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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Praying With Joy! Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 214 ratings
     | 37,229 views

    Is prayer a first response to you? Or is it a last resort? Do you pray in an attitude of gratitude? Or are you always grumbling? When you pray, do you make sure that God receives the glory, & not you?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I would like for us to go back nearly 2,000 years to the city of Rome. It is an exciting time to be in Rome, a metropolis of gladiators, chariots, & palaces. But we’re not going to stop at the coliseum or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 275 ratings
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    The Joy of the Lord is our strength...where will we find it?

    Morning Message December 17, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs THE JOY OF THE LORD Nehemiah 8 Introduction: 1. Robert Louis Stevenson once entered in his diary what he considered to be an extraordinary thing. He said, "I have been to Church today, and (Surprisingly) I am not depressed." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
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    Joy is the result of knowing who we are and whose we are, discovering the will of God in His Word, and coming to repentance and the discovery of grace.

    Watergate not only holds a prominent place in American politics, it holds a prominent place in biblical history. One involves coverup and deception, the other involves repentance and honesty. The story of the Bible’s Water Gate is found in the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah was the cupbearer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shelly Griffin avatar

    Recipe For Joy

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
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    This passage gives us a no-fail recipe for joy.

    Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 The other day one of the ladies of the church stopped by my office and gave me this beautiful cookbook. It was put together by an organization she belongs to, and it contains about 500 recipes. Some of these recipes are very elaborate, like this one for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Consider It Joy

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. It was one of the happiest and joyful times of my life. I had grown up in church and made confession of faith, but as most of you know, I went through a period of years when I stopped believing in Christ. It all seemed unreal. 2. For various reasons, used by God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Joy Of Sainthood

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,665 views

    The Position of Sainthood A.

    The Position of Sainthood A. Inclusive 1. Salute Îevery saint in Christ Jesusâ 2. In Christ Jesus 3. Not just those revered of old D. Identity 1. John 1:12, "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" 2. 1 John 3:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Unspeakable

    Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
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    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

  • Cedric Portis avatar

    Genuine Joy

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
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    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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    The Journey Of Joy

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
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    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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    Banana Of Joy Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 6,983 views

    Joy can be defined as: "Inner happiness, which is not dependent on outward circumstances." The O.T. word "simchah" means "gladness of heart," the NT word, "chara" means "inner delight."

    THE BANANA OF JOY I). WHAT is Joy? 2). HOW is Joy Expressed? 3). HOW is Joy Developed? I. WHAT IS JOY? Joy can be defined as: "Inner happiness, which is not dependent on outward circumstances." The O.T. word "simchah" means "gladness of heart," the NT word, "chara" means ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of Freedom

    Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,419 views

    Jesus has come to set us free from all of our prisons

    The Joy of Freedom Colossians 1:13-14 On November 18, eight U.S. christian aid workers were released from a jail in Afghanastan. They had been imprisoned for three months by the Taliban for the crime of converting Muslims to christianity. I can only imagine what it must have been like for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Walking In Joy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,213 views

    This is the 11th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

    WALKING IN JOY 2 John 1:1-13 In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her children”, is thought by some to be the cover letter to 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Shadowlands

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,723 views

    The premise of this sermon is that even in the midst of life’s sorrow, there is a depth of joy that abides within us.

    Advent III – Joy Luke 2:26-55 In the wonderfully reflective book entitled, The Prophet, one can contemplate these words: The woman questioned the one she called Prophet of God, saying: “Speak to us now of Joy and Sorrow”. And he answered: The same well from which you laughter rises was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider It Joy Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,485 views

    Joy is more than happiness.

    This morning we begin with a musical experiment. I need three volunteers to see if we can get these glasses of water to “sing.” (Select volunteers). As our volunteers rubbed the top edge, the water vibrated. You could hear the vibrations that came across as sound. If you would have looked closely, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Carter avatar

    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