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Joy Beats Mourning Every Time, In Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 3, 2014

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The burdens of life can seem the truest part of life. In Christ, the truest part of life is joy in the Holy Spirit.

This is a short homily given at an inner-city mission in Toronto. Have you ever felt like life is too much? It’s all just too hard, too painful, too much work? Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? I think we’ve all felt something like that from time to time. The accumulated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Carol

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 22, 2014

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What hope is held out in the gospel? Colossians 1:23 (Title and material adapted from Ben Patterson's book, He Has Made Me Glad, chapter on a Christmas Carol)

HoHum: “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10, NIV. WBTU: Our problem is sin, not sins but sin. Individual sins are the symptoms of sin. Just a fever, headache and exhaustion are symptoms ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hallelujah Anyhow"

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 26, 2014

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As Christians we can have joy even in the midst of unhappy circumstances.

Introduction . Illustration: A friend of mine used to sing a song that said "Well it’s hallelujah anyhow. I’m not gonna let my troubles bring me down. I’ll just lift my hands and sing it’s hallelujah anyhow." 3. People often mistake joy and happiness. We can be happy and not ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace In The Middle Of Grief Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 30, 2009

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Both of our texts describe persecuted believers.Is persecution something that we should avoid or embrace? In a minute I will attempt to answer that question, but before I do let’s see what we can learn about persecution.

Revelation 7:1-17; 14:1-5 Purpose: To highlight God’s grace toward His faithful followers. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in the advantages of persecution. INTRODUCTION: Last time, we finished looking at the first six seals (or chapters) from the sacred book that only the Lamb of God could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Suffering Can Be A Gift Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 4, 2010

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God stacks up treasures for his people through our suffering for his sake.

Scripture Introduction Jesus calls us blessed when reviled and persecuted on his account. We hear that and probably grit our teeth and determine to bear it should the need arise. The possibility of suffering frightens, and the culture of comfort surrounding us suggests we avoid situations where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Witness To The Truth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014

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We do not share speculations. Rather, we are eye witnesses and we share what we have seen and heard of the truth—Jesus.

1 John 1:1-4 "Witness to the Truth" INTRODUCTION One of the discussions that is taking place in the Christian Church today centers around our understanding of faith. Is faith the propositions that you believe, or is it your motivation for living and your lifestyle? To put it another way, "Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

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Message 7 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

A family had put their Grandma on her first plane flight, but she hadn’t been very confident about the experience of leaving the ground on this contraption. When they met her at the airport on her return, one of the family members kidded her by asking, “Well, did the plane hold you up okay?” She ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

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Westminster catechism: Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Sadly, not many believers seem to enjoy God. Yet, according to scripture, discovering God's Joy in our lives is the key to persevering in our prayer life. Here are three keys!

Introduction: As most of you know, over the last month or so, we have been doing a series on prayer based on the movie “War Room”. With all the different things going on in the world, and with all our unique struggles and difficulties that we go through just as people, one has to ask, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Vineyard

"Why Can't I Find Happiness" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 3, 2017

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There is a simple reason why most of us cannot find happiness.

THE PURSUIT OF REAL HAPPINESS “What can’t I find Happiness? Philippians 1:1-8 When I was in high school I was invited to a Bible study that took place in (of all places) a local cotton gin. The county I grew up in was a huge producer of cotton and still is. The Bible study took place inside the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

“contrasts To Come” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 16, 2016

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Jesus continues his walk toward Gethsemane and shares with the Disciples some of the contrasts which they would experience in the near future.

5 15 2016 “Contrasts to Come” John16:16-33 There are many ironies and contrasts in being a citizen of God’s Kingdom and a Follower of the Lord Jesus. Jesus covers some of those contrasts which the disciples would soon experience as He is walking on the way to the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

I Rejoice In Being His Friend Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 31, 2017

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A study of the Gospel of John chapter 3: 22 – 36

John 3: 22 – 36 I Rejoice In Being His Friend 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. 24 For ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

LÁgrimas Que Hablan

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 7, 2020

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Dios está arriba, y sin embargo nuestras lágrimas caen en su seno. Las lágrimas tienen mucho peso en ellas, y están presionando a Dios. Él te visitará, limpiará tus lágrimas y te hará reír de nuevo.

LÁGRIMAS QUE HABLAN "Mis amigos me desprecian, pero mis ojos derraman lágrimas hacia Dios" (Job 16:20) Las lágrimas son palabras, palabras virtuales, que el corazón no puede expresar, hablan más elocuentemente que diez mil lenguas. Las lágrimas son ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:20, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The “up’s” And “down’s” Of Living For God

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Jul 27, 2010

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staying consistant

THE “UP’S” AND “DOWN’S” OF LIVING FOR GOD 2/11/2010 Intro. Too many “up’s” and “down’s” in the church. Too many roller coaster ride Christians! In the medical field they have a name for that! And they realize the danger of it ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daddy, Stay Close By Me, Catch Me If I Fall!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 20, 2013

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The book of Jude closes with the above beautiful scripture which says that God is able to keep us from stumbling and present us holy and blameless before God. How lovely!

Daddy, stay close by me, catch me if I fall! Jude 1:24”Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy” When my son Joshua was a little boy, my husband would take him to the park and it would be ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 21, 2017

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Today we will be talking about five things that we can do that will help us be more like Jesus!

To Be Like Jesus Lakewood Church of God | Pastor Jonathan | 9-20-2017 Introduction: There's a song we sang in church when I was a little boy called, "To Be Like Jesus". The Chorus goes like this: To be like Jesus To be like Jesus All I ask... is to be like Him All through life's journey From ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 4:12-14, Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: Church Of God

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