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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 127 ratings
     | 91,339 views

    Christmas Carol Series #2: There is Joy when the King is Received; When the Savior Reigns; When the Sinner Repents; When Truth rules with Grace

    Joy to the World! Christmas Carol Series #2 (adapted from Michael Luke and Bob Russell) SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 98:2-9 INTRODUCTION: This December we’re talking about some of the Carols we sing every year at Christmas. Today we’ll take a look at a song Isaac Watts wrote almost 300 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025
     | 418 views

    The joy of the Lord is my strength

    Christmas 2024: God of Joy Luke 1:26-33 Good morning everyone. Christmas 2024- Calendar spins don’t it, the months fly bye. Here we are 10 days before Christmas. I know there are some procrastinators here this morning that will be running out of here to finish up their gift giving. People who ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,508 views

    A look at the stories of joy in the Christmas story and how we can have joy in this season too.

    -welcome everyone, the Sunday before Christmas (yay). -this week for Advent our Scripture is a little different than last week. Where last week was more about repentance and preparing for Christ, this week, all joy. The song should be right. This should be the most wonderful time of the year! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022
     | 6,313 views

    In these verses, God’s Word talks about the “JOY of The Lord” that we can enjoy, and what it can do for us.

    The Lord gives us His JOY each day, but the devil tries to rob us of it each day. For example, he will make sure each day people will enter our life that take great delight in stripping every ounce of joy that they can extract from our life. They spare no effort: • They will drive across town if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Lifestyle Of Joy

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,102 views

    A message calling Christians to live a life characterized by joy, not grumpiness. This is an expansion on part of the message, "Lighten Up!", also posted on this site.

    Living a Lifestyle of Joy Various Scriptures August 24, 2003 Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Joy Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,101 views

    Giving God’s way creates joy and peace, not guilt and fear.

    THE JOY OF GENEROSITY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God At His Word) A. I Chronicles 29:12-14 (READ and COMMENT) LLUSTRATION: Arthur DeMoss, a gifted and godly BUSINESSMAN, built one of the most successful businesses of its kind in America and in the process gained a fortune of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
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    Joy is the result of knowing who we are and whose we are, discovering the will of God in His Word, and coming to repentance and the discovery of grace.

    Watergate not only holds a prominent place in American politics, it holds a prominent place in biblical history. One involves coverup and deception, the other involves repentance and honesty. The story of the Bible’s Water Gate is found in the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah was the cupbearer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life Is Beautiful

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 19,744 views

    Life is beautiful, life is short, enjoy the beautiful life God has given you.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 How many times do we let things cause us to focus in on the difficult times of life? We see war, murder, theft, and other bad things along with job uncertainties, families falling apart among other things. There is so much going on around us that is ugly it can be hard at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Toys Or Joys?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011
     | 3,643 views

    A man is not the sum of what he gathers, it is not abou what you have but who you know. Do you know the one that provides ALL things?

    TOYS OR JOYS? (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) So many times I have heard people say “the one that dies with the most toys wins” as if gathering material possessions here on earth is what life is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Greater Joy Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 21, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,193 views

    A sermon examining the joy that comes from seeing our brothers and sisters "walk in truth".

    NO GREATER JOY 3 JOHN 1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, November 9th, 2025) You will find the word “joy” in over one hundred and fifty verses in the Holy Scriptures. The Psalmist “shouted to God with loud songs of joy” (Psalm 47:1). Isaiah spoke of “everlasting joy” (Isaiah 51:11). Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deep Joy

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
     | 7,386 views

    First John 1:1-4 teaches where deep joy is found.

    My 13th birthday present was this Bible. That was when I started getting serious about reading the Bible. I went through Hebrews, Romans, and 1 John so many times I could picture where the verse was on the page. If you said “greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world,” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    It's Time For A Change

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 35,594 views

    If you’ve been in your situation for a LONG TIME and NOTHING is CHANGING, You may need to STOP what you’ve been DOING and START doing something else. If your life gets better in any substantial amout it WILL BE because of something YOU DO or something

    In John 5 ----We find the Account of a man who was Crippled and couldn’t walk. For 38 Years this man had been in that same spot ----doing the SAME THING. Now there is something to be said for CONSISTENCY and PATIENCE ---But this may be going to far. John 5:6-7 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew ...read more

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    God's New Year's Resolution

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,730 views

    What is God’s priority for our lives?

    God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Simchat Torah - The Joy And Desire For God's Word

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 9, 2023
     | 1,769 views

    Simchat Torah – the Joy of GOD’s WORD (Torah). How do you respond to GOD’s WORD? Is it an integral part of your life? Do you find Joy in it? Or is it a burden to read it? GOD’s WORD gives joy and is a treasure chest that must be searched out and cherished. Allow GOD's WORD to change you forever!

    2023.10.08.Sermon Notes. Simchat Torah – The Joy of GOD’s WORD - Torah William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Simchat Torah – the Joy of GOD’s WORD (Torah). How do you respond to GOD’s WORD? Is it an integral part of your life? Do you find Joy in it? Or is it a burden to read it? GOD’s WORD gives joy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Will Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 722 views

    This sermon emphasizes trusting in God's divine guidance, rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks in all circumstances as we navigate life's challenges and decisions.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a day of joy and blessing as we gather together in the house of the Lord, united in spirit and purpose. We are here to seek the face of God, to hear His voice, and to align our lives with His divine will. Today, we are not just sitting in a church; ...read more

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