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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Remembering, Reconnecting, And Rejoicing: What God Gives To The Grieving Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,448 views

    Grieving healthily means remembering both positive and negative; it means connecting with others who can love us and whom we can love. In His own time God will give joy.

    One of the laws of life is: To get something, you must give up something. To gain, you must also lose. We call that the tradeoff principle. We operate on the tradeoff principle every day. When you go to the grocery store and fill your basket, they have the audacity to expect you to pay for what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks And Remember Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 17, 2013
    based on 96 ratings
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    1- Give thanks and remember His wonders 2- Give thanks and remember His covenant 2- Give thanks and remember His people

    INTRO.- ILL.- "Grandpa, I'm really proud of you," said his granddaughter. "What's to be proud of?" asked the old man. She replied, "I noticed that when you sneeze, you've learned to put your hand in front of your mouth." "Of course," explained Grandpa. "How else can I catch my teeth???" ILL.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving God Thanks For Deliverance

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    Keeping our minds fixed on God with thanksgiving

    Giving Thanks for Deliverance Psalm 30:1-12 It was getting near the end for David. He had been a king for many years. He is tempted by Satan to number his fighting men of which David sends Joab to do. After this count David was convicted in his heart that he had displeased God. God gave David ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Journey Of Joy

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    The secret of finding joy in life is looking in the right place and looking in the right person, God.

    The Journey of Joy Selected Passages September 3, 2001 Introduction I. The Road to Happiness A. Construction on the highway: We have all seen more than our share of highway construction. Lots of heavy equipment rearranging the terrain, moving earth and removing old pavement. It causes long delays ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sing For Joy! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2013
     | 8,446 views

    We can sing for joy because of the great things God has done for us!

    INTRODUCTION • WONDERFUL LIFE CLIP • SLIDE #1 • In the classic movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life” George Bailey was miserable. He saw all his friends get out of Bedford falls and do great things, yet he was stuck in the small town running his father’s savings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Got Joy

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,278 views

    As Christians we should be joyful because of who and what God has done for us.

    Got Joy Galatians 5:22 Intro: How many of you remember the “Got Milk” commercials? The original one showed this guy who was obsessed with Alexander Hamilton. The commercial showed his whole house and it had pictures and statues and all sorts of paraphernalia every where regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving - With What Kind Of Givers Is God Pleased? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 5, 2015
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    In this sermon, we learn four principles about giving found in God's word.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday a preacher told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate that morning. 1. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. 2. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Our Salvation

    Contributed by Willem Nel on Feb 7, 2010
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    A Lesson for life: Do not loose hope, do not give up, surround yourself with hopeful things i.e. Scripture, pictures. Like I wrote earlier. When you face a crisis or success read the Word of God. If you cannot read it, listen to it. If you cannot li

    The Joy of our salvation I want to speak about the joy of our salvation. THE WORD: Ps 51 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your ...read more

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    Don't Give The Grinch An Inch

    Contributed by Julia Cramer on Dec 2, 2021
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    Don't let "Grinchitis" Pandemic hit your church congregation. Make Whoville - Hisville. The Grinch of sin cannot win - don't give the Grinch a room within

    He came in the dark And slithered like a snake Stole all the presents Even the star he did take The candy canes were stolen From kids sleeping in bed He stink, stank, and stunk, Took all and fled on his sled But when he stopped to hear The cries of boo hoo The Spirit of Christmas Came through ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2017
     | 10,240 views

    God is making you better through your troubles so consider them an opportunity for joy!

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Joy in Christ requires a commitment to working at the Christian lifestyle. Salvation comes as a gif, but the joy of salvation demands disciplined action. Most Christians I know have just enough of the Gospel to make them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Consider It Joy

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

    Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Expands Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 8, 2015
     | 3,813 views

    Caldwell & Jorgeson free climbed El Capitan’s Dawn Wall. How were they able to do this impossible climb? Knowing that they were fastened to the rock. Our only security in life is staying fastened to Jesus

    - El Capitan’s Dawn Wall Yosemite National Park Cal.  - 3,000 ft. vertical face climbed in 19 days - Many considered the most difficult rock climb in the world. - Dec. 27/14-Jan.14/15 -Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson - Few, if any, thought the Dawn Wall could be free-climbed - Using just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Thanks To God In Everything PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,637 views

    Explores the transformative power of thankfulness in all circumstances, as a divine directive, an attitude adjustment, and a spiritual strategy.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, it is a joy and a privilege to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of our shared faith, bound by the love of our Savior. We gather here, not as strangers, but as family united in Christ. We are here not to merely hear the Word, ...read more

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    Love Gives, God Is Love

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
     | 5,837 views

    You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving. God's nature is love, love loves to give... Do you give?

    GOD IS LOVE, LOVE'S VERY NATURE IS TO GIVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. I. GOD IS LOVE, LOVE NEVER FAILS, GOD'S WHOLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Joy Of Conflict

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 2, 2009
     | 2,441 views

    God uses conflict to make you into something more beautiful than you can imagine.

    “The Joy of Conflict” June 7, 2009 “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness