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Lighten Up!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

based on 164 ratings

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A message encouraging Christians to live lives characterized by joy rather than grumpiness.

Lighten Up! Various Scriptures 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 pick? I’d pick the smiley guy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Find True Happiness

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 4, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 4,150 views

Rev, Fair speaks of ways to find the Happiness you seak

HOW TO FIND TRUE HAPPINESS How blest are those who know they are poor; the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. How blest are the sorrowful; they shall find consolation. How blest are those of a gentle spirit; they shall have the earth for their possession. How blest are those who hunger and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Methodist

Contentment

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 11,448 views

We can cultivate contentment by giving thanks, by realizing that God withholds no good thing from us, and by seeking that which is eternal.

Joy is a deep, abiding sense of satisfaction and fulfillment that flows from our relationship with Jesus Christ. It is the birthright of every Christian, something purchased for us by Christ, something we all desire and which God desires for us. And yet joy is something which we don’t always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Happy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2001

based on 56 ratings

| 4,116 views

The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with especially at Easter.

Be Happy- part 2 Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with especially at Easter. Introduction: Today is Easter! It’s resurrection Sunday! It’s a time to rejoice and Be Happy! Why you ask! Because we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4, Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Little Light Of Mine Ain't So Little Anymore! Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

based on 46 ratings

| 4,624 views

This is how others are to see Christ through us

“THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE” AIN’T SO LITTLE ANYMORE Matthew 5:13-16 PROPOSITION: To help the listener understand Christ’s expectation for others to see Christ in us. INTRODUCTION: I am reminded of a man who attended our church for several weeks while he was in the area on business. (The story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

based on 50 ratings

| 5,302 views

God’s desire for our happiness here on earth

Don’t Worry, Be Happy Subject: God created us to be happy people Proposition: To show the congregation that Christ is the Way to true happiness here on earth. I. Introduction: Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was titled: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. It was an upbeat song with an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What The World Needs Now... Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 23, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 4,311 views

What the world needs most is the impact joyful Christians make; that’s one of the best ways we show God’s love in a practical way.

Introduction - There are many joy-robbers: IRS Form 1040s, pink slips, overtime, unexpected changes. Paul the Apostle experienced many more things than these (2 Corinthians 11) and still rejoiced (Philippians 4). Joy is: A result of trusting Christ that makes us able to see life from God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For The Good And The Bad Times

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 30, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 4,244 views

Sometimes we should be most thankful in our sufferings for Christ.

THANKFUL FOR THE GOOD AND THE BAD TIMES Colossians 3:15 (15) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. It’s that time of year again when most people give thanks for those things they have or have obtained. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Somnambulism Or Living On Tiptoe?

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 4,374 views

God calls us and empowers us to be wide awake workers giving all for His Kingdom.

Sermon: "Living on Tiptoe" Rev. Anderson Mark 13:32-27 1 Thes. 5:1-11 + + + The King is Coming! Here again the words of the coming King: “What I say to you, I say to everyone: ’Watch!’" (Mark 13:37 NIV) I’m about to say a word, and I want you to see if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:37, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Reasons For Rejoicing Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

based on 11 ratings

| 4,905 views

This is the second sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon looks at reasons for rojoicing at the preaching of the Gospel.

I. Introduction a. In times like these we need reasons to rejoice. b. Paul writes to the church at Philippi three reasons to rejoice. c. These same reasons are true today. d. So the question is, Why Should We Rejoice? II. The first reason to rejoice is the Preaching of the Gospel through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Restoration Realized" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

based on 106 ratings

| 37,339 views

Joy is the outcome of the Christian life; we don’t generate it—God does.

Psalm Steps>> “Restoration Realized”, Psalm 126 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We can detect in the words of Psalm 126 a sigh of relief. The release from captivity in Babylon was like a dream come true. The people knew about the promises of return to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Psalm 126:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Growing By Doing The Unpopular

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 3,650 views

We could grow and rise beyond our situation when we do the unpopular. Based on the example of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, we can do these 4 actions so we can grow.

Growing by Doing the Unpopular Matthew 26:6-13 6 Now while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table. 8 When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Things I Am Thankful For

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

based on 71 ratings

| 13,592 views

God has been so good to us and we should be thankful to Him

1CHRON.16:7-14 AND V.34-36 "THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR" A) Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings and give thanks to God! * Everyday should be thanksgiving, but praise God for this day each year that reminds us to take a day for special thanks to our God! * 1Thes.5:18 "In everything give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-14, 1 Chronicles 16:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be Joyful?

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Jan 16, 2001

based on 100 ratings

| 10,351 views

One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?"

Why Be Joyful? Philippians 4:4-7 I. One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?" A. You remember when we’re children, one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: *other

Blessings And Woes

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001

based on 255 ratings

| 12,634 views

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for blessing us when we, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

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