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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Pentecost 21(A) - Believers are able to rejoice in the Lord always for a number of reasons. God's peace guards our hearts and minds. God's word guides our lives into truth. God's strength gives us eternal life.
“REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS” (Outline) October 17, 2010 - Pentecost 21 - PHILIPPIANS 4:4-13 INTRO: Are you happy all of the time? Today’s text says: “Rejoice always!” God would have all be-lievers be happy all of the time. In this sinful world there are ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13
Denomination: Lutheran
Life is filled with challenges. sometimes along the way, we lose our way and in the process, for one reason or another, we lose our joy or strength, among other things. God promises to restore if we let Him.
RESTORE ME LORD (Psa.51:12; Neh.8:10; Psa.23:3) (Rev.Michael Jakes) revmjay@yahoo.com 1. WHAT is restoration? •to cause to return •to bring back to a former condition •to make whole •to repair or renovate Other words linked to ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:8-12
Denomination: Pentecostal
Understand and celebrate God's unchanging goodness and care for us, even in times of trouble, and to find our joy and happiness in Him rather than our circumstances.
Good morning, church family! Isn't it wonderful to gather here today to bask in the goodness of our mighty God? Today, we're going to delve deep into the book of Nahum, specifically Nahum 1:7, which states, "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him." This ...read more
Scripture: Nahum 1:7
Topics: Celebrating God's Goodness
The Joy of the Lord is our Strength
I still Have Joy! II Corinthians 4:7-18 Joy a word small in stature but mighty in meaning Joy a directive a strong basis for the faith of a Christian And in our Christian journey we will find that Joy is the opposite of Happiness! Why? Well Happiness is the reaction to an action where as Joy is ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Denomination: Methodist
Easter Joy is the joy felt when realizing the power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Easter Joy Psalm 30 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Let us begin by my asking you a question. What brings you the most joy in your life? (Pause) That does not seem on the surface to be a difficult question, or is it? You may have many joys in your life that may immediately come to mind. Perhaps it was ...read more
Denomination: United Methodist
Explores the hope and joy found in Christ, and how we can harness this hope in our lives.
Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to be in the house of the Lord today, where we gather as one family under His banner of love. We are here today to share in the Word of God, to draw from its well of wisdom, and to be nourished by its life-giving truths. We turn our hearts today to the prophetic ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11
Topics: Joy, Hope, Christ
Deals with the differences between joy and happiness and lists the ingredients that go to make up the former.
The Wellsprings of Joy Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! John Pierpont died a failure,or so some say. In 1866, ar the age of 81, he came to the end of his days as a government clerk in Washington, D.C., with a long string of personal defeats. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4
Denomination: Wesleyan
Exploring the Scriptural message of the carol, "Joy To The World" that we may all embrace this heavenly joy.
“JOY TO THE WORLD” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 4 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/21/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Sadly, our period in history is not, by any means, the first to argue, fight or shoot at one another over our opinions about what does and does not make a worthy ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:10-12
Denomination: Baptist
God wants more than for us to hear about the goodness of God from someone else, He wants us to taste it for ourselves! Come to His table and be fed to the full!
O TASTE & SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD Ps. 34:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IT’S BEEN TOO LONG 1. When a Lady asked her friend if she was planning to attend church, she just shook her head. "I haven't gone in a long time," she said. 2. "Besides, it's too late for me. ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 34:8
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The two challenges to joy are adversity and ingratitude. It takes a choice to rejoice; I WILL be glad and rejoice in it! Circumstances don’t determine joy, it comes from the Lord, in spite of circumstances.
"THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE” Psalm 118:20-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 118:20-24
Rejoicing in the Lord is a choice we must make, not a feeling. Our joy must be in the Lord, not in our circumstances. This sermon gives three actions we must make to keep making the choice to rejoice.
Intro Philippians 4:4 is one of the simplest verses in the Bible to understand, but it is one of the hardest to practice. It makes for great preaching and difficult practicing. To “rejoice in the Lord always ” does not mean we should never feel depressed or sad. Jesus felt sadness at the grave ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7
Do you know the difference between the "Joy of the Lord" and the "Joy of the World"? What does this text teach us about both of those?
OPEN: In my files I have comments by several people about what they felt would make someone happy. Daniel Boone - “All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.” Albert Schweitzer - “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.” Johnny Carson - “Happiness ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:1-21, Ephesians 2:10
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Sermon #4 in the Philippians series taken from the 4th chapter of Philippians, and giving a 3 step recipe for Joy involving emptying, filling, and doing.
JOY … the Recipe CHCC: November 23, 2008 Philippians 4 INTRODUCTION: Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Some of you probably have favorite recipes you’re going to be making this week --- for dressing or sweet potatoes or pies that you make every Thanksgiving. How many of you are planning to ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23
What is that thing in your life that keeps stealing your joy?
God’s Provision Philippians 4:10-11 This next part of Philippians goes from verse 10 - 19 but we will be looking and just two of those verses this morning. The subject is contentment. Content = sufficient for one’s self, independent of external circumstances, satisfied with one’s lot, with ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-11
There is always something to thank God for in this life
THANK YOU LORD FOR ONE MORE... 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We should be grateful for every opportunity for God's blessing. We never know when this life will come to an end. We are undeserving and God is so merciful. Thank you Lord for... 1. One More Day 2 Kings 20:1-6 Hezekiah ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Denomination: *other