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  • Perry Greene avatar

    When The King Was Born

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 20, 2018
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    The birth of Jesus involved both joy and sorrow. These emotions are vivid in the Christmas season. Jesus came to deal with both -- to give us joy and a sense of peace in our sorrows.

    1. When a King is Born: • You can hear the shots of artillery in a 41-gun salute. • Flags billow and chapel bells peal loud clanging music into the night.\ • Champagne corks stream through the air by the thousands. • People stand together and sing choruses in the street. • Clouds of euphoria make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All The Wrong Places Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
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    Message 5 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    ILLUSTRATION – Doing the brakes on my daughter’s car…lost the lug nut key. After searching for DAYS in the garage, I eventually found it at the end of the driveway 100 yards away… I was looking in all the wrong places. And this illustration is the picture I want to paint this morning of our quest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Then Were The Disciples Glad When They Saw The Lord Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025
     | 228 views

    True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, or abstract doctrine—it is rooted in a personal, present encounter with the risen Christ. Joy begins then—when we see Him.

    “Then Were the Disciples Glad When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:20; Based on Chapter 2 of Vance Havner’s The Secret of Christian Joy) Key Text: John 20:20 – “Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.” Thesis: True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When They Saw The Lord Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025
     | 292 views

    Christian joy is found not in comfort or certainty but in seeing Jesus. And the Jesus who brings joy is not a sanitized, sentimental figure—but the crucified and risen Lord. When we truly see Him by faith, everything changes.

    Title: “When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:19–20, KJV) Text: John 20:19–20 (KJV) “Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finishing His Work Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,673 views

    Philippians 1:1-6. Paul rejoices in his relationship with the Philippian church and the certainty that Christ will finish his work in them.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE FINISHING HIS WORK PHILIPPIANS 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION - Today we are going to begin a study of the book of Philippians. If you turn in your Bible to Philippians chapter 1 you will be in the right place. We are calling our study Again I Say Rejoice. This, of course, is taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Risen PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024
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    This sermon celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its historical certainty and its significance in providing hope, strength, and courage to believers.

    Good morning, my dear friends. It is a joy to gather together, as we do each week, to celebrate the grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There is an extraordinary comfort in knowing that we are bound by a love that transcends our earthly existence. Today, we come together to focus on a most ...read more

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    Nine Ways To Bet The Farm Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 18,361 views

    The joy and excitement of laying it all on the line for Christ.

    October 13, 2002 1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. 2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living Out Life With God Living In Us

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 206 ratings
     | 27,709 views

    An expository sermon based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL in 2001.

    Message Title: “Living Out Life with God Living In Us” Philippians 2.12-18 Delivered on July 1, 2001 at Immanuel Baptist Church by Pastor John Stensrud. Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Hope Of Advent: Coming Alive In Christ

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
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     | 197,659 views

    Christmas is the promise of new life in Christ. We know what Christ is like. We know the joy of sins forgiven. We know the hope of heaven.

    THE HOPE OF ADVENT: COMING ALIVE IN CHRIST Ephesians 2:1-10 Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In Christ And All Of Christ - 1thessalonians 1:1-10 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022
     | 2,546 views

    The Thessalonian church was a shining example of believers in ministry and gospel outreach. They had all the fruits of the Holy Spirit as we see in the verses of Chapter 1. They radiated faith, hope, love, and steadfastness. They waited patiently for the Rapture.

    IN CHRIST AND ALL OF CHRIST - 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 We are going to embark on a series of messages in this magnificent book of 1Thessalonians. While it is not universally accepted, the great majority of commentators and writers consider this letter as being Paul’s first letter. It has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 75 ratings
     | 49,903 views

    This sermon gives five aspects of building good relationships. 1. Stop having selfish AMBITIONS 2. Stop having selfish CONCEIT 3. Increase HUMILITY 4. Increase CONSIDERATION of others 5. Develop a Christ-Like CHARACTER

    How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Here is a fact: God has made us to have relationships. We can have a relationship with Him and we can have a relationship with other people. Since the fall of Adam and Eve – maintaining relationships have been a major struggle between man and man - and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do You Get Joy? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 11, 2011
     | 6,529 views

    Will we demonstrate righteousness; worship joyfully; and celebrate joy? The Bible tells us that BEFORE we demonstrate we must RECEIVE!

    Joy Series, Part 2 (“How Do You Get Joy”) John 15:11 (and various others) Introduction - Last week we began a series on joy in a most unconventional way - We talked at length about what steals joy fastest; we focused on Joseph - Most would think that his joy would be stolen by accusers, lies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ?

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,995 views

    There have been many people who have asked me the question, how can I know I know Jesus and saved?

    CHRIST? lst John 2:3-6 A man was called Old Pete was talking to a doctor about his new birth into the family of God. The doctor said, Old Pete what would you say, if when you died, God took you to the mouth of hell and said, this is what you deserve, in you go? I would say you are right, but your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 1, 2007
     | 2,810 views

    The reason that Christ enters the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was to present himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He made this sacrifice so that we might be in him. To be in him is truly a blessing and there are many blessings being

    In Christ Revised August 8, 2007 Ephesians 1:3-9 Monte T. Brown August 14, 2004 Sunday Night First Baptist Riverton September 02, 2007 Sunday Night Heart O’ the Hills Introduction This evening we have come together to worship the Lord. The reason that Christ enters the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    In Christ Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,574 views

    Who are we in Christ and What should we do ?

    Are you in Him. Col.2:6-10Colossians 2:6-10 (MaceNT) 6 continue therefore to follow the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ, as you have receiv’d it: 7 being firmly attach’d to, and founded upon him: establishing yourselves in the faith you have been taught, and being thankful for the improvement ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God