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  • Seth Lawson avatar

    04 Joy In Obedience Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025
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     | 569 views

    Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we obey God with faithfulness and serve others in love.

    Defiant joy. It’s not a fleeting happiness tied to circumstances but a resilient, unshakable joy that thrives regardless of what life brings. That’s the kind of joy Paul writes about in his letter to the Philippians. Over the past three weeks, we’ve explored how this joy can flourish in our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Creating A Climate For Joy

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 13, 2008
     | 2,963 views

    Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like ways.

    Title: Creating a Climate for Joy Text: Philippians 4:1-9 The Big Idea: Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like way. Introduction I would like for us to take a moment to watch a clip by the Audio Adrenaline people who went on a road trip across America to find out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness Brings Joy

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 12, 2010
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    Burdens take away our joy, but God's forgiveness of our sins brings us joy and happiness.

    Text: “Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!” (Psalm 32:11) How do you feel this morning? Is that a good question? You might not think so. You might say, “Do I look like I feel good?” You know that we all have some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Joy Over Anxiety

    Contributed by Peter Scott on Nov 19, 2013
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    God's antidotes to anxiety

    Joy Over Anxiety Philippians 4.4-9 God’s promise of peace It was the great north African theologian and church leader, Augustine of Hippo, who wrote that ‘The purpose of all wars is peace’. Augustine believed and taught that the most fundamental human longing is the longing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Gifts Of Christmas: Joy

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,398 views

    We receive joy because of the birth of Jesus Christ.

    GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: JOY Luke 2:10 #giftsofChristmas INTRODUCTION… Joy to the World (p) Today we are going to talk about something that is complicated and also wonderful. Wonderful and complicated. Complicated and wonderful. Doesn’t that sound like fun? We are going to talk about “joy” which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    01 Joy In Partnership Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 11, 2025
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     | 883 views

    Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s mission together.

    Happy New Year! I’m so thankful that you’ve joined us in worship today! Let me guess — some of us probably made a resolution or two, did some self-evaluation, and set a few goals for the upcoming year. That’s something most of us do, and let me just say it’s a good thing. It’s important to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joy In My Heart Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,633 views

    Get the joy!

    JOY IN MY HEART Philippians 1.1-18 S: Joy C: Seeing the big picture Th: Toward the Goal Pr: GET THE JOY! ?: How? How do we get the joy? KW: Concepts TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 1.1-18 three concepts that help us get the joy. Type: Propositional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Leon Gant, Jr. avatar

    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by J. Leon Gant, Jr. on Jun 25, 2007
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    Your deliverance is on the way

    “Count It All Joy” James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work , that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. You know the grass withered and the flower ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unity That Produces Joy

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 12, 2009
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    The unity that produces joy will impact our world when determination is shown resulting in harmony and happiness and point people to Jesus Christ since He is the Head of our church.

    THE UNITY THAT PRODUCES JOY Philippians 4:1-4 Proposition: The unity that produces joy will impact our world when determination is shown resulting in harmony and happiness and point people to Jesus Christ since He is the Head of our church. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    The Character Of A Disciple: Joy Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 16, 2018
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    There is something about doing the right thing that brings a “joy” … a sense of peace, assurance, righteousness … that comes from doing the right thing for the right reason … whatever may befall us as we do the right thing for right reason.

    THE CHARACTER OF A DISCIPLE: JOY Scripture: 1st Peter 1:3-9 We are all familiar with the horrors that Jesus went through during His arrest and crucifixion: The betrayal. Being abandoned by His Disciples and followers. Dragged before angry and determined religious authorities. The beatings. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God's Song Of Joy

    Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,073 views

    The obedient and committed Child of God brings a song of joy to the very heart of God.

    God’s Song of Joy Sunday, April 11, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May There is an old hymn that we often sing that says, “What have I to fear; what have I to dread? I’m leaning on the everlasting arms. I have blessed peace with my Lord so near; leaning on the everlasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    08 Joy In Contentment Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 698 views

    Joy flourishes when we pursue contentment in Christ.

    Throughout this series, we’ve explored how defiant joy flourishes in the life of a believer. This defiant joy is anchored in Christ and not swayed by circumstances. Each week, I’ve shared a core truth from each section of the book of Philippians, and I want to briefly remind you of those this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Repent

    Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,311 views

    REPENTANCE IS NOT WHAT IS PREACHED MUCH ANYMORE. HERNCE THE CHURCH LOOKS AND ACTS LIKE THE WORLD.

    REPENTANCE NBCOG 06/20/2010 MARK 6:12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent. ACTS 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: INTRODUCTION *THERE IS A GREAT NEED IN THE WORLD TODAY. *THE NEED IS FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Taking Away The Joy

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,994 views

    Our Joy will be subtley taken away if there is no glorfication of the one who gives it.

    Flying just isn’t fun anymore. If I had any doubts about that – well, my trip to Detroit last week certainly cleared it all up. Going through the security checkout with Rachel and Jonathan in tow, we had to tell Rachel – you have to take off your shoes, just like the guards tell you. And, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Midst Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022
     | 4,935 views

    I find joy in my trials when I embrace them as God’s instruments for good.

    NOTES: • This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist