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  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,525 views

    3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"

    "The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    #7 -- Joy Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,440 views

    Having joy is not dependent on circumstances but comes from God, is Jesus-specific, and something that we are called to practice.

    Introduction: A Joyless World As we continue listening to these songs for the road, we come to a song of joy. To begin I want to read a couple of quotes about joy. C.S. Lewis once said this: “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Joy Of The Angels

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 18, 2012
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    The Joy Of The Angels Came From Keeping The Secret Of Telling The Shepherds That Jesus Had Finally Arrived. Prophecy Fulfilled!

    We’ve Got Joy For You, The Joy Of The Angels Glenville 12/16/12 Genesis 3”:1-12 Luke 2:1-20 Today we are in our third sermon in the series We’ve Got Joy. Pastor Kellie began with the Joy of the Church, Pastor Toby spoke on the Joy Of the Lord, today I will speak on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    From Empty Pots To Overflowing Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
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    Life is full of seasons—times of emptiness and times of abundance. The story of the wedding at Cana demonstrates how Jesus can turn a situation of lack into one of overflowing joy.

    FROM EMPTY POTS TO OVERFLOWING JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 "Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim." – John 2:7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Joel 2:25-26, Isaiah 61:3, John 16:24, Romans 15:13 INTRODUCTION: Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christian Joy

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,685 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,362 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foundation For Joy Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 19, 2015
     | 4,154 views

    What is the foundation for Joy? - Joy & rejoicing found in Philippians 18x. - Paul's focus is upon Christ 38x in Philippians - Certainly it can't be a servant/slave?

    - The Coming Global Storm - Jesus prophecies are about to be fulfilled - NASA, NOAA Proclaim 2014 Hottest Year On Record - Senseless violence (NYPD Shooting, France, Belgium, Boko Haram in Nigeria) - Deadly Shooting At Florida Mall - A young Bonnie & Clyde running wild across state lines - New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 9, 2012
     | 6,493 views

    The announcement of the angel to Mary is about the Joy Of The Lord in sending Jesus to save the world.

    We’ve Got Joy For You, The Joy Of The Lord Calvary 12/9/12 Genesis 3”:1-12 Luke 1:26-38 Today we are in our second sermon in the series We’ve Got Joy. Last week Pastor Toby spoke on the Joy of the church, next week Pastor Kellie will speak on the Joy of the Angels, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022
     | 6,483 views

    In these verses, God’s Word talks about the “JOY of The Lord” that we can enjoy, and what it can do for us.

    The Lord gives us His JOY each day, but the devil tries to rob us of it each day. For example, he will make sure each day people will enter our life that take great delight in stripping every ounce of joy that they can extract from our life. They spare no effort: • They will drive across town if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent: Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,284 views

    The good news of great joy for all people is shocking news that we dare not get used to.

    Humans are complex creatures, aren’t we? Those we love we tend to hurt. We love God and yet we sin against God. We have goals and aspirations that are noble and strong , and yet we get tripped up by our own weakness along the way to fulfilling our goals. We can never seem to outrun the allure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Seek Righteousness…seek Humility”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 27, 2023
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     | 3,240 views

    Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. What does repentance look like for New Testament believers? The Prophet Zephaniah reminds of us what believers do when they are repentant.

    Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. Those are some powerful pictures of repentance, wouldn’t you agree? And what were Old Testament believers saying with these traditions? Wearing clothes made from rough ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,302 views

    The joy of Christmas past, present and future.

    “Joy to the world! The Lord is come—Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing.” Jesus is come to earth as a King and is to be worshipped and praised and honored. “Joy to the earth! The Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ, while fields and floods, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Community Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,163 views

    Part 1 of a Series on Philippians, focusing on the joy found in a community of believers.

    The Joy of Community I. Introduction A. God’s People and Joy 1. In the Old Testament a) Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” b) Psalm 16:11 – “In your presence is the fullness of joy. At your right hand are pleasures evermore.” c) Psalm 43:4 – “Then I will go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Future Joy

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,431 views

    We find joy by saturating our minds and hearts with the future promises of God.

    This morning, I’d like to talk about joy. How does that statement make you feel? Hopeful? Glad? Or does it arouse feelings of apprehension? Joy is a funny topic. You would expect that people would enjoy hearing about joy; that they would welcome a discourse on such a positive topic. But I’ll bet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Gift Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 20, 2025
     | 184 views

    When Jesus prayed in the garden, he was praying for the Joy he had given at the first Christmas

    The words that were just read, came from the prayer of Jesus, in the garden just before he was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the temple guards. And you’re thinking, that’s a weird advent reading. Maybe, or maybe not. This Advent season your preaching team has been focusing on Gifts from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan