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Experiencing Joy In The Midst Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Aug 7, 2008

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An examination of how the Christian can experience joy, even in the midst of suffering, by suffering with the right focus.

Title: Experiencing Joy in the Midst of Suffering: Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 4) Text: Phil 1:14-26 Date Preached: Aug 10, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. If there’s one thing that rings true about suffering, it is that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I've Got The Joy Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007

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The first sermon in a 4 week series looking at Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, a study about joy.

I’ve got the Joy Phil. 1:1-14 Intro: Ask: Who went to children’s camp as a child? Who went to youth camp? Who had to wait until they were an adult to go to camp? (That’s me!) I’ve got a song that I’m sure if you have been to camp, you may know…sing “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy” and stop on “I’m so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Greatest Joy Robbers Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

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Life gets messy. That’s no surprise. What is surprising is how easily we forget that God wants joy to be our regular experience of life. And it’s the stuff a a messy life where we’ll experience God’s joy. We’re called to live in harmony, peace and of cour

Introduction Over the years I’ve noticed a pattern in how God works in my life. Whenever I’m going to speak about a particular topic God first allows me to personally experience it. I need to tell you…this is not always fun! But God seems to set things up so I have to live out the principles that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Invitation To Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

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How do we live full lives that God offers to those who love and serve Him?

An Invitation to Lasting Joy, Part 3 Turn with me today once again to a passage in Matthew’s Gospel that we call the Sermon on the Mount. We are discovering what Jesus says about following Him! How can we live in a way that pleases God and that enjoys His favor? It’s here in these verses. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 24, 2008

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15 Reasons Jesus Birth Gives us Joy

GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY During an Ordinary Night, an Extraordinary Message was proclaimed by angels who spoke to the shepherds over two thousand years ago: ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you tidings of great joy that will be for all people; a Saviour has been born to you’. Luke 2:10 NIV GOOD NEWS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Joy Through Service

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

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Serving God with everthing you have and with all you are can bring you joy. Especially since you see that Jesus did the same.

The Scene: 12 Men lined up at a table (they would be laying …) Jesus: roles up his pant legs and wraps a towel around his body to use... pours water into a basin and begins washing his disciples feet. Slowly and diligently wash each persons feet and when you get so far begin speaking… “Peter, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20, John 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Of Great Joy!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 28, 2009

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Christmas message.

Good News of Great Joy! Luke 2:8-20 December 20, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I don’t know about you, but for me, sometimes the joy of the holiday season can get lost in the hustle and bustle of just getting ready for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Joy Of Developing Godly Character Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2009

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This sermon looks at Five Character Traits God desires in a Christian. 1. COMPASSION 2. CONSISTENCY 3. COOPERATION 4. COMMITMENT 5. COURAGE

The Joy of Developing A Godly Character I have said it before – but let me say it again: God is more concerned with your character than He is with your comfort. God is more concerned with your holiness than He is with your happiness. God is more concerned with you as a person than He is with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30, John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding And Naming Places Of Joy Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 16, 2009

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We experience times of joy when we know God is with us.

Intro: Joy. Can you think of a time of joy? In preparation for this morning, our third week of Advent, as we spend this season in expectancy and preparation and waiting, I wonder what we recognize as joy. So I took a few moments to reflect on my own life, to find and name the places of joy. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Sorrow And Godly Joy Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2010

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Godly sorrow leads to repentance and salvation, which results in joy - for God and for the individuals involved.

Introduction: A. Sometimes the truth hurts, doesn’t it? 1. Here we see a horse who has just learned the truth about himself. With tears he writes: “Dear Diary, Today I found out that I am a horse.” 2. Here we see a doctor laying out the truth for his patient: “What fits ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder, The Celebration, The Joy Of Resurrection!

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 8, 2009

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A SERMON FOR EASTER: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim “I have seen the Risen Lord!”

John 20:1-18 THE WONDER, THE CELEBRATION, THE JOY OF RESURRECTION! A SERMON FOR EASTER SUNDAY: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple the disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Having Joy In The Hard Things Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 16, 2017

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Philippians is a manual on living in joy. Here is how we live with joy in the hard things.

Text: Philippians 1:12-18 Title: Having Joy in the hard things Introduction: We have been looking this month at the book of Philippians. One of the major themes in the book of Philippians is joy. The words “joy” or “rejoice” are to be found in all four chapters of the book. ( 1:4,18, 25,26 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary, The Church And The Joy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 12, 2017

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"He [God] will dwell forever in the knowledge and love of each faithful soul”

Thursday of 19th Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel The story of Joshua and the people of Israel crossing the Jordan River in flood season, on dry land, is reminiscent of the crossing of the sea by Israel in the time of Moses. We needn’t concern ourselves with just how it happened. Into the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Catholic

Gods Glory Our Joy Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 15, 2016

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The presence and glory of God make us distinct!

1. We have a common need -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 2. We try to fill the God-shaped hole in our hears as seen in our pursuits: a. High Risk Adventure -- "BASE Jumping" = Buildings, Antennas, Spans, Earth -- Fall and pull parachute at last possible minute to escape death -- Google lists nearly 300 BASE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Patriarchs The Joys And Pains Of The Journey Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

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The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016

The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016 The overarching story of Genesis is the promise of a Deliverer whose mission will be to bless the nations by rescuing them from their sinfulness. This comes into focus when God chose Abraham to be the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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