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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Joy Of Developing Godly Character Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 66,194 views

    This sermon looks at Five Character Traits God desires in a Christian. 1. COMPASSION 2. CONSISTENCY 3. COOPERATION 4. COMMITMENT 5. COURAGE

    The Joy of Developing A Godly Character I have said it before – but let me say it again: God is more concerned with your character than He is with your comfort. God is more concerned with your holiness than He is with your happiness. God is more concerned with you as a person than He is with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News Of Great Joy!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,994 views

    Christmas message.

    Good News of Great Joy! Luke 2:8-20 December 20, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I don’t know about you, but for me, sometimes the joy of the holiday season can get lost in the hustle and bustle of just getting ready for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Good News, Great Joy! Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,169 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

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Make My Joy Complete

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,350 views

    The focus on unity is to be able to think the same thing, have the same love, joined in soul, and thinking one thing.

    Make My Joy Complete Oct 31, 2010 Phil. 2:1-4 Intro: What would it take to make you truly happy? I don’t presuppose in the question that you are unhappy at the moment, but I want to get you thinking for a moment about that question, and locate at least the beginnings of an answer. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    "Finding Joy In The Season Of Christmas"

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,264 views

    Especially at Christmas we are reminded how important it is to find joy in our lives.

    Finding Joy in the Season of Christmas Back in 1975 I learned a valuable lesson about joy and time, and I learned how many hours are in a week. I also learned about the power of prayer and leaning on God to endure, finding joy in all things. As a naive and much too enthusiastic youth director ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Owens avatar

    Godly Sorrow And Godly Joy Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,603 views

    Godly sorrow leads to repentance and salvation, which results in joy - for God and for the individuals involved.

    Introduction: A. Sometimes the truth hurts, doesn’t it? 1. Here we see a horse who has just learned the truth about himself. With tears he writes: “Dear Diary, Today I found out that I am a horse.” 2. Here we see a doctor laying out the truth for his patient: “What fits ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    I've Got The Joy Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    The first sermon in a 4 week series looking at Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, a study about joy.

    I’ve got the Joy Phil. 1:1-14 Intro: Ask: Who went to children’s camp as a child? Who went to youth camp? Who had to wait until they were an adult to go to camp? (That’s me!) I’ve got a song that I’m sure if you have been to camp, you may know…sing “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy” and stop on “I’m so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Bond avatar

    The Three Greatest Joy Robbers Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,383 views

    Life gets messy. That’s no surprise. What is surprising is how easily we forget that God wants joy to be our regular experience of life. And it’s the stuff a a messy life where we’ll experience God’s joy. We’re called to live in harmony, peace and of cour

    Introduction Over the years I’ve noticed a pattern in how God works in my life. Whenever I’m going to speak about a particular topic God first allows me to personally experience it. I need to tell you…this is not always fun! But God seems to set things up so I have to live out the principles that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    An Invitation To Joy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
     | 2,843 views

    How do we live full lives that God offers to those who love and serve Him?

    An Invitation to Lasting Joy, Part 3 Turn with me today once again to a passage in Matthew’s Gospel that we call the Sermon on the Mount. We are discovering what Jesus says about following Him! How can we live in a way that pleases God and that enjoys His favor? It’s here in these verses. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,511 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

  • George Mansfield avatar

    Worry, The Greatest Thief Of Joy Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,267 views

    Over against awful anxiety we have perfect peace that can be found in our relationship with Jesus as emphasized in Philippians chapter four

    SERIES: ENJOYING THE JOY OF JESUS LESSON: WORRY, THE GREATEST THIEF OF JOY READING: PHILLIPPIANS 4:4-7 INTRO: I read in a recent article: Chronic worry can lead to a host of physical ailments: heart attacks, high blood pressure, ulcers, gastrointestinal problems, muscular aches and pains, skin ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Turning Pain And Hurt Into Joy

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,105 views

    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

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    What Constitutes 'joy In Heaven'

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    The three parables of Luke 15 reflect the Triune’s God seeking the lost

    Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to what his friend said about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 39,501 views

    A Revival Sermon for a congregation that needs to hear God cares about their joy. (And in the context of Israel’s first revival even!)

    Title: The Joy of the Lord Is My Strength Text: Neh 8:9 – 12 Joy is P_ermissable___________ - Is Self-Control religious? - 1 John 1.4 Joy is D_esirable_____________ - 2 Cor 1.24 Joy is E_ssential_____________ - Heb 11.6 Question: Is joy a “nice-to-have,” or is it something more? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy For You Part 2

    Contributed by Irvin Mizell on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,086 views

    A new found joy that can and will change your life.

    The Elements of Joy—Part 2 by Rev. Irvin Mizell Philippians 1:3-5 This morning it’s our privilege again to return to a new study for us, The study of Joy in Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. Open your Bible, if you will, to Philippians chapter 1. Philippians 1:1 Php 1:1 Paul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist