Holy Joys Sermons
Theologically robust preaching from holyjoys.org.
Episodes
65 episodes
Satisfied by the Incarnate Word (John 1:10–18)
Johnathan Arnold preaches on being satisfied by the goodness of God, expounding the readings from the Revised Common Lectionary for the Second Sunday after Christmas: Jeremiah 31:7–14, Ephesians 1:3–14, and John 1:10–18.
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A Dragon in the Manger Scene (Matthew 2:13–23)
Johnathan Arnold preaches a sermon on the Flight of the Holy Family to Egypt for the First Sunday after Christmas Day. Lectionary texts: Isaiah 63:7–9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10–18; Matthew 2:13–23. See also Revelation 12:1–6.
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When a Prophet Doubts (Matthew 11:2–11)
Johnathan Arnold preaches a sermon for the third Sunday of Advent on the doubts of John the Baptist about the coming of Christ. The sermon draws from the Revised Common Lectionary readings for Year A: Matthew 11:2–11; Isaiah 35:1–10; James 5:7–...
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What Does Advent Have to Do With Hell? (Matthew 3:1–12)
A sermon by Johnathan Arnold for the Second Sunday of Advent. The sermon draws from the Revised Common Lectionary readings for Year A: Matthew 3:1–12; Romans 15:4–13; Isaiah 11:1–10.
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Stay Awake! (Matthew 24:36–44)
A sermon by Johnathan Arnold for the First Sunday of Advent. The sermon draws from the Revised Common Lectionary readings for Year A: Matthew 24:36–44; Romans 13:11–14; Isaiah 2:1–5.
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Do Not Be Anxious: A Shepherd’s Invitation to Worriers (Matthew 6:25–34)
A sermon on Matthew 6:25–34 by Johnathan Arnold.
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When Christians Doubt: Lessons from "Doubting Thomas" (John 20:24–31)
Johnathan Arnold preaches on doubt and how to deal with doubt in the Church and in the Christian life.
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Entire Sanctification: The Whole Christ for the Whole Man (Matthew 22:34–40)
This sermon was preached by Johnathan Arnold as a guest speaker at Gratz Emmanuel Wesleyan Church on January 5, 2025, the twelfth day of Christmas. Total depravity in the first Adam requires total incarnation and healing by the Second Adam whic...
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The People of God: Old Testament Preparations for the Church
The first lecture in a six-week series on the Doctrine of the Church.
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For Our Sins He Was Tempted: Recapitulation in Matthew's Gospel (Matthew 4:1–11)
Johnathan Arnold preaches on how Christ's victory over temptation in the wilderness is necessary for our redemption and empowers us to defeat Satan's temptations in our own lives.
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The Gospel: A Catechetical Sermon
Johnathan Arnold addresses the question "What is the gospel?" by drawing on various Scriptures.
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The Resurrection of Christ: A Catechetical Sermon
Johnathan Arnold preaches the resurrection of Christ from various texts on Easter Sunday. On the third day, Christ truly rose again from the dead, with body and soul, to overcome death, declare his Lordship, and begin the work of making all thi...
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Look and Live: Christ Breaks the Serpent's Power (Numbers 21:4–9)
Johnathan Arnold preaches for Palm/Passion Sunday from Numbers 21:4–9 on how the sign of the bronze serpent points to Christ's head-crushing victory over Satan, "that old serpent."
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Mature in Christ: An Introduction to Spiritual Formation (Colossians 1:28)
Johnathan Arnold draws from Colossians 1:28 and other passages of Scripture to explain the process of spiritual formation towards maturity in Christ.
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