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The Virtue Of Joy (3 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 11, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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Joy and happiness seem to be the same thing. But there is a profound difference. Joy is a virtue because it comes from within and is not contingent upon the circumstances around us.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of "the greatest justice since John Marshall." At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Methodist

How To Increase Your Joy

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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A message on the joy found in living a Christian life.

HOW TO INCREASE YOUR JOY Philippians 1:1-11 INTRO: The word fellowship seems to mean many things to different people. Perhaps, like a worn coin, it may be losing its true impression. If so, we had better take some steps to rescue it. After all, a good Bible word like fellowship needs to stay in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Finding What Was Lost

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 4, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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When one person comes to faith in Jesus there is rejoicing in heaven. Who are sinners and who are the righteous are described in this message.

“The Joy of Finding What Was Lost” Luke 15 The primary thrust of Jesus’ mission on earth was finding lost people. Jesus said: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10) Jesus was not talking about finding people who were lost as they were traveling from one city to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Worshiping With Awe & Joy

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

based on 237 ratings

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We’re not the audience. God is the audience, & God is watching us as we worship Him. So ask yourself, "Am I glorifying God as I worship here today?”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Psalm 95:6-8; Isaiah 6:1-5 As we begin this morning, I would like for you to take a quick look at your Sunday Bulletin. The headline on the inside, just above the January 24th date, says, “Morning ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5, Psalm 95:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Dec 6, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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"The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people"

Good News of Great joy Title: Good News of Great joy Text: "The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people" (Luke 2:10 RSV). Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-14 Offertory Prayer: Loving Father; we thank you for the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Basis Of Our Worship And Joy

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts. Worship God, for we belong to Him. And give thanks, for He is a good God.

Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts - a call to worship God and give thanks to Him. Verses 1-2 - urges to come to God with singing, with joy • Very upbeat, very positive, happy mood... • All humanity called to worship God – this is what we OUGHT to do. WHY? Reasons? Verse 3 • KNOW that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word "Joy" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Jesus is our Joy

Advent 2004 December 12, 2004 The Word Made Flesh The Word “Joy” Made Flesh Luke 2:10 What is this thing called Joy? Joy is a rather illusive thing to define. It’s like happiness, but it is much deeper than happiness, it is like pleasure but it is deeper than pleasure. C. Davis in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: *other

Jesus Brings Us Joy

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 12, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon was preached on the Third Sunday in Advent and is based on "The Magnificat" in Luke 1:46-55.

Jesus Brings Us Joy --Luke 1:46-55 Music is central in the message of Christmas. I love the carols of Christmas; and, as I have said so often Handel’s Messiah. I love to hear the organ and trumpet resonate during the Christmas season. Christmas began with singing months before the Angel Choir ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Advent 3: Joy Is No Secret Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 16, 2004

based on 61 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Lutheran

"Birth Of Christ A Time Of Joy"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 17, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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There area number of people who at the birth of Christ jump for joy at hearing of his birth.

“Jump for Joy” Luke 2:10-11 “…I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 1:39-45 There are a number of individuals included in the story surrounding the birth of Jesus the scriptures portrayed as jumping for joy at the birth of Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew gives the story from the point of view ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Free Methodist

Plugging The Leak In Your Joy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2006

based on 187 ratings

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Billy Sunday observed "If there’s no joy in your religion, you’ve got a leak in your faith." In a world that is often discouraging and frustrating, how can a Christian keep the Joy of the Lord as their strength?

OPEN: In 1937 architect Frank Lloyd Wright built a house for industrialist Hibbard Johnson. One rainy evening Johnson was entertaining distinguished guests for dinner when the roof began to leak. The water seeped through directly above Johnson himself, dripping steadily onto his bald head. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Selfish Pride An Enemy To Joy

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 25, 2006

based on 16 ratings

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A sermon exposition that gives a warning against pride.

Selfish Pride- A Terrible Enemy To Joy Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: There are numerous sins that can rob one of his Christian joy. It is obvious that the more blatent sins as murder, robbery, fornication, malace, hatred, and similar sins will certainly rob one of his joy. But, also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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In this world there a troubles and challenges.Just like labor pains they work for our good.If we stand in faith our grief turns into joy!

“I tell you the truth; you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: The Joys Of Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Nov 17, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 2,676 views

Turkish Delight creates addiction and represents temptation and sin from which we need redemption.

Narnia II Dec 4, 2005 Template for worship planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michign Felt Need: How is sin similar or different in Narnia, than what we deal with in our daily lives. Hoped for Results: Each person would receive the awareness that, anything that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Fullness Of Joy And Rivers Of Pleasure

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

based on 106 ratings

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There’s something missing in the lives of so many of God’s people, and it’s called JOY. God’s desire is that we would experience fullness of joy, and rivers of pleasure.

FULNESS OF JOY AND RIVERS OF PLEASURE: By Pastor Chris Jordan This morning when you woke up, I hope that your heart was the same as mine, and that you said as the Psalmist David did, “I was glad when they said unto me, let us go to the house of the Lord!” (Psalm 122:1). I hope that you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: *other

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