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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Explains that we can have joy even in bad situations because of trust in God, our hope in His future, and by the Holy Spirit.
Christian Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: We know that God has provided peace for us—and desires for us to experience peace. Likewise, God has provided joy ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:13
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Part 10 in a series on Philippians, focusing on contentment in Christ
The Joy of Contentment I. Introduction A. Learning Contentment 1. Russian couple lived in a very small hut with their two children. a) The husband’s parents lost their home and moved in with the couple. b) The conditions were crowded and unbearable. c) She went to the village wise man to seek ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Jesus has come to set us free from all of our prisons
The Joy of Freedom Colossians 1:13-14 On November 18, eight U.S. christian aid workers were released from a jail in Afghanastan. They had been imprisoned for three months by the Taliban for the crime of converting Muslims to christianity. I can only imagine what it must have been like for ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14
Denomination: Methodist
The real joy of the anointed lies in the fact that his name is written in the book of life and not in the level of the anointing or the ministerial achievements.
Having been sent out by Jesus after giving them power, the seventy returned full of joy because they were able to perform unusual signs and wonders including casting out demons (Luke10:17). It was a fantastic ministerial feat that was worth celebrating - common men doing the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:18-20
Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus challenges our common ideas about what it means to live the good life.
An Invitation to Lasting Joy “What does God expect of me?” “How should a Christian act under pressure?” “Am I pleasing the Lord and honoring Him?” Answers to these questions can be found throughout the Bible, but there is one section of the Word, where Jesus Himself answers these questions and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:2-12
Joy is a gift from God. Our joy is a witness to others as to the "great things God has done for us."
CHRISTIAN JOY A. What do you think is the average person’s concept of a Christian? ILLUSTRATION: There was a man waiting in line at a CHECK-OUT STAND. He seemed AGITATED and IMPATIENT and had a very SOLEMN and GLOOMY look on his face. When the CHEERY young woman at the check-out said, “Good ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 126:1-3
The only way money can buy happiness is when you give it away. How can we do that and why does God think that we need to learn that practice in our lives?
(This sermon series is based on a book by Randy Alcorn entitled "The Treasure Principle) OPEN: Years ago, there was a comedian named Joan Rivers that said: “People say that money isn’t the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.” A ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
Jesus explains how to have real joy.
John 15:1-11 Experiencing Joy INTRODUCTION On the night He was betrayed and arrested, Jesus went over His coming arrest one last time with the disciples. He had been teaching them and leading them to this point throughout His ministry, but they had failed to get the point. So now, before it ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-11
Denomination: Baptist
Where does one find real and lasting joy? What about when bad things happen?
Joy in the Darkness: 1 Peter 1:6-9 1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith-- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-- may be proved genuine ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9
Denomination: Lutheran
A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year B
May 9, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 15:9-17 The Gift of Joy Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “So teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” So says Psalm 90. How many days are we ...read more
Scripture: John 15:9-17
We can sing for joy because of the great things God has done for us!
INTRODUCTION • WONDERFUL LIFE CLIP • SLIDE #1 • In the classic movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life” George Bailey was miserable. He saw all his friends get out of Bedford falls and do great things, yet he was stuck in the small town running his father’s savings ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14
The first sermon in a series focusing on the greeting.
Technicolor JOY A Study in Philippians 1:1-2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church April 23, 2023 The Yellow Brick Road ? On Friday night, we had another trivia night at OBs. It was a great time. So I have a trivia question for you this morning. What’s the first major motion ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2
When faced with the ungodly things of this world, the Bible tells us to "count it all joy." This message looks at how we can do that.
Count it all Joy Good evening to the Lord’s beloved. Would you please open to Hebrews 12? I “joined” church when I was 10 years old. Back then it meant the same thing as accepting Jesus. I started out as a baby. I didn’t know anything about being a Christian. That was 57 years, six months and 72 ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Colossians 1:13, Acts 4:13-20, Acts 5:17-29, John 14:11, Hebrews 12:1-2 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series:
Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series: Matthew 13:44-45 The Confessions of a Christian Hedonism – How did I get here The Foundations of Christian Hedonism: God’s commitment to God’s Glory (God centered ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45
We find joy, not in circumstances, but in knowing and trusting in the present promises of God.
All of us desire to have joy in our lives. No matter what we call it – happiness, gladness, delight, good cheer – we would all like to experience more of it. As we are reminded on this Independence Day, the quest for joy is even enshrined in our Declaration of Independence as a God-given right: "We ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16
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