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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Future Joy

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
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    We find joy by saturating our minds and hearts with the future promises of God.

    This morning, I’d like to talk about joy. How does that statement make you feel? Hopeful? Glad? Or does it arouse feelings of apprehension? Joy is a funny topic. You would expect that people would enjoy hearing about joy; that they would welcome a discourse on such a positive topic. But I’ll bet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Present Joy

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,925 views

    We find joy, not in circumstances, but in knowing and trusting in the present promises of God.

    All of us desire to have joy in our lives. No matter what we call it – happiness, gladness, delight, good cheer – we would all like to experience more of it. As we are reminded on this Independence Day, the quest for joy is even enshrined in our Declaration of Independence as a God-given right: "We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everlasting Joy

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
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    No matter how you look at it, the gospel is good news of great joy. Do you have joy? Real Joy? Everlasting joy? What is joy? Why did the angel proclaim Christ’s birth as an occasion of great joy? How can you and I have everlasting joy?

    EVERLASTING JOY LUKE 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: Do not fear. For behold, I give to you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For to you is born today, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 MKJV) Arthur Gossip wrote, "The New Testament is the happiest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Leap Of Joy

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
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    A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Advent

    Fourth Sunday Advent Luke 1: 39-45 (46-55) "The Leap of Joy"  39 ¶ In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joy At Work

    Contributed by Dennis Bakke on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    Dennis Bakke’s Labor Day Sermon based on his New York Times bestselling book, JOY AT WORK.

    Joy at Work A sermon preached by Dennis Bakke on Labor Day Sunday September 4, 2005 Falls Church Episcopal Church Falls Church, VA Dennis Bakke is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, JOY AT WORK: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job. He is the co-founder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bramwell Hayes avatar

    The Joy Of Habakkuk

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 16, 2004
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    The joy of Habbakkuk, its source and how it can be applied to our lives.

    The joy of Habakkuk Hab 3:16-19 16 When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops. 17 Although the fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,874 views

    Giving is a joy if you love Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION „X Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get anywhere, it has to learn to crawl." The people said, "Let it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Arthur Page avatar

    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Arthur Page on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,518 views

    During the Christmas season, we find ourselves in a deficit of joy. Isaiah describes finding joy in the desert . . . perhaps we are seeking joy in the wrong places.

    How many of you are just absolutely overflowing with joy right now? Let’s be honest with each other, OK? Is there even one person here who can truthfully say, I’m so overflowing with joy I can hardly contain myself? Just one? Would you like to know how to get that kind of joy in your life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Joy Of Dumpsters

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
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    The cleansing effect of having a dumpster in your driveway is a amazing. You can get rid of a lot of clutter in your house. In a simlar way, "junk" can gather in each of us who are called to be the temple of the Lord. Jesus cleanses us.

    Every so often, as you drive around the various neighborhoods in these parts, you will notice the presence of dumpsters. Sometimes they are there to collect the waste from construction; sometimes reconstruction; but other times, the dumpster seems to be just for junk. I find this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    There is nothing like the freedom of forgiveness. The record of your past can be cleansed and God offers it freely.

    The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-7 Psalm 32:1 (NIV) A psalm of David. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Oh What Joy!!!!  David had been forgiven of many things  Adultery  Murder  Dishonesty Sin is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Christian Joy

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,664 views

    Shows how we can have joy in all kinds of situations by trust & hope through the Holy Spirit.

    Christian Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: We know that God has provided peace for us—and desires for us to experience peace. Likewise, God has provided joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Joy Of The Lord.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. What is Our Joy of The Lord?

    The Joy of The lord. Acts 20:21-29. The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Consider It Joy

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

    Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Presence

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,189 views

    The point of the two parables about lost things – implies that we can get lost, separated from God. The reaction of the owner (God) is a grief-stricken search.

    Joy In The Presence / Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: Men and women react differently when they are lost. A man will drive and drive without stopping to ask directions. But, his wife will stop at the first gas station or even stop people along the way if she isn’t absolutely sure. Here we have two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed