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"There Is Joy In The Lord"

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 15, 2002

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We are called to be oaks of righteousness, for our joy is found in the Lord, not in our circumstances.

The song that some of us learned as children goes, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my heart, I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart to stay.” Another song proclaims, “There is joy in the Lord, there is love in His presence, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Week 3 - Joy - Luke 2:8-14 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 14, 2025

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True joy is found in the presence of JESUS - a joy the world cannot give, and the world cannot take away.

2025.12.14.Sermon Notes. ADVENT WEEK 3 - JOY - Luke 2:8-14 William Akehurst, HSWC (The Shepherd’s Candle) Forward- My Jewish Learning: Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah beginning at sundown and lasts until sundown on Monday, December 22, 2025. Celebration Activities • Lighting the Menorah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 9:2-3, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 15:11, Philippians 4:4-7, Nehemiah 8:10, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Peter 1:8-9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus; Tree Of Peace

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000

based on 165 ratings

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A teaching on Isaiah’s prophecy regarding the stump of Jesse -- how Jesus would be a Royal, Righteous and Radical Tree of Peace.

Jesus; Tree of Peace Isaiah 11.1-6 December 24, 2000 1And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 2And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas: Reason To Hope

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 28, 2020

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Simeon hoped to see the messiah before he died and he did. His story teaches us something about why we hope and how to hope.

We’ve just sung that great song by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, ‘In Christ alone my hope is found.’ That’s quite a declaration! Getty wrote the music and Townend wrote the words. Townend isn’t merely saying that Jesus is A source of HOPE. He’s saying that Jesus is the ONLY source of hope! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Church Life 101

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 1, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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How God’s people are to act towards one another

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC (Lighting of the First Candle in Advent) November 30, 2003 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have a life filled with light and will never live in the dark.” John 8:12 (GWT) Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, John 8:12

Denomination: United Methodist

A Son Is Given To Bring Us Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 26, 2004

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Christ was given names many years before he came as a man

Our greatest need at Christmas: If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sweet Little Jesus Boy

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2018

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A devotion for our communion time at the Candle light service.

(This devotion was given in preparation for the communion service at our Candle-light worship. I sat in front of a crude manger holding my guitar and alternately speaking and singing verses from the song). Christmas Eve 1932, Robert McGimsey attended midnight church service in New York City and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Brings Us Joy

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 12, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon was preached on the Third Sunday in Advent and is based on "The Magnificat" in Luke 1:46-55.

Jesus Brings Us Joy --Luke 1:46-55 Music is central in the message of Christmas. I love the carols of Christmas; and, as I have said so often Handel’s Messiah. I love to hear the organ and trumpet resonate during the Christmas season. Christmas began with singing months before the Angel Choir ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Candlelight Service Of Lessons And Carols

Contributed by Jody Brock on Dec 23, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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Adapted from the United Methodist Book of Worship for Advent. This service outline utilizes favorite Christmas Carols and lessons form both the Old and New Testaments.

NOTE: All Carols taken from the United Methodist Hymnal. Each Scripture is read by a different reader. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Opening Prayer Pastor The Lord’s Prayer All Carol: “Hark the Herald Angles Sing #240 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Ever Ready Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 28, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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How do we live ever ready fo the advent of Jesus in the 21st century? Today’s text guides us in recalibrating our lives in light of Jesus’ priorities.

Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Lessons And Carols Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Dec 17, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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This is a Christmas Eve Candelite Lord’s Supper Service using seven candles, and lessons with each one. You will also use individual candles for each participant.

Christmas Eve Candelite Lord’s Supper Service "SEVEN LESSONS AND CAROLS" INTRODUCTORY Prelude "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" Meditation: The circular candle ring ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rsvp

Contributed by Joseph Johnson on May 3, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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God invites us to the greatest party of all time

R.S.V.P. Mark 3:1-12 During the Holiday season many of us will be doing some extra entertaining. We’ll take certain steps to ready ourselves for the visit of guests. The first thing we work on is the guest list: who can visit together amicably, ( in other words who can get along together) Then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

I've Got Joy?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Dec 22, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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This sermon was preached on Gaudete (Joy) Sunday (3rd sunday in Advent). I wasn’t feeling very joy-filled, though I felt called to preach on joy (and used that hesitancy as part of the sermon focus). It’s my best "grumpy sermon on joy" ever.

It’s been a rough couple weeks for me. My wallet was stolen last Wednesday. My step-grandfather died – two days ago. I woke up feeling sick and lost my voice - yesterday. Almost got stuck in the snow last night. Had to park around the corner and traipse home in the deep snow with the wind whipping ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

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Christmas is hope personified. It highlights the fact that Christianity is essentially a religion of hope.

Today we began the Advent season by lighting the first Advent candle, the candle of hope. As we heard a few minutes ago, this candle reminds us of the hope God gave His people when He promised to send them a Messiah, a Savior, a Deliverer. The candle reminds us that this promise was fulfilled in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-33, Luke 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

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in God’s Kingdom, the powerful things come through what our world would describe as weakness.

When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Philippians 2:5-8 December 4, 2005 Intro: Peter writes, in 1 Pet 2:9-12, “9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

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