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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 23, 2008
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    The angel’s announcement to those frightened shepherds was intended to produce great joy.

    Joy to the World Luke 2:10 Intro As we gather here this morning, following Christmas, I still find myself thinking back to the wonderful joy that was brought to us in the form of that perfect babe in the manger. And I think of those shepherds at work out in the fields, when the angels came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is The Joy?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
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    Every human heart cries out for joy, but few ever find it. Relationships crumble because there is no joy. Family fights begin when joy is missing. God made us to be happy, but we have lost our way. In our text Jesus shows us the way to joy, so let�s loo

    John 16:20-24; 17:13-17 Purpose: To see God’s blueprint for happiness. Aim: I want the listener to focus on God’s eternal joy and enjoy God now. INTRODUCTION: Every human heart cries out for joy, but few ever find it. Relationships crumble because there is no joy. Family fights begin when joy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Unexpected Joy

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 27, 2009
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    We sing and quote that "The joy of the LORD is your strength," but learning to live it in challenging service to our King is a daily "workout" for our faith (that brings "unexpected joy").

    How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I get this accomplished, I’ll focus on helping out at the church?” How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I have my degree in hand, I’ll start seriously serving the Lord” or “As soon as our church finds a building (or a pastor), I’ll really get ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    A Mother's Joy Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
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    A Mother’s Joy that is sacrificial, sacramental and sanctifical is derived from the child whose life is yielded to God!

    “A Mother’s Joy” I Samuel 1:21-28 A Servant Church must have a Servant Theology. Servant theology is the knowledge of God as He who desires for you to address the needs of others and thereby fulfill your purpose in God’s plan. A pure understanding of a mother’s joy is found in her awareness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Joy

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
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    Explains that we can have joy even in bad situations because of trust in God, our hope in His future, and by the Holy Spirit.

    Christian Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: We know that God has provided peace for us—and desires for us to experience peace. Likewise, God has provided joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Gift Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,992 views

    An Advent sermon on the gift of joy that comes from Jesus our Saviour.

    Sermon for III Advent, Yr C 14/12/2003 Based on Zephaniah 3:14-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Gift Of Joy” On one occasion, a pastor asked one of his parishioners: “Do you believe in the hereafter?” The parishioner replied: “You bet I do. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Everlasting Joy

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 18, 2003
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    No matter how you look at it, the gospel is good news of great joy. Do you have joy? Real Joy? Everlasting joy? What is joy? Why did the angel proclaim Christ’s birth as an occasion of great joy? How can you and I have everlasting joy?

    EVERLASTING JOY LUKE 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: Do not fear. For behold, I give to you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For to you is born today, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 MKJV) Arthur Gossip wrote, "The New Testament is the happiest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Trials

    Contributed by Darrell Tucker on May 21, 2004
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    Every Christian needs endurance; God gives us trials to help us mature and build our endurance for the course ahead.

    The Joy of Trials James 1:2-4 I. Do YOU have trials? a. Is there anyone who doesn’t?! i. Chirpy the parakeet – News story about a parakeet that was mistakenly sucked up in the vacuum while his owner was cleaning his cage. ii. Mark Dunn – College roommate whose waterbed seemed to have a hole in it… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Restoring The Joy" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004
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     | 21,286 views

    Introduction to series "Restoring the Joy" on the book of Philippians.

    Restoring the Joy Study of Philippians Sermon # 1 “Restoring the Joy” Philippians 1:1-11 As I thought and prayed about what I should preach on for the next few weeks, I had to ask myself, “What is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connections And Joy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 23,304 views

    Part two of study through Philippians

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Unifying Joy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,638 views

    Part 5 of study of Philippians

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor ---------- Talk about extremes! The very best place to be is in a church that is unified and handling well the threats to unity. The very worst is a church that is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sacrificing Joy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
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     | 4,775 views

    Part 6 of study of Philippians

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor "But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you." Philippians 2.17 In AD ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joy Settled! Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
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     | 4,955 views

    Part 7 of study of Philippians

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor "But one thing I do; Forgetting what is behind..." Philippians 3.13b ------------------------------------------- If there is one impossibility that exists, it is for joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Fruit Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
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    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

    Series: Fruit Producers [#2] FRUIT OF JOY Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Galatians 5:22 says, ¡§But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy¡K¡¨ 1. Joy means an inner gladness; a deep seated pleasure. 2. The joy of the Lord is not the same as the joy of the world. God¡¦s Joy 1. God¡¦s joy is possessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Habakkuk

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
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    The joy of Habbakkuk, its source and how it can be applied to our lives.

    The joy of Habakkuk Hab 3:16-19 16 When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops. 17 Although the fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army