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    The Benefits Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,173 views

    Emphasize the transformative power of prayer in our lives, leading to joy, strength, and a deeper relationship with God and others.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage in the Book of Philippians, where the Apostle Paul discusses the joy, strength, and power that come from a life of prayer. In the words of Richard Foster, "Prayer catapults us onto the frontier of the spiritual life. Of all the ...read more

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    The Gift PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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    To explore the gifts of testing, patience, and joy and how they serve to mature us and deepen our relationship with Christ.

    Good morning, church family. You know, as Christians, we often hear about the gifts of the Spirit, but how often do we consider the gifts of testing, patience, and joy? In a world where instant gratification is the norm, these gifts may seem like anything but. However, as we delve into James ...read more

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    God Is Faithful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
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     | 1,612 views

    To encourage the church family to live in constant joy, gratitude, and trust in God, even amidst the chaos of the world.

    Good morning, Church Family! I'm glad we're all here today to dive into God's Word together. We're going to unpack a passage that's all about joy, gratitude, and trust - all things we could use a little more of in our lives. You know, the great theologian Karl Barth once said, "To clasp the hands ...read more

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    God's Greatest Gift To The World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,118 views

    Explores the profound gift of God's grace, the joy of salvation, and God's generosity, particularly celebrated during Christmas.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this splendid gathering of hearts yearning for the divine word. It's a blessing to see each one of you here today, united in our common love for our Lord and Savior. Our gathering today is not by chance, but by divine appointment. We find ourselves here, in this sacred ...read more

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    Living In The Goodness Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,794 views

    This sermon encourages finding joy and refuge in God's eternal goodness, rather than in worldly possessions or status.

    Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, not as strangers but as family, bound together by the love of our Lord and Savior. We assemble, not as individuals but as a community, united by the shared belief in the goodness of our God. We are here to celebrate, to reflect, and to respond to that ...read more

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    A Life Of Grace And Service PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024
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    Encourages Christians to embrace the joy of giving generously, reflecting Christ's love and service, as a fundamental aspect of their faith.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to see all of you gathered here today, ready to receive the nourishing word of our Lord. I trust that you all come with hearts open, ready to be filled with the divine wisdom that only our God can provide. We are gathered here today to talk about ...read more

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    Do What He Says PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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     | 1,213 views

    This sermon emphasizes the joy and fulfillment found in obedient discipleship, viewing God's commands not as burdens but as opportunities for blessings.

    Good morning, beloved. It is truly a blessing to be in the presence of the Lord with all of you today. We are gathered here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to hear His word and to grow in our understanding ...read more

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    Rejoice In The Lord Always

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,800 views

    Too many believers forget where real joy comes from. In our self-absorbed society it is easy to think that joy comes from personal pleasures, people or possessions. The following points contain some helpful motivations to obey the scriptural commmand, "Re

    Rejoice in the Lord Always (Phil. 4:4) Too many believers forget where real joy comes from. In our self-absorb society it is easy to think that joy comes from personal pleasures, people or possessions. The following points contain some helpful motivations to obey the scriptural commmand, "Rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Your Will, Not Your Feelings Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,704 views

    Sermon 2 in the series. Do you long for the joy that you see in others, yet you cannot seem to attain it. Here are steps to recovering your joy. In this sermon, we consider that one must learn to live in his will, not in his feelings.

    What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy July 18, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church Ephesians 5:14 SERMON 2: The Fallacy of Living In Your Feelings NOTE: This sermon is based in part on a sermon by F.B. Meyer entitled, “Where am I Wrong?” This sermon appears as chapter 2 in two of his books, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And The Lord Made Me Laugh Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025
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    The joy of the Lord has the power to turn sorrow into laughter and despair into hope. When we look at the story of Sarah, we see a God who turned her years of barrenness into joy, so profound that she proclaimed, “God has made me laugh.”

    Title: AND THE LORD MADE ME LAUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:1-3, Job 8:21, Luke 1:13-14 INTRODUCTION: The joy of the Lord has the power to turn sorrow into laughter and despair into hope. When we look at the story of Sarah, we see a God who turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Necessity Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    Joy is the result of Faithfully Following Jesus Christ. Psalm 5:11 “Let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.”

    By Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist ~ For Sunday AM, February 24, 2008 Philippians 1:27-30 “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missing Christmas: The Innkeeper Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021
     | 6,888 views

    We’re doing this little three-part series entitled The Characters of Christmas in order to see the magic of Christmas in the faces of those who first experience its warmth and joy.

    No one wants to miss Christmas. “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost nipping at your nose” – who would want to miss such a magical experience? But how do you get the most out of Christmas – the full experience of Christmas? Yes, you’ll watch your favorite Christmas movies, and you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up And Get Dressed

    Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,933 views

    God’s alarm clock is sounding "wake up" it is no longer time to sleep in sorrow joy is coming in the morning!

    Wake Up and Get Dressed! Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne Romans 13:11-14 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Not So Great Escape Series

    Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,927 views

    This is the second in a series on the Philippian church. The experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi shows us key principles of salvation and joy.

    The Not So Great Escape Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church I love prison escape movies. It seems that no matter how badly they behaved to get themselves into prison, once they start trying to get out, I’m rooting for them to make it. It’s even easier to sympathize with the escaping prisoner ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Smiling About?

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 13,544 views

    Our Lord’s coming gives us a real reason to smile; the joy he brings lasts forever.

    Christmas is almost here! Only two more weeks and the whole ordeal will be over for another year! I actually heard someone say that on the radio the other day. Sadly, he’s right. For a lot of people Christmas isn’t a time of happiness, but a time of frustration; it’s not a time for joy, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran