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Why Do Innocent People Suffer?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 13, 2022

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Beloved Saints, the attacks on our faith are designed to conform us into the image of God’s Son, making us to become humble servants because they teach us to learn how to apply the truth of God’s word in greater ways to our situations, therefore God's love is without question toward his people.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Habakkuk 1:13) NASB "Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, And You cannot look on wickedness with favor. Why do You look with favor On those who deal treacherously? Why are You silent when the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13, Job 1:9, John 11:3-6, Isaiah 53:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:22-28, Revelation 13:8, Psalm 34:19, Habakkuk 1:13, Habakkuk 3:17-18, 1 Peter 4:19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Although To Yet

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025

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Based on the prophet Habakkuk's journey from honest complaint to unshakable praise, this sermon explores how faith can find joy not by denying suffering, but by making a radical choice to rejoice in God even when everything has fallen apart.

From Barren Fields to High Places: The Unshakable Joy of Faith Text: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Introduction: A Prophet's Honest Struggle I want to invite you into the world of a man who was not afraid to argue with God. His name is Habakkuk. We often come to the prophets and see them as untouchable ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes In Times Of Suffering (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000

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It seems that in the first half of chapter four Peter is talking about the attitudes the believer should have in the midst of those occasional times of suffering.

Attitudes in Times of Suffering (Part 2) 1 Peter 4:1-11 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano at Lake Hills Community Church August, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the attitudes we should have in times of suffering, specifically, on those occasions when we suffer for doing good. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Finding Joy In The Junk Of Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2006

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If we want to grow we must enroll in God’s core curriculum of rejoicing, perseverance, character and Holy Spirit Hope.

Finding Joy in the Junk of Life Romans 5:3-5 Rev. Brian Bill 10/1/06 Have you ever noticed how often the Bible is misquoted in everyday conversations? • “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” Sorry, moms, but this verse is not in the Bible. • “God helps those who help themselves.” That didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Lasting Peace And Joy Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 11, 2006

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There is only one source of lasting peace and joy; that is God. God gives peace that passes all understanding and He gives joy that is unspeakable and full of glory.

The Source of Lasting Peace and Joy The Good News of God Series By Greg Johnson www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 5:1-11 Many today are looking for peace and joy. Some think it can be found in addictive substances. Some think peace and joy can be found in perverted and deranged sexual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"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

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Set Before Us

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025

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This teaching reminds us that the promise of future glory and eternal joy empowers believers to endure trials and remain faithful to God.

THE JOY SET BEFORE US By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Supporting Texts: John ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy Deeper Than A Smile Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

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Fruit of the spirit pt 2 Joy

“Joy Deeper than a Smile” - Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 2 - July 6, 2003 AM, - Danny Williams Gal. 5:22 How Long do you believe that you could smile without stopping? How long could you hold it? A little lady named Lisa Lester, a little girl smiled for 10 hrs 5 min. without breaking that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoicing Brings Joy Into Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 18, 2008

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How to have joy in your life

This comes from the writing of John Maxwell. “After a major earthquake occurs, they begin reporting on all the aftershocks. Even though the earth has stopped moving, there are always a few more trembles after the major quake. Changes we have come to in the past few years We went from humanism, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Our Joy Is Complete

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Feb 19, 2026

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Joy comes to us in many different ways. To the world it appears only when the pleasures of life are received, not when things do not go as we would expect or like. To the true Christian, this is the opposite of how our joy can be complete. How does our joy become complete?

Is your joy overflowing? Are the happenings of each day filling your heart with an overabundance of joy, peace and love? The answers to these questions are relative to how you perceive each day. As the events of the day unfold, many recognize the bitterness and pain each event causes. Our hearts ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-28, Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 8, 2008

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Happiness depends on circumstances; joy is an attitude rooted in the Person of Jesus Christ and our daily relationship with Him.

The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength --Nehemiah 8:1-10 An epiphany is a sudden flash of understanding or a moment of a sudden and great realization. Epiphany in this sense may also be called a serendipity. The two are similar terms although serendipity usually refers to a pleasant discovery we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

05 Joy In Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

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Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we treasure knowing Christ above all else.

Over the past several weeks we’ve been working our way through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and we’ve discovered how joy isn’t something that simply happens to us. It’s a deliberate response to the realities of who Christ is and what He’s done in our lives. We've explored how joy can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Joy In Every Season

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 22, 2025

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Discover how Paul’s chains and Job’s ashes reveal the secret to unshakable joy—not in what life gives or takes, but in the God who never changes.

Finding Joy in Every Season Philippians 4:10-13; Job 1:20-21; Psalms 103:2-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is it truly possible for God’s people to experience unspeakable joy at all times? Even though we have been “called out of darkness into His wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13, Job 1:20-21, Psalm 103:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Mist Of Your Mess

Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 22, 2005

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When you are going through all of those painful, tearful, sleepless, heartbreaking, agonizing life altering, and life destroying trials, troubles and tribulations count it all joy.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Trials, Troubles and tribulations, sometimes seems to be a way of life and it seems that sometimes we as Christians feel that life just should not be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Road To Happiness, Joy And Peace

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 31, 2022

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The multitude, like many today had gotten their priorities confused. So much time is spent worrying about "things" that we lose sight of what truly matters and leads to happiness. We seek gold while dismissing God. We seek health while neglecting holiness.

Sermon – The Road To Happiness Luke 6:20-26 “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. 22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 107:9, Revelation 21:4, Luke 12:16-23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

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