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  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Good News, Great Joy! Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,235 views

    I’d like to see a newspaper or news program that was all about ‘good news’…the great things that happen each and every day all over the world

    Good News – Great Joy! Dec. 13, 2009 Are there any ‘news junkies’ out there today? News junkies are people who like to know what, where, why, when and how about all the things going on in the world around us, and indeed around the world. How many of us read the newspaper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Make Our Joy Complete Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,921 views

    Let’s note what John is saying about Jesus who can make our joy complete. 1- He was from the beginning 2- He was seen and touched 3- He was sent for a purpose

    INTRO.- ILL.- The University of Notre Dame has a new tip for a catering employee they mistakenly gave a $29,000 gratuity check: Give it back. A lawsuit filed by the Indiana university claims Sara Gaspar used the accidental check to pay bills and buy a new car, MyFOX Chicago reported. Notre Dame ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Michael Jackson's Elusive Joy

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 2, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,418 views

    What Is My Outlook For Life? 1. Life is not necessarily a life of comfort and ease. 2. Life is not dependent on outside circumstances. 3. Life is not glamorous, flashy or outwardly impressive.

    Proverbs 12:15KJV 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: .....Proverbs 14:12KJV – Prov. 16:25 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Romans 6:20-21KJV 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21 What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Patriarchs The Joys And Pains Of The Journey Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016
     | 5,031 views

    The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016

    The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016 The overarching story of Genesis is the promise of a Deliverer whose mission will be to bless the nations by rescuing them from their sinfulness. This comes into focus when God chose Abraham to be the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Lesson From The Potato Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,901 views

    A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ.

    A LESSON FROM THE POTATO Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon Objective: A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ and that, like him – we should too, be everywhere spreading his love. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-12; Luke 19:35-40; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Things That Give God Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 23, 2025
     | 506 views

    God’s happiness is not based on material offerings or religious rituals but on our obedience, faith, worship, and love for others. When we walk in righteousness, win souls, and serve Him faithfully, we bring Him great joy.

    THINGS THAT GIVE GOD JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 15:7 "I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance." Supporting Texts: Psalm 147:11, Hebrews 11:6, Micah 6:8, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,623 views

    Just as the shepherds experienced great joy over finding Jesus, so we Christians should be experiencing joy with Him.

    December 10, 2000 Acts 16:6-34 “Good news of great joy!” INTRODUCTION It was a night like any other. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks. Everyone except maybe the shepherd keeping watch had already bedded down for the night. The lambs were curled up next to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Joy Of Becoming Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 51 ratings
     | 22,110 views

    This sermon looks at two aspects of spiritual growth. God’s part - Your part.

    The Joy of Becoming Like Christ Folks here is a fact: God is in the life change business. He takes a life that is bent and straightens it out. He takes a life that is shattered and puts it back together. He takes a life that is dirty – filthy – and cleans it up. He takes a life that is broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Joy Stealers (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,930 views

    Paul warns the Colossians against legalism, mysticism, and asceticism.

    Above All: A Study in Colossians Col 2:18-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church Cubbie Dog When I first moved to Illinois, a friend offered to take me to a Cubs game. I explained that I’m not really a baseball fan. He said, “It’s not just baseball, it's Wrigley Field.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Seth Lawson avatar

    05 Joy In Knowing Christ Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 775 views

    Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we treasure knowing Christ above all else.

    Over the past several weeks we’ve been working our way through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and we’ve discovered how joy isn’t something that simply happens to us. It’s a deliberate response to the realities of who Christ is and what He’s done in our lives. We've explored how joy can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Jesus Brings Us Joy

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    This sermon was preached on the Third Sunday in Advent and is based on "The Magnificat" in Luke 1:46-55.

    Jesus Brings Us Joy --Luke 1:46-55 Music is central in the message of Christmas. I love the carols of Christmas; and, as I have said so often Handel’s Messiah. I love to hear the organ and trumpet resonate during the Christmas season. Christmas began with singing months before the Angel Choir ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    What Happened To Your Joy?

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,192 views

    A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ;

    WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR JOY? Galatians 4:15 NOTE: This sermon was preached in tandem with Pastor Ken's associate pastor of Congregational Care. Pastor Gary's portion is provided only in rough outline. Sermon Objective: A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Foundation For Joy Is The Work Of God Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 2,728 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God Philipians 1:1-2 David Taylor The church at Philippi was pioneered by Paul on his second missionary journey as recorded in Acts 16:1-40. There you read that Paul picked up Timothy then went to the region of Macedonia because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Foundation For Joy Is The Work Of God Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,551 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God Philipians 1:1-2 David Taylor The church at Philippi was pioneered by Paul on his second missionary journey as recorded in Acts 16:1-40. There you read that Paul picked up Timothy then went to the region of Macedonia because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking For Pennies

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

    Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist