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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Joy

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 804 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent.

    Luke 1:39-56 Joy For nine- or ten-days Mary had carried with her the most astounding secret: She was pregnant, and the child was to be the long-awaited messianic king, Israel’s deliverer. Understandably, she had been afraid to share this news, because if the wrong person heard, Herod could have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    But Then Joy!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,738 views

    A sermon about finding a song of joy, after struggling through a difficult period, and crying out to God for relief!

    Ill: Man criss-crossing in grocery aisles, and overhearing woman and daughter in store: -daughter wants "Cookies" – "Ellen, we just have ¾ of aisles, it won’t be long…" -"I want candy" – "Now Ellen don’t cry… two more aisles to go and we will be checking out." -At the check out – "I want gum" – and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    The Meaning Of Life...and Death Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,926 views

    To live is Christ; to die is gain. This is the great creed of the Christian who wants to live a joyful life whether in this life or the next.

    THE MEANING OF LIFE…AND DEATH I emailed a friend recently who is an adventurer. I told him that I look back on his exploits with awe and sometimes I live vicariously through his ventures. He emailed back and said, “Don’t live through me… early in July I started tearing my dad’s old barn down (to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    When Life Throws A Curve

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2013
     | 4,862 views

    The secret to being content in any circumstance is to find your joy in Jesus. We must learn to be content in Christ no matter our situation.

    When Life Throws a Curve August 18, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn to be content in Christ no matter our situation. Focus Passage: Philippians 4:11-13 Supplemental Passage: Are they servants of Christ?--I speak as if insane--I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Wonder-Filled Life

    Contributed by Mark Otero on Dec 21, 2010
     | 3,761 views

    A Christmas message. Most people have no problem getting up for Christmas but what about the day after? This message is based on Luke 2:20 from what I see as the shepherds return to "normal" after God has broken into their lives.

    "It's A Wonder-filled Life" Luke 2:20 "Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them." Intro: Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" is, by far, my all time favorite Christmas movie. George Bailey finds out that even ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024
     | 314 views

    This week and next we are looking at three results of being filled with the Spirit.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy Series

    Contributed by Don Vanzant on Sep 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,954 views

    God gives joy to those who abide in Him which is not dependent on circumstances but is actually compatible with pain.

    Years ago I spent the last four months of seminary in the Clinical Pastoral Education program or CPE as a chaplain on the third floor of Central Baptist Hospital. It was a great experience, but not one that suited me too well. I was assigned to the respiratory ward where people were mostly ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    Joy Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 30, 2019
     | 4,320 views

    Please keep in mind this sermon was written for residents in an ALF memory care facility.

    Sermon On Joy Market Street ( A memory care facility in Tarpon Springs, FL) December 1 2019 Welcome the church that meets at Market Street. Review gift of the Holy Spirit and who the church is. Talk about the woman at the well. Discuss again and we have the gift of the Holy Spirit and we truly are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Norman Bernad avatar

    Joy

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,598 views

    It is independent of our circumstances or His gifts . Joy does not come from personal comfort or emotional highs. It only comes as a response to the person of Christ.

    Joy Joy is a delight that comes from focusing on Jesus. It is independent of our circumstances or His gifts . Joy does not come from personal comfort or emotional highs. It only comes as a response to the person of Christ. The counterfeit of joy is happiness or elation. You feel good as long as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living A Lifestyle Of Joy

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,218 views

    A message calling Christians to live a life characterized by joy, not grumpiness. This is an expansion on part of the message, "Lighten Up!", also posted on this site.

    Living a Lifestyle of Joy Various Scriptures August 24, 2003 Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 203 views

    The story of the shepherds we will examine a couple of issues concerning joy.

    Joy Luke 2:7-2:15 • Later in Jesus’ ministry, He said He was here in part to bring joy! • John 15:11 “I have spoken these things to you so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. • The story of the shepherds we will examine a couple of issues concerning joy. verse 7. I. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Moore avatar

    Joy

    Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,621 views

    Joy despite circumstances

    Philippians 1 3-11 We are going to be looking at Philippians for the next month or so. Philippians is a great letter of Paul to a wonderful church. Paul, as you may remember, was the apostle to the Gentiles, to all of us non-Jews. He wrote many letters to different churches which were so wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Sacrifice Of Fools Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 31, 2023
     | 2,442 views

    Look past religion, rulers, and riches to the Lord to find real joy in life despite its hardships.

    Ron Blue tells the story of a wealthy father, who took his son on a trip to the country to show his son how poor people can be. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from the trip, the father asked his son, “How was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ken Mowery avatar

    Joy

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,749 views

    For 3rd Sunday of Advent on the Joy that is our’s as believers.

    Isaiah 61:1-3 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners; 2 To proclaim the favorable year of the LORD And the day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Joy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,505 views

    This is the 2nd sermon and service in the series "Christmas Brings". (Drama by Chris St.Clair II included).

    Series: Christmas Brings…[#2] JOY Luke 1:26-38 Welcome “The Joy Of The Lord” Hymn 87 “Joy To The World” (Vs. 1&4) Offering Hymn 100 “Angels We Have Heard On High” Children’s Choir “Ain’t No Rock” “You Are My All In All” Introduction: In school I learned about a type of word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist