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    The Midnight Cry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
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    Emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness, perseverance, and wisdom in anticipation of the Lord's return.

    Beloved friends, it is with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with anticipation that I welcome you all to this blessed gathering today. We are here, not by mere chance, but by divine appointment. We are here, not just to listen, but to lean in, to learn, and to live out the truths that God ...read more

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  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    The Choice: Life, Or Death

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011
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     | 9,689 views

    Choose life in the Promised Land, and discover what waits for you on the other side of joyful reality

    INTRO A number of weeks ago, I jokingly said that everyone in my family had a license for something in life. The one license my folks said was solely mine was the complaining license. Dad would say: “Stop your fussing;” and if I didn’t, he’d pick on me and saying: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Songs Of Ascent – Part 8 – Psalm 126 – Sow In Bitter Tears And Reap The Joyful Harvest Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,566 views

    Why is it we are slow or forgetful to recall the good things the Lord has done for us; not JUST the good things, but GREAT things. Those who sow in tears will reap in joyful shouting. Some forget what God did for them. Never lose hope for joy will come.

    THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 8 – PSALM 126 – SOW IN BITTER TEARS AND REAP THE JOYFUL HARVEST Psalm 126:0 A Song of Ascents. [A]. NOT A DREAM, NOT AN ILLUSION, BUT NOW REALITY {{Psalm 126:1 “When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, we were like those who dream.”}} “I just can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 27: Getting Back To The Joy Of Jesus Sermon 3: The Godly Fruit Of A Joyful Christian. Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2025
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    The Joy of Jesus Christ. 1. Helps more people be converted (vs. 11-15). 2. Comes to everyone with contrite hearts (vs. 16-17). (To everyone with hearts broken by their sins.) 3. Comes from glimpses into our glorious future (vs. 18-19).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 27: Getting Back to the Joy of Jesus Christ Sermon 3: The Godly Fruit of a Joyful Christian Psalm 51:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 24, 2025) BACKGROUND: *This is the last sermon in a series covering three great themes in Psalm 51. Here King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Dreams Come True Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,842 views

    RESTORATION (TO ENJOYMENT OF GOD’S PROMISED BLESSINGS) WIPES AWAY THE TEARS OF CAPTIVITY WITH THE JOYFUL SHOUTS OF PRAISE

    BIG IDEA: RESTORATION (TO ENJOYMENT OF GOD’S PROMISED BLESSINGS) WIPES AWAY THE TEARS OF CAPTIVITY WITH THE JOYFUL SHOUTS OF PRAISE INTRODUCTION: Context: Return from Babylonian captivity I. (:1-3) RESTORATION REALIZED “When the Lord brought back the captive ones of Zion” A. A Dream Come ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reaping God's Joy

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,692 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Got His Eye On You

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,301 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting And Working

    Contributed by David Leach on Feb 27, 2014
     | 3,864 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Giver God Loves

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jul 3, 2011
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     | 7,582 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Getting Gruntled!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2016
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     | 8,921 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Fruit That Is Always In Season: Patience Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 14, 2017
     | 5,542 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A God-Centered View Of Giving

    Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 9, 2022
     | 2,489 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Thanks During A Pandemic

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,529 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible