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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    The Pursuit Of Pleasure - Chasing After The Wind Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022
     | 2,878 views

    This sermon focuses on the concept of pleasure and the reality that lasting pleasure cannot be found in earthly pursuits but only in the pursuit of God as our greatest good.

    Good morning. I trust you all had a pleasurable 4th of July. Speaking of the word pleasure, I need somebody to define pleasure for me. What does the word pleasure mean? Enjoyment. Satisfaction. Would you be satisfied with this definition? Pleasure is the enjoyment or satisfaction derived ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Mar 14, 2007
     | 3,820 views

    #8 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

    Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful People Are __________ People

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 22, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,926 views

    A sermon for the end of the year to help people fix their eyes on Christ so they can be thankful people because thankful people are happy people.

    I read a news story once of a woman who was getting ready to jump off a 44 story building in New York City. Witnesses said that she did not look like the type of person who would do such a thing. She was very distinguished and well dressed. All the attempts made by the police to get the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Psalm 30: Title: Joy Cometh In The Morning Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2019
     | 21,034 views

    The scope of the Psalm corresponds well with a state of rest, and meditation on his past trials. The psalm begins with a celebration of God's delivering favor, in which he invites others to join him; he relates his prayer during a time of distress, and God's gracious and prompt answer.

    July 16, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 30 (KJV) Title: Joy Cometh in the Morning A Psalm of David. Psalm 30 (KJV) 1 I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. 3 O LORD, thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hot Dog Song

    Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,443 views

    We must get excited about worshiping God

    Pastor Tom Wallace shares an event that took place in his church, Bible Baptist Church in Elkton, Maryland. "The Sunday morning service was just ready to begin when in came a man who had never attended our church before. He looked around with awe and amazement at the great number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace, Glory And Guts Part I

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 26, 2013
     | 3,769 views

    We can be happy (joyful) because our hope comes through peace with God... and that’s a good thing because life is full of character building adversity.

    Title: Grace, Glory and Guts Part I Text: Romans 5:1-5 Thesis: We can be happy because our hope comes through peace with God and that’s good because life is full of character building adversity. Introduction There is a story about a farmer whose donkey fell into an old dry well. The donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Fruit-Full Marriage: Joy-Full Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,741 views

    Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate.

    A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: JOY-FULL LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate. GALATIANS 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Are You Wired For Joy Or Wired For Stress?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    Jesus came to bring good news of great joy for everyone. Why don’t more people experience the joy of the Lord. How can we become rewired for joy at this Christmas season?

    Valley Grove Assembly of God December 7, 2008 “Are You Wired for Joy or Wired for Stress?” Luke 2:8-20 Verse 10 “but the angel reassured them…don’t be afraid,” he said, “I bring you good news of great joy for everyone!” INTRODUCTION: [Show strings of tangled Christmas lights all in a heap on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Receiving 20/20 Vision— And Beyond.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2020
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     | 3,178 views

    The text I read to you came as the Levites gather for the dedication of the city wall; It was completely rebuilt in 52 days! Happiness and joy can be heard among this Jewish group of believer’s.

    Receiving 20/20 Vision— And Beyond. Nehemiah 12:42b-47TLB When Kathleen’s teacher called her to the front of the class to analyze a sentence, she panicked. As a recent transfer student, she hadn’t learned that aspect of grammar. The class laughed at her. Instantly the teacher sprang to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trials And Troubles

    Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Dec 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,309 views

    A short treatise on the first few verse of Chapter 1 of James.

    Trials and Troubles James 1:1-4 Many of you know that I was divorced about 20 years ago after more than 20 years of marriage. Before or since, there has not been a worse trial or difficulty in my life. I honestly felt as if my life was ending and everything I had was worth nothing. I fell into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Angels Carried Him To Abraham's Side

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 12, 2010
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     | 6,031 views

    The rich man and Lazarus had quite different lives and quite different deaths. What does this teach us about where to look for happiness?

    Text: Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Angels Carried Him to Abraham's Side A. Beware the alternative B. Find comfort in the promise Season: Pentecost 19c Date: October 3, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Angels-Carried-Him-to-Abraham_s-Side-Luke16_19-31.html Grace and peace to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Can't Steal My Joy Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    Message 8 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    An airline pilot was flying over the Tennessee mountains and pointed out a lake to his copilot. “See that little lake?” he said. “When I was a kid I used to sit in a rowboat down there, fishing. Every time a plane would fly overhead, I’d look up and wish I was flying it. Now I look down and wish I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "discipleship--Our Greatest Joy"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 22, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,804 views

    A sermon about calling, following, living and learning to love like Jesus.

    “Discipleship—Our Greatest Joy” Matthew 4:12-22 Recently, I read something about the elephant seal of Argentina. Soon after giving birth to her seal pup, the mother seal will leave the pup on the shore in order to go feed in the waters off the coast. After feeding, the mother seal will often ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Love And Joy In Christ's Friendship

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 6, 2024
     | 710 views

    A sermon for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B

    May 5, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 15:9-17 Love and Joy in Christ’s Friendship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I do not call you servants any longer, but I have called you friends.” Jesus framed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Exceeding Joy: A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2024
     | 1,442 views

    Can we find reason to have joy in this season when there seems to be so much going wrong in the world?

    Exceeding Joy Jude 24–25 NKJV Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen. We now come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible