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  • Dan Parton avatar

    Joy Unspeakable

    Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 44,052 views

    Why our joy is unspeakable.

    Joy Unspeakable! 1 Peter 1:3-8 Introduction: The Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: - 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." - 2 Corinthians 12:4, "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genuine Joy

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,032 views

    Genuine Joy comes from Jesus Christ.

    Genuine Joy 15 John 11 “These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” In a world that is shadowed with despair, disappointment, in a world that has grief all around; this world stands in need of some genuine joy. Genuine Joy, every human ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
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    3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"

    "The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "With Joy"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,844 views

    We can live with the gace and peace of God, no mater our circumstances!

    West Greeley Baptist Church July 21st 2002 Philippians 1: 1-2 “With Joy” Pastor Mark Hensley “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers[1] and deacons: 2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    On Tiptoe With Joy Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,242 views

    "The Disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." Sermon describes the person and work of the Holy Spirit

    On Tiptoe with Joy Acts 13:52 “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” There’s something significant about Luke writing that the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Paul and Barnabas were sent out as missionaries by the church in Antioch – Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Joy - Busters

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,818 views

    Things that rob us of our joy

    THE THINGS THAT ROB US OF OUR JOY Phil. 4: 4-7 I believe if there is anything that God wants His Children to have is Joy! John 15:11 -- "that my joy might remain in you and that your joy might be full! Neh. 8:10 - The joy of the Lord is our strength! Luke 10:20 - Rejoice because your name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace And Joy

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    The reason why Paul can order Christians to rejoice in the Lord.

    Introduction: Why Me Lord? Background: One of the ways we can stand firm in the faith is to remember who it is we serve. Purpose Statement: Christians have every reason to rejoice because… I. The LORD is with you (v. 5) A. Yahweh Shammah: The Lord is There 1. Context of Ezekiel 48:35 2. His Eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enjoy The Joy

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,204 views

    If we have Christ, we should have joy. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the joy. Joy is found in Christ

    3 John 1-4 Enjoy the Joy Introduction A. When is the last time you saw someone smile just for no reason? B. When is the last time you went to the store and the clerk actually seemed happy to be working? C. When is the last time you walk in your boss’s office and he seemed to be in a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sources Of Joy

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,769 views

    Because we have trusted in the Lord, we, of all people should have joy.

    Sources of Joy Psalm 5:11 Intro. Because we have trusted in the Lord, we, of all people should have joy. -Certainly there will be those hard times. -Even so, in the Lord we have Joy. -Jesus said, “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Morning

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 27,004 views

    There is something special to God about the early moments of the morning, and resurrection Sunday was the most special of them all.

    Introduction I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Sing unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Anointed With Joy" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    He counted it joy to pay for our sins and rise to give us life. The end of our road is joy with Him, who is worthy of the greater joy. (Part 4 in "The Road To Glory" Easter series)

    “Thou hast loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Thy God, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy companions.” ----- “Joy is the very business of Heaven”. C. S. Lewis ----- In the beginning, God created. As He did so, and at the end of each creation day, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Foundation Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    As we begin the book of Philippians we immediately discover the true source of Paul’s joy.

    Philippians 1:1-6 Sunday, January 13, 2002 Have you ever asked yourself - "Why does pastor preach through a particular book?" Sometimes - there is a particular need in our congregation. Sometimes - the content of the book is needed as our theological anchor in the days in which live. Sometimes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,391 views

    In this message we see the Biblical truth about suffering.

    Philippians 1:27-30 Sunday, February 10, 2002 It was June 1995. It was a typical day in the Todd household. Marlene and David were up and off to work and school respectively. I was in the shower and Melissa was paddling in the water in the kitchen sink to keep her occupied so I could finish my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,527 views

    Paul points us to the true source of biblical unity.

    Philippians 2:1-4 Sunday, February 17, 2002 During my time at Bible College, the spiritual fad of the day was temperament analysis. Tim Lahaye’s book had just come out and everyone was trying to decide if they were sanguine, melancholic, choleric or phlegmatic. Sanguine was the outgoing person, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jumping For Joy

    Contributed by Chuck Carlson on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,095 views

    Joy is the result of gratitude in light of God’s grace to our guilt.

    “Jumping for Joy” Luke 1:67-79 • What makes people jump for joy? A winning basket? Graduation? A new bike? • What makes you jump for joy? For Scrooge, it was more money! • Zachariah was jumping for joy in our text, but it was more than for a baby boy. Zach and Elizabeth had waited a long time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational