Sermons about Designed For Joy

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

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James is a “Do this! Do that!” book which, taken to heart, will dynamically affect our lives on every level. We will not be the same at the end of this study if we prayerfully ask the Spirit to apply what we learn.

1. James verse 1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. a. Half Brother of Christ James a half-brother, of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospels mention this fact in Matthew 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004

based on 42 ratings

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This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Humility - The Key To Joy Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 18, 2004

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If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility.

Becoming A Joy-FULL Person 3. Attitude Check Philippians 2:1-18 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility. OBJECTIVES: Listeners will understand what it means to be humble. Listeners will discover the connection between humility and joy-FULL ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Work Completed

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

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I think Labor Day should remind us that work is a blessing, & not a curse. So this morning we’ll look at work as a blessing & as a service. Finally, I’ll suggest that work is not enough.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is Labor Day weekend, & I come to it with mixed emotions because I’m not sure exactly what to do with this particular holiday. All year long we gear up for holidays. For Christmas we try to get in the spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2, Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Inexpressible And Glorious Joy Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 15, 2010

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We learn from this section that our joy is based on God's mercy, our inheritance, our faith, and God's prophesies and promises.

Introduction: A. Let’s start with this cartoon. 1. The cartoon shows a grumpy boy heading off to school with his dad reminding him: “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. The boy replied: “I know ‘this is the day the Lord has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving - Anticipate Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 22, 2010

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To live a life of joy we need to daily practice thanksgiving and praise. "My mouht is filled with Your praise...all day long." Psalm 71:8

Thanksgiving – Anticipate Joy Psalm 100:4 “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.” This morning when we came into the Light and Life Church did we practice this verse. Do we come to worship with hearts filled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Reasons For Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001

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There a 3 reasons for joy during Christmas that we can remember: Family, Government and Descent.

Reasons for joy this Christmas by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC We want joy, don’t we? Look around, are we not as humans reaching, looking, for it. The Vancouver Grizzlies and their fans are looking for the joy of victory. But alas... Why there is even a dish washing detergent ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

New Songs Of Joy Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

based on 19 ratings

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VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY

BIG IDEA: VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Praise the Lord!” I. (:1B-4) VICTORY CAUSES GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE PUBLICLY WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY A. Exhortation to God’s People to Celebrate Publicly with a New Song “Sing to the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Check Your Joy

Contributed by David Dailey on Sep 1, 2001

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IN the presence of the lord is fullness of joy and the joy of the lord is our strength

Check Your Joy Have you ever drug yourself around in defeat saying things like: I just don’t understand it; I just can’t figure it out? Well, I have. We believe the Bible. We believe God is a healer. We believe Jesus delivered us from the curse of sin, but yet victory has not manifested, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foundation To Unity And To Joy

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

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Discover the foundation to Christian unity and joy.

1 John 1:1-4 We begin a new study in this first letter written by John, a disciple of Jesus. It’s a short letter in the New Testament. The author of this letter is the same John who authored the gospel of John and the 2nd and 3rd letter of John in the New Testament. By the way, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

Exceeding Great Joy

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 19, 2005

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Jesus is the reason for the season and the whole reason we can be joyful.

Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. This is definitely the time of year to celebrate and remember the birth of our Lord and Savior. If you read the Gospel accounts of the 3 wise men you will see that they traveled a very long distance to get to their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Edmund's Joy Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 13, 2005

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What is joy? True joy is based on God, but what exactly do we mean we say that?

Edmunds Joy (The Joy of the Lord is My Strength.) Philippians 1 And Nehemiah 8:10 The last couple of weeks we have been talking about the Movie Narnia. This weekend Friday and Saturday it had already grossed almost 68 million dollars. That is better than the first two LOTR movies did their first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Joy - The Enduring Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

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The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas.

(Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church,Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:8-20 TITLE: “JOY – THE ENDURING GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Virginia Brandt Berg: I was standing in the doorway of a department ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complete My Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Nov 22, 2006

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Christ is the perfect example to his church of unity, love, and humility.

Complete My Joy - Philippians 2:1-11 - [Introduction] Today’s text is Philippians chapter 2:1-11. Turn there in your Bibles if you would. As you are turning there I would like to ask the question: what makes a good church? One person responds to that question this way: In a good church: All ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Christian Life!

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

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This simple message shows the profound joy that comes from knowing Jesus!

The Joy Of The Christian Life Philippians 1 Introduction: The book of Philippians will teach us the Biblical concept of joy. I want us to look at the foundation upon which our joy rest. That foundation is the Christian life. This Christian life is impossible without Christ! Keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

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