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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Today is third Sunday of Advent we celebrate today Joy. Israel celebrated joy of God how he delivered and how through Jesus God delivers people everywhere through the birth of the Christ.
Joy Sunday Psalm 126 1. The Psalm shares Israel history and shares a hope for a glorious and joyful future • It’s a message about Joy, It’s a message about God power to save Israel and to save Us. • Notice the verse — "When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion" - The Holy ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
Part 10 in a series on Philippians, focusing on contentment in Christ
The Joy of Contentment I. Introduction A. Learning Contentment 1. Russian couple lived in a very small hut with their two children. a) The husband’s parents lost their home and moved in with the couple. b) The conditions were crowded and unbearable. c) She went to the village wise man to seek ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What does the joy of forgiveness and the joy of partnership of God mean to you? Can others tell that you have joy?
Joy in Partnership 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
An examination of true Christian joy
The Joys of Prison Philippians 1:3-11 October 25, 1998 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Prescription for a Joyless Life 1. Make little things bother you: don’t just let them, make them! 2. Lose your perspective of things, and keep it lost. Don’t put first things first. 3. Get yourself a good ...read more
Denomination: Church Of God
We should carry our Joy in everything we do. Our joy is a gift of the Holy Spirit and when we are less than joyful we are squashing that spirit. Joy to the World is not just for Christmas, but for all year long!
Scripture is shared from the NASB... We just sang Joy to the World as a praise song, and I think we did a pretty good job of it. I’d like to try this exercise together if you would indulge me for a moment. Let’s sing that first verse again, only let’s do it with a scowl or a ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13
We sing and quote that "The joy of the LORD is your strength," but learning to live it in challenging service to our King is a daily "workout" for our faith (that brings "unexpected joy").
How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I get this accomplished, I’ll focus on helping out at the church?” How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I have my degree in hand, I’ll start seriously serving the Lord” or “As soon as our church finds a building (or a pastor), I’ll really get ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10
Denomination: *other
Disunity...the church’s only problem
1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13
Denomination: United Methodist
Explores the hope and joy found in Christ, and how we can harness this hope in our lives.
Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to be in the house of the Lord today, where we gather as one family under His banner of love. We are here today to share in the Word of God, to draw from its well of wisdom, and to be nourished by its life-giving truths. We turn our hearts today to the prophetic ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11
Topics: Joy, Hope, Christ
An analysis of Psalm 51 and what it truly means to ask God for forgiveness of sin.
There’s a modern-day proverb that says: “To err is human. And so is denying responsibility and avoiding an admission of guilt.” Why is it so tough to own up to our mistakes? There’s nothing new or modern about sin and the need for repentance. Tonight, we will look at perhaps the most classic ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17
Denomination: Baptist
As Christians, giving is not just an act, it's a lifestyle that brings us joy and fulfillment.
The Joy of Giving The question of giving is not a matter of choice for Christians; it is a fundamental principle that guides our lives. We are called to give because God has set the example for us through His generous nature. John 3:16 reminds us that God loved the world so much that He gave His ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20
Topics: Joy, Giving
Having joy is not dependent on circumstances but comes from God, is Jesus-specific, and something that we are called to practice.
Introduction: A Joyless World As we continue listening to these songs for the road, we come to a song of joy. To begin I want to read a couple of quotes about joy. C.S. Lewis once said this: “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6
Four factors we need in order to have genuine joy in the spiritual journey.
In 1492 Christopher Columbus set out for the Orient and ended up in the Caribbean. Some people have said that Columbus set a pattern that’s continued for the last 500 years…that men still won’t stop and ask for directions. For many of us guys, being someplace we’ve never been before is a ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7, 1 John 1:1-19, John 1:1-19
This sermon deals with the joy of fellowship that comes between those who love God. This sermon is #2 in my series on the Book of Philippians.
Think about this for just a minute. Here was Paul, in chains because he had preached and defended the message of the Gospel, and here in this letter to the Philippians he begins it with some words of praise and joy. Did you know that nowhere else in the religious writings of the world, outside of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8
Denomination: Holiness
Giving God’s way creates joy and peace, not guilt and fear.
THE JOY OF GENEROSITY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God At His Word) A. I Chronicles 29:12-14 (READ and COMMENT) LLUSTRATION: Arthur DeMoss, a gifted and godly BUSINESSMAN, built one of the most successful businesses of its kind in America and in the process gained a fortune of an ...read more
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:12-14
The only way money can buy happiness is when you give it away. How can we do that and why does God think that we need to learn that practice in our lives?
(This sermon series is based on a book by Randy Alcorn entitled "The Treasure Principle) OPEN: Years ago, there was a comedian named Joan Rivers that said: “People say that money isn’t the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.” A ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
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