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  • The Joy Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,869 views

    Part 3 in a series on Philippians focusing on the Christian’s purpose

    The Joy of Purpose I. Introduction A. Knowing Your Purpose 1. Hank Aaron and Yogi Berra a) Berra, catcher for the Yankees, was playing against Aaron, Milwaukee Braves, in the World Series. b) Berra was keeping up his ceaseless chatter, intended to pep up his teammates and distract the opposing ...read more

  • Joy Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,853 views

    Part 4 of a series on Philippians focusing on the formula for unity.

    The Joy of Unity Philippians 2:1-4 I. Introduction A. The Glass Beaker 1. A professor was demonstrating the durability of tempered glass. a) Holding a beaker by the neck the professor pounded a nail into a piece of wood. b) Much to the surprise of everyone in the class that beaker did not break or ...read more

  • The Joy Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,409 views

    Part 5 of a series on Philippians focusing on the example of Jesus

    The Joy of Obedience Philippians 2:5-18 I. Introduction A. Examples of Obedience 1. Emily Wilson was a housekeeper for John Kenneth Galbraith. a) Galbraith was the most trusted economic voice in America from the mid thirties through the early seventies. b) After a long and grueling day, Galbraith ...read more

  • The Joy Example Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,434 views

    Part 6 in a series on Philippians focusing on the example of faithful Christians

    The Joy of Example I. Introduction A. No one to Help 1. In San Bernardino, California a reporter arranged for a man to lie in a gutter on a busy street. a) Hundred of people passed by over a period of several hours. b) Not one person stopped to render aide. 2. Several years ago in Detroit teens ...read more

  • The Joy Of Priority Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,618 views

    Part 7 in a series on Philippians focusing on the key to making Jesus a priority

    The Joy of Priority I. Introduction A. Wrecked Priorities 1. Young investment banker was driving his new BMW on a snow covered mountain road. a) He lost control of his car and was headed for a steep cliff. b) At the last moment, he jumped from the car. c) The car plummeted to the bottom of the ...read more

  • The Joy Of Progress Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,811 views

    Part 8 in a series on Philippians focusing in the keys to Spiritual Growth

    The Joy of Progress Philippians 3:12-21 I. Introduction A. The Two Trappers 1. In the mid 1800’s two trappers were diligently collecting skins in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. a) At the end of the season the two decided to pack up and head home. b) They made their way back to the river ...read more

  • The Joy Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,929 views

    Part 10 in a series on Philippians, focusing on contentment in Christ

    The Joy of Contentment I. Introduction A. Learning Contentment 1. Russian couple lived in a very small hut with their two children. a) The husband’s parents lost their home and moved in with the couple. b) The conditions were crowded and unbearable. c) She went to the village wise man to seek ...read more

  • The Joy Of Mourning Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 1, 2006
     | 5,663 views

    2nd sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    THE JOY OF MOURNING MATTHEW 5:4 & 2 CORINTHIANS 7:8-11 INTRODUCTION: How would you define “paradox”? What is a paradox? And no, it’s not two physicians! Is a paradox a contradiction? Actually no. A contradiction is something that is wrong, two things obviously opposed. A paradox is a ...read more

  • Revival Of Joy

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    Get Your Joy Groove Back On

    Revival of Joy (Get your joy groove back on) Bishop David Ibeleme Joy and Happiness Happiness is primarily a carnal manifestation. It is based on happenings. Happenings lead to happiness. When good things happen people are happy however when bad things happen they become sad. Joy on the other hand ...read more

  • Joy Robbers Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,168 views

    Get the true joy!

    JOY ROBBERS Philippians 4.2-7 S: Joy C: Peace Th: Toward the Goal Pr: GET THE TRUE JOY. ?: What? What keeps us from it? KW: Thieves TS: We will find in our study of Philippians what thieves use to keep us from getting the joy God has for us. CV: “We will wholeheartedly worship the everlasting ...read more

  • Pure Joy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

    Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

  • Dedicated To Joy Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 20,883 views

    Joy isn’t ginned up with fun entertainment. Joy doesn’t pass with changing seasons or swinging moods. True, unquenchable joy comes only from God. That’s the kind of joy to be dedicated to.

    1. Intro (6:16) 2. The first way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful sacrifice. (6:17) 3. The second way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful service. (6:18-20) 4. The third way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful separation. (6:21-22a) 5. The ...read more

  • The Joy Of Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,198 views

    Every day, everyone of us have to make a decision. Do we walk by faith or do we walk by sight?

    And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; (Philippians 1:25) INTRODUCTION: Every minute of every day each and every one of us has to make a decision. Do I walk by faith or do I walk by sight. I. It is obvious ...read more

  • In Search Of Joy

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,779 views

    Humanity has been in search of Joy from time immemmorial. 2000 years ago one declared that he found real joy, sitting and writing from a prison cell. What does Paul’s letter to the Philippians has to teach us

    In search of Joy It was Kin Hubbard who said, "It’s pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness; poverty and wealth have both failed." Fritz Perls, the father of Gestalt Therapy (an existential and experiential psychotherapy that focuses on the individual’s experience in the present moment ) ...read more

  • The Joy Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,318 views

    This sermon was written as part 2 of 2 for Easter Sunday 2007. Part 1 was delivered at the Sunrise service, part 2 at the second service.

    Easter Sunday - Part 2 Recap part 1: Hope of the Resurrection: 1Peter 1: 3-5 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more