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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Struggling Joy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008
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     | 4,377 views

    How can I make sound Christian decisions?

    21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Compounding Joy Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,530 views

    Message 2 of 5

    Treasure Principles Compounding Joy November 5, 2006 Money Rant Treasure Principles Compounding Joy November 5, 2006 We’re going to look at several key principles about building up treasure in heaven. This morning we’ll be looking at one. I had six in mind when I began this series but I’ve cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sources Of Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 21, 2023
     | 2,905 views

    There is a source of joy in the presence of the Lord, and there are a lot of secrets of joy in the house of the Lord.

    He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. - John 3:29 In both John chapter 1 & 3, John the Baptist is sharing his testimony about Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy, The Recipe Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,757 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Journeying To Joy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 567 ratings
     | 195,414 views

    Being joyful is more than just being happy. We’ll focus on the true meaning of joy and look at several “joy-busters.”

    Journeying to Joy Rev. Brian Bill June 15, 2001 Our family spent this past Wednesday at a Water Park up in God’s Country. We had a blast! There were lots of smiles and laughter. The girls really liked the wave pool and we all enjoyed slides with names like the “Corkscrew,” “Twister,” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unifying Joy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 29, 2008
     | 2,877 views

    Disunity...the church’s only problem

    1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Wellsprings Of Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,469 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Enjoy The Joy

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,243 views

    If we have Christ, we should have joy. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the joy. Joy is found in Christ

    3 John 1-4 Enjoy the Joy Introduction A. When is the last time you saw someone smile just for no reason? B. When is the last time you went to the store and the clerk actually seemed happy to be working? C. When is the last time you walk in your boss’s office and he seemed to be in a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Overflowing Joy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,679 views

    The concluding sermon of Nehemiah that considers the result of a life built with God at the center: When We Build with God at the Center, We will Overflow with Joy in all Things.

    (This is especially from 12:43ff) Today we come to the end of our study in Nehemiah—not that we have mined all the truths therein—we have only TOUCHED on chapter 13, which ends the book on a bit of a downer—seeing what happens when people don’t stay dedicated to God But that is NOT our focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy In Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,983 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-9

    Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Title: Joy in Salvation Date/Place: LSCC, 5/1/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Illustrations file- Joy—“Prescription for Joylessness” B. Background to passage: These are Peter’s first words following the greeting to believers scattered all over Northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Conflict

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 2, 2009
     | 2,602 views

    God uses conflict to make you into something more beautiful than you can imagine.

    “The Joy of Conflict” June 7, 2009 “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Joy Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 14, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 472 views

    This is the 51st Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#51] JOY OF SALVATION Luke 13:18-30 Introduction: As we journey through the season of Advent, we are reminded of the divine joy that comes with the promise of salvation. In Luke 13:18-30, Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of God growing quietly yet powerfully, like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of...

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 30, 2013
     | 5,388 views

    A sermon on the joy of Jesus and how we are to follow His example of Joy (Outline and material adapted from an article by Robert Lee in Pulpit Helps)

    HoHum: There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little lad said, “They ain’t got it”. Next he saw a colt in the field playing and kicking up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2022
     | 3,600 views

    Psalm 51 is the great Psalm of forgiveness and mercy. There is in this Psalm the tragic reality of sin and the realization of how sin separates us from God. This is the Psalm that David comes face to face with his sin.

    The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 51 The spark that started the fire of the first great awakening was a sermon delivered by Jonathan Edwards called, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” When the Jonathan Edwards preached this sermon, you could almost not call it preaching. He read a manuscript ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gladness & Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,102 views

    Explores finding God's presence in times of silence and hardship, understanding the significance of communion, and the mystery of God's kingdom.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of the Lord, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. Today, we find ourselves in the heartland of the book of Isaiah, specifically chapter 16, verse 10. It reads, "Joy and gladness are ...read more

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