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  • Greg Yort avatar

    Sacrificial Giving

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018
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    When we give, not just out of our wealth, but as a sacrifice it counts as a credit with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opens up God’s riches to meet our needs.

    Textual Idea Paul praised the Philippians for their sacrificial giving, not as something that he needed, but as a credit to their account with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opened up the heavens to meet their needs. Sermon Idea When we give, not just out ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    How To Express Thankfulness To God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 33,151 views

    Andrae Crouch in the song My Tribute wrote “How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me, things so undeserved yet You gave to prove your love for me.” The question we must face this morning is how can we truly express our thankfulness to God

    HOW TO EXPRESS THANKFULNESS TO GOD Psalm 116:12-13 “What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.” Introduction: Andrae Crouch in the song My Tribute wrote “How can I say thanks for the things you have done ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Sapp avatar

    Happiness Or Joy

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013
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     | 23,054 views

    God is not concerned with His children's happiness. He is concerned with their joy. Happiness is fleeting, joy is eternal.

    John 15:9-17 Bubba walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles."  So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat.  Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • DeLishia Davis avatar

    Don't Give Up!

    Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,545 views

    Empowerment for the journey

    “Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.” Psalm 16:8 King David records his most intimate thoughts in the writings of the Psalms. He begins Psalm 16 with a declaration that the Almighty God is in control of his life, and seeks him for safety. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    #7 -- Joy Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,297 views

    Having joy is not dependent on circumstances but comes from God, is Jesus-specific, and something that we are called to practice.

    Introduction: A Joyless World As we continue listening to these songs for the road, we come to a song of joy. To begin I want to read a couple of quotes about joy. C.S. Lewis once said this: “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Gift Giving Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,540 views

    The gift of God’s Son is our Christmas gift.

    December 2 ,2007 Matthew 2:1-12 Gift Giving There are only 23 days left before Christmas, so I hope you have your Christmas list set. Normally it works this way in our house, Debbie asks me what I want for Christmas and I always give her the same answer, “You’re all I need baby.” Actually, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    An Impossible Joy

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 24,902 views

    Joy is a gift from God, is never experienced without challenges, and is something we are called upon to share.

    “An Impossible Joy” Luke 1: 39 – 45 Introduction A few weeks ago I heard on the news that there were impossibly huge line-ups as the new Sony Play Station came into stores. Some people apparently waited in line for days, even missing work to do so. Can you imagine doing this for a video game? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min avatar

    "Count It All Joy"

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 70,198 views

    No matter what you may encounter, count it all "Joy". Problems come and they go, but count it all "Joy". With Jesus, we can face the whole world, and know that we have the Victory!

    Intro: James was the oldest half-brother of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 13.55). He witnessed Christ’s appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor. 15:7), and was among those who assembled together following the Ascension (Acts 1:14), He awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Later he became a leader ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Joy Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 17, 2012
     | 7,334 views

    There is a misunderstanding of joy. Joy is not giddy or goofy Christians. Instead Joy is the pleasure of the presence of God in your life. The world may work against but if God is for you the Joy of the Lord is your strength! Explains what is needed f

    Intro: Joy is not syrupy or sappy, sentimental or seasonal. Joy is not happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to you. Joy is also not the absence of sorrow. Psalm 16:11 “You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "What Makes God Smile?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 52,913 views

    What are things in our life that can make the smile of God present upon our lives.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 22, 2004 “What Makes God Smile?” Psalm 119:135 Msg. Bible “Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live.” Numbers 6:25 NLT “May the Lord smile on you.” INTRODUCTION: Have you ever thought of God as a HARSH God toward you? Maybe someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Joy Unspeakable

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025
     | 348 views

    True joy is not determined by circumstances but flows from the abiding presence of God within the believer’s heart.

    JOY UNSPEAKABLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:8-9 Key Verse: “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.” — 1 Peter 1:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 16:11, John 15:11, Nehemiah 8:10, Habakkuk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Roger Smith avatar

    Joy Unspeakable

    Contributed by Roger Smith on Sep 28, 2024
     | 1,338 views

    A heavenly joy; fruit of a deep heart relationship with God; a foretaste of the riches of His glorious inheritance; the promise of God to His children. The result of belonging to and resting in Him. It's a joy that cannot fail as long as we remain IN Him.

    JOY UNSPEAKABLE & FULL OF GLORY Reading: 1 Peter Chapter 1 (NIV) Text: v8 (AV) ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Background The apostle Peter, wrote to the Jewish Christians who had been scattered due to persecution around the time of the stoning of Stephen, during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Giving To Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2009
     | 4,784 views

    Giving is a challenge and a privilege. God offers us a way to be among the blessed as we give in response to God’s grace through our congregation.

    Acts 4:32-27 “Giving to Church” INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are hearing stories of how our brothers and sisters in Christ have discovered the joy and blessings of giving. Shelley Krispin, Carol Baker and now Steve and Deb Weber have shared their journeys. They have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Our Giving Matters To God

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,530 views

    God is watching our lives, are we givers or takers.

    Pastor Glenn Newton New Hope Church of the Nazarene Feb. 13, 2011 Text: Mark 12:41-44 MK 12:41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Joy In The Morning

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 26,819 views

    There is something special to God about the early moments of the morning, and resurrection Sunday was the most special of them all.

    Introduction I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Sing unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist