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  • Chris Anderson avatar

    The Joy Of Living Generously Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 16, 2023
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     | 2,892 views

    Message 11 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    This morning, I want to engage in a little time travel. I want you to think about your fondest memories of attending church. Maybe it was a mission trip. Maybe it was a church experience participating in an exciting expansion project. Maybe it was a church cantata. Maybe it was a church context ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Joy In The City

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2005
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     | 7,000 views

    The Christian finds joy in being freed from guilt, anticipating an eternal reward, having fellowship with God, and being part of God’s work.

    Great Joy In the City Acts 8:5-8 INTRO.: You can see almost anything in the city. You can see poverty and plenty, sorrow and happiness, but cities are seldom known as places of great joy. They are places where people work, live, and perhaps celebrate, but not where they simply enjoy themselves. not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    When Joy Is A Fruit

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 3,447 views

    What is the fruit of joy and how can we get it?

    Introductory Considerations 1. Today we look at the second fruit of the Holy Spirit. Of all the fruit this is the one that seems a little different - for the fruit represents the character of God. 2. While we may think of God as faithful etc. we seldom think of joy as a character of God. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Complete My Joy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,491 views

    Philippians 2:1-8. Paul encourages unity, love, and humility in the body of Christ; while Christ himself exemplifies these qualities.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE COMPLETE MY JOY PHILIPPIANS 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION - After a bit of time away from the book of Philippians for various reasons; Easter, Mother’s Day, and Small Group preparation; we return to the letter that Paul wrote to the church in Philippi. Turn to Philippians chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring Back Joy

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 4, 2015
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    1.) We Were Created To Be Joyful 2.) Joy Comes From The Lord . 3.) Joy Comes Through Faith 4.) Sin A Joy Robber 5.) Pain Does Not Have To Stop Your Joy 6.) Have Unlimited Joy

    - Statement just before Christmas "I just don't feel Christmasy!' - Another statement "We're not going to have much of Christmas this year" - We have come through the most joyous time of the year - Where is the joy? - When was the last time you really laughed? - Not just a chuckle - A real belly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Comes In The Morning PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
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    This sermon explores enduring through pain, anticipating joy, and the promise of God's favor, using Psalm 30:5 as a guide for hope and resilience.

    Hey there, folks! It's such a blessing to be gathering together today, isn't it? We've got a real treat for you today. We're going to be hanging out in Psalm 30:5 for a bit. Now, this is a passage that packs a punch. It's a verse that's got a whole lot to say about pain, about patience, and about ...read more

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    Joy In Christian Community Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jul 25, 2008
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    An examination of the joy that comes from belonging to the Christian community, as described in Phil 1:1-11.

    Title: Joy In Christian Community Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 2) Text: Phil 1:1-11 Date Preached: July 27, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. Open your Bibles to Philippians, in the New Testament. We’ll be looking at the first eleven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Fear To Joy

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 5,279 views

    In this Christmas Day message, we see how the angels appeared to the shepherds, who were afraid when they saw them and teh glory of God. The angels tell them to not be afraid but to joyful.

    Introductory Considerations 1. "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." 2. It is with these words that the first newscast was made to the world about the greatest event ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Joy In The Midst Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022
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    I find joy in my trials when I embrace them as God’s instruments for good.

    NOTES: • This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Born At Christmas

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 11, 2019
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     | 6,369 views

    The prophet Isaiah teaches us about joy born at Christmas: to encourage joy in others, to receive joy's healing, and to pursue joy in community. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!"

    Isaiah 35:1-10 Joy Born at Christmas We concluded last week’s service with the great carol, “Joy to the World.” Joy is a distinctly Christian trait. It goes beyond happiness. Someone once said, “Happiness comes from happenings, but joy comes from Jesus.” Your happiness may fluctuate up and down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Share My Joy

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,069 views

    Just as surely as we all share a common salvation, we should also all share a common joy!

    Philippians 1:3-6 NKJV SHARE MY JOY August 21, 2022 The letter to the church in Philippi was different from all other letters in that, we find no words of rebuke and no words of correction. All that we find here are words of praise and affection. This church, stood with Paul in prayer, fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy, The Choice Of Celebrating

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2021
     | 2,317 views

    THIS LESSON IS ABOUT JOY. It can be used as a Christmas message... but it can be used anytime. JOY A DAILY CHOICE... Today is a good day to have a good day.

    JOY, THE CHOICE OF CELEBRATING… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. DO WE KNOW WHAT THE SADDEST TRADE EVER KNOWN TO HUMANITY COULD BE? NO ROOM… MY MOM TAUGHT ME ONE OF THE SADDEST STORIES OF THE BIBLE… Mom told me of King Herod killing all the baby boys… That was mean. But the story mom told me was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    Joy Comes In The Morning

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,738 views

    an inspiring message to let people know that help is on the way !!!

    For a night. 1 Kings 19: 4 But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree; and he requested for himself that he might die, and said, “It is enough; now, O LORD, take my life, for I am not better than my fathers.” 5 He lay down and slept under a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Tidings Of The Comfort And Joy

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 12, 2024
     | 685 views

    Christmas brings joy, and it is a joy we should share with all 3rd Sunday of Advent 2024

    Tidings of Comfort and Joy Text: Luke 2:1-20 It is the third Sunday of Advent, and I do hope that everyone is full of joy this morning. We can have joy because the Lord has come… and He’s coming again. We’ve been looking at the birth of Jesus for a few Sunday’s now, and we’re going to continue on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mary’s Joy

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,248 views

    Mary’s Joy

    Mary’s Joy Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-14, Luke 1:39-45. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today, we read from the Gospel according to Saint Luke (Luke 1:39-45): “Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she ...read more

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