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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Joy To The World, The Lord Has Come Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,544 views

    In the account of Christ’s advent in John 1:19-37, we see a 1) Joyful Preparation (John 1:19-28), a 2) Joyful Arrival (John 1:29-34) and a resulting 3) Joyful Response (John 1:35-37).

    If you're the type of person who counts down the days until your local radio station starts playing nonstop Christmas music, you might want to brace yourself for some bad news. Apparently listening to Christmas music on loop could have some negative effects on your mental health, according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Experience Joy In God’s Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,467 views

    The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest news ever proclaimed - and it does bring Joy to the World!

    EXPERIENCE JOY IN GOD’S FAITHFULNESS Ezra 1:1-4; 3:10-13 Introduction The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest news ever proclaimed - and it does bring Joy to the World! As Christmas draws nearer, we eagerly await the joyful reminder of that day. In the story of the birth of Christ we do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Christmas - Glad Tiding Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Dec 22, 2019
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    Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it?

    Time of the year – Family, food and fun, but it is also a time to think about the deeper questions of life – but also to ask the question, “is there a purpose to it all?” • Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Worship In Pain (Salvation Foundation For Joy)

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,024 views

    We are going to see several aspects of the go-to weapon to combat discouragement, depression, suffering, and pain – praise, and God worthy of it

    A. Opening illustration: Christian funerals are a place that we see worship in pain if they are sorrowing like Paul said to do “with hope.” The I thought about it more, and I think that so many go to corporate worship each week in pain. Some of us live our lives in more pain than others. Pain is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Practiced Gratitude Fills The Boat With Joy

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 22, 2022
     | 1,236 views

    Simple lessons from the story of the "first Thanksgiving."

    Practiced Gratitude Fills the Boat With Joy Acts 27:33-38 (NIV) "Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34 Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Happiness Report? Are You A Joy Giver?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2022
     | 1,347 views

    I just want to be happy is a poor purpose in life. Happiness is externals. Joy is internal choices. Pleasure is temporary.

    THE HAPPINESS REPORT? ARE YOU A JOY GIVER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE THERE METAL OR MENTAL HINDRANCES TO JOY? I watched a circus employee stick a metal rod in the mud. He just pushed the rod in several inches with his bare hand. Then the man hooked a chain around ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    Overflowing With Joy Until He Comes Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 16, 2022
     | 1,285 views

    We are truly better together.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION o Pleasure to be here—we are waiting on the glorious day of Christ’s return. o Many days we are already ready—sickness, pain, tired, seeing things in culture, burdens in life, persecution. A GRIEF OBSERVED For C. S. Lewis, it was the death of his wife, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    The Third Sunday In Advent: The Joy Candle Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 16, 2022
     | 3,656 views

    The shepherds of Bethlehem experienced the first Christmas when the saw the angel, the heavenly host, and ultimately Baby Jesus Himself! We may never know joy like they did, but we can still have joy, too.

    (Note: This message is based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on December 11, 2022. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is the third Sunday in the Advent season. Today’s focus is on joy, and if there was ever a need for joy, it’s these days! In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "the Gift Of Joy"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2019
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    So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas. The first week, we looked at the word peace. I reminded you that there are three levels of peace.

    CHRISTMAS WORDS “The Gift of Joy” 1st Peter 1:3-9 So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas. The first week, we looked at the word peace. I reminded you that there are three levels of peace. • There is peace with God. Paul said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Joy And Sorrow And "fun" Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2024
     | 783 views

    My boss said he wished he could expunge the word “fun” from our students’ working vocabulary. Now knowing what students at our all-boy high school could do outside supervision, I tended to agree.

    Joy, Sorrow and “Fun” Some time ago, I listened to a sermon by the local pastor. He told us that the Ten Commandments were given to us by God so that we could all “enjoy” life. I’m sure there are many, even Christians, who would question that. After all, the Commandments are largely a list of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Led Forth With Joy In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,069 views

    God always remembers His covenant, His unbroken promise, so in all our words and actions, as the psalmist proclaims, we are led forth with joy.

    Saturday of 28th Week in Course 2023 One of the requirements for a just law, according to the Fathers of the Church and Thomas Aquinas, is that it be promulgated to those we expect to obey it. Now there is a natural moral law that is summarized in the Ten Commandments. St. Paul talks about that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "you Are The Joy Of Christ"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 24, 2023
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     | 1,942 views

    A sermon about learning to find joy in the fact that we are Christ's joy.

    “You are the Joy of Christ” Hebrews 12:1-3 Have you ever wondered what it was like for God to put on skin and become a living, breathing human being? It couldn’t have been easy. Think about it; Jesus experienced the ordinary pains we experience. He knew what it was like to have a cold, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Advent: A Picture Of Joy (With Communion) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,013 views

    The story of Christmas is a story of joy. Not fleeting happiness tied to presents or celebrations, but a joy rooted in the faithfulness and presence of God.

    Advent: A Picture of Joy (with Communion) As we continue our journey through Advent, let me start with a question: What is your favourite joyful Christmas tradition or memory? Perhaps it’s decorating the tree, singing carols, or watching the excitement on a child’s face as they open a gift. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Kingdom Values: Righteousness, Peace, And Joy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 2, 2025
     | 758 views

    As Kingdom citizens, we must prioritise righteousness, live in peace, and maintain our joy, no matter the circumstances. These values will not only bless our lives but also make us true ambassadors of Christ in the world.

    KINGDOM VALUES: RIGHTEOUSNESS, PEACE, AND JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 32:17, John 14:27, Nehemiah 8:10, Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    From Empty Pots To Overflowing Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 623 views

    Life is full of seasons—times of emptiness and times of abundance. The story of the wedding at Cana demonstrates how Jesus can turn a situation of lack into one of overflowing joy.

    FROM EMPTY POTS TO OVERFLOWING JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 "Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim." – John 2:7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Joel 2:25-26, Isaiah 61:3, John 16:24, Romans 15:13 INTRODUCTION: Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God