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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Joy In The Lord--Rejoice Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 21,922 views

    How can we have joy when circumstances are bad?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches December 14, 2003 Third Sunday of Advent JOY JOY in the Lord--Rejoice Philippians 4:4-9 Introduction: Today on the third Sunday of Advent our theme is joy. The angels announced in Luke 2:10 “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #7 -- Joy Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
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     | 18,794 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

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Christian Joy

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005
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    Shows how we can have joy in all kinds of situations by trust & hope through the Holy Spirit.

    Christian Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: We know that God has provided peace for us—and desires for us to experience peace. Likewise, God has provided joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Joy Of Alignment Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006
     | 9,069 views

    You can have joy by aligning yourself with God’s passion, God’s purpose, and God’s perspective!

    The Joy of Alignment with God Philippians 1:12-26 I. Introduction We are continuing to talk about joy! The Christian life should be a joyful life. The preacher once said that some Christians look like a mule eating oats out of a half-inch gas pipe. What does it take to be joyful? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy In Partnership

    Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Dec 14, 2012
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    What does the joy of forgiveness and the joy of partnership of God mean to you? Can others tell that you have joy?

    Joy in Partnership 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy That Lasts

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 7, 2009
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    People today, even most Christians, do not have the joy that the Lord intends us to have. Joy unspeakable comes when we are filled with His glory.

    Joy that lasts Philippians 1:1-11 This sermon was birthed by prayer and some resources from Sermon central contributors Introduction- I think it would be safe to say most people want to be happy. We don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pioneers Wanted

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003
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    A message about having joy in the Christian life.

    PIONEERS WANTED Philippians 1:12-26 INTRO: More than anything else, Paul’s desire as a missionary was to preach the Gospel in Rome. Rome was the key city of Paul’s day. If he could conquer it for Christ, it would mean reaching millions with the message of salvation. Paul wanted to go to Rome as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Christian Joy

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,600 views

    Explains that we can have joy even in bad situations because of trust in God, our hope in His future, and by the Holy Spirit.

    Christian Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: We know that God has provided peace for us—and desires for us to experience peace. Likewise, God has provided joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy - Part 2

    Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 6, 2001
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    Talks about what it means to have joy. Includes an exhaustive outline on every reason the Bible gives to have joy. A great resource & encouragement for pastors

    TEXT: Galatians 5:22-25 The Fruit of the Spirit - Part 2: Joy Last week, we started this series on the Fruit of the Spirit as we talked about “Love.” We talked about the different Greek words for love & their differences. There is so much attention paid to love & its variations. However, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Should Christians Have Joy? Part 1

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019
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    A question comes up asking why Christians are supposed to be filled with Joy. So, why should we?

    Sermon- Why should Christians have Joy? - A question comes up asking why Christians are supposed to be filled with Joy. - Our obvious answer is, we’re filled with Joy because we’ve been redeemed from sin & death, & reconciled back to God. - People, however, want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should Christians Have Joy? Part 2

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019
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    We have great reasons to have Joy, & as a result people notice our Joy, or to put it like Paul did, They notice our reasonable service.

    Why should Christians have Joy? - This morning, as part of our remembering our veterans, I want to look at out last three reasons why Christians have Joy. - Let’s refresh our memories of what is Jesus’ desire for us in John 15:8-11. John 15:8-11 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Greater Joy Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 14, 2010
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    Joy is the heritage of the believer. If we do not have joy in our Christian walk, it is either because we do not know the author of joy, or we are disobedient to His will.

    “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    The Source Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 17, 2023
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    Believers don't have to wait for everything to be good and perfect before we have joy because our ultimate source of joy comes from the Savior not the situation.

    Today we are in our second week of this Advent season and will be looking at Luke 2:8-12. Here, Luke records the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. After He is born, the angels show up and share this good news of great joy to the humble shepherds in the field. Let’s look again at Luke 2:8-12: 8 And in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Hallelujah Anyhow"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 26, 2014
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     | 18,949 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Everlasting Joy

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 27,823 views

    No matter how you look at it, the gospel is good news of great joy. Do you have joy? Real Joy? Everlasting joy? What is joy? Why did the angel proclaim Christ’s birth as an occasion of great joy? How can you and I have everlasting joy?

    EVERLASTING JOY LUKE 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: Do not fear. For behold, I give to you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For to you is born today, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 MKJV) Arthur Gossip wrote, "The New Testament is the happiest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist