Joy

A Psalm of Remembrance

1 John 4:16

… It is even so with the good things of God; describe them as we may, we cannot awaken in you the joy and delight that is felt by …

False Professors Solemnly Warned

Philippians 3:18-19

… I rejoice that the remnant of the elect are kept pure from these, but the “mixed multitude” are sadly possessed therewith. Another character which the Apostle gives of …

Profit and Loss

Mark 8:36

… is it worth much to gain the world? Is its sceptre the wand of happiness? Is its crown the security of joy? See Alexander’s tears! he weeps …

Paul's Sermon Before Felix

Acts 24:25

… I can delight in scoffs and jeers; caricatures, lampoons, and slanders, are my glory; of these things I boast, yea, in these I will rejoice. But that you …

A Searching Test

Titus 1:15

… And what some would permit and rejoice in, the Christian mourns, abhors, laments and avoids. The actions of the Christian—I do not claim perfection for them, but …

Brief, Silent Prayer

Nehemiah 2:4

… Whenever you have a great joy, cry, "Lord, make this a real blessing to me." Do not exclaim with others, "Am I not a lucky fellow?" but say …

Israel at the Red Sea

Psalm 106:9

… You were expecting to build tabernacles, in which to dwell on the summit of the mountains of joy for ever; but you find, on the contrary, that you …

Samuel—an Example of Intercession

1 Samuel 12:23

… He who, in answer to his intercession, has seen others blessed and saved, may take it as a pledge of Divine Love and rejoice in the condescending Grace …

The Angelic Life

Matthew 22:30

… For instance, they feel sympathetic joy. We should not have known this if Jesus had not said, "There is joy in the presence of the angels of God …

The Great Need—Or, The Great Salvation

Isaiah 48:18

… The flock shall be cut off from the fold and there shall be no herd in the stalls—yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy …

The Leafless Tree

Isaiah 6:3

… You have had many such a time as that, have you not? Ah! you were one day in such a state of joy, that you said you could …

A Sad Confession

Isaiah 53:3

… and whether He will not save you and make you partakers of our joy? If He rejects you, or if you find Him false to His promises, then …

The Church of Christ

Ezekiel 34:26

… I cannot but rejoice in the prosperity of many churches around us; but as our beloved brother, Mr. Sherman, said, last Thursday morning, “It is not invidious to …

Waiting Only Upon God

Psalm 62:6

… upon your friend; you are just dishonoring Christ, when you make him your joy and confidence; and when in some grievous day, your friend shall be smitten from …

Jerusalem the Guilty

Luke 13:33

… When shall my labors have an end, In joy, and peace, and thee?" And has it come to this? Well, then, might the Savior, whom you did despise …

Struggling Against Sin

Psalm 119:145

… in slothful sleep, but he will welcome the assembly of the saints and rejoice in the preaching of the Word! He knows that reading good books will often …

Our Magnificent Savior

Isaiah 53:11

… and be made just by Him! Then would His heart leap for joy! The joy that was set before Him when He died would then come to Him …

A Song, A solace, A Sermon and a Summons

Psalm 136:1

… What joy! One man is safely landed, but the rope is weak, and it is doubtful whether it will bear the strain. Two at one time are clinging …

Blessings Traced to Their Source

Psalm 87:7

… We rejoice in them and bless the Lord for them! But, using only illustrations from Scripture, when the Psalmist said, "All my fresh springs are in You"—for …

The Duty of Remembering the Poor

Galatians 2:10

… Ah! then let us rejoice, God will deliver us, and bring us off safe at last, yea, “more than conquerors, through him that loved us.” 5. Furthermore, the …

The “Down-grade” Controversy, from Mr. Spurgeon’s Standpoint

… I rejoice in the Lord who has dealt bountifully with me hitherto. All that I possess belongs to Him. " 'There, take an inventory of all I have, To …

Elijah’s Appeal to the Undecided

1 Kings 18:21

… There will be no indecision then, when you shall meet him with joy or else with terror—when, “rocks hide me, mountains on me fall,” shall be your …

Effectual Calling—Illustrated by the Call of Abram

Genesis 12:5

… Satan may vex, and unbelief The saved one may annoy, But he must conquer; yes, as sure As Jesus reigns in joy, The precious blood of God's …

Simeon's Swan Song

Luke 2:29

… So that the song of Simeon was sweetened by the voice of Anna—and they both rejoiced in God their Savior! And their joy was shared by "all …

Strangers and Sojourners

Psalm 39:12

… might seem to have fewer days at school! And, Christian, you, also, may rejoice as the days of your school training here pass, for, as each one flits …

On Conversion as Our Aim

… I once heard a sermon upon “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy,” of which the English was, “Be good, very good, and though you will …

The Light of the World

John 8:12

… Let Him come when He may, our hearts will leap for joy to greet Him! But for this dispensation to end without success would almost seem to me …

Christ’s Prayer for His People

John 17:15

… Poor sinner! I rejoice that thou feelest that thou hast been a cumber-ground. Dost thou confess that thou hast been a poor thorn and briar until now …

Illustrations in Preaching

… Even the little children open their eyes and ears, and a smile brightens up their faces as we tell a story; for they, too, rejoice in the light …

A Blow For Puseyism

John 6:63

… Trusting Him, I feel joy and peace, love and zeal, hatred of sin and love of holiness—and so as to my spiritual nature I am fed upon …

Trust In God—True Wisdom

Proverbs 16:20

… anything in it, by-and-by, but for the present, rejoice in your youth, and let your joy be in the morning of your days—for the evil …

Safe Shelter

Psalm 91:4

… yet will I rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation." Yet more, Brothers and Sisters—who among you need be reminded of …

Lecture II: Anecdotes From The Pulpit.

… If you have never read his works I almost envy you the joy of entering for the first time upon his "Unsearchable Riches," trying his "Precious Remedies," tasting …

Loving Advice for Anxious Seekers

James 1:5

… The prodigal remembered his sins, but his father forgot them all, and exclaimed with joy, “This my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and …

Hope in Hopeless Cases

Matthew 17:17

… Our Lord and Master hears with joy the shout of a Believer who has vanquished his foe, and, at the same hour, He bows His ear to the …

Now, and Then

1 Corinthians 13:12

… We shall see it there! and we shall lift up our song with new zest and joy, as fresh displays of the wisdom and goodness of God, whose …

The Only Road

John 14:6

… I rejoice that He does, for He only wills to do that which is for the good of His own chosen ones. You cannot love God in any …

Good Cause for Great Zeal

Ezra 4:14

… which your God sends to you from the King's palace! Let us rejoice, dear Brothers and Sisters, if we are, any of us, downcast tonight, for our …

The Lord's Eternal Rest

Psalm 132:14

… is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over you with singing." In the new …

Healing for the Wounded

Psalm 147:3

… The owl and bittern seem alone to sympathize with them, an aught of joy in the wide world appears to be but intended as a mockery to their …