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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Did Jesus Say Will Complete Our Joy? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 29, 2022
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    In this passage Jesus previews the new era that He is about to bring. Of great importance is the direct relationship with God this will bring and the accompanying great prayer power.

    WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HE IS SAYING: Jesus starts by telling them a major transition is coming. - John 16:16-22. - There is a lot of uncertainty from the disciples about what Jesus is talking about in these sayings. The meaning is hidden to them. - Of course, we know that He is referring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Measure Upon Measure – Sorrow – The Restoration Of God - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2025
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    What a ruined state lives are in with devastating sorrow. Sorrow is a result of the fall but what JOY results from the work of Christ. Our faith can be underpinned by an inexpressible joy, bathed in the glory of God. Jesus has done wonderful things changing sorrow into joy.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SORROW – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 8 In the last message we continued these consequences of sin resulting from Adam’s fall in Eden. Firstly we did guilt and shame, then separation, then the curse, and now we continue sorrow. Sin caused so much destruction but we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sorrow Will Turn To Joy.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2024
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    "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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    Confidence In Christ

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 30, 2024
     | 1,004 views

    If you have ever had something happen in your life that made you wonder if you could hang on to faith - you’re not alone!

    You Can Have Confidence in Christ    John 16:16-33 Introduction If you have ever had something happen in your life that made you wonder if you could hang on to faith - you’re not alone! David often said in the Psalms that he didn’t understand why the wicked prosper - why things happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Little While Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022
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     | 2,935 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' cryptic words "in a little while" and the connection to the disciples time of both grief and joy, and how his words apply to believers today.

    If you have been with us for a while, you know we have been going through the book of John actually for over a year now. We actually are getting close to the end. If you have been with us the last few weeks, you know that we have been in the part of the gospel that represents the last week of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living Victoriously

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 9, 2022
     | 2,587 views

    How do we know what suffering is coming our way? We don't. But as we will see in John's writing and in Jesus's words, Jesus has already secured victory for us, no matter what we face. How privileged we are to have a Savior who has won the war for us.

    2 weeks ago as I sat in the office of my lawyer, he showed me a photocopy of a handwritten letter from Abraham Lincoln that was written to my lawyer’s great-great uncle. The uncle happened to be the president of the University of Pennsylvania at that time. He was involved in writing a pamphlet on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection And Its Effects Foretold Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 18, 2024
     | 472 views

    Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world.

    Tonight’s passage is one that lays out more than man could ever imagine. Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world. We will break this passage down into 7 segments tonight. READ 16-19. The resurrection of Jesus perplexes people. Here Jesus predicts His death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Sorrow To Joy Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,131 views

    Knowing Jesus brings joy. Joy that does not fade, nor can it be taken away.

    From Sorrow to Joy Text: John 16:16-24 What is Joy? My Uncle used to ask people if they wanted to see a picture of his pride and joy, and of course, people being kind, would say, “Yeah, of course.” And he’d pull out a picture of Pride furniture wax and Joy dishwashing soap. But seriously, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When The Women Travail

    Contributed by Stephoney Beckman on Apr 22, 2023
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    At this very moment there is a wailing in the spirit like a woman in travail. All of creation seems to be travailing and moaning like a woman on the verge of giving birth… Can you hear it.

    For some time now I’ve been hearing a sound in my spirit. there is a sound that is being heard in the heavenlies and its reverberating across the entire globe. It’s a sound that seems to be emanating from the very foundations of the earth…. The earth itself seems to be crying out with guttural ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Third Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 445 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 57:1-11, Genesis 45:3-10, 1 Peter 2:11-17, John 16:16-22. A). FROM PRAYER TO PRAISE. Psalm 57:1-11. This is a beautifully crafted Psalm which, according to the title, was written by David ‘when he fled from Saul in the cave.’ The Psalm has two sections: first a prayer (PSALM 57:1-6); ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wisdom Of Gallio; The Lament Of The World Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 26, 2025
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     | 150 views

    People, Jew and Gentile alike, needed to be part of something not just historic, but spiritually on fire, something with hope built-in.

    Friday of the Sixth week in Easter 2025 In a day when it feels like every judge in the country is finding actions by the executive or legislative branches to be unconstitutional, isn’t it refreshing to be introduced to the proconsul Gallio, down there in the region of Corinth.? “His father was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2022
     | 3,694 views

    Like the disciples we must wait “a little while” to receive everything Jesus has promised us. And like the disciples there will be a time of grief while we wait. But Jesus promises that our grief will turn to joy.

    “In a little while you can go out and play.” “After a little while we’ll be going to the pool.” “After a little while I am going to be serving pie and ice cream.” “In a little while we’ll your mom and dad will be home.” “In a little while you can take a break.” “The doctor says that after a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abandoned Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2022
     | 2,685 views

    When Christ warned the disciples that he’d be leaving them, they didn’t take the news very well. He left them with words of comfort and admonition to help them overcome this test in their life.

    INTRODUCTION • As we continue our series today, we will dig into an area of testing that is one most, if not all of us, have experienced or will, at some point in our life experience. • Have you ever been in a situation where you felt alone and abandoned? • What did that feel like? • The thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy In Sorrow Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 16, 2023
     | 2,290 views

    In your sorrow, find joy in God, the Holy Spirit; find joy in the Resurrection of Christ, God’s Son; and find joy in prayer to your Heavenly Father.

    There’s an old and ancient Chinese proverb which says, if you wish to be happy for one hour, get intoxicated. If you wish to be happy for three days, get married. If you wish to be happy for eight days, kill your pig and eat it. If you wish to be happy forever, learn to fish. (Chinese proverb, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sorrow Will Turn To Fullness Of Joy.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,237 views

    Your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

    SORROW WILL TURN TO FULLNESS OF JOY. John 16:16-24. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational