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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Receiving 20/20 Vision— And Beyond.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2020
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    The text I read to you came as the Levites gather for the dedication of the city wall; It was completely rebuilt in 52 days! Happiness and joy can be heard among this Jewish group of believer’s.

    Receiving 20/20 Vision— And Beyond. Nehemiah 12:42b-47TLB When Kathleen’s teacher called her to the front of the class to analyze a sentence, she panicked. As a recent transfer student, she hadn’t learned that aspect of grammar. The class laughed at her. Instantly the teacher sprang to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does God Want For Christmas?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 11, 2011
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    What Does God Want for Christmas? Genuine Optimism

    All I want for Christmas is…my two front teeth…a laptop…a pet hamster…a power saw…to see my family… How would you finish that sentence? If I gave you ten seconds right now, I’m sure you could come up with a Christmas wish-list that’s half a page long. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2010
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    Joy in the Lord is to be understood, received, and experienced and we are to do this always!

    What’s the opposite of joy?? The opposite of joy is misery. Which do you prefer, to rejoice or to be miserable? What does God want for us? Christians are commanded to rejoice! Philippians 4:4 tells us, Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say Rejoice! Does this mean Christians are to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Joyride -Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 17, 2013
     | 7,200 views

    We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting.Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

    Joyride - Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location I. Introduction Corkscrew turns. Neck snapping changes of direction. Lunch losing lurches. For many of us that is not the description of an amusement ride that is the description of our life. We have been talking about how Jesus boards the ride of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Hallelujah Anyhow"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 26, 2014
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    As Christians we can have joy even in the midst of unhappy circumstances.

    Introduction . Illustration: A friend of mine used to sing a song that said "Well it’s hallelujah anyhow. I’m not gonna let my troubles bring me down. I’ll just lift my hands and sing it’s hallelujah anyhow." 3. People often mistake joy and happiness. We can be happy and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Witness To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014
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    We do not share speculations. Rather, we are eye witnesses and we share what we have seen and heard of the truth—Jesus.

    1 John 1:1-4 "Witness to the Truth" INTRODUCTION One of the discussions that is taking place in the Christian Church today centers around our understanding of faith. Is faith the propositions that you believe, or is it your motivation for living and your lifestyle? To put it another way, "Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Christmas Carol

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 22, 2014
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    What hope is held out in the gospel? Colossians 1:23 (Title and material adapted from Ben Patterson's book, He Has Made Me Glad, chapter on a Christmas Carol)

    HoHum: “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10, NIV. WBTU: Our problem is sin, not sins but sin. Individual sins are the symptoms of sin. Just a fever, headache and exhaustion are symptoms ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Suffering Can Be A Gift Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 4, 2010
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     | 6,791 views

    God stacks up treasures for his people through our suffering for his sake.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus calls us blessed when reviled and persecuted on his account. We hear that and probably grit our teeth and determine to bear it should the need arise. The possibility of suffering frightens, and the culture of comfort surrounding us suggests we avoid situations where ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
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    Message 7 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    A family had put their Grandma on her first plane flight, but she hadn’t been very confident about the experience of leaving the ground on this contraption. When they met her at the airport on her return, one of the family members kidded her by asking, “Well, did the plane hold you up okay?” She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Why Can't I Find Happiness" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 3, 2017
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     | 8,232 views

    There is a simple reason why most of us cannot find happiness.

    THE PURSUIT OF REAL HAPPINESS “What can’t I find Happiness? Philippians 1:1-8 When I was in high school I was invited to a Bible study that took place in (of all places) a local cotton gin. The county I grew up in was a huge producer of cotton and still is. The Bible study took place inside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerry Cheney avatar

    “the Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength!” Series

    Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015
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    Westminster catechism: Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Sadly, not many believers seem to enjoy God. Yet, according to scripture, discovering God's Joy in our lives is the key to persevering in our prayer life. Here are three keys!

    Introduction: As most of you know, over the last month or so, we have been doing a series on prayer based on the movie “War Room”. With all the different things going on in the world, and with all our unique struggles and difficulties that we go through just as people, one has to ask, ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    I Rejoice In Being His Friend Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 31, 2017
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     | 7,324 views

    A study of the Gospel of John chapter 3: 22 – 36

    John 3: 22 – 36 I Rejoice In Being His Friend 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. 24 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “contrasts To Come” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 16, 2016
     | 7,307 views

    Jesus continues his walk toward Gethsemane and shares with the Disciples some of the contrasts which they would experience in the near future.

    5 15 2016 “Contrasts to Come” John16:16-33 There are many ironies and contrasts in being a citizen of God’s Kingdom and a Follower of the Lord Jesus. Jesus covers some of those contrasts which the disciples would soon experience as He is walking on the way to the Garden of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dina avatar

    LÁgrimas Que Hablan

    Contributed by James Dina on Sep 7, 2020
     | 6,957 views

    Dios está arriba, y sin embargo nuestras lágrimas caen en su seno. Las lágrimas tienen mucho peso en ellas, y están presionando a Dios. Él te visitará, limpiará tus lágrimas y te hará reír de nuevo.

    LÁGRIMAS QUE HABLAN "Mis amigos me desprecian, pero mis ojos derraman lágrimas hacia Dios" (Job 16:20) Las lágrimas son palabras, palabras virtuales, que el corazón no puede expresar, hablan más elocuentemente que diez mil lenguas. Las lágrimas son ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Secret To Being Happier Every Day

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,317 views

    Recent scientific research has confirmed what God has always taught on what truly makes us happy. We explore four keys to greater happiness.

    The Secret To Being Happier Every Day When reading the September 2008 edition of Parade Magazine, I came across a short article entitled “The Secret to Being Happier Every Day.” Written by Allison Takeda, the article presents the results of recent scientific studies that explored what things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ