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  • Mark Haines avatar

    Getting Joy For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006
     | 5,440 views

    Happiness is rooted in human emotions. Joy is rooted in Jesus and is powered by God’s grace.

    Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray silently and connect with Jesus. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: Finding joy does not involve making your circumstances better - it involves making your mind work like Jesus’ mind. Citation: Tom Fuller, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Joy Awaits

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 6, 2011
     | 3,327 views

    Jesus prescription for joy for us is the sharingof our faith with others.

    What Joy Awaits Sept 4, 2011 John 4:27-38 Intro: I have for you this morning a prescription for joy. Would any of you like to have more joy in your life? I suspect so, however I also suspect that many of you hear me say I have a prescription for joy and you are suspicious. I suspect that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responses To The Resurrection: Joy

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2012
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     | 5,145 views

    Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

    Responses to the Resurrection: Joy John 20:19-20 Mother Teresa once said, “Joy is prayer - Joy is strength - Joy is love - Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. … She gives most who gives with joy. The best way to show our gratitude to God and the people is to accept everything with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Demonstration Of Joy

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007
     | 3,068 views

    God has demonstrated FOR His Son with joy. Instead of demonstrating against things, Christians can demonstrate FOR something - God.

    When we speak about demonstrations, we usually talk about showing our view or opinion AGAINST a thing, a person, or an idea. Demonstrations can be a public display that shows others what we believe. Demonstrate can also mean to show evidence of about something. We hear about demonstrations quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy: All For One Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 11, 2025
     | 187 views

    Have you ever wished there was only one person you had to please? What if you experienced the truths about living to please only God that would help you have more joy. We invite you to examine your daily living and embrace God as the most important one you live for!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) JOY: All for One Philippians 2:12-18 We are approaching Thanksgiving. And before long, Christmas will be here. These are supposed to be joy-filled months. But they can be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christ Our Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
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     | 956 views

    This sermon explores the joyous announcement of Jesus' birth and the profound, sustaining joy found in union with Christ. Key

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a wonderful day to gather together in His name, to bask in the warmth of His love and the light of His word? We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are ready to receive, our spirits are eager to embrace the message ...read more

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    God's Great Joy

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 31,842 views

    Have you ever laid in the bed at night and your problems have gotten so bad that it even seems like the darkness of the night has even turned its back on you.

    Preached on 31 October 2004 at Living Stone Baptist Church Standish, Maine [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. [v.3] O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cultivate Joy & Peace Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
     | 8,015 views

    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Joy and Peace.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Joy/Peace Psalm 16:8-9 cul·ti·vate vt 1. to work land or prepare soil for growing crops 4. to improve or develop something, usually by study or education 5. to develop an acquaintance or intimacy with somebody, often for personal advantage Galatians 5:22-25 22But ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Outpouring Of Joy (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    This Christmas season, let us open our hearts completely to God. As we do that we will open ourselves up to receive the deep and abiding joy that is found only in knowing God.

    The Outpouring of Joy, Mark 14:3-9 Introduction (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon, All of Grace) The fames 19th Century English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, tells the story of a minister who called upon a poor woman, intending to give her help; for he knew that she was very poor. With his money in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Love, Joy, Peace Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    The fruits of the Spirit are important in the life of a believer.

    GETTING FRUIT FROM GOD’S GARDEN SERIES: LOVE, JOY, PEACE May 4, 2008 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Gal. 5.19-24 A ILLUSTRATION B In Romans 8, Paul dwells on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life a believer. 1 He describes in great detail what the Holy Spirit does in, for, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Comes In The Morning

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 30, 2024
     | 1,869 views

    Resurrection message dealing with Mary Magdelene meeting Jesus at the empty tomb. Jesus found her weeping but she left full of joy.

    Title: From Weeping to Joy Theme: To show how Mary Magdalene went from weeping in her life to joy. Text: John 20:1 – 18 Note: Part of the idea for this message came from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado ch. 11 John 20:1-18 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Love And Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2016
     | 6,084 views

    In Jesus Parable of the Loving Father we see 1. The love of forgiveness and 2. The Joy that Forgiveness brings to everyone. Forgiveness starts with a heart of holy love and ends with rejoicing and celebration!

    Scripture: Luke 15:11-32; Psalms 32; Joshua 5:9-12 Theme: Forgiveness Proposition: In Jesus' Parable of the Loving Father we see 1. The love of forgiveness and 2. The joy of forgiveness INTRO: I had the privilege of growing up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky in a little town called ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Joy Parties! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,982 views

    We are called to be a people of Great Joy. We are called to celebrate, to rejoice and to share the message of Joy in Jesus! This sermon shows us how we can do that!

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; Luke 1:47 - 55 (Call to worship - Psalm 126) Theme: Joy/Rejoicing Title: God's Joy Parties We are called to be a people of Great Joy. We are called to celebrate, to rejoice and to share the message of Joy in Jesus! INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Joy Of Your Salvation

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,718 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. Friends, you and me have reasons to rejoice. As believers, we are people who have reason to have joy. * - we have a heavenly father who created us and gave us this rich and bounteous earth to live in * - He has provided all that we need for life and for the enjoyment of life * - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Joy Of A Broken Rope

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    How faith sees you through the worst circumstances

    The Joy of a Broken Rope (How faith sees you through the worst circumstances) Mark 5.21-43 April 22, 2001 21When Jesus went back across to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him on the shore. 22A leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, came and fell ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist