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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Language Of Love

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 11, 2024
     | 1,411 views

    The duty of a husband to nourish and cherish his wife.

    The Language of Love Ephesians 5:25-29 An 80 year-old woman was recently married to her 4th husband. A reporter questioned the occupation of her newly acquired husband. She replied that he owned a funeral home. Curious about the other husbands, the reporter also asked about their occupations. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Saints Are To Praise And Pray! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,276 views

    Praising God and praying on a regular basis are both duties and response for Christians.

    We are here to worship God! Have you ever wondered why there is a message within a Worship Service? Would you say that many in Wisconsin worship the Packers? And when Coach McCarthy speaks, many fans intently listen! Are you a fan of God? Listening to what God has is to say is worship. So please ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    A Heart Filled With Joy

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 8, 2011
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    Our sins have been forgiven. Our hearts should be joyful and focused on Christ

    A Heart filled with JOY! Proverbs 17:22 22 A merry heart £does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. Now, in that same vein, may I suggest that your emotions have a profound affect upon the way you feel. Maybe King Solomon said it best when he wrote these words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    How High Is The Bar?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 7, 2015
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     | 4,135 views

    He wants us to awake with great expectations every morning, with Him right smack dab in the center of them... Not only meeting..but exceeding those expectations!

    How High Is The Bar? Ephesians 2:4–-7, NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Genuine Expressions Of Love

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2020
     | 3,060 views

    Let’s apply these principles in 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 of expressing love in a practical way to our love for others (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, the chapter on genuine expressions of love)

    HoHum: No point in going to see the person dying, will not even know I am there. Hold their hand- “they probably will not know it is me”- is that really the point?- just to have someone there- they’ll know we are Christians by our love- behold how they love one another WBTU: We normally think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Showcase Of Grace

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 23, 2016
     | 4,934 views

    God's grace is given to us to be displayed like a masterpiece.

    I want to share a story with you of a man who discovered grace, not only from God but also from man. It has been stated that grace is “ getting the absolute best when deserving the absolute worst.” The word for grace in the Greek meant unmerited favor. So you football pros can play a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Being Content In Every Situation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
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    Contentment is a state of being at peace and satisfied with what God has provided, regardless of external circumstances.

    Title: BEING CONTENT IN EVERY SITUATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:11-13 "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Marks Of ‘spirit’ Filled

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2011
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     | 4,453 views

    Are you joyful, thankful and submissive? Then you are being controlled by God’s Spirit. This filling is a continual experience, for we constantly need to be filled with God’s all sufficient, inexhaustible supply of spiritual power if we are to continually

    Opening illustration: Story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool ~ During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed By Truth: "delighting In God's Will" Psalm 40:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 21, 2024
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     | 1,179 views

    Psalm 40:8 captures the essence of what it means to live a life of obedience and joy in God’s presence.

    Transformed by Truth: "Delighting in God's Will" Psalm 40:8 Introduction: A Heart that Delights in God's Will Today we are going to dive deep into a verse that captures the essence of what it means to live a life of obedience and joy in God’s presence. Psalm 40:8 (NLT) says: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Part 27: Getting Back To The Joy Of Jesus Sermon 3: The Godly Fruit Of A Joyful Christian. Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2025
     | 264 views

    The Joy of Jesus Christ. 1. Helps more people be converted (vs. 11-15). 2. Comes to everyone with contrite hearts (vs. 16-17). (To everyone with hearts broken by their sins.) 3. Comes from glimpses into our glorious future (vs. 18-19).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 27: Getting Back to the Joy of Jesus Christ Sermon 3: The Godly Fruit of a Joyful Christian Psalm 51:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 24, 2025) BACKGROUND: *This is the last sermon in a series covering three great themes in Psalm 51. Here King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Fundamentals Of Friendship

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,570 views

    Fundamentals of Friendship from Paul’s joyful letter to the Philippians.

    In Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi he talks a lot about joy. One of the things you can’t imagine a joyful person being without is friends. Joyful people make friends. Joyful people are friends to others. If you really want to enjoy your life you will need friends. God created us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Live In The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,905 views

    EASTER 5(B) - Live in the love of Jesus with confidence and with joyfulness.

    LIVE IN THE LOVE OF JESUS (Outline) 1 JOHN 3:18-24 - April 24, 2005 - EASTER 5 INTRO: What are you looking for out of life? Many have big dreams of success for this life. Others merely just want to get by. In either case, to pin one’s hopes on this life leads to disappointment. For no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    For God Took Him

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    This sermon teaches the joyful end of a faith filled relationship with God.

    Introduction: The bible records a long list of men who lived and died. But suddenly the list is interrupted by a man whose end is described this way; "For God Took Him." Death did not take him. Sickness did not take him. Old age did not take him. Time did not take him. Deterioration and decadence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Exceeding Great Joy

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,911 views

    Jesus is the reason for the season and the whole reason we can be joyful.

    Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. This is definitely the time of year to celebrate and remember the birth of our Lord and Savior. If you read the Gospel accounts of the 3 wise men you will see that they traveled a very long distance to get to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    Rejoice Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,269 views

    A joyful humble spirit will help you persevere during trials.

    REJOICE THROUGH TRIALS James 1:9-11 PROPOSITION: Because Christ humbled Himself even unto the death of the cross, you must practice humility during periods of trials. I. Rejoice through trials regardless of your social status. v. 9-10 A. Impoverished believers must rejoice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist