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    Some Things Must Be Retained PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023
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     | 732 views

    Encourages believers to focus on heavenly matters, find joy in Christ, and live lives hidden with Him, seeking wisdom from God's Word.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's always a delight to gather together in this sacred space, where we can lift our hearts in worship and open our minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We're here today, not because we are perfect, but because we are in pursuit of the One who is. We're here today, not ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
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    This sermon explores the profound love of God demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice, leading to our justification and the joy found in receiving this divine gift.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, where the sacred Word of God is our guide and Jesus, our Savior, is our focus. Today, we are going to be examining one of the most well-known, yet deeply profound verses in the Bible - John 3:16. This ...read more

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    I Am The Light Of The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
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    Explores how Jesus, as the Light of the World, guides us, brings joy, and illuminates our path towards righteousness and understanding God's plan.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to our gathering today. We are here to celebrate the love of our Lord, to seek His wisdom, and to strengthen our bonds as a community. We are here to grow in faith, to share in joy, and to find solace in His eternal promise. We are here to bask in the light of ...read more

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    Women Of Purpose PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to hold onto God's truth, grow through trials, and find joy after tribulations, using the metaphor of childbirth.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in His name, to seek His face and to hear His word. Today, we gather not just to hear, but to be transformed by the living, breathing word of God. We turn our hearts and minds today to a passage from the book ...read more

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    What Happens When You Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
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    The sermon emphasizes cultivating a life of continual prayer, gratitude, and joy, trusting God’s presence and power in every ordinary moment and circumstance.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in with bright hearts, some with tired eyes, and some with questions that kept us awake last night. God sees every sigh, every secret worry, every small smile of hope. He gathers it all, and He meets us here. I once watched my grandmother hum hymns over a sink ...read more

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    Walking In The Light Of God's Presence Psalm 89:15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 22, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,760 views

    Psalm 89:15 calls us to a deeper walk with God, to experience the joy of His presence, and to live transformed lives by His truth.

    Walking in the Light of God's Presence Psalm 89:15 Introduction Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a powerful verse found in Psalm 89:15. This verse will be the foundation of our message, one that calls us to a deeper walk with God, to experience the joy of His presence, and to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    This sermon emphasizes the immense joy in God's Kingdom when a lost soul is found, the value of each individual to God, and the transformative power of evangelism.

    Friends, let's dive into the heart of the Gospel today as we navigate through Luke 15:1-7, a powerful Scripture that brings to light the incredible joy of the Kingdom of God, the immense value of a single lost soul, and the transformative power of evangelism. As Charles Spurgeon, the Prince of ...read more

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    How To Have A Happier New Year

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 644 ratings
     | 75,050 views

    These four verbs hold the key to a happier new year. If all four are implemented in our life it will assure deeper happiness and greater joy.

    HOW TO HAVE A HAPPIER NEW YEAR “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. If you know these things, happy are you if you do them.” John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's "Paper-Mache" Deception

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    Satan is in the business of fakery. He offers a false peace; a false hope; a false joy...and a false "spiritual rock" to the unbelieving world.

    SATAN’S "PAPER-MACHE" DECEPTION "For their rock is not like our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges." Deuteronomy 32:31. Satan is in the business of fakery. He offers a false peace; a false hope; a false joy; …and a false "spiritual rock" as Moses depicted in our text. I. THEIR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,909 views

    A sermon on joy for Indedendence Day July 4, 2004. (Outline adapted from Jack Peters; portions adapted from George Barna)

    Sermon for 7/4/2004 If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad? The Joy of the Lord Introduction: “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kingdom Attitudes

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 355 ratings
     | 34,454 views

    The Beattitudes present eight steps to mature Christian living. Jesus gives us four internals and four externals that lead to strength and joy.

    Attitudes that Please God Someone has called Matthew 5:1-12 the “Be” attitudes of the Faith. What’s your attitude toward God? Jesus lists several attitudes here in the first part of the Sermon on the Mount that challenge us all. Actually, they show the way to spiritual maturity in 8 steps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Never A Failure Until You Quit.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,942 views

    Well, the Bible says the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace and then the next quality is long-suffering. The word long-suffering means patience.

    YOU ARE NEVER A FAILURE UNTIL YOU QUIT. Galatians 5:22, James 1:3 08/17/03 I want to start by asking you a question? Are you a patient person. Some of you are saying Oh no, this is going to be one of them sermons. Well, let me ask you again, are you a patient person? Maybe I ought to ask your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look Into The Face Of Christ, And See The Heart Of God.

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 270 ratings
     | 12,863 views

    Because we cannot ascend to God (which is attempted during the Christmas season), God descends to us, and gives us meaning and joy.

    Luke 2:1-20 Look Into The Face of Christ, and See the Heart of God. Of all the holidays during the calendar year, both secular and religious, I would describe Christmas as a high-effort holiday. We have lots of low-effort holidays, like Memorial Day or Labor Day. How much effort do those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fueled By Hope Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,597 views

    Part one of a four part series on the four themes of Advent - hope, peace, joy, and love. Describes "hope" and how it is powerful and beneficial.

    I enjoy celebrating Advent first, and then celebrating Christmas. You see, our world has commercialized Christmas so much so that what used to be a fairly sacred time of year is now only talked about in terms of company profits, consumer spending, Hollywood blockbuster movies, TV events, finding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory To God

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,867 views

    “Glory to God in the highest on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Does this verse stir your heart with joy and happiness?

    “Glory to God in the highest on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Does this verse stir your heart with joy and happiness? If the angels announced the birth of Jesus with singing shouldn’t there be a song in our heart? Shouldn’t our heart be glad and our spirits rejoice? There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness