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    Rejoice In The Lord Always PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
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     | 1,218 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of the joy of the Lord, emphasizing its role as a source of strength and resilience in our lives.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to stand before you, not because I have anything of my own to offer, but because we serve a God who is so rich in love and mercy that His blessings overflow to us, even in our darkest hours. Today, we find ourselves nestled in the ...read more

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    The Great Day Of The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
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    This sermon explores God's passionate commitment to His people, promising restoration, joy, and blessings, as revealed in the book of Zephaniah. Key

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to find ourselves in the comforting embrace of fellowship and the shared pursuit of understanding God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because there is a message, a divine whisper that is meant ...read more

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    A Fruit-Full Marriage: Joy-Full Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 26, 2011
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     | 5,730 views

    Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate.

    A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: JOY-FULL LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate. GALATIANS 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Running On The Wrong Fuel: Life's Joy Robbers

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 8, 2012
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    Looking to people, places or possessions to give you the joy only God is meant to give us is like running a car on the wrong fuel. You'll go some distance, but eventually you'll break down. Looking to God for fulfillment is the only way to lasting joy.

    Running on the Wrong Fuel: Life's Joy Robbers July 14, 2012 TEXT: John 15:11 – “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” Illus. – Mark Twain was a professional humorist whose lectures and writings made people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Trust God In The Midst Of Suffering - Romans 8:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2025
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    If God is real, why is there suffering? This is one of the most pastoral, personal questions a Christian will ever face.

    Go! And Trust God in the Midst of Suffering - Romans 8:18 “If God Is Real, Why Is There Suffering?” INTRODUCTION If God is real, why is there suffering? Few questions strike the human heart with such force. It’s the question whispered at hospital bedsides, shouted in grief at gravesides, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Observing Nature Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Aug 30, 2009
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    In Jesus’ encounter with the Greek seekers, we see the Nature of the Savior, The Nature of Suffering and the Nature of the Servant.

    20Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. * These are believed to be Jews living in Greece, visiting Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. * Philip is a Greek name. He probably spoke fluent Greek. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s In A Difficult Week?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2017
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    Have you ever had a difficult week? Have you? I certainly have, Sometimes I’ll get like, “What’s the use!” No one will escape a difficult week in losing a loved one. Grief over-the-top, not seeing your way out. “We’ve all had difficult weeks.” Moreover, m

    What’s In A Difficult Week? Luke 22:39-46NKJB Have you ever had a difficult week? Have you? I certainly have, Sometimes I’ll get like, “What’s the use!” No one will escape a difficult week in losing a loved one. Grief over-the-top, not seeing your way out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Has Happened To All Your Joy? Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,413 views

    Sermon 14 in Galatians series. What should we do when our Joy seems to have faded?

    06/24/2007 What Has Happened to all your Joy? (Gal 4:12-20) At BHQ, my first real job with any career potential, I started in the warehouse and worked my way up quickly, into the office, into sales, into management. I was there when we had a record years, so good that we got all of the sales and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sunday - Resurrection Day - The Day Of Joy And Amazement Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2022
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    After the dark and depressing days of crucifixion Friday and silent Saturday, came resurrection Sunday. The tomb was empty and Jesus appeared to Mary, Peter, two disciples, and to all the apostles. And they were all filled with joy and amazement.

    A. Allow me to begin this morning with an illustration from Max Anders’ book, Basics of Christianity. 1. Max Anders wrote: Two hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles is a baked-out gorge called Death Valley; the lowest place in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. a. It is also the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 15, 2009
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    In Ruth 1:19-22 we see a New Beginning moving from a 1) Total Loss to a 2) Total Gain.

    The chalk cliffs of Beachy Head on England’s south coast are the British answer to the Golden Gate Bridge: a place of beauty and stillness that has a terrible allure, both practical and aesthetic, for suicidal people. Neil and Kazumi Puttick, a married couple jumped to their deaths on the evening ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Find Joy Through Family Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 21, 2019
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    We need to learn the keys to having a healthy biblical family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. If we want to experience joy in the journey of life!

    Find Joy Through Your Family! (pt4) Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 15: Christ As The Example Of Submission And Suffering

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 16, 2022
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    Jesus is the ultimate example of how to be a suffering servant. Let us follow His example

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 15: Christ as the Example of Submission and Suffering 1 Peter 2:21-25 Introduction In the last study, Peter told those who were slaves how they should respond to unfair suffering because they were Christians. Slaves were supposed to adopt the religion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus - Resurrection & The Life Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 2, 2011
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     | 5,504 views

    When hurt and grief come our way, Jesus is there for us, to hurt with us, to cry with us but also to point us toward healing... are you ready and willing to listen to Jesus and take the steps to healing He is calling you to take?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 2, 2011 Date Preached: April 3, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Resurrection & Life Sermon Text: John 11:32-44 [ESV] John 11:38-44 32Now when Mary came to where Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution And Trouble Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

    Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of One Church: Giving Jesus The Reward Of His Suffering

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 27, 2025
     | 291 views

    Jesus’ last recorded prayer before the cross wasn’t for miracles, influence, or safety — it was for unity among His people.

    Church Unity: “The Power of One Church: Giving Jesus the Reward of His Suffering” 1. Unity Was Jesus’ Final Prayer John 17:20–23 “I pray… that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you… Then the world will know that you sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God