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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Trialful Joy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2009
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    Trials and tests are no fun. James doesn’t tell us to consider it fun but to "consider it all joy." Trials and tests are gut wrenching and drawn out at times, but the one thing that we must know is that God is with us through the whole ordeal.

    Opening illustration: After William Carey was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language so that he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember The Joy

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 28, 2009
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    Our strength to live out this Christian life is NOT rooted in effort but rather in “THE JOY OF THE LORD!!!” In our sermon today we will see: 1. WE HAVE PERMISSION TO ENJOY GOD (8:9,10) 2. WE HAVE A PROCESS FOR ENJOYING GOD (8:10a) 3. WE HAVE

    “THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH” “Second Sunday after Easter” Nehemiah 8:9-12 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (Read passage) • Over the last several weeks I have preached messages of misunderstanding who Christ is, applying the resurrection of Christ to your heart, having faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Joy In Humility Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009
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    Easter message on the humility of Christ and how you and I must mirror that same humility as Christians.

    Parts of this message were taken from Mark Driscoll’s sermon on the same topic. This week is a very difficult sermon to preach. In the passage we will eventually look into this morning Paul will speak to us on the most difficult attribute for any human to possess, humility. I would just like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Joy That Lasts

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 7, 2009
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    People today, even most Christians, do not have the joy that the Lord intends us to have. Joy unspeakable comes when we are filled with His glory.

    Joy that lasts Philippians 1:1-11 This sermon was birthed by prayer and some resources from Sermon central contributors Introduction- I think it would be safe to say most people want to be happy. We don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Expect Joy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
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    As believers of Jesus we can expect joy; joy that is full and long-lasting. Joy that so fills our hearts it spills over into our attitudes and our lives.

    Expect Joy Faith Expectations Part 4 05/18/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably true of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Hope

    Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 19, 2007
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    A lesson from the life of Job about keeping our hope in the idst of seemingly hopeless situations.

    I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;–Job 19:25, 26 THE JOY OF HOPE A good definition of hope is, “The feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Heaven

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 7, 2007
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    DOING WHAT PLEASES GOD!!!!!!!!!

    JOY IN HEAVEN INTRO: LUKE 15:1-10 1: LOOK AT THE CROWD GATHERED AROUND JESUS A) PUBLICANS AND SINNERS B) THE SOCIAL OUTCAST C) MOST EVEN DISOWNED BY THEIR OWN KINSMAN POINT: THESE PEOPLE ARE THE EQUIVALENT OF WHAT WE CALL TODAY, THROWAWAYS OR LOST CAUSES THOSE WHO AREN’T WORHT OUR TIME. 2: THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Finding Joy

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007
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    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

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    Joy Junkers Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007
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    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
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    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
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     | 8,531 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

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Christian Joy

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007
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    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
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    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
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    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

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    An Impossible Joy

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007
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     | 25,052 views

    Joy is a gift from God, is never experienced without challenges, and is something we are called upon to share.

    “An Impossible Joy” Luke 1: 39 – 45 Introduction A few weeks ago I heard on the news that there were impossibly huge line-ups as the new Sony Play Station came into stores. Some people apparently waited in line for days, even missing work to do so. Can you imagine doing this for a video game? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist