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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
The idea that we could find joy in trials seems very strange. But it makes sense - and it could radically change the way we respond to the trials that inevitably come.
We’ve now reached the last in our series of ‘Messages of Encouragement’. And we’ve come to a very difficult piece of teaching! ‘James’ – whoever James may be – tells us TO CONSIDER IT PURE JOY WHENEVER WE FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS! Wow! That sounds crazy! How can we understand it? The general ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-12
Denomination: Baptist
The good news of great joy for all people is shocking news that we dare not get used to.
Humans are complex creatures, aren’t we? Those we love we tend to hurt. We love God and yet we sin against God. We have goals and aspirations that are noble and strong , and yet we get tripped up by our own weakness along the way to fulfilling our goals. We can never seem to outrun the allure of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-44
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A look at Joy, Real Joy in the believer
IT IS JOY UNSPEAKABLE!! Romans 8:26-28 . Joy a word small in stature but mighty in meaning I.JOY - A FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. One of the fruit of the Holy Spirit is joy (Gal 5:22) Joy is a deep & abiding inner rejoicing which was promised to those who abide in Christ and obey His commandments ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:26-28
Denomination: Assembly Of God
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The Secret of Joy John 16 / Philippians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SecretJoy.html In the year 1900 a survey asked, "What must you have to be happy?" Results showed 72 answers. The same survey was taken among the same size sampling in 1950. Results showed 496 answers. I wonder how many ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-9, Philippians 1:9-11
What is the DNA of the true church?
With Great Joy Acts 1:12-14 In the previous passage we learned that the Ascension of Jesus into glory to sit at the right hand of the Father is the central point of Luke and Acts which makes the Ascension the most important event of the two books. We discussed the reasons why. The Jesus’ ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:12-14
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Troubles will make you better if you do not allow it to make you bitter.
Exodus 1:14 begins with the phrase, “And they made their lives bitter…” • According to the Strong’s Concordance the root word used for “bitter” can also mean “stronger.” • As a matter of fact, according to the Bible Reader’s ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 1:14
Denomination: Pentecostal
How do you wear your scars?
As I was trimming the fuzzy remnants of hair on the crown of my bald head I noticed the scar from the head injury I received in the car accident that killed my Dad in 1959. The gash was deep enough that they told my Mom that had it gone another half inch it would have killed me. For many years ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:17
This message explores the biblical importance of chastisement
I. "BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO THOU CHASTENEST, O LORD, AND TEACHEST HIM OUT OF THE LAW" A. This is one of the great Bible truths: 1. That the natural man does not relish because it involves unpleasant experiences 2. It matters not who we are and what our claims may be toward God, chastisement comes ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 94:12, Hebrews 12:6, Hebrews 12:8, Revelation 3:19, Isaiah 26:16, Isaiah 53:5 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
To have real joy I must stay connected to Jesus.
I’m not going to ask for a show of hands, but how many of you feel like this this morning. [Show “Keep Calm. It’s only Christmas” meme] The truth is that in spite of the words of the famous Andy Williams song that tells us that Christmas is the “the most wonderful time of the year”, the reality ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-11
Jesus brings the joy to the world through his birth on daily basis to those who seek him and reach him. He is ever fresh and ever loving. The world’s needs are met in Christ. He walks with everyone and everywhere and increases the peace and joy.
Joy to the world Luke 2:1-11 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. May The favour of the Lord be continue to hold you up and bless you to see many wonders during Christmas. On this Christmas Eve, I would like to meditate with you three favours we have through Jesus Christ ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-11
Denomination: Methodist
Paul writes a magnificent letter to his beloved church. He gives them plenty of love and inspiriation. His theme is JOY. Jesus first, Others second and ourselves last. The Joy of the Ministry can be a 2nd title.
THE JOY OF LIFE New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, minister. 9/26/10 TEX: PHILIPPIANS 1:1-30 INTRODUCTION: Picture a great friend or relative that you are very fond of. Hold that in your mind. Picture the person that has led you to the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30
Denomination: Christian Church
God`s joy when I came home to Him.
"JOY IN HEAVEN" Some time ago I read the story of Loch the collie in one of our English Daily Newspapers. Loch was one of two British dogs sent to El Salvador after an earthquake in its capital city, San Salvador, to sniff out trapped survivors, and to lead searchers to bodies ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:4-7
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
A message dealing with coming out of those periods of "blue funk" that we all go through sometimes!
Retrieving the Joy Various Scriptures October 4, 2003 Introduction Everyone gets down sometimes. Everyone gets dry, spiritually sometimes. Everyone, at one time or another just seems to lose the joy and wonderment they once had in their relationship with God. I am with you on that. I have ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:17
Denomination: Wesleyan
What is the foundation for Joy? - Joy & rejoicing found in Philippians 18x. - Paul's focus is upon Christ 38x in Philippians - Certainly it can't be a servant/slave?
- The Coming Global Storm - Jesus prophecies are about to be fulfilled - NASA, NOAA Proclaim 2014 Hottest Year On Record - Senseless violence (NYPD Shooting, France, Belgium, Boko Haram in Nigeria) - Deadly Shooting At Florida Mall - A young Bonnie & Clyde running wild across state lines - New ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1
The First Family, Mary and Joseph, modeled the qualities of Thanksgiving and Joy.
Thanksgiving and Joy Modeled by the First Family Luke 1: 26-56 As we enter this Thanksgiving and Advent season I want us to look at the First Family – Joseph and Mary – as a family that modeled “thanksgiving and joy.” Luke chapters1 and 2 the background is given about the miracle of two births – ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-56
Denomination: Free Methodist
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