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  • James May avatar

    No Greater Joy

    Contributed by James May on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,861 views

    What brings the greatest joy to the heart of the Lord? It’s the joy of seeing his children faithfully serving him.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Joy In The Morning

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 27,147 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

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Joy In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,453 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
     | 6,578 views

    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

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Joy Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 59,134 views

    Part 1 of a 3 part series on suffering.

    The Joy of Suffering I preceded this series by examining the false view that God guarantees us health, wealth and a carefree lifestyle. This was absolutely necessary for a number of obvious reasons. We are to uphold truth. The belief that our inheritance is in this life distorts the scriptures, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recipe For Joy

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 11,096 views

    This passage gives us a no-fail recipe for joy.

    Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 The other day one of the ladies of the church stopped by my office and gave me this beautiful cookbook. It was put together by an organization she belongs to, and it contains about 500 recipes. Some of these recipes are very elaborate, like this one for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Joy Stealers"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 14,648 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

  • Cedric Portis avatar

    Genuine Joy

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,094 views

    Genuine Joy comes from Jesus Christ.

    Genuine Joy 15 John 11 “These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” In a world that is shadowed with despair, disappointment, in a world that has grief all around; this world stands in need of some genuine joy. Genuine Joy, every human ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,406 views

    Giving is a joy if you love Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION „X 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 anywhere, it has to learn to crawl." The people said, "Let it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Arthur Page avatar

    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Arthur Page on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,952 views

    During the Christmas season, we find ourselves in a deficit of joy. Isaiah describes finding joy in the desert . . . perhaps we are seeking joy in the wrong places.

    How many of you are just absolutely overflowing with joy right now? Let’s be honest with each other, OK? Is there even one person here who can truthfully say, I’m so overflowing with joy I can hardly contain myself? Just one? Would you like to know how to get that kind of joy in your life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Here Is Joy

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,092 views

    The things that rob us of joy are: 1. Living a life of isolation. 2. Living for the material world. 3. Living without Jesus.

    How much money would it take to make you happy? A million dollars? Two million? Jack Whittaker, 57, won the largest undivided jackpot in U. S. History — $314.9 million — two years ago. But Jewel Whittaker, Jack’s wife, told the Charleston Gazette, “I wish all of this never would have happened. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joy Killers.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,619 views

    . Billy Sunday said if there is no joy in your religion then there is a leaky vessel, a leak in your Christianity somewhere.

    Joy killers. Philippians 1:1 -- 2. 08/15/04 I want us to go through this book of Philippians because we can learn a lot about joy. Who is it that doesn’t want joy? I guess you have discovered that in the Bible you will find the answers to questions of life. For instance, many people want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    A Journey Of Joy.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    I want you to get an imaginary piece of paper and write, for me to live is -- -- -- --.

    A journey of joy. Philippians 1:3 -- 30. 09/05/04 A few years ago, a 21-year-old man traveled throughout the Midwest putting pipe bombs in mailboxes. His name is Luke John Helder. When he was apprehended, he said the only thing he cared about is his girlfriend and his band. He said I party, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Joy And Peace.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 321 views

    Rejoicing in the peace of God and the God of peace.

    JOY AND PEACE. Philippians 4:4-9. In Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice” is in the plural, meaning: ‘Rejoice, you all!’ There is fellowship in rejoicing together (cf. Romans 12:15). ‘Joy’ is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23): it is ours from the very first day that we put our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Campbell avatar

    The Epistle Of Joy

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Sep 27, 2025
     | 267 views

    This is a six-part sermon series on Paul's letter to the Philippians.

    A SIX-PART SERMON SERIES ON PAUL’S EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS #1: THE GOD WHO CLOSES AND OPENS DOORS INTRODUCTION A. Paul wrote four epistles from prison: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. B. In this lesson, we will explore Paul’s second missionary journey that led him to Philippi. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ