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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    The Presence Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,925 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

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    The Joy Of God

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,290 views

    God can give us a joy that lasts forever

    Two weeks ago I finally gave in and started getting a subscription to the Boston Globe. I was tired of repeatedly feeling dumb because people would tell me about stuff that was going on in the world and I hadn’t even heard about it. Some people kept telling me, just go online or watch the news, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    Actions that produce joy.

    Jesus said, "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." So far as the sacred record of the life of Christ is concerned, the only time Jesus spoke of His joy was as He was approaching Gethsemane. That seems a strange time to talk of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Capturing The Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    Where is the Joy? Is it really that elusive? Is it only to be captured for the moment to slip away from our grasp? I am amazed at the number of gloomy faces in the Body of Christ today. This is not part of God’s plan for us. I believe God intends his

    Where is the Joy? Is it really that elusive? Is it only to be captured for the moment to slip away from our grasp? I am amazed at the number of gloomy faces in the Body of Christ today. This is not part of God’s plan for us. I believe God intends his children to live a life full of joy; a joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider It Joy

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,439 views

    To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

    Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Habakkuk

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,744 views

    The joy of Habbakkuk, its source and how it can be applied to our lives.

    The joy of Habakkuk Hab 3:16-19 16 When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops. 17 Although the fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,407 views

    Giving is a joy if you love Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION „X 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, it has to learn to crawl." The people said, "Let it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Arthur Page on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,952 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
     | 16,354 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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    Joy In The Presence

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,381 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

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    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,284 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

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    The Joy Of Trials

    Contributed by Darrell Tucker on May 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,677 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
     | 21,334 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

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Here Is Joy

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,092 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

  • John Knight avatar

    The Joy Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,100 views

    Christmas is a message of liberty!

    The Joy Of Christmas December 15, 2002 Isaiah 61:1-11 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness