working in each believer. In this message, Boison Angmortey details what we mean by true joy, the enemies of joy, and some tips on how to intentionally cultivate joy as a Christian.
Sermon from Galatians 5:22-23 and Luke 10:17-24 in St. Charles, IL
What is wild mothering? How do you identify your own female energy system? How do you connect with your ovarian and uterine energies? What does it mean to move from 2-D patterns into a multi-dimensional design? Are you open to heal your deeper creative wounds? Special Guest Episode: Tami Lynn Kent is the founder of Holistic Pelvic Care™ for women and author of Wild Feminine: Finding Power, Spirit & Joy in the Female Body, Wild Mothering, and Wild Creative. She is an international teacher and TEDx speaker. Her books have been published in Mandarin, French, Turkish and Dutch. She is also a mother to three beautiful sons. Tami is passionate about empowering women in health & teaching them how to cultivate their creative energy in all stages of life through her practitioner training programs and personal sessions. Find out more at www.wildfeminine.com.
also: Jeremiah 17:1-8; John 15:9-17; Psalm 1
Aaron Lee | February 22, 2026 | Youth Sunday School"Unlike happiness, which depends on circumstances, joy does not rely on external conditions; instead, it represents an inner animation of the soul that finds gladness in God's sovereign working."https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/messages/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-joy
Sermon Date: 02/22/2026; Pastor Bill Bryson; Scripture Passage: Galatians 5:16-25Support the show
In this podcast, I continue our discussion by taking a deep Biblical dive into the next fruit of The Spirit (Joy). Using The Bible as a foundation and source, I discuss very practical steps for enjoying the peace of God. Listen and be blessed. Shalom! Audio Download
In this podcast, I discuss the next component of the fruit of The Spirit: Joy. Listen and be blessed. Shalom! Audio Download
1.Joy 1.The Definition of Joy 2.The Source of Joy 3.Obstacles to Joy 2.Peace 1.Defining Peace 2.The Source of Peace 3.The Directions of Peace
Series: N/AService: Sun PMType: SermonSpeaker: Leon Mauldin
Celebrate the Joy of the Lord with us!
Glad tidings of great Joy! Let us learn of the fruit of the Spirit, which is Joy!
Psalm 16:1-11 Re. Rodney Henderson
Cherokee Presbyterian Church: Sermons by Rev. Rob Cely and more
Thanks for joining us at Cherokee Presbyterian Online! Rev. Rob Cely Isaiah 35: 1-10 The Spirit of Christmas: Joy Prayer Request Link -> https://cherokeepresbyterian.flocknote.com/prayer/submit Connect with us -> https://CherokeePresbyterian.flocknote.com Giving and more important links -> https://linktr.ee/cherokeepresbyterian
The Bible instructs us to be joyful. What can we do achieve and maintain joy? For more on this topic, check out "Fruit of the Spirit: Joy" and "Thanksgiving Prayer."
What if the road you had to walk was hard, lonely, and full of pain — but joy was waiting at every step? The Spirit gives us courage, hope, and strength to walk with Jesus all the way to the cross.
Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text!In this episode Dennis continues discussing the fruit of the Spirit. In this one he talks about two that are a struggle for him; joy and peace. This episode is the third part in a short series on the fruit of the SpiritIf you want to support this podcast and ministry with InFaith you can go to Infaith.org/dennis-sutherby and donate there.If you want to ask more about the ministry, ask a question, or add a comment you can email Dennis as dennissutherby@infaith.org or follow his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DennisInFaith Support the show
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Paula SmithFor our current sermon series - Fruit of the SpiritScripture Readings: Exodus 15:20-21, Micah 6:4, Galatians 5:22-23
A message by Executive Pastor Gary Hankins from Hebrews 4 on September 28, 2025.
Join Torie in this uplifting endurance workout designed to stir up the fruit of the Spirit—JOY. This episode explores joy as a deep, steady confidence in God, nurtured through a strong connection with Him. Torie also invites you to reflect on a key question: What does kindness look like for your body today? We want to hear from you! Share your reflections on this workout and episode @revelationwellness. Today's message is from: Galatians 5:22 and Psalm 118:24 If you're looking for a community to go deeper with, RW+ Membership is for you! RW+ brings together everything you need to honor God with your body, grow in faith, and find freedom and wholeness through Christ, including our Food and Body Freedom Group. Check it out here: [link] Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Please consider following this show (and sharing it with a friend), leaving a review, and telling us what you think with a voice message! If you leave us a voice message, be sure to include the episode number. Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message
Join Torie in this uplifting endurance workout designed to stir up the fruit of the Spirit—JOY. This episode explores joy as a deep, steady confidence in God, nurtured through a strong connection with Him. Torie also invites you to reflect on a key question: What does kindness look like for your body today? We want to hear from you! Share your reflections on this workout and episode @revelationwellness. Today's message is from: Galatians 5:22 and Psalm 118:24 If you're looking for a community to go deeper with, RW+ Membership is for you! RW+ brings together everything you need to honor God with your body, grow in faith, and find freedom and wholeness through Christ, including our Food and Body Freedom Group. Check it out here: [link] Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Please consider following this show (and sharing it with a friend), leaving a review, and telling us what you think with a voice message! If you leave us a voice message, be sure to include the episode number. Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message
Joy is something that can grow out, it's contagious among people. It's hard to really lean into and experience that joy sometimes in this fallen world we live in. Some days we're feeling it, some days it feels impossible. So how do we live out that joy the Holy Spirit bestows upon us? Let's dive into this with Pastor Brian! Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving
The Holy Spirit, Joy in Persecution
Acts 16:16-34
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Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne as they discuss the second Fruit of the Spirit – Joy. This joy is the Joy of the Lord. They will help you to understand why we struggle so much with having joy and how to bring the Joy of the Lord into your life. It's a show you won't want to miss.
Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne as they discuss the second Fruit of the Spirit – Joy. This joy is the Joy of the Lord. They will help you to understand why we struggle so much with having joy and how to bring the Joy of the Lord into your life. It's a show you won't want to miss.
How much is joy a feature of your life as a Christian? While he recognizes that the fruit of the Spirit is one cluster, nevertheless Spurgeon wants us to focus in this sermon on joy as part of the believer's spiritual experience. Some have a melancholy disposition which needs to be overcome; others seem to be committed to gloom as a religious essential. Spurgeon would have us understand that joy is a legitimate and inevitable element of the fruit of the Spirit (though varied in the experience of different believers), and also wants us to grasp the singular character of this joy as well as the various forms and circumstances in which a Christian may enjoy it. However, he also includes warnings about the way in which the growth of this spiritual fruit may be hindered, as well as encouraging us to cultivate what he considers to be the obligation of spiritual joy, giving us various reasons why joy is such a blessing which incite us to seek and keep this happy fruit. And there is a practical conclusion, as he calls his congregation to “rise as one man, and sing, ‘Then let our songs abound, / And every tear be dry: / We're marching thro' Immanuel's ground / To fairer worlds on high.'” Read the sermon here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/resources/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-joy Check out the new From the Heart of Spurgeon Book! British: https://amzn.to/48rV1OR American: https://amzn.to/48oHjft Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app