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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Have Joy In Every Situation Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 61 ratings
     | 30,859 views

    This sermon looks at five essentials for joy: 1. Look at life from God’s PERSPECTIVE 2. Live life with God’s PRIORTIES 3. Seek God’s POWER to live on 4. Live a life of God’s HOPE 5. Find God’s PURPOSE for your life

    How To Have Joy In Every Situation Most people don’t really enjoy life – they endure life. Most people go through life with no real sense of joy. Life becomes a series chores and obstacles that one must go through – just to endure it. There is no happiness – there is no joy. The dreams of – “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Witness To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014
     | 4,612 views

    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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    How To Have Joy In Spite Of... Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,505 views

    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SPITE OF… Sunday March 16, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-14 Intro. A. What would say is the Christian’s biggest little question? Any ideas? I think the Christians biggest little question is this, “WHY?” The biggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,752 views

    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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #5 Learning To Wait In Joy And Gladness Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,519 views

    God has designed today for us to WAIT in JOY and GLADNESS. There are consequences if we make bad choices for today.

    LEARNING TO WAIT IN JOY AND GLADNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is #5 in a series on waiting. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with Joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Third Sunday In Advent: The Joy Candle Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 16, 2022
     | 3,735 views

    The shepherds of Bethlehem experienced the first Christmas when the saw the angel, the heavenly host, and ultimately Baby Jesus Himself! We may never know joy like they did, but we can still have joy, too.

    (Note: This message is based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on December 11, 2022. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is the third Sunday in the Advent season. Today’s focus is on joy, and if there was ever a need for joy, it’s these days! In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has Already Made A Way Out Of Your Trouble

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,786 views

    In the midst of whatever you are going through today, know that God is faithful and He has already made a way out of your trouble.

    God Has Already Made a Way Out of Your Trouble By Greg Johnson March 21, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org/greg_johnson_blog What is troubling you today? What is your struggle? What is your trial? Please find encouragement from God’s Word today. His Word says (1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

    Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015
     | 15,049 views

    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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    From Joy To Bitterness And Back Again Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 21,202 views

    Five principles that we need to glean in order that we do not allow the problems that we face in life produce bitterness.

    The Life of Moses Sermon # 10 “From Joy to Bitterness and Back Again.” Exodus 15:1-27 (key verses 22-27) Dr. John R. Hamby One of the greatest challenges that you will face in life is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    Overflowing With Joy Until He Comes Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 16, 2022
     | 1,338 views

    We are truly better together.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION o Pleasure to be here—we are waiting on the glorious day of Christ’s return. o Many days we are already ready—sickness, pain, tired, seeing things in culture, burdens in life, persecution. A GRIEF OBSERVED For C. S. Lewis, it was the death of his wife, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do We Live With Joy? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 113 views

    True joy and belonging are found in knowing Jesus personally, sharing fellowship with God, and experiencing His life-giving presence in everyday moments.

    Have you ever noticed how the best news often arrives in the simplest package—a note on the counter, a text from a friend, a voice that says, “I’m here”? First John opens like that. It’s an old apostle’s steady hand reaching for your shoulder, a pastor’s calm voice speaking to a crowded room and a ...read more

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    Joy Plus Poverty Equals Wealth

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2009
     | 3,704 views

    World Hunger Sunday, 1989: We will find joy in giving if we make our giving a priority, if it is done proportionately and sacrificially, and if we see it as a privilege.

    The notion is going around in some circles that poor people are happy people. Have you heard that? It’s a kind of romantic idea, that poor people are happy people, that when you have nothing you at least have each other, you at least depend on God … you know all the usual things that are said. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship: Joy Flows, Hope Remains PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 215 views

    The sermon emphasizes welcoming others as Christ welcomes us, creating a community of grace, acceptance, and hope that reflects God’s love to all.

    Have you ever watched a little child run into a parent’s arms after a long day? No pretense, no posturing—just a leap and a hug. That’s the holy heartbeat of the church: arms open, hearts open, doors open. In a world quick to label and slow to listen, the family of God is called to be the place ...read more

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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Finding And Keeping Joy In A Joyless World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,990 views

    Thanksgiving reminds us to choose a life of praise and thanksgiving. A life of praise and thanksgiving means the difference between a life of optimism or a life of pessimism.

    Finding and Keeping Joy in a Joyless World Psalm 100 As we approach a day set aside for national Thanksgiving God’s Word reminds us that we need to give God heartfelt thanksgiving. Thanksgiving from your heart is the way to find and keep joy in your life. On December 4, 1619 38 English settlers ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Joy, Full Of Glory, Eagerly Awaiting...

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,198 views

    What is Joy full of Glory? Examining 1 Peter 1:3-12 for the answer.

    2022.02.20 Joy, Full of Glory, Eagerly Awaiting William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Peter 1:3-12 What is Joy? Is it Happiness? This following in hashmarks “###” came to me as I was delivering the message below. And I had to come back and write it down. # # # Joy full of Glory and expectantly awaiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational