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  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Gloom, Despair, And Agony On Me Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010
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    What do you do when you have one of those days? Jesus' letter to Smyrna gives us great encouragement in suffering.

    How many of you remember the “Hee-Haw” Show in the 70’s-80’s? •How many would never admit to it if you did remember? “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Gloom, despair, and agony on me”. Some of us have one of those days. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than I Deserve Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
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    Message 4 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    Since the early 1970’s there have been dozens of books and hundreds of articles written from a supposedly Christian perspective that tell us how to build our self-esteem, our mate’s self-esteem, and our children’s self-esteem. We have been assured by the supposed “experts” on human behavior that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All The Wrong Places Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
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    Message 5 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    ILLUSTRATION – Doing the brakes on my daughter’s car…lost the lug nut key. After searching for DAYS in the garage, I eventually found it at the end of the driveway 100 yards away… I was looking in all the wrong places. And this illustration is the picture I want to paint this morning of our quest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fellowship With God - The Joy Of Loving Others Part 3 Of 5

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 24, 2004
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     | 3,294 views

    I begin this message by showing the anger of hockey player Todd Bertuzzi and how unresolved anger can lead to unhealthy behavior. I give 5 points to help us love other people.

    Title: Loving One Another Text: I John 2:7-11 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - (Explain the hitting by Todd B with the paper in hand) - I don’t believe it was his intention to break the person’s neck nor injure him badly. - But because of rage and anger, he acted out. - Choosing love ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seven Practical Prinicples For Bringing Joy Into Your Child's World

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 1, 2006
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    Bringing joy into your child’s life should be a nojor emphasis of your parenting in order to draw them to the source of all joy - Jesus.

    SEVEN PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES FOR BRINGING JOY INTO YOUR CHILD’S WORLD TEXT: No specific text. Usually I preach an exegetical message on 1 passage, but it is entirely appropriate at times to also explore a topic in scripture as well. That’s what I want to do tonight. Basically, tonight is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 3: Responding To Persecution With Joy

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021
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     | 1,992 views

    This is study three on a series on 1 Peter

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 3: Responding to Persecution with Joy 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction In the last study, we discovered that Peter has reminded us of the true state of affairs. We have been chosen, and are therefore special to Him. We also saw that this was accomplished by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Failure To Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 159 ratings
     | 27,594 views

    This is the final of 9 sermons on Standing in the Storms.

    Standing In the Storm #9 (Final) This is the ninth study about the Survival of Storms. We have seen principals of power to help us be solid, stable, steadfast, and sure in everything that comes our way. We need to understand that even as Christians we have problems, it has been taught by many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kingdom Attitudes

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 4, 2002
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     | 34,340 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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    Assurance Of Salvation

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007
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     | 6,788 views

    Some people should not have assurance, because they are not saved, but when saved people do not have assurance, they are robbed of the joy of the Christian life.

    It is not an unusual occurrence for someone to share with me that they are plagued, from time to time, with doubts about their salvation. Some people should not have assurance, because they are not saved, but when saved people do not have assurance, they are robbed of the joy of the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Connected To The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 1, 2025
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    God has designed the Christian journey to be walked together, not alone. There is strength, safety, joy, and spiritual power in being connected to the Body of Christ.

    STAYING CONNECTED TO THE BODY OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:24-25 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, John 15:4-5, Ephesians 4:15-16, Psalm 133:1-3 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world, where individualism is celebrated and many are drawn to live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
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     | 858 views

    This sermon explores purposeful witnessing, gifting Jesus, and applying Matthew 4:19 in daily life as joy-filled responsibilities of Christian discipleship.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, hearts full of hope and minds eager for wisdom. We're here to seek and to find, to learn and to grow. We're here to lean on each other, to lean on the Word, and most importantly, to lean on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Before we begin, let's take a ...read more

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    When A Person Turns Away From God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,603 views

    What happens when a person turns away from God? Paul tells us what the Galatians lost or became by turning away from God to idol worship. 1- They became enslaved and lost their freedom 2- They became joyless and lost their exuberance

    INTRO.- 8Formerly, when you did not know God. Was there ever a time in your life that you didn’t know God? ILL.- I love the cute story about the little boy whose mother just gave birth to his baby brother. While the baby was sleeping in his crib, big brother looks into the crib at his baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Happy Through Love And Humility Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 9, 2020
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     | 4,528 views

    Joy is maximized when we love one another well, and Jesus modeled humility as the way to do so.

    Be Happy Through Love and Humility Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Love; Happiness; Joy / Philippians 2:1–11 Joy is maximized when we love one another well, and Jesus modeled humility as the way to do so. INTRODUCTION • Have you noticed the division and strife that is going on in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Unity That Guides Our Steps

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 21, 2018
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     | 6,436 views

    Unity, Devotion, Joy, Awe

    FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN 2018 - A Unity That Guides Our Steps February 25, 2018 Acts 2:42-47 (p. 759) Introduction: When I was 6 years old my family took a trip out west…we traveled in a Dodge Van that converted into a little camper…5 of us crammed into this little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 8, 2021
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     | 6,047 views

    Pastor John teaches about having a heart focused on giving thanks to God.

    The Power Of Thanksgiving CCCAG November 28th, 2021 Scripture: 1 Thess 5:16-18 We're going to start off today with an exercise. I want you to close your eyes. Picture in your mind what Jesus may have looked like when he was here on this earth. Now I want you to focus particularly on his facial ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God