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The Joy Of The Spirit Is The Measure Of Its Power Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 2, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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The problem is that we’ve confused joy with happiness. Happiness is dependent on happenings. Circumstances in your life dictate whether or not you are happy. Joy, on the other hand, is a gift from God - a fruit of the Spirit that transcends whatever is

Opening illustration: During an earthquake some years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, but they were at the same time surprised at the calmness and apparent joy of an old woman whom they all knew. At length one of them, addressing the old woman, said, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count It All Joy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon explores how life's trials, viewed through faith, can lead to spiritual growth, maturity, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Creator of the universe has carved out this moment in time for us to come together, to learn, to grow, and to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Testing Of Faith, Patience

Joy Series

Contributed by Don Vanzant on Sep 30, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 18,953 views

God gives joy to those who abide in Him which is not dependent on circumstances but is actually compatible with pain.

Years ago I spent the last four months of seminary in the Clinical Pastoral Education program or CPE as a chaplain on the third floor of Central Baptist Hospital. It was a great experience, but not one that suited me too well. I was assigned to the respiratory ward where people were mostly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Joy And Peace Or Sorrow And Anxiety

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 24, 2018

| 5,740 views

The Bible tells us that the LORD gives us gifts of joy and peace among other godly attributes. Are they evident in the lives of most Christians? If not, why not?

Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” And our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Matthew 22:37-38, 1 Timothy 6:6, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:6, Isaiah 53:5-6, Romans 8:1-17, Revelation 3:14-17, Galatians 5:22-23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Joy: Don't Leave Home Without It

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 16, 2001

based on 56 ratings

| 2,941 views

How joy in the Lord provides internal protection to keep us safe, and is really close at hand and is the way of the Kingdom of God.

Joy: Don’t Leave Home Without it “Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not troublesome to me, and for you it is a safeguard.” Philippians 3:1 (NRSV) Rejoice in the Lord - as a safeguard - illus. safety belt. A. Internal Protection 1. No ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Feb 2, 2008

based on 24 ratings

| 11,018 views

The Call Of James Is That We Count The Trials Of Life As "All Joy". In This Sermon We Will Look At What This Means...

“Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 02/03/2008 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling through ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Create In Me A Pure Heart

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 13, 2007

based on 11 ratings

| 12,856 views

Examining how we need to have a heart change!

Create in me a Pure Heart Psalm 51; Psalm 101 Introduction Where is your heart at today? What fills your heart most when you wake up in the morning? What thoughts do you hide deep in your heart that only you know about? I have news for you; God already knows what’s in there! This morning we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

based on 4 ratings

| 13,221 views

There are many difficulties that come in life. The Word tells us to persevere-continue on-be faithful--

“Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Pure Fruit Of Innocence"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 18, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 3,925 views

What made the infant church powerful and successful is no less available to us now.

When my cat was about a year old he developed a urinary infection. A friend of mine who was a veterinary assistant brought home some sample medicines that I administered to the cat for several days, and the problem seemed to be cured. A week or two later however, the symptoms came back. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Orthodox

Get Ready For Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 11, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 6,721 views

Joy is not simply a thing of the past, but is stronger in us as a promise of the future. Isaiah 35:10 urges us to get ready for that joy.

“Get Ready For Joy!” Isaiah 35:10 Pastor Jim Luthy What is it about us and nostalgia? We like to think back to more exciting times or more innocent times, ponder fond memories, sometimes just escape from the trials of today. Little pieces of cardboard with the picture of our favorite baseball ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10, Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifts Of Christmas: Joy Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

| 5,192 views

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Joy Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/18/2016 If you have been able to join us the past two weeks, you know that we began a journey through the season of Advent by unwrapping the gifts of Christmas. We began with the gift of hope—hope for yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Church

"Joy" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001

based on 76 ratings

| 28,155 views

Part 1 in a 4 part Christmas series

(Read text: vss 1-11) This passage from the second chapter of Luke is one of the most familiar passages in all of scripture; even among the unchurched. We seldom hear these verses read other than during the Christmas season, and even Christians probably seldom see them except when they are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Joy

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 25,113 views

Christmas Series part 3

Joy There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little boy said, “They ain’t got it”. Next he saw a colt in the field playing and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Joy Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 22, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 10,112 views

A sermon on joy.

Sermon for 4 Pentecost, Yr C 27/06/2004 Based on Ps 16:11 & Gal 5:22-23 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Joy. It has been said that a sorrow shared is half the sorrow, while a joy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

But Then Joy!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 10,738 views

A sermon about finding a song of joy, after struggling through a difficult period, and crying out to God for relief!

Ill: Man criss-crossing in grocery aisles, and overhearing woman and daughter in store: -daughter wants "Cookies" – "Ellen, we just have ¾ of aisles, it won’t be long…" -"I want candy" – "Now Ellen don’t cry… two more aisles to go and we will be checking out." -At the check out – "I want gum" – and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:17-22

Denomination: United Methodist

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