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  • James McCullen avatar

    How To Have Joy In Serving Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,814 views

    Beginning the series in James we focus on the Joy of Serving. James the half brother of Jesus leads the way as a joyful servant

    HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SERVING James 1:1-4 (NASB) (1) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. {2} Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, {3} knowing that the testing of your faith produces ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting Rid Of The Problem Of Evangelism

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    Forget about EVANGELISM -- we aren’t doing it anyway. Just think about inviting people to something joyful.

    I have been in the ministry for 26 years now, and I have preached a lot of sermons on Evangelism. What a waste of time. We don’t like to think about evangelism. We don’t like to do evangelism. We always want someone else to handle the evangelism programs in our churches. I’m not sure why ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Meaning Of Life...and Death Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,041 views

    To live is Christ; to die is gain. This is the great creed of the Christian who wants to live a joyful life whether in this life or the next.

    THE MEANING OF LIFE…AND DEATH I emailed a friend recently who is an adventurer. I told him that I look back on his exploits with awe and sometimes I live vicariously through his ventures. He emailed back and said, “Don’t live through me… early in July I started tearing my dad’s old barn down (to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Triumphant Joy #3: Loving, Growing And Living

    Contributed by N A on Aug 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,021 views

    In Philippians, Paul shares with us three characteristics of joyful Christians: loving relationships, a growing faith, and living a worthy life.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #3: LOVING, GROWING AND LIVING (August 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: The Pursuit of Happiness (from the July 15, 2013 Time Magazine) The Pursuit of Happiness: Why Americans are wired to be happy, and what that’s doing to ...read more

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    An Oratorio Of Steadfast Love

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,603 views

    A lone singer stirs up his soul to praise, and ends by summoning the whole of Creation to join his joyful song.

    AN ORATORIO OF STEADFAST LOVE. Psalm 103:1-13; Psalm 103:22. The book of Psalms begins with the consideration of the truly blessed man (Psalm 1:1), and ends with a crescendo of praise in which all that breathes is exhorted to praise the LORD (Psalm 150:6). En route there are highs and lows, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beyond The Grave

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 26, 2017
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    The Transfiguration helps us look beyond our decaying, earthly existence to our metamorphosis into joyful, bright children of God

    Intro What does life look like beyond the grave? Goal Let’s examine our transformation now and its eternal result. Plan We will look at the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9 and its application in transforming our lives today. Matthew 17:1 Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Better Days Ahead

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 10, 2026
     | 176 views

    A prophetic message of hope affirming that God has ordained brighter seasons, greater victories, and joyful outcomes for His people.

    BETTER DAYS AHEAD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:18 Key Verse: “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” — Proverbs 4:18 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11; Isaiah 60:1-2; Psalm 30:5; Romans 8:18; Job 42:12; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas: Good News Of Great Joy For All People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 14, 2025
     | 839 views

    The birth of Jesus Christ announces heaven’s joyful message of salvation, hope, and redemption to all humanity without limitation.

    CHRISTMAS: GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY FOR ALL PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:8-14 Key Verse: “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” (Luke 2:10) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 9:2-7; John 3:16; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lost Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 964 views

    To emphasize the depth of God's grace, the power of repentance, and God's joyful welcome home for all who turn back to Him.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into one of the most powerful, heart-touching parables recorded in the Gospel of Luke. It's the tale of the Lost Son, a story that shows the depth of God's grace, the power of repentance, and the Father's joyful welcome home. As Charles Spurgeon, a ...read more

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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent Joy - A Visionary View Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,019 views

    On this third Sunday of Advent, we turn our hearts to the theme of joy — a joy that transcends circumstances and finds its roots in the anticipation of the Lord's coming.

    A Visionary View of Joy Dear friends, on this third Sunday of Advent, we turn our hearts to the theme of joy — a joy that transcends circumstances and finds its roots in the anticipation of the Lord's coming. Today, our hearts are drawn to the transformative power of joy as we explore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Coming! We Have His Word.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,463 views

    Coming! We Have His Word. 1) Scoffers foolishly deny it; 2) Believers happily anticipate it.

    “Just a minute!” Children, do your parents say that to you when you’re trying to get their attention? Do you find that a minute stretches into two minutes, then five minutes, even ten minutes before your parents finally see what you want? It’s frustrating isn’t it? Well I wonder if we Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Jesus' Promise To Return Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,966 views

    A biblical revelation of Jesus’ second coming inspires hope, service, and evangelism. The early church lived in anticipation of His coming.

    Jesus’ Promise to Return Series: Book of Acts #7 Acts 1:9-12[1] 11-27-05 Intro In our study of Acts we are at chapter 1:9-12. Please follow with me as we read, “After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. 10 They were looking intently up ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Grumbling Before A Gracious God Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 27, 2011
     | 7,916 views

    Our impatience stands in stark contrast to the patience of God who gently woos us to live in anticipation of his grace.

    Title: Grumbling Before a Gracious God Text: Exodus 17:1-7 Thesis: Our impatience stands in stark contrast to the patience of God who gently woos us to live in anticipation of his grace. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Prepared - Watchful Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,335 views

    The hope and anticipation of Jesus’ return motivates us to be watchful and to live each day of our lives as a faithful servant of God.

    Matthew 24:36-44 “Be Prepared—Watchful” INTRODUCTION Jesus is coming again! Not only is this the subject of the gospel text for today, it is also the great hope of the Christian Church. We as Christians hope and we anticipate Jesus’ return with an eager longing. Anticipation can be life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You're Not Down Yet!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,077 views

    Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well.

    Title: You’re Not Down Yet! Text: II Timothy 4:6-8 Thesis: Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well. Introduction I-70 originates in Baltimore, Maryland and terminates at Cove Fort, Utah. Here in Colorado I-70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational