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  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt. 5 Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
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     | 3,020 views

    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTAIN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IS A LIFE SHARED Pt.5 Sunday March 2, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:9-11 Intro. A. We are continuing on from where we left off last week. Last week if you were here you will remember that we were looking at this prayer that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Normal Christian Life Is A Life Of Supernatural Joy Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,278 views

    The absence of supernatural joy in a christians life means the kingdom of God is not in full manifestation.

    Ps 132:9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy. Isa 55: 12 For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: Ps 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Life Lesson From The Life Of Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 17, 2024
     | 534 views

    What can we learn from Mary Magdalene? The formula for forgiveness is a part of her story.

    A Life Lesson from the life of Mary Magdalene Luke 8:1-3 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:1 Soon afterward, Jesus began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Getting Over Your Hang-Ups Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,324 views

    Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

    Getting Over Your Hang-ups Series: Letting God Guide You May 1, 2005 Recently the news media has been having a heyday reporting the questionable (and usually illegal) behavior of well-known people, (professional athletes, politicians, preachers, presidents, even royalty). From Martha Stewart to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Happy Life Is Living Water Type Life"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 21, 2015
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     | 5,246 views

    The sermon shares what makes us happy being separated, happy is one who delights in the Word, happy is the ones who have roots, and happy is the one who chooses the way of righteousness.

    Paul was happy even in some not so pleasant times; 2. Paul rejoiced & was full of happiness even in less than pleasant circumstances. II Cor. 6:1010sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. 1. Happy is the man who separates ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Woe Is Me

    Contributed by Ron Kelly on Dec 10, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 30,407 views

    In this life, we will all experience our share of ups and downs, heartaches and pain. When we go through this pressure cooker called, "life" - we must understand that God promised us that He would never leave us, nor would He forsake us!

    (New King James Version) 1 Kings 19:10-13 10) So he said ‘I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.’ 11) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Embracing Life And Living Life Among Others Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2016
     | 6,307 views

    Sooner or later, we must revise our expectations downward and realize that it is not God’s will for us to always feel happy. Instead, we must embrace all of life with a view toward loving God and loving others.

    Embracing Life and Living Life Among Others (topical) 1. Does your life ever feel like this? 2. I was reading recently about a man who awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don`t Take Christ Out Of Your Christmas

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017
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     | 14,585 views

    MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SEEN A SIGN THAT SAYS MERRY XMAS AND I`M CERTAIN THAT THEY MEANT WELL BUT IT`S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS WAS TRULY MISS IN A BAD WAY

    Luke 1:39-44 (KJV) 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choice Is Yours

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 16, 2012
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     | 3,263 views

    Passion for guns would destroy you! Passion for God would bless you! Choice is yours!

    Passion for guns would destroy you! Passion for God would bless you! Choice is yours! Luke 10:39 “And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word.” The Connecticut elementary school shooter Adam Lanza had learned to shoot from his gun-collecting mom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Week 6: Relax Under The Umbrella Of God’s Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021
     | 4,558 views

    If you've ever travelled to a place where the culture was different than yours, you know how clueless you can feel. Job's "culture" was different than God's. It's no wonder he felt lost in the midst of his suffering...

    How many of you have travelled to a place where the culture was noticeably different than yours? At times, didn’t you feel totally clueless? I’ve seen the bewildered look on American businessmen’s faces who came to Japan where I grew up. When meeting with a Japanese client for the first time, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Life Of Fairh V Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 27, 2007
     | 2,326 views

    Jesus is the object of our faith

    The Life of Faith V Hebrews 12: 1-3 I find the life of faith grows better and better every month I live. I can truly say my life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentations and can add most heartily that, Day by day this pathway smoothes Since first I learned to love it. It is better and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    That Your Joy Might Be Full: A Sermon For The 3rd Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,918 views

    Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent in which we think about joy. What is joy? In particular, what is Christian joy? How is this connected to hope, peace, and love, the other themes we reflect upon in this season?

    That Your Joy Might be Full: A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent 1 John 1:1–4 NKJV That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Knowing Expands Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 8, 2015
     | 3,988 views

    Caldwell & Jorgeson free climbed El Capitan’s Dawn Wall. How were they able to do this impossible climb? Knowing that they were fastened to the rock. Our only security in life is staying fastened to Jesus

    - El Capitan’s Dawn Wall Yosemite National Park Cal.  - 3,000 ft. vertical face climbed in 19 days - Many considered the most difficult rock climb in the world. - Dec. 27/14-Jan.14/15 -Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson - Few, if any, thought the Dawn Wall could be free-climbed - Using just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Live Life To The Full — The Abundant Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 737 views

    Will we follow the thief who steals life, or the Saviour who gives it?

    Go! And Live Life to the Full — The Abundant Life in Christ John 10:10 (NLT): “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” Introduction: Life to the Full There’s a story told of a man who spent his whole life collecting expensive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Glory Shines So Bright Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,590 views

    God's glory will be the defining feature of the new heaven and new earth. Therefore we need to make His glory the supreme passion of our life right now.

    Right now, if you go outside, there are innumerable stars in the sky. But you can only see one of them – our sun. That is because the light from the sun is so bright that none of those other stars in the sky can be seen during the daytime. But if we wait until the sun sets tonight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist