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  • Gregory Neill avatar

    Joy Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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     | 4,964 views

    Part 4 of a series on Philippians focusing on the formula for unity.

    The Joy of Unity Philippians 2:1-4 I. Introduction A. The Glass Beaker 1. A professor was demonstrating the durability of tempered glass. a) Holding a beaker by the neck the professor pounded a nail into a piece of wood. b) Much to the surprise of everyone in the class that beaker did not break or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Example Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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    Part 6 in a series on Philippians focusing on the example of faithful Christians

    The Joy of Example I. Introduction A. No one to Help 1. In San Bernardino, California a reporter arranged for a man to lie in a gutter on a busy street. a) Hundred of people passed by over a period of several hours. b) Not one person stopped to render aide. 2. Several years ago in Detroit teens ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Priority Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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    Part 7 in a series on Philippians focusing on the key to making Jesus a priority

    The Joy of Priority I. Introduction A. Wrecked Priorities 1. Young investment banker was driving his new BMW on a snow covered mountain road. a) He lost control of his car and was headed for a steep cliff. b) At the last moment, he jumped from the car. c) The car plummeted to the bottom of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Progress Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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    Part 8 in a series on Philippians focusing in the keys to Spiritual Growth

    The Joy of Progress Philippians 3:12-21 I. Introduction A. The Two Trappers 1. In the mid 1800’s two trappers were diligently collecting skins in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. a) At the end of the season the two decided to pack up and head home. b) They made their way back to the river ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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    Part 10 in a series on Philippians, focusing on contentment in Christ

    The Joy of Contentment I. Introduction A. Learning Contentment 1. Russian couple lived in a very small hut with their two children. a) The husband’s parents lost their home and moved in with the couple. b) The conditions were crowded and unbearable. c) She went to the village wise man to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Joy Stealers"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 14,646 views

    Although Paul was in prison, he remained "joyful." Paul warns us of five different "joy stealers" and offers ways in which to avoid them.

    “JOY STEALERS” Phil. 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice.” It is as much a command to "rejoice always," as it is to "not steal." An unhappy Christian is very unchristlike. Remember that the "Joy of the Lord is our strength." Today we will discuss five things that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider It Joy Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
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    Joy is more than happiness.

    This morning we begin with a musical experiment. I need three volunteers to see if we can get these glasses of water to “sing.” (Select volunteers). As our volunteers rubbed the top edge, the water vibrated. You could hear the vibrations that came across as sound. If you would have looked closely, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Retrieving The Joy

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2003
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    A message dealing with coming out of those periods of "blue funk" that we all go through sometimes!

    Retrieving the Joy Various Scriptures October 4, 2003 Introduction Everyone gets down sometimes. Everyone gets dry, spiritually sometimes. Everyone, at one time or another just seems to lose the joy and wonderment they once had in their relationship with God. I am with you on that. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Walking In Joy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,257 views

    This is the 11th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

    WALKING IN JOY 2 John 1:1-13 In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her children”, is thought by some to be the cover letter to 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Shadowlands

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
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    The premise of this sermon is that even in the midst of life’s sorrow, there is a depth of joy that abides within us.

    Advent III – Joy Luke 2:26-55 In the wonderfully reflective book entitled, The Prophet, one can contemplate these words: The woman questioned the one she called Prophet of God, saying: “Speak to us now of Joy and Sorrow”. And he answered: The same well from which you laughter rises was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,586 views

    Today, amid all the laughter of entertainment, parties and such we are a joyless society. I like joy; I like the genuine kind that starts deep down within and bubbles up to the surface. It is irrepressible, unstoppable and it is what Jesus died to bring

    January 5, 2003 1And all the people gathered as one man at the square which was in front of the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses which the LORD had given to Israel. 2Then Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly of men, women and all who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joy In The Morning

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003
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     | 27,138 views

    There is something special to God about the early moments of the morning, and resurrection Sunday was the most special of them all.

    Introduction I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Sing unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,447 views

    In this message we see the Biblical truth about suffering.

    Philippians 1:27-30 Sunday, February 10, 2002 It was June 1995. It was a typical day in the Todd household. Marlene and David were up and off to work and school respectively. I was in the shower and Melissa was paddling in the water in the kitchen sink to keep her occupied so I could finish my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
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    Paul points us to the true source of biblical unity.

    Philippians 2:1-4 Sunday, February 17, 2002 During my time at Bible College, the spiritual fad of the day was temperament analysis. Tim Lahaye’s book had just come out and everyone was trying to decide if they were sanguine, melancholic, choleric or phlegmatic. Sanguine was the outgoing person, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jumping For Joy

    Contributed by Chuck Carlson on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,119 views

    Joy is the result of gratitude in light of God’s grace to our guilt.

    “Jumping for Joy” Luke 1:67-79 • What makes people jump for joy? A winning basket? Graduation? A new bike? • What makes you jump for joy? For Scrooge, it was more money! • Zachariah was jumping for joy in our text, but it was more than for a baby boy. Zach and Elizabeth had waited a long time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational