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  • Arthur Page avatar

    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Arthur Page on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,887 views

    During the Christmas season, we find ourselves in a deficit of joy. Isaiah describes finding joy in the desert . . . perhaps we are seeking joy in the wrong places.

    How many of you are just absolutely overflowing with joy right now? Let’s be honest with each other, OK? Is there even one person here who can truthfully say, I’m so overflowing with joy I can hardly contain myself? Just one? Would you like to know how to get that kind of joy in your life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joy To The World! Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,218 views

    Christmas is about the joy found in Christ

    (adapted from Bob Russell) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TEXT: PSALM 98 TITLE: “JOY TO THE WORLD” INTRODUCTION: A. Christmas can be quite stressful --planning parties, buying just the right gifts, preparing elaborate meals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Here Is Joy

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    The things that rob us of joy are: 1. Living a life of isolation. 2. Living for the material world. 3. Living without Jesus.

    How much money would it take to make you happy? A million dollars? Two million? Jack Whittaker, 57, won the largest undivided jackpot in U. S. History — $314.9 million — two years ago. But Jewel Whittaker, Jack’s wife, told the Charleston Gazette, “I wish all of this never would have happened. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Genuine Joy

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,976 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

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Journey Of Joy

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    The secret of finding joy in life is looking in the right place and looking in the right person, God.

    The Journey of Joy Selected Passages September 3, 2001 Introduction I. The Road to Happiness A. Construction on the highway: We have all seen more than our share of highway construction. Lots of heavy equipment rearranging the terrain, moving earth and removing old pavement. It causes long delays ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Joy Of Trials

    Contributed by Darrell Tucker on May 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,613 views

    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
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,115 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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    Joy In The Presence

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,329 views

    The point of the two parables about lost things – implies that we can get lost, separated from God. The reaction of the owner (God) is a grief-stricken search.

    Joy In The Presence / Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: Men and women react differently when they are lost. A man will drive and drive without stopping to ask directions. But, his wife will stop at the first gas station or even stop people along the way if she isn’t absolutely sure. Here we have two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,203 views

    Examining this Christmas Song

    Ps. 98 Joy To The World The Gospel In Hymns - Albert Bayley Imagine a little man 5 feet high; a large head made bigger with a huge wig, a hooked nose small piercing eyes, a frail and sickly body; the whole combination looking more like an embryo than a fully developed organism; that was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    The Presence Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,843 views

    The shepherds story gives us the good news of the presence of joy.

    The Presence of Joy Linus Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, (That’s 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Christian Joy

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,893 views

    Shows how we can have joy in all kinds of situations by trust & hope through 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

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Source Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,410 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

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Joy Killers.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,443 views

    . Billy Sunday said if there is no joy in your religion then there is a leaky vessel, a leak in your Christianity somewhere.

    Joy killers. Philippians 1:1 -- 2. 08/15/04 I want us to go through this book of Philippians because we can learn a lot about joy. Who is it that doesn’t want joy? I guess you have discovered that in the Bible you will find the answers to questions of life. For instance, many people want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    A Journey Of Joy.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    I want you to get an imaginary piece of paper and write, for me to live is -- -- -- --.

    A journey of joy. Philippians 1:3 -- 30. 09/05/04 A few years ago, a 21-year-old man traveled throughout the Midwest putting pipe bombs in mailboxes. His name is Luke John Helder. When he was apprehended, he said the only thing he cared about is his girlfriend and his band. He said I party, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Burkey avatar

    Increasing Joy

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 31, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,770 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