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    My Joy Is Coming Back

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
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    We often try to find out joy in the things around us.

    My Joy is Coming Back “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and they come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” Isaiah 35:10 Intro: We often try to find out joy in the things around us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "How To Share The Joy Of Easter”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025
     | 51 views

    Today is Happy Palm Sunday.

    “How to Share the Joy of Easter” “They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel.’" John 12:13. Intro: Today is Happy Palm Sunday. We remember, this day because it is the first day of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of Being In God's Embrace SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    Have you ever pondered the wonders that unfold in God's presence? David provides a vivid illustration of this concept.

    Have you ever wondered what happens in God’s presence? David gives a clear picture of that very idea. In Psalm 16, he describes eleven benefits that come from spending time in God’s presence. Let’s explore these benefits together. When we take refuge in God, He places a hedge of protection around ...read more

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    Finding Strength In Divine Joy SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,081 views

    The joy of the Lord is our strength. Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning.

    The topic of today's sermon is joy. We all experience discouragement and bad days, but God has provided us with joy to strengthen us. Psalm 30:5 says that weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Isaiah 61:3 tells us that God gives us beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for ...read more

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    Finding Joy After Darkness SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 805 views

    ... cling to God's promises, dawn is on the horizon.

    Have you ever felt like giving up? Like everything is going wrong and there's no way out? Have you ever laid in bed at night, feeling like the darkness itself has turned against you? Well, if this is you, then I want to talk to you about finding joy in the midst of your night season. I want to give ...read more

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    Easter Joy: Celebrating The Resurrection SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 4,605 views

    An engaging Easter Sunday sermon, inspired by 'The Story' from Randy Frazee and Max Lucado, celebrating the joy and hope brought by the Resurrection.

    The first Easter Sunday was great because the previous Saturday had been terrible. The enemies of Christ thought they had put an end to his movement. They believed his work was a failure. On that Saturday, Christ was in the grave. His life was over, his voice silenced, and his miracles ceased. The ...read more

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    The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 12, 2023
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    Help the congregation experience the joy of the Lord

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not just as individuals, but as a family, a community, a congregation united by our shared faith and love for our Lord Almighty. Today, we are going to embark on a journey, a spiritual expedition, not into the unknown, ...read more

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    The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 3,197 views

    Explore how the joy of the Lord serves as a deep-seated strength for believers, sustaining them through challenging times.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful message from the book of Nehemiah, chapter 8, verse 10. Here's what the scripture says: "Nehemiah said, 'Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. ...read more

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    The Joy Of Discovering God's Kingdom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,211 views

    Explore the joy of discovering, investing in, and experiencing the Kingdom of God, as illustrated in Matthew 13:44-52.

    Good morning, church family. If you've ever experienced the thrill of finding a valuable item at a yard sale or the excitement of seeing your investment multiply, then today's sermon will resonate with you. We'll be diving deep into Matthew 13:44-52, exploring the joy of finding, investing in, and ...read more

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    Joy In Jesus Despite Suffering PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
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    This sermon encourages believers to find joy and strength in God amidst trials, knowing that personal suffering can advance the Gospel and draw us closer to Christ.

    Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in a world that often seems to be spinning out of control. We face trials and tribulations, heartaches and hardships, and sometimes, it feels like there’s no end in sight. But, my dear brothers and sisters, I want to remind you ...read more

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    Walk From Grief To Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
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    This sermon explores navigating unexpected events, understanding God's newness, and growing in redemption, using the disciples' journey to Emmaus as a metaphor for our spiritual journey. Key

    Good morning, family of God. It's a joy to be with you today, gathered in the presence of our Lord, ready to encounter His word afresh. We all have our own stories, our own experiences, our own heartaches and triumphs. Each of us carries a unique narrative, woven together by the hand of God. Yet, ...read more

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    Blessings & Woes

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
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    How to measure blessings in your life

    I’d like to ask you a very simple question. What kind of life would you like to have? When you ask for God’s blessing on your life, what kind of blessing are you thinking about? What is the picture of your life in your mind that you want? The assumption here is that all of us want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy - Part 2

    Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
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    Talks about what it means to have joy. Includes an exhaustive outline on every reason the Bible gives to have joy. A great resource & encouragement for pastors

    TEXT: Galatians 5:22-25 The Fruit of the Spirit - Part 2: Joy Last week, we started this series on the Fruit of the Spirit as we talked about “Love.” We talked about the different Greek words for love & their differences. There is so much attention paid to love & its variations. However, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith More Precious Than Gold

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
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    In I Peter chapter one peter gives us three reasons to live a life of thanksgiving and praise.

    “Faith More Precious than Gold” -In all circumstances give thanks- I Peter 1:3-9 (NLT) I Thess. 5:18 “In all circumstances give thanks…” (NIV) Thanksgiving is a time of thanksgiving and praise. Thanksgiving is a reminder of the thankful attitude we need to have all year. The Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Straightening Your Priorities Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
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    All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ.

    Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 5. Straightening Your Priorities Philippians 3:1-14 May 29/30, 2004 Don Jaques SUBJECT: Straightening Your Priorities Central theme: All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ. INTRO: This last week some big events ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational