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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Three Disciplines That Bring Joy

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 10,730 views

    Learn the three disciplines to ensure joy for your journey in life.

    Introduction: I don’t know how many of you like or dislike the word discipline, but the word usually brings a strong response. You, either, love discipline and live a disciplined life, or you love discipline but are frustrated because you don’t live a disciplined life, or you hate discipline but ...read more

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    What Gave Jesus Joy? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 145 ratings
     | 49,656 views

    Do you know the difference between the "Joy of the Lord" and the "Joy of the World"? What does this text teach us about both of those?

    OPEN: In my files I have comments by several people about what they felt would make someone happy. Daniel Boone - “All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.” Albert Schweitzer - “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.” Johnny Carson - “Happiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bringing Joy To The Lord's Heart Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 238 ratings
     | 28,353 views

    It is mind-boggling to realize that we have the capacity to make God rejoice by our faithful ministry.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 25 “Bringing Joy to the Lord’s Heart.” Luke 10: 1-24 Dr. John R. Hamby Luke’s Gospel account is the only one that tells of the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only version that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Sorrow Turned Into Joy

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 8, 2025
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    When sorrow feels overwhelming, remember that in Christ, joy is never far away—read "My Sorrow Turned into Joy" and discover the unshakable hope found in His resurrection!

    My Sorrow Turned into Joy John 16:16-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine being one of Jesus’ disciples and hearing Him say that He would only be with you a little while longer. You can still recall the first time you met Him—the moment He searched your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005
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    In this world there a troubles and challenges.Just like labor pains they work for our good.If we stand in faith our grief turns into joy!

    “I tell you the truth; you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Increase Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Sep 27, 2014
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    Everybody is looking for joy. It's found in the "Single Mind" that is focused on Jesus Christ. Discover how to live with a single mind on Christ. The result is joy.

    In Romania, and in many Eastern European countries, there are so many orphans institutionalized that there isn’t enough food or medical supplies or staff members to take care of them. The babies, often past toddler age, are still kept in diapers and placed in cribs because there’s no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Experience The Joy Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015
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    PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the living Word, you are able to experience His joy through His Word.

    Nehemiah 8 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Nehemiah 8. Have you ever completed a major project at home or at work, a project that seemed humanly impossible at best to complete? And then with an overflowing thankful spirit you wanted to fellowship with God? That is what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Journey - A Christmas Sermon

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Dec 31, 2024
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    As long as we live in this world, our lives are part of a greater journey—a journey of faith, hope, and purpose. When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys.

    Christmas: A Time of Journey When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys. Every major figure in the story of Christ's birth undertook some form of a journey. The Bible itself is filled with stories of journeys, from beginning to end. ...read more

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    The Shepherds' Joy About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 197 ratings
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    The shepherds were attentive, in awe, they accepted, the acted and they adored.

    The Shepherds’ Joy about Jesus Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill 12/17/06 A survey was done to see which characters from the advent account most people identify with. How many of you think its Mary? Joseph? The wise guys? Anyone for Herod? Not surprisingly, the shepherds came out on top by far. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Of The Lord In Every Situation

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 3, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
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    This sermon looks at five essentials for joy: 1. Look at life from God’s PERSPECTIVE 2. Live life with God’s PRIORTIES 3. Seek God’s POWER to live on 4. Live a life of God’s HOPE 5. Find God’s PURPOSE for your life

    Joy of the Lord Philippians 1:12-26 Scripture: Philippians 1:12-1:26 (add scripture) A. Most people don’t really enjoy life – they endure life. 1. Most people go through life with no real sense of joy. Life becomes a series chores and obstacles that one must go through – just ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,857 views

    In this Christmas Eve message I want you to notice three features about the good news of great joy.

    Scripture In one of Lessons this evening we heard about the shepherds’ visit to the manger in Luke 2:8-20: 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Humility Creates (Completes) Joy

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 9, 2007
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     | 3,096 views

    Pentecost 19 (A) - Humility creates (completes) joy. Believers discover this truth in Jesus which then causes believers to display this truth to others.

    HUMILITY CREATES JOY (Outline) October 7, 2007 - PENTECOST 19 - Philippians 2:1-5 INTRO: Today’s verses are an excellent example of divine teaching conflicting with worldly wisdom. The wisdom of God is foolishness in the eyes of the world. This is known as a paradox. A paradox is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 3,119 views

    Explore how the joy of the Lord serves as a deep-seated strength for believers, sustaining them through challenging times.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful message from the book of Nehemiah, chapter 8, verse 10. Here's what the scripture says: "Nehemiah said, 'Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. ...read more

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    Joy From Your Growth

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,420 views

    Discover and rejoice in the seven signs of Christian maturity.

    Introduction: Steve Brown often points out that one is a Christian or he is not. One does not become more Christian over time. Likewise, one is pregnant, and does not become more pregnant over time. You either are or you aren’t pregnant, regardless of whether you are showing. The Bible ...read more

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    Joy Or Happiness? "Lost In Translation"

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,814 views

    There is a difference between Joy and Happiness. The world would say they are the same. What does God say?

    “Lost in Translation” Introduction: Many times we can approach life with a sense of defeat. I had a negative friend I used to hang out with in High School. He was always complaining about how negative things were in life. Even now I get emails from him about how the world is going down, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational