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  • Don Jaques avatar

    Becoming A Joy-Full Person Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 4, 2004
    based on 158 ratings
     | 26,635 views

    2 keys to Becoming a Joy-Full person: 1 Be thankful for what God has done, and confident of God’s ability to accomplish His work 2. Cultivate agape love toward others

    Philippians: How to Be Joy-FULL. 1. Grow in love (Phil. 1:1-11) May 1/2, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Joy comes from a thankful heart that is confident in God’s provision. INTRO: In the summer of 1988 I left my home in Redmond, Washington for a 3 month musical mission trip with the Continental ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Unity That Produces Joy.” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,800 views

    Mesage four in series on "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message on unity we examine its motivation, the means of attaining it and the model of Christ.

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 4 “The Unity that Produces Joy.” Philippians 2:1-11 Over the last few weeks in our series “Restoring the Joy” we have seen how circumstances may cause us to lose our joy but and that in reality it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Attitude Adjustment - The Way Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,422 views

    Finding joy does not involve making your circumstances better - it involves making your mind work like Jesus’ mind. Find out how and how unity works with different kinds of people.

    John 17:20-21 "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. It was Jesus’ prayer that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Have Joy In Serving Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,730 views

    Beginning the series in James we focus on the Joy of Serving. James the half brother of Jesus leads the way as a joyful servant

    HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SERVING James 1:1-4 (NASB) (1) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. {2} Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, {3} knowing that the testing of your faith produces ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Basis Of Our Worship And Joy

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,103 views

    Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts. Worship God, for we belong to Him. And give thanks, for He is a good God.

    Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts - a call to worship God and give thanks to Him. Verses 1-2 - urges to come to God with singing, with joy • Very upbeat, very positive, happy mood... • All humanity called to worship God – this is what we OUGHT to do. WHY? Reasons? Verse 3 • KNOW that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Joy Is Founding In Dealing With The Past” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,446 views

    Eighth in a series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians - in this message we explore three principles necessary for joy (1)WE MUST LIVE WITH THE PAST (2)WE MUST LIVE IN THE PRESENT AND (3)WE MUST LIVE FOR THE FUTURE

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 8 “JOY IS FOUNDING IN DEALING WITH THE PAST” Philippians 3:12-14 Since Paul met Christ on the road to Damascus he has had a new passion and a new purpose in his life which he has previously summed up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintaining Joy In The Midst Of Disagreement Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,038 views

    We can maintain joy in the midst of disagreement by remembering that (1) conflict happens even in good churches,(2) conflict has consequences and (3) Sometimes you need help in resolving a conflict.

    “Restoring the Joy” A Study of the Book of Philippians Lesson # 10 “Maintaining Joy in the Midst of Disagreement” Phil 4:1-4 “In the late l800s there were just two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    The Virtue Of Joy (3 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,335 views

    Joy and happiness seem to be the same thing. But there is a profound difference. Joy is a virtue because it comes from within and is not contingent upon the circumstances around us.

    Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of "the greatest justice since John Marshall." At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,619 views

    Through the visitation of the shepherds and magi we see that Christ was indeed good news of great joy for all people.

    The Christmas story is so familiar to us that we tend to view it through rose colored glasses. We tend to sanitize the scene to make it seem beautiful, pristine. Our nativities represent a postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Selfish Pride An Enemy To Joy

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    A sermon exposition that gives a warning against pride.

    Selfish Pride- A Terrible Enemy To Joy Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: There are numerous sins that can rob one of his Christian joy. It is obvious that the more blatent sins as murder, robbery, fornication, malace, hatred, and similar sins will certainly rob one of his joy. But, also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have Lasting Joy Series

    Contributed by Brian Oberg on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,471 views

    Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine teaches us how He meets the keys to lasting joy.

    http://bethelbaptistmarquette.org/html/miracles_with_a_message1.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Every 6 Steps...joy! Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 18,098 views

    Worshipping the right God the right way gives us joy.

    Everyone is wired to worship. Last night, 160,000 people came together to worship. Where? At the Bristol Motor Speedway. Every August, the Sharpie 500 takes place in Bristol, TN, a town of only 25,000 people. Just across the state line is Bristol, VA, a town of only 18,000 people. But 160,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Joy - More Than Enough Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,973 views

    Third and last in series Emotions, this message deals with Joy, with a tie-in to the Thanksgiving holiday. It examines joy as the by-product of a life with certain characteristics.

    Joy: More than Enough Emotions, part 3 Wildwind Community Church 11/26/2006 Psalms 4:6-8 In 1996 there was a news report about an Army veteran named John Crabtree who had been receiving benefits from the government. Evidently he had been wounded in Vietnam and was now on permanent disability. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Shepherds' Joy About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 197 ratings
     | 140,973 views

    The shepherds were attentive, in awe, they accepted, the acted and they adored.

    The Shepherds’ Joy about Jesus Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill 12/17/06 A survey was done to see which characters from the advent account most people identify with. How many of you think its Mary? Joseph? The wise guys? Anyone for Herod? Not surprisingly, the shepherds came out on top by far. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Unwrap The Gift Of Joy This Christmas

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,539 views

    The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or problems, we look to Jesus, He is our good news. In Christ we can face life with optimism and joy.

    Un-wrap the Gift of Joy this Christmas Luke 2:10 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist