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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Advent 3: Joy Is No Secret Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 45,625 views

    Third in the series. A continuation of the explanation of the Christmas wreath and it’s symbolism.

    Advent 3: Joy is no secret Luke 1:39 – 56 Genesis: 22: 1-19 1 Peter 1:3-12 Tonight, we celebrate the 3rd week in the Advent as we move toward Christmas. We will continue our sermon series tonight looking at the meaning behind the Advent wreath. The first candle represents Hope. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Finding Joy In Every Season

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 924 views

    Discover how Paul’s chains and Job’s ashes reveal the secret to unshakable joy—not in what life gives or takes, but in the God who never changes.

    Finding Joy in Every Season Philippians 4:10-13; Job 1:20-21; Psalms 103:2-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is it truly possible for God’s people to experience unspeakable joy at all times? Even though we have been “called out of darkness into His wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Shepherds' Joy About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 197 ratings
     | 140,973 views

    The shepherds were attentive, in awe, they accepted, the acted and they adored.

    The Shepherds’ Joy about Jesus Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill 12/17/06 A survey was done to see which characters from the advent account most people identify with. How many of you think its Mary? Joseph? The wise guys? Anyone for Herod? Not surprisingly, the shepherds came out on top by far. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy From Your Growth

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    Discover and rejoice in the seven signs of Christian maturity.

    Introduction: Steve Brown often points out that one is a Christian or he is not. One does not become more Christian over time. Likewise, one is pregnant, and does not become more pregnant over time. You either are or you aren’t pregnant, regardless of whether you are showing. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 39,613 views

    A Revival Sermon for a congregation that needs to hear God cares about their joy. (And in the context of Israel’s first revival even!)

    Title: The Joy of the Lord Is My Strength Text: Neh 8:9 – 12 Joy is P_ermissable___________ - Is Self-Control religious? - 1 John 1.4 Joy is D_esirable_____________ - 2 Cor 1.24 Joy is E_ssential_____________ - Heb 11.6 Question: Is joy a “nice-to-have,” or is it something more? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Or Happiness? "Lost In Translation"

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,017 views

    There is a difference between Joy and Happiness. The world would say they are the same. What does God say?

    “Lost in Translation” Introduction: Many times we can approach life with a sense of defeat. I had a negative friend I used to hang out with in High School. He was always complaining about how negative things were in life. Even now I get emails from him about how the world is going down, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Gave Jesus Joy? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 145 ratings
     | 49,957 views

    Do you know the difference between the "Joy of the Lord" and the "Joy of the World"? What does this text teach us about both of those?

    OPEN: In my files I have comments by several people about what they felt would make someone happy. Daniel Boone - “All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.” Albert Schweitzer - “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.” Johnny Carson - “Happiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    Joy - More Than Enough Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,973 views

    Third and last in series Emotions, this message deals with Joy, with a tie-in to the Thanksgiving holiday. It examines joy as the by-product of a life with certain characteristics.

    Joy: More than Enough Emotions, part 3 Wildwind Community Church 11/26/2006 Psalms 4:6-8 In 1996 there was a news report about an Army veteran named John Crabtree who had been receiving benefits from the government. Evidently he had been wounded in Vietnam and was now on permanent disability. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Joy Stealers (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,929 views

    Paul warns the Colossians against legalism, mysticism, and asceticism.

    Above All: A Study in Colossians Col 2:18-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church Cubbie Dog When I first moved to Illinois, a friend offered to take me to a Cubs game. I explained that I’m not really a baseball fan. He said, “It’s not just baseball, it's Wrigley Field.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Comes The Birth, Then The Joy

    Contributed by James May on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,719 views

    We cannot experience the real Joy of the Lord until we have first brought forth the birth of that which the Holy Ghost has conceived within us through obeying call of God.

    First Comes the Birth and Then the Joy By Pastor Jim May Luke 1:31-35, "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,651 views

    We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.

    Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherds – A Story Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,958 views

    God takes ordinary people like you and like me and He calls us to share an extraordinary message of love, grace and mercy that begins with the birth of the Savior.

    Do you ever feel like you don’t really matter to God? Do you ever think that God is so busy running the universe that He doesn’t have time to be concerned about your insignificant life? Do you ever feel like you really don’t have anything of worth to offer to God? I think if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Joy: Against All Odds!" Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,986 views

    Biblical joy comes from a heart yielded to God and the Holy Spirit understanding the One who rules our life loves and cares for us deeply using whatever we are going through to either perfect the image of Christ in us or to bring Himself glory!

    Cornerstone Church 7.19.15 “JOY: AGAINST ALL ODDS” Philippians 1:12-30 Last week we began our look at the Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Power Of Joy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 27, 2021
     | 3,678 views

    In Part 2 of this series we will take a close look at the relationship between joy and forgiving; specifically how unforgiveness impacts and hinders our ability to experience God's joy.

    The Power of Joy Part 2 Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5; Second Corinthians 2:7-11; 6:10; 12:9; Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Good morning New Light. This is the day that the Lord has made and let each of us rejoice and be glad in it. The reason we can REJOICE is because we already have “the joy of the Lord.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Joy For All The People Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 22, 2015
     | 5,800 views

    On that first Christmas, the angels declared to the shepherds that the Good News will cause Great joy for all the people. In this message, we will discover that indeed, the Good News of salvation has great spiritual power to change our lives.

    GREAT JOY FOR ALL THE PEOPLE SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 2:10 "10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." INTRODUCTION: We have been on a series of studies from the Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene