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Measure Upon Measure – Sorrow – The Restoration Of God - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2025

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What a ruined state lives are in with devastating sorrow. Sorrow is a result of the fall but what JOY results from the work of Christ. Our faith can be underpinned by an inexpressible joy, bathed in the glory of God. Jesus has done wonderful things changing sorrow into joy.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SORROW – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 8 In the last message we continued these consequences of sin resulting from Adam’s fall in Eden. Firstly we did guilt and shame, then separation, then the curse, and now we continue sorrow. Sin caused so much destruction but we also ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12, John 20:20, Mark 14:11, John 16:20-22, 1 Peter 1:8-9, John 15:11, Isaiah 35:10, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 2:18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are The Rocks

Contributed by Mike Flack on Oct 5, 2001

based on 27 ratings

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What Are God’s priorities for our lives - His Divine To Do List?

What Are The Rocks - Col. 1:10,11 (Proceed to visually act out the following story)` A Philosophy professor stood in front of his class of over achievers with a gallon size container on a table and filled it with fist sized rocks. He then asked the class if the container was full. They all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-11, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Friends

If It Works, Do It!

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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The Bible is full of things that will work if you put them to practice in your life. There is wise counsel to be found on a number of subjects in the word of God.

The Bible is full of things that will work if you put them to practice in your life. There is wise counsel to be found on a number of subjects in the word of God. ÿ The scripture says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my pathway.” ÿ The Bible says, “Thy word is like gold to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Problem At The Wedding

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 4, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Jesus uses a "problem at a wedding" to demonstrate his great power. As he changed the water into wine, he still changes lives today.

“A Problem At The Wedding” John 2:1-11 Joke: Where were you on my wedding day ? Wedding are supposed to be joyful events. Do you remember your wedding day ? Of coure you do. Was it joyful ? Wait a minute maybe you shouldn’t answer that..........Let me ask this.......did everything go as ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be B-L-E-S-S-E-D

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003

based on 76 ratings

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God wants you to be blessed. But you need to know what to do if you want God to bless you.

Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Psalms 37:3-5 Ephesians 1:3 Topic- The seven simple ways to be blessed by God Subtopic: How to be B-L-E-S-S-E-D It is God’s will that everybody be blessed. It does not matter who you are, God wants you to be blessed. It does not matter how young or how old you are, God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5, Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Skunks, Chains And The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

based on 424 ratings

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Sermon on posessing Joy inspite of circumstances

The Joy Stealers #1 ‘Skunks Chains, and the Joy of the Lord’ Philippians 1:13-21 Introduction: A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbours house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the living room, she saw ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13-21, Philippians 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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James is a “Do this! Do that!” book which, taken to heart, will dynamically affect our lives on every level. We will not be the same at the end of this study if we prayerfully ask the Spirit to apply what we learn.

1. James verse 1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. a. Half Brother of Christ James a half-brother, of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospels mention this fact in Matthew 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004

based on 42 ratings

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This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: *other

New Shirts

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

based on 3 ratings

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Romans 6 sermon about trading our "dirty shirts" in for "new shirts" through Baptism and the sign of the Cross.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three-in-One who cleanses our hearts and minds and souls from all impurities, Amen. Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. This dirty old tshirt has been buried just outside of the campus house for three days. It has a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Judgment Begins

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Jul 20, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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It has always been God’s plan to have a holy people. Those that would stand for Him no matter what happened in their lives.

Where Judgment Begins (1 Peter 4:17) 1 Peter 4:17 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? KJV Introduction: I want to tell you right of the bat that this is not one of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 27: Holding On To God's Unchanging Hand Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

based on 4 ratings

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David gives us three great lessons (plus many others) to help us to trust in the Lord more.

One thing that can so greatly be seen within this psalm is David’s complete trust in the lord. He had a confidence based not in his own abilities, but in the strength of the lord; mounting confidence which his enemies and even armies and war could shake. He knew from his past deliverances ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Opportunity Of Godly Living Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 21, 2008

based on 28 ratings

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God saves people so that they might know Him & the only way they can truly know Him is to become like Him. As people chose to live in obedience to God, He empowers them that they might become the servants of God.

ISAIAH 56: 1-8 THE OPPORTUNITY OF GODLY LIVING Chapters 56-66 are the third section of Isaiah’s book. The section opens with promises of a grand salvation yet to come. God saves people so that they might know Him and the only way they can truly know Him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8, Isaiah 56:1

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2007

based on 44 ratings

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Christmas is about declaring, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that His people would be full of joy. Here are three keys to experiencing the joy of the Kingdom.

EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS ADVENT READINGS #1: HOPE OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: *other

Be Elated Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

based on 74 ratings

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Biblical joy is not a simple feeling but a frame of mind

“BE ELATED!” TEXT: 1 Thess. 5:16 One of the 3 great promises of the Declaration of Independence (i.e. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”) is the pursuit of happiness ... or joy. Biblical joy goes far beyond mere happiness ... in fact it is much greater than simple happiness! For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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