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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit: Joy Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 7,187 views

    This Message looks at the Joy possible when Paul and Silas were in Prison.

    It wasn’t the end to a perfect day. Paul, Luke and a colleague by the name of Silas have been travelling throughout the Roman Empire starting new churches and introducing people to Christ. They started in Jerusalem and they’ve been through through Antioch, Pamphylia,, Syria, Cilica, Derbe, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    By Grace Comes Joy Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    Paul refuses to allow anything to be added to the gospel because such things steal the joy that comes from salvation by grace alone.

    Philippians 3:1-3 Sunday, May 26, 2002 One of the greatest truths from the Word of God is the truth that salvation is by grace through faith completely apart from any of our works. Yet there is something perverse within us that even when we know that truth we desire that there be a set of rules ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Waiting For Full Joy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2010
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     | 3,064 views

    Delivered 1989, on the 25th anniversary of the reception of the church's first black member. We wait for full joy and unity, which come from embracing all people and from being the agents of redemption for all needs.

    Exactly twenty-five years ago, two things happened which were destined to have a profound effect on my life, and I want to share them with you this morning. These two unrelated happenings took place without the people involved in either one being aware of the other one, but, as I have said, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Greatest Joy"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 26, 2009
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     | 3,910 views

    Plan on how to make the angels in heaven celebrate. Soul winning.

    “The Greatest Joy” Luke 15:1-10 March 1, 2009 Joke: Do you like to laugh? Do you like to have fun? What are some of the fun things you have done? A lot of people don’t realize that ‘joy’ is a major part of who and what God is. Last week we talked about love – and the essence of God is love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Finding True Joy

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,502 views

    A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.

    So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, the financial world, the world of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Bringing Joy To God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,525 views

    Although it is true that God wants to bring His children joy, it is surprisingly true that we can bring God joy too! (these sermons parallel Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" chapters, in this case, ch.8-14; but they are not a repeat, rather same theme

    Bringing Joy to God Introduction 1. Just how personal and emotional is God? 2. The answer: Very! 3. G. Walter Hansenin, Christianity Today wrote, “I am spellbound by the intensity of Jesus’ emotions: Not a twinge of pity, but heartbroken compassion; not a passing irritation, but terrifying ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Cultivating Joy And Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2020
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     | 4,531 views

    Joy in the Lord and gentleness in dealing with others affect our quality of life. When we are thinking right about God and our relationship with Him, joy and gentleness naturally flows.

    Intro In Philippians 4:1 we are given the directive to “stand fast in the Lord.” i That is followed by a series of exhortations that tell us how to do that. The exhortation in verses 2-3 is about maintaining unity in the congregation. That is not always easy to do, is it? That’s why Ephesians 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 29,265 views

    This is the second aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. May we learn what this joy is all about and be able to make application with it in our lives.

    Fruit of the Spirit – Joy Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such things there is no law. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS Study of Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Joy The passage of Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love - Joy - Peace Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,597 views

    The presence and activity of divine love, joy and peace are the signs that we are living the life God intended for us (Pt1 Signs of Life)

    SIGNS OF LIFE – THE MARKS OF VIBRANT LIVING Part 1 “Love, Joy, Peace” “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace ...” (Galatinas 5:22; John 15:4-13) We are not going to spend the next few weeks trying harder to be more loving, trying harder to be more joyful, trying harder to be more ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Joy Of Our Salvation Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,913 views

    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE JOY OF OUR SALVATION ESTHER 9:20-32 Preached tag team style with Pastor Justin Werber INTRODUCTION (ERIK-5 MIN) -What do you think of when you hear the word “celebration”? -The last few weeks I typed “celebration” into Google to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Cook avatar

    The Joy Of Right Relationships

    Contributed by David Cook on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,977 views

    5 ways to experience the joy of right relationships.

    Intro: The purpose of my sermon this morning is to lay before you the joy of Christians being in right relationships with one another. One of my favorite Christian leaders is Dr. Frank Page, President elect of the SBC Executive Committee. He said this week, “even though "pessimism, fear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,192 views

    There are many difficulties that come in life. The Word tells us to persevere-continue on-be faithful--

    “Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Starting Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,980 views

    Are you among the called of Jesus Christ? That’s the first step in becoming an encourager. That’s the first step in truly knowing the message of Thanksgiving.

    Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Starting Line Scripture: Romans 1 7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Dailey avatar

    Check Your Joy

    Contributed by David Dailey on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,354 views

    IN the presence of the lord is fullness of joy and the joy of the lord is our strength

    Check Your Joy Have you ever drug yourself around in defeat saying things like: I just don’t understand it; I just can’t figure it out? Well, I have. We believe the Bible. We believe God is a healer. We believe Jesus delivered us from the curse of sin, but yet victory has not manifested, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Pure And Simple Joy Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    The Christian life is a life filled with joy no matter what the circumstances or "happenings" around us. Paul’s letter to the Philippians is an encouragement to us as to what that life looks like or could look like.

    PURE AND SIMPLE JOY In the midst of our hectic schedules and frantic efforts to finish our tasks, do you ever stop and wonder if something is missing in your life? When you take stock of what you are doing does it ever occur to you that you are not happy? You may feel unfulfilled in your job; ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite