Sermons about Joyful Anticipation

O Come Let Us Worship

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2014

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In the spiritual realm, there are certain disciplines that we must subject ourselves to if we would truly be all that God intends. Our text details one discipline necessary for experiencing the abundant life that Jesus came into the world to give.

1-25-05 Title: O Come Let Us Worship From: Pastor’s Annual 2005 Theme: The Disciplines of Discipleship Text: “O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!” (Psalm 95:6) Bible Reading: Psalm 95:1-7 1 O come, let us sing to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Magnify The Lord

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 23, 2009

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Our vision of God may be small, blurred, blind or magnified.

Magnify the Lord JCC 01.10.09 am PP Illustration slide 1: Telescopes, key-hole surgery, binoculars, reading glasses, microscope and the human eye Object: a magnifying glass and tiny pictures Activity: Children to use magnifying glass to find out what’s on the paper A lens brings the object ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"o Come, All Ye Faithful" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 24, 2018

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When we sing hymns and carols like “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” we who are faithful, joyful, and triumphant join with the shepherds and the angels and all the others who are faithful, joyful, and triumphant in praising and adoring our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

On Friday, November 30th, George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States went on to be with his Lord and Maker … the Creator of all that seen and unseen … the Eternal President of the Universe. I’m sure he was greeted by family … especially his wife, Barbara, who died on April 17th … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Psalm 100:1-2, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

How Amiable Are Thy Tabernacles: An Exposition Of The 84th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 17, 2021

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what is the true comfort food?

How Amiable are Thy Tabernacles: An Exposition of the 84th Psalm Psalm 84 can be thought of as comfort food for the soul. In times of stress, there is often the desire to eat. One thinks of the comfort of warm milk and cookies. This might remind some of us of our mothers who would serve them just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of The Whole Earth

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001

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The 4th commandment’s call to Holiness should also be a call to Joyfulness.

The Joy of the Whole Earth! The 4th Commandment! Exodus 20:8-12 & Psalm 48:1-2 Intro: The kids were in their room, full of vinegar. Mom had finally settled down to rest & relax, taking a bath, just settling in with some cold cream on her face when she heard a loud noise in the bedroom. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-12, Job 48:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Got His Eye On You

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 24, 2005

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The fact that God has his eye on us is a reason to be both careful and joyful.

“I’ve got my eye on you!” Those words can be intimidating can’t they? Especially if they come from someone in authority like a school principal or the boss at work. If people like that say they have their eye on you, be careful! If you do something they don’t like, you’ll be in big trouble. On the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Reaping God's Joy

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jun 30, 2004

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Becoming involved with God’s agenda sets the stage for us to become joyful

La Accademia is where four unfinished sculptures of Michelangelo reside. They are called “The Prisoners”. Originally intended to for the tomb of Pope Julius the project was downsized and they were never completed. They depict, as you may have seen prior to worship, forms struggling to be free from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Giver God Loves

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jul 3, 2011

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Our giving should be joyful and uncoerced, and we should be thankful for the opportunity to give

The Giver God Loves Dr. Russell K. Tardo Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. The subject of giving is one that I don't often address. Unfortunately, the subject of giving is so frequently and widely taught these days that many Christians have grown weary at the prospect of hearing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Stealers

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009

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A Believer should be joyful...This message gives 3 stealers of your joy.

"JOY STEALERS" Gal 4:8-18 * For 2009 I’ve ask us to make this the “Year of Joy” with joy being understood as the acrostic, “Jesus-Others-Yourself”. In calling us to this Christ-like attitude we heard scriptures verses like this; “The Joy of the Lord is my strength”, “Restore to me the Joy of my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting And Working

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 27, 2014

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Waiting brings the needed strength for working-preparing us for joyful and unwearied work.

From the book God's plans for you by Andrew Murray (Previously published with the title: "How to work for God") Eph 2:10 For we are God's own handiwork, His workmanship, recreated in Christ Jesus, born anew, that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us that we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks During A Pandemic

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2020

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We are commanded by Paul to have a joyful spirit and to be thankful, no matter what the situation.

Giving Thanks During a Pandemic 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 2020 has certainly been one of the most challenging years in recent times. It started with the spread of a new virus originating in Wuhan China which spread rapidly throughout the Earth. Many millions have caught the virus and many hundreds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A God-Centered View Of Giving

Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 9, 2022

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Discover why a God-centered view of Giving is essential to joyful Christian living.

‘A God-centered view of Giving’ Mexia Baptist Church Frisco City, AL ‘Stewardship Sunday’ June 5, 2022 The Bible talks about money & possessions. Did you know? *There are over 2,100 Biblical references to possessions- second only to the Bible’s references to love. * 1/6 of the New ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-11, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Psalm 50:10, Matthew 6:19-21, Acts 20:35 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Gruntled!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2016

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A Labor Day message about being happy/joyful in all you do.

Getting Gruntled!! September 4, 2016 Matthew 20:1-16 In Matthew 20 Jesus told a parable about workers in a vineyard. This parable teaches us some principles about the kingdom of God, and it also teaches us something about the kind of attitude we should have at work. The key players in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Patience Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 14, 2017

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Patience is not a grim, gritting your teeth kind of forbearance, it's a joyful mercy.

Can anyone identify this plant? (Show picture on screen.) How about now? (Show another picture.) It’s wasabi. You sushi lovers are familiar with wasabi, but you’ve probably never tasted the real thing. Even in Japan it’s estimated that only 5% of the restaurants there serve real wasabi. What you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Coming Again Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2023

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Psalm 98:1-9 teaches us to make a joyful noise to the Lord.

Introduction We are continuing our short series in the book of Psalms that I am calling “Jesus in the Psalms.” Today I would like to look at Psalm 98. Isaac Watts is known as the “Father of English Hymnody” and he is credited with writing more than 600 hymns, including “When I Survey the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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