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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Getting Better Or Bitter?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 23,121 views

    Asaph started to regress toward bitterness because he struggled with over-reacting to the prosperity, pleasures and privileges of others. We all have to choose to become better or slip into bitterness, cynicism and negativity.

    Getting Better or Bitter? (Psa. 73:1-28) "See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." (Heb. 12:15) Quote: " I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go" - ABRAHAM ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Center Of My Joy

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 10, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,531 views

    This message is about Jesus being the center of our joy. Our joy is not based on what happens externally to us, but on Who exists intenally within us.

    The Center Of My Joy Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10; James 1:2-3; Habakkuk 3:17-19; Psalm 16:11; Galatians 5:22-23 Last week I spoke to you about being thankful and actually giving thanks to God regardless of the circumstances we are facing. You see, there are many people that can only express ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Choose To Trust God

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,130 views

    This is an exposition of Psalm 56:3-4

    Title: “Choose to Trust in God.” Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 7-26-20 Intro: The last several months have given cause to increase the anxiety levels of everyone. Church attacks, in America and around the world are increasing exponentially. The Covid pandemic has seen a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    Choose One Chair Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    This challenges people to pick what they’re going to be committed to and to stop riding the fence of Christianity.

    Choose One Chair! A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with teenagers designed to show how a person handled group pressure. The plan was simple. They brought groups of ten adolescents into a room for a test. Subsequently, each group ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Choose Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
     | 9,435 views

    One of the most important thing for a growing church is their need for godly leadership.

    Last Sunday, we began this new series of messages called Grow, Church, Grow! We’re spending the next several weeks studying Paul’s letter of instruction for his young protégé named Titus – the person for whom the writing is named. Titus is ministering on an island ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing Under (Faith)

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,270 views

    God exalts those who humble themselves

    Choosing Under (Faith) I Peter 5:6-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-27-2022 Humility I read recently about a man that was voted the most humble person in the church. They had a party for him and then gave him a medal. The next week, he wore the medal to church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Gifts Of Christmas: Joy

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,418 views

    We receive joy because of the birth of Jesus Christ.

    GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: JOY Luke 2:10 #giftsofChristmas INTRODUCTION… Joy to the World (p) Today we are going to talk about something that is complicated and also wonderful. Wonderful and complicated. Complicated and wonderful. Doesn’t that sound like fun? We are going to talk about “joy” which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dunn avatar

    Happy Happy Joy Joy

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025
     | 225 views

    True joy is not tied to circumstance but planted by the Spirit, anchored in Christ, and sustained by what is true, pure, lovely, and eternal.

    Introduction: A Cartoon Jingle Some of you may remember a wild cartoon from the 1990s that sang, “Happy Happy Joy Joy!” over and over again. It was silly, catchy, and fun—but it never told you what happiness or joy really are. In that way it’s a lot like the world we live in. We hum the tune of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Joy Busters And Joy Builders

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 922 views

    When you look at various churches you will see that there is a vast difference between them

    • Denominational differences • Architex ally differences • Spiritually differences However, one thing you will find common in many churches that you should not find, there is one basic thing missing. WHAT IS MISSING? Let me illustrate… Illus: Let me explain what is missing by telling you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Developing A Mindset Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,422 views

    Message 2 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    Ray Stedman, who is now with the Lord, was one of the greatest Bible teachers in the past 50 years. In his teaching on chapter 1 verses 12-26, he opens up with these words. “I love this passage from the letter to the Philippians because it depicts the unmistakable marks of authentic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Bond avatar

    Ever Expanding Joy Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 24,791 views

    The world is both a hard and a beautiful place. We may experience stratospheric highs in one season only to plunge into abyss. but we more often have to work our way through the regular ups and downs, and bumps of life.

    Introduction There was once a farmer who began to look at his farm through critical eyes. Every place he looked on his farm he saw something wrong. So he decided to sell and move somewhere else. He contracted a realtor who came out to look things over. Then the realtor called to get the farmer’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Seth Lawson avatar

    05 Joy In Knowing Christ Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 807 views

    Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we treasure knowing Christ above all else.

    Over the past several weeks we’ve been working our way through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and we’ve discovered how joy isn’t something that simply happens to us. It’s a deliberate response to the realities of who Christ is and what He’s done in our lives. We've explored how joy can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Choose Your Side Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,534 views

    This is about choosing to follow God.

    We have so many CHOICES. Cereals, soaps, cars. The Model-T was offered only in black. Minor choices: socks, Coke or Pepsi, car color. Major choices: marriage, career, where to live. Give a brief history of exodus and conquest. Read Joshua 24:14-18. The people were faced with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Choosing To Make A Difference

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,743 views

    Our lives have purpose and we’re called on to choose that purpose.

    Choosing to Make a Difference with your Life Cornwall November 13, 2004 Franklin Graham grew up as the oldest son of the famous American evangelist Billy Graham. From the time he was little, Franklin was seen to be his father’s obvious heir. He was told over and over again by family, friends, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Izak Shipman avatar

    Choose Your Weapons

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    A sermon about spiritual weapons for a spiritual victory. Every Christians should know this.

    Choose your weapons II Cor 10:3-5 and later in sermon Exodus 14:1-14 A Talk to you about tools today. Realize that these are not weapons althoug some might use them for it. You will catch what I want to say anyway. (Use physical tools) Ø Wrench not fot screws Ø Screwdriver not for nuts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational