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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Great Joy For All The People Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 22, 2015
     | 5,589 views

    On that first Christmas, the angels declared to the shepherds that the Good News will cause Great joy for all the people. In this message, we will discover that indeed, the Good News of salvation has great spiritual power to change our lives.

    GREAT JOY FOR ALL THE PEOPLE SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 2:10 "10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." INTRODUCTION: We have been on a series of studies from the Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Capturing The Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 9, 2006
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    Where is the Joy? Is it really that elusive? Is it only to be captured for the moment to slip away from our grasp? I am amazed at the number of gloomy faces in the Body of Christ today. This is not part of God’s plan for us. I believe God intends his

    Where is the Joy? Is it really that elusive? Is it only to be captured for the moment to slip away from our grasp? I am amazed at the number of gloomy faces in the Body of Christ today. This is not part of God’s plan for us. I believe God intends his children to live a life full of joy; a joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inexpressible Joy

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 1, 2024
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    This kind of joy is not rooted in the absence of struggle or challenges but springs from a deeper place—a place anchored in God's promises. Today, we will explore this profound joy, its foundation, its vast greatness, and how it can be truly ours.

    1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction A Kid Anticipating Christmas Use the excitement of a child counting down to Christmas morning. The child’s joy isn’t just about the day arriving; it’s about the hope and anticipation of what the day will bring. Similarly, our joy in Christ is grounded in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Finding Joy Amidst Life's Surprises

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
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    Christmas is meant to be joy time, and in the stories of Christmas from the Biblical to the secular there is a theme of joy amidst surprises that runs through them.

    Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Surprises Luke 1:39-55 (New International Version) 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who For The Joy Set Before Him...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
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    Short evangelistic Good Friday message given at a community Good Friday service.

    Who For the Joy Set Before Him Hebrews 12:2 (Community Good Friday Service, Friday, April 13, 2001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church), Introduction Good afternoon! It’s my pleasure to tell you that though we are here to commemorate the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, He is alive and well today, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Jesus Turned A Funeral Into A Celebration

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 30, 2008
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    Jesus made it clear in His teachings that you are not really ready to live until you have faced the reality of death.

    Jesus Turns a Funeral into a Celebration (Theme for this message came from "Outflow" by Sjogren and Ping) Luke 7:11-17 Can you imagine the shock of the widow of Nain and the crowd surrounding the funeral procession when Jesus walked up and stopped the procession? Jesus saw the widow and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Joy Busters And Joy Builders

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 6, 2025
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    When you look at various churches you will see that there is a vast difference between them

    • Denominational differences • Architex ally differences • Spiritually differences However, one thing you will find common in many churches that you should not find, there is one basic thing missing. WHAT IS MISSING? Let me illustrate… Illus: Let me explain what is missing by telling you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Inexpressible And Glorious Joy Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,330 views

    We learn from this section that our joy is based on God's mercy, our inheritance, our faith, and God's prophesies and promises.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with this cartoon. 1. The cartoon shows a grumpy boy heading off to school with his dad reminding him: “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. The boy replied: “I know ‘this is the day the Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Should We Live Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008
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     | 4,660 views

    In this message Philippians 1:1-10 is used to help us come to define our lives by what really counts and brings lasting joy. Our walk with Jesus, our prayer life, and our focus on others.

    How many of you would like to live a more joyful life? Would you like to discover how to be content with what ever life dishes out? If you answered yes, this series of Bible teaching is for you. This morning we begin a new series on how to live the joy-filled lives. There is no one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Charge

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 8, 2014
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    We are continuing to discover the joy of generosity and today we are looking at a command and charge in Scripture which is a basis for this life of generous living.

    OUR CHARGE 1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION… The word “charge” (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/charge) Did you know that there are 15 different definitions for the word “charge.” I honestly had no idea. The word charge can mean so many different things in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 15, 2014
     | 5,818 views

    Jesus is the Son of God and Savior of the world.

    Who Is Jesus? Text: Jn. 1:1-5 Introduction 1. Who is Jesus? a. Some say he is the Son of God b. Some say he was a moral teacher c. Some say he was a good man d. But can he be all of those things? 2. C. S. Lewis, who was a professor at Cambridge University and once an agnostic, understood this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Fix Our Eyes On Jesus

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,839 views

    PENTECOST 13(C) - Fix our eyes on Jesus because Jesus is the Author of our faith and Jesus is the Perfecter of our faith.

    FIX OUR EYES ON JESUS Hebrews 12:1-13 - Sept. 7, 2003 HEBREWS 12:1-13 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Washburn avatar

    "There Is Joy In The Lord"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 24,595 views

    We are called to be oaks of righteousness, for our joy is found in the Lord, not in our circumstances.

    The song that some of us learned as children goes, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my heart, I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart to stay.” Another song proclaims, “There is joy in the Lord, there is love in His presence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Sorrow Will Turn To Joy.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 770 views

    "I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice" (John 16:22).

    SORROW WILL TURN TO JOY. John 16:16-22. JOHN 16:16a. The sense of John 16:16 seems to be “A little while and ye do not behold Me…” This refers to the fact that within hours Jesus would be arrested, tried, crucified, and buried. JOHN 16:16b. “again a little while, and ye shall see me” brings us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Our Help In Sorrow

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 3, 2021
     | 4,399 views

    We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. But trust me, or should I say trust the Lord. He will be there with you all the way through the journey of your trial.

    Isaiah 35:10 (KJV) And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God