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  • Roger Smith avatar

    Joy Unspeakable

    Contributed by Roger Smith on Sep 28, 2024
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    A heavenly joy; fruit of a deep heart relationship with God; a foretaste of the riches of His glorious inheritance; the promise of God to His children. The result of belonging to and resting in Him. It's a joy that cannot fail as long as we remain IN Him.

    JOY UNSPEAKABLE & FULL OF GLORY Reading: 1 Peter Chapter 1 (NIV) Text: v8 (AV) ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Background The apostle Peter, wrote to the Jewish Christians who had been scattered due to persecution around the time of the stoning of Stephen, during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    No Greater Joy

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 4, 2024
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    Joy is something deeper than happiness. And the apostle John speaks of having no greater joy when writing the letter that we know as Third John.

    Alba 11-3-2024 NO GREATER JOY III John 1-4 Have you ever been surprised by joy? Something happens when you least expect it, even in the midst of otherwise sad feelings or grief, and joy comes, at least for a moment? That feeling was expressed by William Wordsworth, one of the most renowned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 26, 2024
     | 647 views

    Joy to the world, the LORD is come

    Joy to the World Psalm 98 Good Morning In 1719, English minister and hymnist Isaac Watts published his work titled, Psalms of David, along with the song he wrote titled, Joy to the World, which was a direct result of Psalm 98. The song “Joy to the World” is a deliberate Christological ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inexpressible Joy

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 1, 2024
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    This kind of joy is not rooted in the absence of struggle or challenges but springs from a deeper place—a place anchored in God's promises. Today, we will explore this profound joy, its foundation, its vast greatness, and how it can be truly ours.

    1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction A Kid Anticipating Christmas Use the excitement of a child counting down to Christmas morning. The child’s joy isn’t just about the day arriving; it’s about the hope and anticipation of what the day will bring. Similarly, our joy in Christ is grounded in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 27, 2024
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     | 1,288 views

    Christians often sing "Joy To The World" as a Christmas carol... but that's not what Isaac Watts wanted to sing about when he first wrote the song. Why did Watts write this song, and what can that mean for us?

    Back in the 1700s, there was a man who wrote hymns… a lot of hymns (nearly 750 songs during his lifetime). He was a very famous and popular song writer in his day – and his name was Isaac Watts. He wrote a several songs that are still being sung today and we’re going to sing a few of them… a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overflowing With Joy Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 30, 2025
     | 520 views

    If you want to bring overflowing joy to those who serve you, refresh them, reconcile yourself to them, repent, and remain true to them.

    Donn Moomaw, a football player who became a pastor, was preaching at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. After the service, a lady came up to him and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her, but when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 19, 2025
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    Give promptly and freely, because God gave freely to you.

    On the day after Christmas, some time ago, Mr. Greene parked his car to pick up the morning paper. He noticed a dirty, poorly dressed boy, staring at his car. Seeing the boy eyeing his car, Mr. Greene reminded himself to be quick or he might be missing a hubcap or two when he returned. He came out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Joy Of Service PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,691 views

    Encourage us to find joy in serving others willingly with the unique spiritual gifts God has given us, as this glorifies God and blesses others.

    Good morning, family! I'm so excited to share God’s word with you today from 1 Peter 4:10. "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." This verse speaks directly to us about the joy of serving willingly, using ...read more

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    The Joy Of Christmas PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,289 views

    Explores the joy of Mary, magnification of Jesus, and the salvation message in Christ's birth, emphasizing hope and transformation through understanding God's Word.

    Greetings, beloved family of God, and welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of Christ. We are here, united in purpose and spirit, to celebrate, cherish and comprehend the divine words of our Lord. Today, we stand on the precipice ...read more

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    Walking In Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 617 views

    Explores the importance of cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives and living a life led by the Spirit.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to see all of you here today, gathered in His name, ready to receive His Word and His wisdom. We're gathered here, not merely as individuals, but as a community, a family, united by our faith in Jesus Christ, our Savior. Today, we're going to turn our ...read more

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    The Joy Of The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,672 views

    This sermon explores the enduring, fulfilling joy found in God, distinguishing it from worldly pleasures, and how to maintain it during trials.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. A day to gather, to listen, to learn, and to lean into the love of our Heavenly Father. As we gather here today, we are united by one common purpose – to know our God more, to understand His word, and to find joy in His ...read more

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    The Joy Of Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,920 views

    Explores the hope and joy found in Christ, and how we can harness this hope in our lives.

    Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to be in the house of the Lord today, where we gather as one family under His banner of love. We are here today to share in the Word of God, to draw from its well of wisdom, and to be nourished by its life-giving truths. We turn our hearts today to the prophetic ...read more

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    Gladness & Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 799 views

    Explores finding God's presence in times of silence and hardship, understanding the significance of communion, and the mystery of God's kingdom.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of the Lord, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. Today, we find ourselves in the heartland of the book of Isaiah, specifically chapter 16, verse 10. It reads, "Joy and gladness are ...read more

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    Choosing Faith Over Fear SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,359 views

    We are constantly bombarded with various reports and information. The challenge lies in deciding which to believe. This sermon encourages us to choose faith over fear, to trust in God's will and promises despite the intimidating reports we may encounter.

    Have you ever been embarrassed about a report card? It's not a pleasant feeling, is it? Well, today we're going to talk about reports, specifically the ones we choose to believe. In life, we often receive reports from various sources, but the question is, whose report will we believe? 1. The ...read more

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    Part Three - Choosing Service Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,561 views

    There are responsibilities that go along with church membership....serving as Christ served is one of them.

    10The children of God and the children of the devil are revealed in this way: all who do not do what is right are not from God, nor are those who do not love their brothers and sisters. 11For this is the message you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 12We must not be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist