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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Secret Of Joy

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,938 views

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    The Secret of Joy John 16 / Philippians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SecretJoy.html In the year 1900 a survey asked, "What must you have to be happy?" Results showed 72 answers. The same survey was taken among the same size sampling in 1950. Results showed 496 answers. I wonder how many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Journey To Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,242 views

    The angel announced a message of "great joy". But the world often confuses Joy with Happiness and ends up being disappointed. What brings us joy and what difference does that make in our lives?

    OPEN: I love to sing Christmas Carols, so this morning we’re going to start out the sermon with “Joy to the World”. If you would, stand and sing it with me. 1. Joy to the world the Lord has come, let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Shout For Joy!!!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 15, 2018
     | 8,825 views

    A sermon for Thanksgiving.

    “Shout for Joy!!!” Psalm 100 A year ago, this past March, a couple of guys and I at East Ridge United Methodist Church, felt the call to start a Food Pantry. All we had to work with was $2,500. A year later, my buddy and I were walking through the Food Pantry. There were hundreds of people ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Gift Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017
     | 8,860 views

    To have real joy I must stay connected to Jesus.

    I’m not going to ask for a show of hands, but how many of you feel like this this morning. [Show “Keep Calm. It’s only Christmas” meme] The truth is that in spite of the words of the famous Andy Williams song that tells us that Christmas is the “the most wonderful time of the year”, the reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Erik Estep avatar

    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Mar 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 37,833 views

    Sermon #3 of "Give" series. One of the great blessings that comes with giving is joy.

    “The Joy of Giving” 2 Cor. 8: 1-12 February 21, 2016 Intro: Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 17, 2016
     | 19,023 views

    The difference between happiness and joy. Why is joy so important? 4 Basic Ingredients of joy.

    THE SECRET OF JOY Neh. 8:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Fishing Tourney Coming Up Saturday 1. What do you get when you cross a banker with a fish? A loan shark! 2. What do monsters eat? Fish & ships! 3. Why do fish always know how much they weigh? Because they have their own scales. 4. Who cleans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Joy In The Morning

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 17, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,291 views

    The following sermon is going to review some of Jesus’ final words to His disciples before His crucifixion in hope that in His presence and with our eyes fixed on eternity our deep sorrows might be turned into an everlasting joy.

    Joy in the Morning John 16:16-22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Charles Spurgeon Living in a world where dreams are constantly being dashed amidst the waves of uncertainty, instability and a myriad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Renji George avatar

    Secret Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on May 30, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,430 views

    How helpless is man though he holds position, power, wealth and fame! Not knowing what is lying ahead, all he has are a loan from his creator God- leaving everything here on this side of the eternity when he departs this world.

    Live today! Never miss today’s blessings. God is a God of present tense. He calls Himself “ I am that I am”. Many of us dream of a better future when we can enjoy the life comfortably without the struggles we have now. It is only a human hope, with no sound base (Proverbs 19:21) . None of us know ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Count It As Joy

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 8, 2024
     | 1,703 views

    When faced with the ungodly things of this world, the Bible tells us to "count it all joy." This message looks at how we can do that.

    Count it all Joy Good evening to the Lord’s beloved. Would you please open to Hebrews 12? I “joined” church when I was 10 years old. Back then it meant the same thing as accepting Jesus. I started out as a baby. I didn’t know anything about being a Christian. That was 57 years, six months and 72 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy In The Journey

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 18, 2024
     | 2,816 views

    To have joy in the journey, you need to have the right foundation, the right friends, the right focus and the right finish.

    JOY IN THE JOURNEY Back in 1987 a musician named Michael Card wrote a song called Joy in the Journey that is one of my favourites. The song says, “There is a joy in the journey. There’s a light we can love on the way. There is a wonder and wildness to life, and freedom for those who obey.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Joy Unspeakable

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025
     | 592 views

    True joy is not determined by circumstances but flows from the abiding presence of God within the believer’s heart.

    JOY UNSPEAKABLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:8-9 Key Verse: “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.” — 1 Peter 1:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 16:11, John 15:11, Nehemiah 8:10, Habakkuk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Baptismal Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 2, 2025
     | 204 views

    This is an upbeat baptism sermon, celebrating the joys and challenges of discipleship.

    Baptismal Joy (Romans 6:1–11) I speak to you joyfully in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In a few minutes, we will have the privilege to witness the baptism of three followers of Jesus. Each one of them has taken part in baptismal preparation and has carefully considered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 3, 2025
     | 354 views

    God’s economy runs on joy, not guilt. Paul reminds us that giving isn’t a tax, it’s a treasure—a chance to reflect the heart of a generous God. The Lord isn’t tallying how much you give; He’s looking at the attitude behind it.

    : The Joy of Generosity: Part One Text: Malichi 3:10, 2 Cor. 9:7 Introduction: God’s economy runs on joy, not guilt. Paul reminds us that giving isn’t a tax, it’s a treasure—a chance to reflect the heart of a generous God. The Lord isn’t tallying how much you give; He’s looking at the attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Overflowing With Joy Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 30, 2025
     | 900 views

    If you want to bring overflowing joy to those who serve you, refresh them, reconcile yourself to them, repent, and remain true to them.

    Donn Moomaw, a football player who became a pastor, was preaching at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. After the service, a lady came up to him and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her, but when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 4, 2025
     | 681 views

    The joy of the Lord is a deep, spiritual gladness that comes from God's presence, strength, and salvation, empowering believers to overcome challenges and live in victory.

    THE JOY OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God