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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Joy And Sorrow And "fun" Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2024
     | 520 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

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    When Sorrow Comes

    Contributed by Claud Lowe on May 17, 2007
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    When sorrow comes, how do you handle it and where do you turn?

    When Sorrow Comes Pastor Claud Lowe D.D.L.S. When sorrow comes, most turn to alcohol, drugs, sex, or suicide. None of these give real relief. Of course suicide is permanent and seems like the answer. It isn’t and never was. Sure it’s the easy way out but the result is forever and deadly. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sorrow’s Song Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024
     | 589 views

    SORROW’S SONG

    Psalm 61:1-8 SORROW’S SONG I. SORROW’S REQUEST - 1-2 A. Lord Hear Me - 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. The Reality of His Pain - Absalom is dead, David’s heart is breaking. The Response to His Pain - 1 Hear my cry, The Resort for His Pain - O God The Release ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Seeking Jesus Among The Dead

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,363 views

    Mary is despondent when she goes to the tomb the second time not knowing where the body of Jesus lay and she is confronted by the angels and then by Jesus. Her sorrow turns into joy and then she is given a command to go and share the good news of Jesus' resurrection from the dead.

    “SEEKING JESUS AMONG THE DEAD?” JOHN 20:11-18 1. The DISTRESS of Mary Magdalene. (v. 11) Psalm 50:15; Matthew 26:75; Mark 5:38-39; 14:72; 15:40; 16:1-5, 10; Luke 7:38; 8:52; 22:62; 23:28; 23:55-24:3; 24:10, 12; John 11:31, 33; 14:27-28; 16:6, 20-22; 20:5; Acts 9:39; 21:13; Romans 12:15; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2022
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    Like the disciples we must wait “a little while” to receive everything Jesus has promised us. And like the disciples there will be a time of grief while we wait. But Jesus promises that our grief will turn to joy.

    “In a little while you can go out and play.” “After a little while we’ll be going to the pool.” “After a little while I am going to be serving pie and ice cream.” “In a little while we’ll your mom and dad will be home.” “In a little while you can take a break.” “The doctor says that after a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Our Help In Sorrow

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 3, 2021
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    We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. But trust me, or should I say trust the Lord. He will be there with you all the way through the journey of your trial.

    Isaiah 35:10 (KJV) And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Okay Kid, It’s Your Turn Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2017
     | 11,482 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 16: 12 – 33

    John 16: 12 – 33 Okay Kid, It’s Your Turn 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005
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    In this world there a troubles and challenges.Just like labor pains they work for our good.If we stand in faith our grief turns into joy!

    “I tell you the truth; you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Turning Pain And Hurt Into Joy

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 2, 2008
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    You can turn your pain and hurt into joy by focusing on God’s unfailing love for you. He has rescued you with His salvation through Jesus Christ.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy In The Morning

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 17, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,710 views

    The following sermon is going to review some of Jesus’ final words to His disciples before His crucifixion in hope that in His presence and with our eyes fixed on eternity our deep sorrows might be turned into an everlasting joy.

    Joy in the Morning John 16:16-22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Charles Spurgeon Living in a world where dreams are constantly being dashed amidst the waves of uncertainty, instability and a myriad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy

    Contributed by Thadius Sales on Dec 23, 2018
     | 9,640 views

    We all suffer from seasons of sadness, but that does not mean joy is out of reach. In times of depravity, anxiety, pain and suffering, Jesus Christ awaits us to lay it at his feet so that we may be filled with joy.

    Season of Sadness (Headline) Have you ever noticed just how different people act during this time of year? There are some who are typically unappealing the entire year who turn into the most wonderful people to be around. And then there are people who are usually very delightful who start becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Godly Sorrow / Worldly Sorrow

    Contributed by Rick Balmer on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,416 views

    This is how Peter and Judas dealt with sorrow at the end of Jesus’ life.

    2 Corinthians 7:10 (KJV) For Godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.   Why do people choose life and some choose death? Many times it is how we perceive things. Or how our past has shaped our lives. We tend to let those we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Feast Of Purim Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,681 views

    God has turned our sorrow into joy!

    The Feast of Purim, Esther 9:18-27 (Jewish Feasts-2) Introduction A thirty-eight-year-old scrubwoman (cleaning lady) would go to the movies and sigh, “If only I had her looks.” She would listen to a singer and moan, “If only I had her voice.” Then one day someone gave her a copy of the book, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Joy Is Coming Soon, I Promise Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 6, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,155 views

    God doesn't promise a sorrow-free life, but God does promise that joy will come. Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.

    A. I’m sure that many of us are familiar with the musical Annie, about the optimistic red-headed orphaned girl named Annie, who is eventually adopted by a billionaire. 1. Before the happy ending comes, Annie and the other girls at the orphanage endure the abuse of Miss Hannigan, the drunken owner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Trade Your Sorrows For His Joy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,277 views

    How to Give Up Your Hang Ups in Exchange for His Loving, Liberating and Life Giving Inspiration

    I’m Trading My Sorrows, I’m Trading My Shame, I’m Laying it Down for the Joy of the Lord Eph. 4:22-32; 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational