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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Struggling Joy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008
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    How can I make sound Christian decisions?

    21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Unifying Joy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 29, 2008
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    Disunity...the church’s only problem

    1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 29, 2008
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    There is not greater peace then to know that you are forgiven.

    The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-5 Intro As with Psalm 51, scholars virtually agree on the occasion of this Hebrew song. God heard the prayer of the penitent David and restored full fellowship to him. The forgiven man then composed this joyful testimony of the peace that comes when one finds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy In Fasting Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
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    Fasting is the least practiced discipline, but is doable. part 12 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Fasting Sermon Number 11 March 16, 2008 About two weeks ago, we were watching something on television and there was a commercial for the Olive Garden restaurant. Zachary commented “the food looks so good!” He was ready to dive in and eat another dinner. The commercial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Serving

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2008
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    Jesus could have grasped his fame as God, but the Son of God gave his glory up to serve and die for our salvation.

    November 4, 2008 St. Charles Borromeo Election Day I recently heard from a reliable source that research tells us teenage girls would rather be a gofer for a celebrity than be CEO of a major corporation. Fame is deceptive, and beauty fleeting, as Proverbs says, but they are both mighty attractive ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Unquenchable Joy

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Nov 3, 2008
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    God’s unquenchable joy flows in our lives every minute of everyday – but we have to stop and recognize it before we can share it

    Unquenchable Joy Luke 7:11-17 & Ephesians 3:16-21 Did you know that in America nearly 90% of people say they believe in God? But only 45% of people who believe in the Christian God are regularly in worship! In other words, 55% of our brothers and sisters in Christ rarely come to the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Joy Unspeakable!

    Contributed by John D Jones on Oct 26, 2011
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    God's people can rejoice no matter what the circumstances may be because of Christ and what we have in Him.

    1 Peter 1:3-16 The Bible presents certain birthmarks that distinguish the children of God from the children of the world. We read that, ‘by this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one for another.’ God’s people are called upon to be a ‘peculiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Repetition! Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2010
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    ..."In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.' "For some time he refused. But finally he said to himsel

    Those who have visited Israel (and probably most of those who haven't) will have heard of the "Wailing Wall", which is part of the ancient city of Old Jerusalem, and located at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. This section of wall is the only surviving remnant of the ancient Temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
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    A look at the stories of joy in the Christmas story and how we can have joy in this season too.

    -welcome everyone, the Sunday before Christmas (yay). -this week for Advent our Scripture is a little different than last week. Where last week was more about repentance and preparing for Christ, this week, all joy. The song should be right. This should be the most wonderful time of the year! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pleasure Or Joy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2010
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    To understand our duty to ourselves and God, we must distinguish between seeking pleasure and seeking joy.

    Third Sunday in Advent Dec 12, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy–Sunday Series The haunting strains of chant mode 1 set the admonition of St. Paul in the Introit of today’s Mass, in both the ordinary and extraordinary form. The Church looks at the world through rose-colored vestments, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Overtaken By Joy

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 12, 2010
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    What has happened to the Joy of Christmas? Why do so many believers struggle to survive the holidays? Is Jesus the reason for the stress of the season?

    Dakota Community Church December 12, 2010 Overtaken by Joy Isaiah 35:1-10 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Toys Or Joys?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011
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    A man is not the sum of what he gathers, it is not abou what you have but who you know. Do you know the one that provides ALL things?

    TOYS OR JOYS? (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) So many times I have heard people say “the one that dies with the most toys wins” as if gathering material possessions here on earth is what life is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of The Harvest Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
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     | 6,133 views

    If we ever want to see the harvest, we must faithfully plant the seeds and tend the garden!

    The Joy of the Harvest Acts 17:1-15 Intro: Someone in Elgin once had a neighbor named Jack. Jack was a tough man. He worked hard, he drank hard, he fought hard, and he was harsh and gruff in his manner. Most people were afraid of Jack. But this one neighbor got brave and said hello to him over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Breakthrough For Joy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 2, 2010
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    Every now and then something happens, after a long struggle, to give us a breakthrough. So with God in Christ, planning from the foundation of time for the cross and achieving a breakthrough victory at the empty tomb. So count nothing impossible.

    Every now and again, in human history, we achieve a breakthrough. Something which we have worked for, hoped for, fought and died for, finally happens. There has been struggle and agony and seemingly endless defeat, but suddenly it all works out. That’s called a breakthrough. You know the feeling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Presence Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Feb 26, 2009
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     | 5,021 views

    Luke 23:39-43. Immediately after death, all believers enter into the presence of Christ, where they await final glorification.

    ONE MINUTE AFTER YOU DIE HEAVEN, HELL, & WHO WILL GO WHERE SELECTED SCRIPTURES JOY IN THE PRESENCE LUKE 23:39-43 INTRODUCTION - As you know, we have been taking a glimpse at the subject of what happens after we die. There is so much that could be said concerning this topic; and indeed, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist