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  • Paul Apple avatar

    New Song Of Celebration Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,940 views

    BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT AND SING A NEW SONG OF SHOUTS OF JOY

    BIG IDEA: BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT AND SING A NEW SONG OF SHOUTS OF JOY Important theme throughout the Psalms: 33:3 "Sing to Him a new song" 40:3 "He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to out God" 96:1 "Sing to the Lord a new song" 98:1 "Sing to the Lord a new Song, For He has done ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus' Joy Gave Him Strength

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 174 ratings
     | 11,080 views

    Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring other people to faith in C

    Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring other people to faith in Christ. Yet, Jesus knew that eternal joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing By Doing The Unpopular

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,582 views

    We could grow and rise beyond our situation when we do the unpopular. Based on the example of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, we can do these 4 actions so we can grow.

    Growing by Doing the Unpopular Matthew 26:6-13 6 Now while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table. 8 When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley Hall avatar

    A Tale Of Two Dances Series

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    The tragedy of Herod contrasts with the triumph of King David.

    There are two different gatherings mentioned in our readings this morning. One of them takes place in the court of King David, and the other takes place in the court of Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Judæa. They are similar in that they tell about two powerful leaders putting on elaborate feasts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    I'm So Excited (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,810 views

    THERE ARE HINDERANCES TO OUR EXCITEMENT, BUT WE CAN OVER COME THEM.

    Title: I’m so Excited (Part II) Text: Psalms 37:4 Intro: God’s desire is for us to be blessed and live a life filled with Joy, Happiness, and Excitement. But the enemy of our soul’s desire is to keep us in the clutches of depression, fear and heartache. Today I want to tell you about the hindrances ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Believers Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 23,384 views

    Thankfulness is like a magnet it draws Gods attention to us, and it brings good things to us. One of the saddest things that can happen to a christian is to lose their thankful heart.

    1 Thess. 5:18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 2 Tim 3:1-5 (Un thankful) Having a form of Godliness but denying the power thereof, ( We are surrounded today by a spiritual atmosphere of un thankfulness. Lu. 17:11-19 One (Of ten lepers) with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Normal Christian Life Is A Life Of Supernatural Joy Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,245 views

    The absence of supernatural joy in a christians life means the kingdom of God is not in full manifestation.

    Ps 132:9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy. Isa 55: 12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: Ps 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Billy Kryger avatar

    Praise The Lord Anyway

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    Over 300 verses in the Word of God command us to praise the Lord. It is the theme of the Bible. God delights to have His children praise Him.

    Introduction: 1. Poem: Praise The Lord 2. 17 Old Testament books refer to praising the Lord. 3. 11 New Testament books refer to praising the Lord. 4. 300 verses refer to praising the Lord 5. We must praise the Lord: I. BECAUSE HE IS GOD---Verse 3 A. cf. 1 Kings 18:39 “The LORD He is God…” B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Norman avatar

    So You Want To Have Joy? Series

    Contributed by Tim Norman on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,364 views

    We all want satisfaction and fulfilment - happiness is not enough. Jesus tells us how to know joy in our lives, joy that is with us whatever happens in life.

    Opening jokes - notice sheet howlers 1. A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow. 3. Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones. 6. For those of you who have children ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Thankful For One Another

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,350 views

    As we praise God for all things, we are not to forget to thank Him for those fellow Christians who provide blessing and strength in our daily lives.

    THANKFUL FOR ONE ANOTHER "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." Philippians 1:3 No man is "an island" unto himself. Our lives touch many others and the lives of many others touch us. For this reason Paul wrote: "that there should be no division in the body (of Christ), but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Beehler avatar

    Thanks Giving

    Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,494 views

    Who do we owe our thanks to?

    Thanks Giving The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    A Psalm Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,663 views

    David praises God and tells of how thankful he is to God for all He has done

    A Psalm of Thanksgiving Psalm 30:1-5 Primary Purpose: To declare the importance of a thankful heart and giving God the praise He deserves. David had been through many dangers in his life. God Himself calls David a man of bloodshed and therefore doesn’t allow him to build the house of God. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Healthy Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,725 views

    To look at our attitudes and how God desires to change us to be more Christlike. Emphasizes getting into the word and being thankful

    A Healthy Heart Colossians 3:15-17 Primary Purpose: To discuss the attitudes of our heart and how we should develop it. Paul tells us that when we put on the new man in Christ that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. It should show itself it the attitudes and in the behavior I show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Joyful Love Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,501 views

    Paul is in prison and he has this joyful love because he has a confidence in God. He can write in Philippians 1:6, “Be confident of this that He, who began a good work in you will carry it out until the day of Christ Jesus.”

    Intro: God’s Faithfulness It wasn’t too long ago I was attending a meeting in Scotland. I was in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland and I was looking for a place to park. I received advise on how to find a good place to park. My friend told me to drive up to the top of the nearby observatory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    Whatever Happened To Hope

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,187 views

    There is no doubt in Hope.

    Whatever Happened To Hope? (Note this text was used with the power pont slide available at Sermon Central) And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13) What Is It? "Thus ELPIDZEIN means expectation with the nuance of counting upon... If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ