Holy Joys Sermons
Theologically robust preaching from holyjoys.org.
Episodes
70 episodes
Why We Worship a Crucified Man (Good Friday Sermon)
Johnathan Arnold preaches a brief sermon for Good Friday 2026.
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8:23
Lazarus and the Hope of Physical and Spiritual Resurrection (John 11:1–45)
Johnathan Arnold preaches on the lectionary texts for the Fifth Sunday in Lent: Ezekiel 37:1–14 (the valley of dry bones); Psalm 130; Romans 8:6–11; John 11:1–45 (the raising of Lazarus).
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19:37
The Samaritan Woman: God Still Wants Us (John 4:5–42)
Johnathan Arnold preaches on the lectionary texts for the Third Sunday in Lent: Exodus 17:1–7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1–11; John 4:5–42. God knows every single wicked thing that we’ve ever done. God knows all of our wounds. But God still wants us, ...
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24:33
The Beatitudes: How to Be Blessed in God's Kingdom (Matthew 5:1–12)
Johnathan Arnold preaches on the beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12) in conversation with the lectionary texts for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Micah 6:1–8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18–31).
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The Epiphany: Beholding God's Glory in the Face of Jesus
Johnathan Arnold preaches on the day and season of Epiphany, focusing on the manifestation to the Gentiles (Isaiah 60:1–6; Ephesians 3:1–12; Matthew 2:1–12), as well as the epiphany at Christ's baptism and at Cana of Galilee.
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27:09
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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22:37
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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21:11
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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19:23
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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