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  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    Be Joyful Always

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Dec 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,437 views

    Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

    Today's scripture verse encourages us to be joyful always, pray all the time and give thanks no matter the circumstances; good or "not so good" as I always say. But is it possible to do all the above when you are facing challenges and struggles in your life? Well, beloved, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    The Prayer Jesus Prays For Us

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 29, 2021
     | 4,288 views

    Jesus prayed that His Church would be marked by joy, holiness, and unity. All for God's glory.

    The Prayer Jesus Prays for Us Text: John 17:13-23 (Give Thanks and prayer) Let’s go ahead and open up our Bibles to the Gospel of John this morning… John 17, and while you’re turning there I want to ask you a question – What should a Christian look like? What should the Church look like? I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Resurrections Before The Resurrection (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 11, 2017
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    Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Elijah raising the widow's son to life. Last week we looked at the account of Elisha raising the Shunammite woman's son to life. This week we'll look at the first occasion of Jesus raising someone from the dead.

    THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part three) Luke 7:11-17 Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Elijah raising the widow's son to life. Last week we looked at Elijah's successor, Elisha and the account of him raising the Shunammite woman's son to life. Now we fast forward to Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
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     | 10,311 views

    Just as the shepherds experienced great joy over finding Jesus, so we Christians should be experiencing joy with Him.

    December 10, 2000 Acts 16:6-34 “Good news of great joy!” INTRODUCTION It was a night like any other. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks. Everyone except maybe the shepherd keeping watch had already bedded down for the night. The lambs were curled up next to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Jesus, Receive My Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 11, 2013
     | 4,764 views

    “And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit’” Acts 7:59.

    Lord Jesus, receive my spirit Text: Is. 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Acts 7:54-60 Today is Saint Stephens’s Day when we remember the first martyr of the Christian Church. His death in the service of Christ, taking place a day after Christmas, reminds us of the cost involved in discipleship. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Stires avatar

    Finding Joy In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Sep 21, 2014
     | 12,882 views

    When facing difficult times we can find Peace and Joy only from a committed relationship with Jesus Christ

    Finding Joy in Hard Times James 1:1-8 James 1:1-8 New Living Translation (NLT) Greetings from James 1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! Faith and Endurance 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian Oberg avatar

    How To Have Lasting Joy Series

    Contributed by Brian Oberg on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,398 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

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus: Rule-Giver Or Life-Giver?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011
     | 4,353 views

    Being a follower of Jesus is not about adhering to a set of rules which makes your life dull, boring, and lifeless.

    Jesus: Rule-giver or Life-giver? July 10, 2011 John 2:1-11 Intro: I sat down this past week with my Bible, and decided to read the Gospel of John – I planned to read the whole thing and see if I noticed any of our popular conceptions about Jesus being dumped on their heads by the actual, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James McCullen avatar

    How To Have Joy In Serving Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,603 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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    Part 3: Before You Throw In The Towel…” Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
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     | 5,440 views

    To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again.

    Title: Good News for People Living in a Bad News World Part 3: Before you throw in the towel…” Theme: New Starts/redemption Task: To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again. Text: John 21.1-19 [TITLE SLIDE] A reality show debuted in 2006 called The Contender ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    There's Work To Be Done Before He Returns!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    Message regarding what we should be doing until Jesus returns, should He do so during our lifetimes.

    There’s Work to Be Done Before He Returns! Matthew 25:14-30 May 10, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATION FOR A CHANGE." Me: There were a number of times in my working career when my boss would be away, and I’d be put in charge. Some of these times ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Jesus, The Friend Of Sinners

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016
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     | 5,462 views

    Grumbling Pharisees are taught a lesson about loving the lost and what it is that makes Heaven rejoice.

    TITLE: Jesus, the Friend of Sinners TEXT: Luke 15:1-10 INTRO: Do you remember the nursery rhyme, Little Bo Peep? The rhyme says: "Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep And doesn’t know where to find them Leave them alone And they'll come home Wagging their tails behind them" But, lost things do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Joy Of Finding What Was Lost

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,434 views

    When one person comes to faith in Jesus there is rejoicing in heaven. Who are sinners and who are the righteous are described in this message.

    “The Joy of Finding What Was Lost” Luke 15 The primary thrust of Jesus’ mission on earth was finding lost people. Jesus said: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10) Jesus was not talking about finding people who were lost as they were traveling from one city to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Apostolic Succession, Persecution, And Joy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 24, 2014
     | 3,516 views

    Thanks to the Church's magisterium, we know what Jesus taught, and we can rejoice, even amid persecution.

    Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter EF: Ascension Day; OF: Easter Weekday Today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives us one of those rare and precious bits of information that helps us to date the journeys of Paul and his letters. And it does so in one of the most important of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The First Person To Worship Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006
     | 6,437 views

    Before Jesus was born of a virgin, there was one who worshipped.

    LUKE 1:29 45 THE FIRST PERSON TO WORSHIP JESUS “[Mary] was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist