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Joy, rejoicing, delight, and gladness in God

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SERMON • SERMON 57

The Incarnation and Birth of Christ

Micah 5:2

… Jerusalem might outshine it in splendour; for there stood the temple, the glory of the whole earth, and “beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth was …

SERMON • SERMON 2226

"Lay Hold on Eternal Life!"

1 Timothy 6:12

… I have feelings both of pain and joy that come not of the old life, but of the new, which has come to me by God's gracious …

SERMON • SERMON 233

Free Grace

Ezekiel 36:32

… When meditating upon this text yesterday, the effect it had upon me was one of transport and joy. Oh! I thought, upon what other condition could I have …

SERMON • SERMON 2097

The Mediator’The Interpreter

Exodus 20:18-20

… It is not every revelation of God which inspires the saints with joy; for in many cases it is far otherwise, even as with Daniel, who said, "I …

SERMON • SERMON 2571

The Climax of God's Love No. 2571

Hosea 2:16

… It is a joy to us to obey Him. If a command comes to us from Christ, our feet have wings, like the fabled Mercury! If a word …

SERMON • SERMON 3297

David and His Volunteers

1 Chronicles 12:8-15

… May God send to this Church men—and women, too—of this order—"strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might!" To whom the joy

SERMON • SERMON 2749

Rehoboam the Unready

2 Chronicles 12:14

… Watts— "Peace be within this sacred place, And joy a constant guest! With holy gifts and heavenly Grace, Be her attendants blest! My soul shall pray for Zion …

SERMON • SERMON 1229

Decision—Illustrated by the Case of Joshua

Joshua 24:15

… The nearer to God, the sweeter the joy! If I were a German, which I am not, the last sort of German I should like to be would …

SERMON • SERMON 2752

The Door

John 10:9

… Savior he has found." He shall go out to bear his cross with joy and to lift up his Captain's banner with confidence. He shall go out …

SERMON • SERMON 3136

Lessons From the Malta Fire

Acts 28:2

… If they had thought of the Glory into which He was so soon to enter, they would have ceased to sorrow and would have rejoiced with exceeding joy

SERMON • SERMON 2948

Stephen and Saul

Acts 7:58

… I wonder how they felt when they first met there? What joy they must both have had—Stephen to see Saul and Saul to see Stephen! I suppose …

SERMON • SERMON 3051

Lessons From a Dovecot

Isaiah 60:8

… A soul saved here, and another saved there may go unremarked—but what a joy it is to us, and what Glory it brings to God—when hundreds …

SERMON • SERMON 2306

Servitude Or Service—Which?

2 Chronicles 12:8

… If they did, they would feel the joy of the Lord thrill through them and there would be no fear that they would ever want to leave His …

SERMON • SERMON 2360

Come, My Beloved!

Solomon 8:14

… While he preached a sermon full of the Gospel, the tears flowed from my eyes and I was in such a perfect delirium of joy on hearing the …

SERMON • SERMON 3444

Keeping the Soul Alive

Psalm 22:29

… therefore will I offer in His Tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises unto the LORD. It is a blessed resolution, not always …

SERMON • SERMON 2547

"Return! Return!"

Jeremiah 18:11

… all its power over your heart, accept it as good tidings of great joy! God grant that you may do so now! While Grace calls, do not refuse …

SERMON • SERMON 2894

The Sinner's Only Alternative

2 Kings 7:4

… soon forgotten in the joy of being able to say, "I'm forgiven! I'm forgiven!" Then I could have shouted for joy because the love of God …

SERMON • SERMON 2530

"A Peculiar People"

Psalm 4:3

… saved man who can follow David in saying, "God, my exceeding joy." When one comes to joy in God, it is a sure evidence of godliness! The hypocrite …

SERMON • SERMON 2456

The Lamb Our Leader

Revelation 14:4

… It was a great joy to me to find him alive when I came home from the Continent. He said that he must keep on living till he …

SERMON • SERMON 2792

A Psalmist's Question and Answer

Psalm 130:3

… Oh, how my soul leaped with joy when I first understood that God had forgiven me all my sin! That great act was instantaneous and it may be …

SERMON • SERMON 3081

The Gracious Lips of Jesus

Psalm 45:2

… enchanted by the spirit of poetry that they soar up with ecstasies of joy and their love scarcely knows how to find language to express itself. Love sometimes …

SERMON • SERMON 3088

The Storm and the Shower

Zechariah 13:7

… of conflict and then it is peace, with the music of rest and joy. I. First, then, LET US WATCH THAT TERRIBLE STORM. And let us notice, first …

SERMON • SERMON 2070

Christ's Connection With Sinners the Source of His Glory

Isaiah 53:12

… He is the Lord God Almighty before whom the hosts of angels bow with joy. Yet on yonder Cross He pours out His soul unto death. And He …

SERMON • SERMON 3019

The Hungry Filled, the Rich Emptied

Luke 1:53

… For, lo, as soon as the voice of your salutation sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. And blessed is she that believed …

COMMENTARY

Psalm 123

Psalm 123

… It is no small joy that our God is always at home: he is not on a journey, like Baal, but he dwells in the heavens. Let us …

SERMON • SERMON 1145

The Great Jail—and How To Get Out Of It

Galatians 3:22

… But all the while they have felt no obedience of heart, no love to Christ and no joy in God. But those same persons have heard the Gospel …

SERMON • SERMON 1168

The Crown of Thorns

Matthew 27:29

… death of priests! Spread it and you spread peace, freedom, order, love and joy! He is the greatest of philanthropists, the truest Friend of man—why, then, array …

SERMON • SERMON 1714

Earnest Expostulation

Romans 2:4

… Let thy crosses lead thee to the cross; let thy joys lead thee to find joy in Christ. Do you not think that all this should encourage you …

SERMON • SERMON 2885

Christ's Sympathy With His People

Hebrews 2:18

… the Holy Spirit and the everlasting love of the Father, there is neither joy, nor peace, nor comfort, nor hope to be found anywhere. This seems to be …

SERMON • SERMON 1724

Supposing Him to Have Been in the Company

Luke 2:44

… Come here Child, come here!" You would have felt a joy to have kissed Him and folded Him to your bosom. Prove it by looking after orphan children …

SERMON • SERMON 2796

A Man of God Alone With God

Psalm 119:26

… He cannot live without Him—He is his joy and delight. He is a child of God—how can he live happily in his Father's house unless …

SERMON • SERMON 2175

"So It Is"

Job 5:27

… To have done right is to have a well-spring of joy within the heart. Some of us have tried this and are sure about it. There are …

SERMON • SERMON 2846

'No Root in Themselves'

Mark 4:17

… Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy. Paul had seen Timothy's tears when he parted from him …

SERMON • SERMON 2977

Plowing Rock

Amos 6:12

… They are hoping to find real joy in pursuits which are laudable in themselves, but which are entirely of this world. Did you ever read the book called …

SERMON • SERMON 259

A Home Mission Sermon

Ecclesiastes 9:10

… the victory’s won, Enter thy rest with joy.” “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved, for he that believeth and is baptized shall …

SERMON • SERMON 885

Serving The Lord

Romans 12:11

… Oh, as you would that others should seek you in a similar case, Beloved, seek the wandering sheep, remembering that there will be more joy in the presence …

SERMON • SERMON 2678

The Lesson of the Almond Tree

Jeremiah 1:11

… It was a great joy to me to have a Sister come in, just before service, to tell me that, years ago, she found the Lord when I …

SERMON • SERMON 1565

Maschil Of Ethan, A Majestic Song

Psalm 89:1

… But it was a higher mercy when He gave me a new heart which was bound up and united in His fear and filled with His joy! Oh …

SERMON • SERMON 2957

Advance!

Deuteronomy 1:6

… It is written, "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." The hours of the night will pass away in due course and the …

SERMON • SERMON 1162

Saving Faith

Luke 7:50

… The penitent woman wept, she was a mourner, yet she had a deep joy; I know she had, for every kiss meant joy. Every time she lifted that …