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  • Anthony Craver avatar

    The Joy Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,443 views

    There is great joy in humble service to God.

    The Joy of Humility Philippians 2:1-11 I. Introduction As Christians we are to be a very happy, joyful people in the midst of a very unhappy world. Prov 16:20 And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. I think people in the world are unhappy today because they don’t understand that things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Compounding Joy Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,546 views

    Message 2 of 5

    Treasure Principles Compounding Joy November 5, 2006 Money Rant Treasure Principles Compounding Joy November 5, 2006 We’re going to look at several key principles about building up treasure in heaven. This morning we’ll be looking at one. I had six in mind when I began this series but I’ve cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Source Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,622 views

    Most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. But the source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Learn where the real sources of joy come from.

    Where does joy come from? Probably most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. That would be a mistake. The source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Such thinking results in up and down Christians - dependant on the whims of the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Increasing Joy

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 31, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,980 views

    Increasing joy comes through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Increasing Joy Isaiah 9:2-3 (New International Version) 2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Joy Of Community

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,961 views

    Paul shares three important aspects of community

    Intro: being a military brat growing up was a life on the move. For many the thought of re-location can be a scary proposition. Being in a Christian family made these transitions easier, because when you moved to a new base, there was always a church family waiting for you to arrive. Knowing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Christian Joy

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,714 views

    Joy is a gift from God. Our joy is a witness to others as to the "great things God has done for us."

    CHRISTIAN JOY A. What do you think is the average person’s concept of a Christian? ILLUSTRATION: There was a man waiting in line at a CHECK-OUT STAND. He seemed AGITATED and IMPATIENT and had a very SOLEMN and GLOOMY look on his face. When the CHEERY young woman at the check-out said, “Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jon Earls avatar

    The Joy Of "Koinonia" Series

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    This sermon deals with the joy of fellowship that comes between those who love God. This sermon is #2 in my series on the Book of Philippians.

    Think about this for just a minute. Here was Paul, in chains because he had preached and defended the message of the Gospel, and here in this letter to the Philippians he begins it with some words of praise and joy. Did you know that nowhere else in the religious writings of the world, outside of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    When God builds a Church, it is marked by joyful giving

    INTRODUCTION  START WITH VIDEO SLIDE  SLIDE #1  Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get anywhere, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Change Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 3,916 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the seventh in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Joy of Change” Acts 3:11-26 6.10.07 The Joy of…books:  Cooking  Sex  Websites o “Soup” o Belly-dancing o Painting o Sake (rice wine) o Handspinning o Socks o Sox (Boston Red Sox)  Nature Channel – “Pigs” And that’s just with 3 pages of Google ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Advent: Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,308 views

    The good news of great joy for all people is shocking news that we dare not get used to.

    Humans are complex creatures, aren’t we? Those we love we tend to hurt. We love God and yet we sin against God. We have goals and aspirations that are noble and strong , and yet we get tripped up by our own weakness along the way to fulfilling our goals. We can never seem to outrun the allure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 10, 2007
     | 9,073 views

    Joy is evidence of the presence and applause of God.

    JOY TO THE WORLD Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #2 Psalm 98:4-8 Sermon Objective: Joy is evidence of the presence and applause of God. This is our second week of Advent. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Story and Song.” We will use a different Christmas Hymn/Carol each week ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jason Winters avatar

    Finding Joy

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007
     | 5,513 views

    Everyone wants a little joy

    “Finding Joy” - ending =Something to Believe In John 2:1-11 SOMETIMES, it seems like we are running on “empty” … AMEN? There are times when we lose our “joy”. I brought some “joy” with me this AM. (Do not tell it is a bottle of JOY detergent, an Almond Joy, a Joy Stick). Offer Joy to anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Joy Junkers Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007
     | 3,871 views

    2nd sermon about joy in a 4 week series looking at the letter to the Philippians.

    Joy Junkers Phil. 2:1-18 Intro: In the summer of 1990, finished first year of college (first freshman year) and working at CHBR in Kosciusko. Christian less than a year…some would question how much I looked the part because of my hair; confess to having a mullet. Yet Bro. Dan saw something in me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    An Invitation To Joy Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
     | 4,207 views

    Jesus challenges our common ideas about what it means to live the good life.

    An Invitation to Lasting Joy “What does God expect of me?” “How should a Christian act under pressure?” “Am I pleasing the Lord and honoring Him?” Answers to these questions can be found throughout the Bible, but there is one section of the Word, where Jesus Himself answers these questions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Bond avatar

    Got Joy? Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,662 views

    The way of the world seems to focus on pleasing ourselves or pursuing a life of ease. But that brings no lasting satisfaction. God is so much bigger and has so much more for us, no matter our circumstances.

    Introduction Years ago, Robert Fulghum wrote a profound essay. This is how it began. “Most of what I really need to know about how to live…I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand box at nursery school. These are the things I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible