Sermons about Designed For Joy

Stress

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on May 7, 2006

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The answer to the question of "How do I deal with Stress?"

I am sure that I am the only one here who ever slips up and allows stress to get to me. I know I am probably the only one who ever works hard to cover it all up and show one person on the outside while inside there is something completely different going on. To describe what I mean let’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning To Be Thankful

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

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Having a thankful attitude is so important in our Christian walk, it helps us mature into what God wants us to become.

INTRO: Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power Of Rejoicing

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 13, 2005

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A classical look at the potency of rejoicing highlighting seven Facts that must never be forgotten.

THE POWER OF REJOICING [Phil.4:4] To rejoice means to exhibit joy, to show forth your happiness it is not a hidden thing. If it is in the heart, it will show forth on the face. (Neh. 2:2) Sorrow of the heart manifest as sadness on the face. In like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ungrateful Attitude Or Grateful Aptitude

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jun 30, 2005

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Be Grateful for Everything

Ungrateful Attitude or Grateful Aptitude 1 Thes. 5:12-17 12 My friends, we ask you to be thoughtful of your leaders who work hard and tell you how to live for the Lord. 13 Show them great respect and love because of their work. Try to get along with each other. 14 My friends, we beg you to warn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

God Bless Us With Happiness - Part Iii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005

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Most people want some happiness in life but do they find it? Not where they might think.

INTRO.- Why would I preach about seeking happiness? Because I think this is a goal that most people have in life. Most people would like to have a certain amount of happiness in life and they go looking for it in all kinds of ways but they don’t always find it. Haven’t you noticed? The world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Well With My Soul

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 29, 2006

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A comparison of popular self help ways to find joy with the biblical ways.

I have two different books with me today. Anyone know what this one is? The Bible! The other one is a generic self-help book. We’ll call it, “The Generic Guide On How To Be Happy.” Now how many of you want to be happy? How many want to be miserable, depressed, obnoxious, annoying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be Thankful

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 7, 2006

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Do you know that you have been called to be thankful? In fact the Apostle Paul says that we are "always" to be thankful. Join Pastor Steve as he shares "How to Be Thankful" from 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, the Apostle Paul says to the believer"s at Thessalonica, "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing: in everything give thanks; for this is God"s will for you in Christ Jesus." God"s will is that we always "rejoice, pray and give thanks." Erwin Lutzer, said, "You can learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Hard After The Lord.

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 12, 2006

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How beautiful are the Words of the Lord in this Psalm.

Following Hard After The Lord Scripture setting Psalms 63:1-11 Text. Psalms 63:8 “My soul followeth hard after Thee.” How beautiful the Words of the Lord. David the king of Israel utters them. This Psalm is a song that he sang to the Lord. It was often sung by Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

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One of the greatest privileges of being a Christian is to have the capacity to give thanks regardless of what happens. It is easy to be thankful when things are going our way, but a Christian can rise above any situation to thank God for causing all thing

How To Give Thanks in Every Circumstance by Paul Fritz 1 Thessalonians 5:16-5:18 Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness? Illustration: One day a TV reporter asked a mason, "How do you like your job? I hate it, he said. Its this most boring job in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Happy!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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MAKE A CHOICE TO REJOICE!

Don’t worry.....be happy! Acts 16:16-25 Life is full of misery, isn’t it? Something always worrying us.....stressing us out. Stress has even become a legal defense for murder! If we stop and look at the world and the way it’s headed....gas prices....taxes......where’s the good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Overcome Depression Or Discouragement

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

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David wrote in Psalm 43 feelings of depression & discouragement, "Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, The help of my countenance, and my God."

How To Overcome Depression Or Discouragement by Paul Fritz Psalms 42:11-42:11 1. Depression (Feelings of dejection, sadness, apathy, inertia, difficulty in gaining energy or excitement, fatigue, pessimism, hopelessness, fear, attitudes of worthlessness, hopelessness, loss of interest, inability ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled With Excitement

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 29, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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This sermon points us to neglected areas in many lives-Excitement, excited living and walking the Christian life with expectation.

Filled with excitement PSALMS 122:1, “ I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD.” INTRO: We sang a song some years ago that said: Get all excited, go tell everybody that Jesus Christ is King, Repeat…. Jesus Christ is the King of Kings. We have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cause Me To Hear Joy And Gladness

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 30, 2006

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When joy and gladness are lacking it can be evidence of broken spiritual bones. How to get the joy back.

Cause Me to Hear Joy and Gladness Psalm 51:8 Psalms 51:8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; [that] the bones [which] thou hast broken may rejoice. 1. Broken bones 2. Cause me to hear joy and gladness 3. Broken bones rejoicing 1. Broken bones David had broken bones, a word picture of the deepest of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thankful For The Church Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2006

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We take for granted the fellowship and salvation we enjoy in the church, we MUST be thankful!

Date Written: October 1, 2006 Date Preached: October 1, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in Colossians Sermon Title: Thankful for the Church Sermon Text:: Col 1:3-8 3 We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Regrets Series

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

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Sermon tells the believer about how regrets take away your joy.

Overcoming Regrets 1st Thessalonians 5:12-22 February 26, 2006 1st Thessalonians 5:12ff 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Methodist

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