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  • David Welch avatar

    Faith's Response To Joy Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018
     | 3,097 views

    Message 27 in our James Series focusing on rejoicing.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Joy” REVIEW I have said this numerous times. James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. True trust in God’s provision enables us to respond according to God’s ways. True faith enables wise living. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Joy From Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 21, 2018
     | 4,410 views

    The second coming of Jesus would bring us permanent joy in our hearts and our sorrows would be forgotten forever

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: JOY FROM JESUS John 16:20-22 King James Version (KJV) 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21 A woman when she is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Heather Cook avatar

    A Stall Full Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 2, 2019
     | 3,815 views

    Begins with my experience in an AIDS orphanage

    It was near Christmas, but it didn’t feel like it. In Cambodia there are two seasons. Hot and hotter. Christmas is just hot. I had led a study tour with fifteen over privileged Hong Kong students to a orphanage called Wat Opot, run by an American expat in his 60’s. It is difficult enough grasping ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 8, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    Has the Bethlehem child changed your life? If He is your Lord and King … if He reigns over your heart and soul … if He has changed your life … then He rules over your heart and soul and life with perfect truth and grace then you can’t help but sing: Joy to the world!

    I head a story about a woman who was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift … only to find out that it had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Christmas Brings Joy Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019
     | 6,985 views

    From a series called Christmas brings... There is a Joy felt by believers as we look to Christmas and the celebration of our Savior birth.

    Christmas brings…Joy Introduction- “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Love & Joy In Believing

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018
     | 5,337 views

    This message focuses on the importance of believing in Jesus

    I. "WHOM NOT HAVING SEEN, YE LOVE; ON WHOM, THOUGH NOW YE SEE HIM NOT, YET BELIEVING, YE REJOICE GREATLY WITH JOY UNSPEAKABLE AND FULL OF GLORY" A. In the preceding verses the apostle has been speaking of the exceeding joy of the apostolic believers: 1. This in spite of bitter persecution and great ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Song's Way To Joy

    Contributed by Graham Taylor on Aug 14, 2017
     | 4,301 views

    Psalm 150 not only celebrates joy but points to finding joy through faith.

    Song’s Way to Joy Psalm 150 For many authors, one work in quite different from all the others Take for example, Shakespeare’s Tempest and Gilbert & Sullivan’s Yeoman of the Guard. The Bible too has the strange book of the Revelation. Also, in any anthology or collection, such items are often put ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 14, 2018
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     | 8,131 views

    A series based on the Fruit of the Spirit, helping us reach our full potential.

    Fruit of the Spirit - Joy Galatians 5:22-23 April 15, 2018 I need to admit I’m kind of confused. I’m not really sure what’s going to make me happy! I was thinking about a new car. But I wasn’t sure. Maybe one of these would work!! But then again, I thought I could change my wardrobe. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Outrageous Joy Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016
     | 3,104 views

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    The Outrageous Joy of the Resurrection John 16:20 1. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed standing - Luke 10:20 2. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed ending - I Peter 4:13 3. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed believing - I Peter 1:8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Secret Power Of Joy

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 12, 2013
    based on 21 ratings
     | 44,132 views

    This is your time for restitution, to take back what the devil took from you

    I didn't come here tonight just to preach I came to prophesy God sent me with a prophetic word just like it happen in the Bible the word of the Lord would come to his prophets the word of the Lord came to me. the word of the Lord came to me and he said to me prophesy that God is restoring Joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Serving Up Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013
     | 6,006 views

    God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

    Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Start Prayers With Joy Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 15, 2014
     | 6,487 views

    learn a prayer of praise and thanksgiving through hannah

    Please open your bibles to 1 Samuel….. We noted last week from Chapter 1, Hannah who was barren prayed intensely to God. Hannah made a vow that if she had a son she would commit him be a servant in God’s Temple. God answered Hannah’s prayer and she made good on her vow. We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joy In Living And Dying Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 10, 2014
     | 5,506 views

    Continuing with the thought of joy, this message looks at the joy in living and the joy in dying.

    JOY IN LIVING AND DYING PHILIPPIANS 1:21-26 FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN. 22  BUT IF I AM TO LIVE ON IN THE FLESH, THIS WILL MEAN FRUITFUL LABOR FOR ME; AND I DO NOT KNOW WHICH TO CHOOSE. 23  BUT I AM HARD-PRESSED FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS, HAVING THE DESIRE TO DEPART AND BE WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Our Present Joy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,330 views

    After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

    1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Scott avatar

    Joy Over Anxiety

    Contributed by Peter Scott on Nov 19, 2013
     | 6,837 views

    God's antidotes to anxiety

    Joy Over Anxiety Philippians 4.4-9 God’s promise of peace It was the great north African theologian and church leader, Augustine of Hippo, who wrote that ‘The purpose of all wars is peace’. Augustine believed and taught that the most fundamental human longing is the longing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican