Joy

The Necessity of the Spirit’s Work

… yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.” You see him next laid upon a sick bed himself, and when …

'Return Unto Your Rest'

Psalm 116:7

… of the joy and peace which You give to those whom You forgive." 6. Will You not revive us again: that Your people may rejoice in You? "We …

Members Of Christ

Ephesians 5:30

… very selves—and though now we see Him not, yet believing, we rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory! In passing, I may say that this doctrine …

The Power of the Holy Ghost

Romans 15:13

… But I rejoice and think of one thing, that I can cry out when this imagination comes upon me. I know it is said in the Book of …

The Unrivalled Friend

Proverbs 17:17

… When our parents' sin had blasted Eden and destroyed our hopes—when the summer of our joy had turned into the winter of our discontent, then Christ was …

Peace—How Gained, How Broken

Psalm 85:8

… that Your people may rejoice in You? Show us Your mercy, O Lord and grant us Your salvation." When he had spoken, he desired an answer. He watched …

Sanctified Sorrow

Isaiah 54:11

… Then, all of a sudden, there has been worked in me a marvelous change! My soul has had such joy—such blessing—such nearness to Christ—such delight …

Enquirers and Converts (Continued)

… has been my joy to watch, with the profoundest sympathy and love, his wonderful and beautiful life, — to weep over his sorrows, to rejoice in his joys, and …

The Lesson of Uzza

1 Chronicles 13:8

… Now we come to our third subject, that is, DAVID'S SACRED JOY. "So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to bring …

The Numbered People

Numbers 4:49

… Because you belong to Christ, therefore, hide not yourselves from His service, but come forward with joy! Once more, the Lord has constituted you the servants of all …

Our Sympathizing High Priest

Hebrews 5:7-10

… of many waters, the Lord Jesus is there to sing with us and rejoice with us— the constant companion of all our experiences. Can we not trust Him …

Christ Made Sin

2 Corinthians 5:21

… Why, Man, it ought to make your soul dance for joy within you to think that sin is pardoned and righteousness is imputed to you/This is an …

Paul's First Prayer

Acts 9:11

… Our text is prefaced with “Behold,” for doubtless, our Saviour himself regarded it with joy. Once only do we read of a smile resting upon the countenance of …

The Desolations of the Lord, the Consolation of His Saints

Psalm 46:8-9

… and beat them small, and make the hills as chaff, that Israel may rejoice in the Lord, and that the sons of Jacob may triumph in their God …

A Remarkable Benediction

Deuteronomy 33:16

… Without God, alas, my Soul, if you were in Paradise! But with God, oh, joy and bliss if you were in prison! All the things put together shall …

"Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?"

Jeremiah 32:26

… God sees us in our true condition and He calls us "flesh." Yet I do rejoice that, while we are flesh, He is our God. How is the …

Meeting in the Unfinished Tabernacle

… It is no small joy to us to hear of the great acceptance which the printed sermons of our dear Pastor have met with in France, Switzerland, Germany …

The Fainting Warrior

Romans 7:24

… Christians, rejoice! You are soon to be perfect, you are soon to be free from sin, totally free from it, without one wrong inclination, one evil desire. You …

A Summons To Battle

2 Samuel 11:1

… Think not that you shall be overcome, but rather cry with the Prophet, "Rejoice not against me, O my enemy: when I fall, I shall arise." Neither, however …

The Dumb Become Singers

Isaiah 35:6

… In very many cases, we who now "rejoice in the hope of the Glory of God," were the worst of men! There are some here that now bless …

Come and Welcome

Revelation 22:17

… If ye could but catch a glimpse of the believer when he is dancing for joy, you would renounce your wildest mirth, your greatest joy, to become the …

Looking Unto Jesus

Psalm 34:5

… Would you get rid of them? Would you rejoice in the Lord with faith unmoved and confidence unshaken? Then look to Jesus; look again to him and you …

The Wandering Bird

Proverbs 27:8

… That is my happiness, and my joy, to dwell among my own people, and if any man should say to me, "Is there anything in life that you …

A Consistent Walk for Time to Come

Colossians 2:6

… He feels that he is unworthy— therefore he goes about the house without any joy, without any confidence. If anybody asks him whether his father will give him …

The Fear of Death

Hebrews 2:14

… And remember, too, "the strength of sin is the Law," but that has been fulfilled for you! Rejoice, therefore, that both are gone so far as you are …

Sounding Out the Word of the Lord

1 Thessalonians 1:8

… but I am bound to say that I rejoice in your gatherings for prayer. In this you are my joy and crown. God be praised for it! But …

Too Little for the Lamb

Exodus 12:3

… Hope is to rejoice in Him! The lamb of the Passover was not to be eaten in part, some of it to be left and some of it …

Things Unknown

Jeremiah 33:3

… His people rejoice in that kind of talk and say that he is a faithful minister. If he were to leave off being bitter, he would not be …

Corn in Egypt

Genesis 42:1

… a hope of escape—do we not receive the tidings in joy? Do not our hearts rejoice within us at the thought that we are not hopelessly condemned …

Fear of Death

Hebrews 2:15

… The calmness with which the Christian expects his end, or even the holy joy with which he anticipates it, is one of the things which ungodly men cannot …

Sweet Comfort for Feeble Saints

Matthew 12:20

… Oh! take courage and rejoice. Then one thing more. If you were lost, God’s honor would be as much tarnished as if the greatest one were lost …

The Poor Man's Friend

Psalm 72:12

… night and let not your spirit be bowed down. 'Rejoice ye in this day and leap for joy, for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you …

A New Year's Retrospect And Prospect

Psalm 10:17

… I really think there is much in it which, while it causes you joy as you think of it this evening, may also cause you joy tomorrow and …

A Proclamation from the King of Kings

Jeremiah 3:12

… Is not My joy to see you safe and blest? Return! I wait to hear once more your voice To welcome you anew, and bid your heart rejoice …

The Three Hours' Darkness

Matthew 27:45

… You must look to Him, trust Him, and then you shall have the Light of God and shall turn your misery into joy, take away your sackcloth and …

Sickness and Prayer, Healing and Praise

Psalm 107:17-22

… symptoms connected with your recovery and how long you have been able to rejoice over the cure which has been worked in you. This kind of practical, experimental …

Medicine For The Distracted

Psalm 94:19

… no trifling joy that flushed the young warrior's bosom. He had slain the enemy of his country and now would the daughters of Israel rejoice in the …

God Alone the Salvation of his People

Psalm 92:2

… and how may I rejoice in the fact, that when I wade through Jordan’s stream he will be my rock! I shall not walk upon a slippery …

The Spirit's Office Towards Disciples

John 16:14

… Instead of having any reason for despondency, you will find a subject for joy, for I am sure that the Spirit is honoring Christ when He is lowering …

A Command and a Promise

James 4:8

… My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations. Or, trials. [See Sermon #1074, Volume 29—all joy in all TRIALS.] 3-5. Knowing this …