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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Make Our Joy Complete Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,798 views

    Let’s note what John is saying about Jesus who can make our joy complete. 1- He was from the beginning 2- He was seen and touched 3- He was sent for a purpose

    INTRO.- ILL.- The University of Notre Dame has a new tip for a catering employee they mistakenly gave a $29,000 gratuity check: Give it back. A lawsuit filed by the Indiana university claims Sara Gaspar used the accidental check to pay bills and buy a new car, MyFOX Chicago reported. Notre Dame ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Skunks, Chains And The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002
    based on 424 ratings
     | 20,835 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Virtue Of Joy (3 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,250 views

    Joy and happiness seem to be the same thing. But there is a profound difference. Joy is a virtue because it comes from within and is not contingent upon the circumstances around us.

    Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of "the greatest justice since John Marshall." At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Humility Creates (Completes) Joy

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,152 views

    Pentecost 19 (A) - Humility creates (completes) joy. Believers discover this truth in Jesus which then causes believers to display this truth to others.

    HUMILITY CREATES JOY (Outline) October 7, 2007 - PENTECOST 19 - Philippians 2:1-5 INTRO: Today’s verses are an excellent example of divine teaching conflicting with worldly wisdom. The wisdom of God is foolishness in the eyes of the world. This is known as a paradox. A paradox is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,735 views

    What is the lesson to be learned from the passage which includes "The Joy of the LORD is Your Strength?

    The Joy of the LORD is Your Strength Nehemiah 8:5-12 Introduction Most of us have probably heard the words “The joy of the LORD is your strength”, even though you may not know it comes from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. But just what does this mean? Is it simply a call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Stealing Your Joy? Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
     | 7,494 views

    Christmas should be a season filled with joy but many things steal that joy from us

    What is Stealing your Joy? Matthew 2:1-11 December 11, 2011 Morning Service The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten character, the Grinch and how he hates ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Wonder, The Celebration, The Joy Of Resurrection!

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 8, 2009
     | 10,283 views

    A SERMON FOR EASTER: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim “I have seen the Risen Lord!”

    John 20:1-18 THE WONDER, THE CELEBRATION, THE JOY OF RESURRECTION! A SERMON FOR EASTER SUNDAY: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple the disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unleashing Joy: A Way Of Life.

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 9, 2019
     | 3,010 views

    Joy is something to be lived out in the life of a Christian. This message challenges Christians to develop the character in their life that will produce the spiritual fruit of joy, using the very familiar, yet simple, recipe of Jesus, Others, Yourself.

    My family was recently visiting Disney, a place where dreams come true and joy is found. It was interesting watching other families share our experience. It was hot, crowded, long lines, expensive food. I realized you can be in a place where everything is supposed to be magical and yet be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Joy After Darkness SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 846 views

    ... cling to God's promises, dawn is on the horizon.

    Have you ever felt like giving up? Like everything is going wrong and there's no way out? Have you ever laid in bed at night, feeling like the darkness itself has turned against you? Well, if this is you, then I want to talk to you about finding joy in the midst of your night season. I want to give ...read more

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    Finding Joy In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Sep 21, 2014
     | 12,910 views

    When facing difficult times we can find Peace and Joy only from a committed relationship with Jesus Christ

    Finding Joy in Hard Times James 1:1-8 James 1:1-8 New Living Translation (NLT) Greetings from James 1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! Faith and Endurance 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Keeping Your Joy Alive Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,652 views

    In this Psalm, we notice three aspects of this topic of joy and the motivations that can keep us joyful.

    Keeping Your Joy Alive Griffith Baptist Church – 8/3/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 40 Main Verse: Psalms 40:8 - I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. The Introduction 1. God Helps the Troubled – 40:1-3 2. God Helps the Humble – 40:4-5 3. God Helps the Obedient – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sow In Tears Reap In Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 29, 2022
     | 7,756 views

    Adults try not to cry, thinking it's a sign of weakness, but in God's thinking, tears elevate our actions to a new level. There are 7 laws of sowing & reaping. If we sow, we SHALL reap. Don't grow weary in your sowing. Your rewards are coming!

    SOW IN TEARS REAP IN JOY Ps. 126:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Ark Riddles 1. Q: What kind of lights did Noah install on the Ark? A: Flood lights. 2. Q: Where did Noah put the bees? A: He kept them in the Ark hives. 3. Q: What did Noah say to himself as he was loading up the Ark with the much ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Disciplines That Bring Joy

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 10,944 views

    Learn the three disciplines to ensure joy for your journey in life.

    Introduction: I don’t know how many of you like or dislike the word discipline, but the word usually brings a strong response. You, either, love discipline and live a disciplined life, or you love discipline but are frustrated because you don’t live a disciplined life, or you hate discipline but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Easter Joy: Celebrating The Resurrection SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,640 views

    An engaging Easter Sunday sermon, inspired by 'The Story' from Randy Frazee and Max Lucado, celebrating the joy and hope brought by the Resurrection.

    The first Easter Sunday was great because the previous Saturday had been terrible. The enemies of Christ thought they had put an end to his movement. They believed his work was a failure. On that Saturday, Christ was in the grave. His life was over, his voice silenced, and his miracles ceased. The ...read more

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    Finding Joy: Easter, 2003

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,350 views

    Do you ever feel like this? Emptiness? Exhaustion? Feeling trapped? We’ll meet two people in the Bible who felt this way. But because they met the Risen Jesus, they found joy. And you can, too!

    (I used several ideas from Rick Warren’s Easter messages over the last few years for this message. Thanks, Rick! 1980 people attended our services and 63 people prayed to recieve Christ at CVCC this Easter!) * * * I’ve lived in NE Ohio 17 years and I’ve personally talked to hundreds of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist