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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2010
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     | 13,207 views

    Joy in the Lord is to be understood, received, and experienced and we are to do this always!

    What’s the opposite of joy?? The opposite of joy is misery. Which do you prefer, to rejoice or to be miserable? What does God want for us? Christians are commanded to rejoice! Philippians 4:4 tells us, Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say Rejoice! Does this mean Christians are to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Suffering Can Be A Gift Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 4, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    God stacks up treasures for his people through our suffering for his sake.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus calls us blessed when reviled and persecuted on his account. We hear that and probably grit our teeth and determine to bear it should the need arise. The possibility of suffering frightens, and the culture of comfort surrounding us suggests we avoid situations where ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grace In The Middle Of Grief Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 30, 2009
     | 3,696 views

    Both of our texts describe persecuted believers.Is persecution something that we should avoid or embrace? In a minute I will attempt to answer that question, but before I do let’s see what we can learn about persecution.

    Revelation 7:1-17; 14:1-5 Purpose: To highlight God’s grace toward His faithful followers. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in the advantages of persecution. INTRODUCTION: Last time, we finished looking at the first six seals (or chapters) from the sacred book that only the Lamb of God could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joyride -Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 17, 2013
     | 7,145 views

    We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting.Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

    Joyride - Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location I. Introduction Corkscrew turns. Neck snapping changes of direction. Lunch losing lurches. For many of us that is not the description of an amusement ride that is the description of our life. We have been talking about how Jesus boards the ride of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C Jordan avatar

    Triumphant Joy #2: Servants And Saints Rejoicing In Suffering Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 21, 2013
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     | 8,681 views

    As Christians, we are servants and saints of the Lord Jesus Christ who can rejoice even though we go through intense suffering.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #2: SERVANTS AND SAINTS REJOICING IN SUFFERING BACKGROUND TO THE LETTER OF PHILIPPIANS: Author & Date: The Apostle Paul in 61 AD Theme: Joy in Christ Occasion: Paul wrote Philippians during his first Roman imprisonment. THE BIG IDEA: As Christians, we are servants and saints of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    “the Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength!” Series

    Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015
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    Westminster catechism: Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Sadly, not many believers seem to enjoy God. Yet, according to scripture, discovering God's Joy in our lives is the key to persevering in our prayer life. Here are three keys!

    Introduction: As most of you know, over the last month or so, we have been doing a series on prayer based on the movie “War Room”. With all the different things going on in the world, and with all our unique struggles and difficulties that we go through just as people, one has to ask, ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    A Christmas Carol

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 22, 2014
     | 5,813 views

    What hope is held out in the gospel? Colossians 1:23 (Title and material adapted from Ben Patterson's book, He Has Made Me Glad, chapter on a Christmas Carol)

    HoHum: “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10, NIV. WBTU: Our problem is sin, not sins but sin. Individual sins are the symptoms of sin. Just a fever, headache and exhaustion are symptoms ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Witness To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014
     | 4,478 views

    We do not share speculations. Rather, we are eye witnesses and we share what we have seen and heard of the truth—Jesus.

    1 John 1:1-4 "Witness to the Truth" INTRODUCTION One of the discussions that is taking place in the Christian Church today centers around our understanding of faith. Is faith the propositions that you believe, or is it your motivation for living and your lifestyle? To put it another way, "Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joy Beats Mourning Every Time, In Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 3, 2014
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     | 5,297 views

    The burdens of life can seem the truest part of life. In Christ, the truest part of life is joy in the Holy Spirit.

    This is a short homily given at an inner-city mission in Toronto. Have you ever felt like life is too much? It’s all just too hard, too painful, too much work? Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? I think we’ve all felt something like that from time to time. The accumulated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Hallelujah Anyhow"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 26, 2014
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     | 19,249 views

    As Christians we can have joy even in the midst of unhappy circumstances.

    Introduction . Illustration: A friend of mine used to sing a song that said "Well it’s hallelujah anyhow. I’m not gonna let my troubles bring me down. I’ll just lift my hands and sing it’s hallelujah anyhow." 3. People often mistake joy and happiness. We can be happy and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    LÁgrimas Que Hablan

    Contributed by James Dina on Sep 7, 2020
     | 6,552 views

    Dios está arriba, y sin embargo nuestras lágrimas caen en su seno. Las lágrimas tienen mucho peso en ellas, y están presionando a Dios. Él te visitará, limpiará tus lágrimas y te hará reír de nuevo.

    LÁGRIMAS QUE HABLAN "Mis amigos me desprecian, pero mis ojos derraman lágrimas hacia Dios" (Job 16:20) Las lágrimas son palabras, palabras virtuales, que el corazón no puede expresar, hablan más elocuentemente que diez mil lenguas. Las lágrimas son ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Why Can't I Find Happiness" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,166 views

    There is a simple reason why most of us cannot find happiness.

    THE PURSUIT OF REAL HAPPINESS “What can’t I find Happiness? Philippians 1:1-8 When I was in high school I was invited to a Bible study that took place in (of all places) a local cotton gin. The county I grew up in was a huge producer of cotton and still is. The Bible study took place inside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    I Rejoice In Being His Friend Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,256 views

    A study of the Gospel of John chapter 3: 22 – 36

    John 3: 22 – 36 I Rejoice In Being His Friend 22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. 24 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “contrasts To Come” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 16, 2016
     | 7,254 views

    Jesus continues his walk toward Gethsemane and shares with the Disciples some of the contrasts which they would experience in the near future.

    5 15 2016 “Contrasts to Come” John16:16-33 There are many ironies and contrasts in being a citizen of God’s Kingdom and a Follower of the Lord Jesus. Jesus covers some of those contrasts which the disciples would soon experience as He is walking on the way to the Garden of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,564 views

    Message 7 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    A family had put their Grandma on her first plane flight, but she hadn’t been very confident about the experience of leaving the ground on this contraption. When they met her at the airport on her return, one of the family members kidded her by asking, “Well, did the plane hold you up okay?” She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational