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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Joy Versus Happiness

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 12, 2015
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    The world relentlessly pursues self-statisfying happiness with utter disregard for the Joy of the Lord. Even those who authored the declaration of independence thought that the "pursuit of happiness" was a God given right. So ... what does the Bible say?

    Let’s take a look at a couple of Scriptures … Ecclesiastes 12:8 (NASB) “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “all is vanity!” Ecclesiastes 12:8 (HCSB) “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.” Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    From Grief To Joy

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 5, 2015
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    For the disciples, the death of Jesus appeared to be the death of all their hopes and dreams, but those who lived through both Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday never doubted God again. Easter transformed them and the world.

    “From Grief to Joy”, John 16:16-22 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Easter Sunday 2015) Tomb, you shall not hold Him longer. Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Joy, Even With No Pleasure

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 1, 2013
     | 3,032 views

    St. Paul gives us the clue to living in joy even if we are afflicted with pain and suffering.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2013 Extraordinary Form From the epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians: Brethren: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. 6 Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Bring Back Joy

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 4, 2015
     | 6,152 views

    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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    #1 Joy Is Essential Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
     | 4,726 views

    Where am I today? Joy is not an instinct, it is a learned behavior... You set your moods...

    #1 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS, JOY IS ESSENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE UNDERSTAND HOW WE DEVELOP BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS? ARE DID I JUST ONE DAY WAKE UP --- AND HERE I AM? A. SOME TEND TO BLAME WHO THHEY ARE AND THE WAY THEY ARE ON OTHER PEOPLE? My Mom, My Dad... my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #2 Joy Is Essential Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
     | 3,992 views

    To maintain a health spiritual walk we must focus on joy? What steals your joy? Learn to guard your heart and keep joy in focus.

    #2 JOY IS ESSENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a baby diaper hidden with me. I ask what does it take to bring JOY to your being? Then I ask what brings JOY to a baby? The answer is a DIAPER CHANGE. Often all it takes in a person to focus more on JOY is a change, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Joy Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009
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     | 4,885 views

    The Spirit is the source of our joy.

    Fruit of the Spirit – JOY Galatians 5:22-3 What is this thing called Joy? Joy is a rather illusive thing to define. It’s like happiness, but it is much deeper than happiness, it is like pleasure but it is deeper than pleasure. C. Davis in the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology says this: “A ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Harvesting God's Joy Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    Our Joy is full when we obey Christ and we do that by remaining growing through Him

    Demi-Lee Brennan had a liver transplant at age 9. She faced a life on anti-rejection drugs like every other transplant patient. Nine months later, however, her red blood cells were being attacked by her own white blood cells. It was as if her body was treating them as if they were an invader. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Joy Of Soul Winning

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
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    If you were able to provide a cure for an incurable terminal disease, would that cause you happiness and joy. In knowing Christ you have the only cure for the world’s greatest disease sharing it ought to put a smile on your face.

    THE JOY OF SOUL WINNING Proverbs 11:30 Introduction: If you were able to provide a cure for a man with an incurable terminal disease, for which medical science had long sought to overcome, which would extend that man’s life for another 15-20 years, would that cause you the slightest degree of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Shining For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jul 3, 2011
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     | 7,048 views

    Every person should get saved because of the Light Jesus brings.

    Series: Joy in the Journey The Joy of Shining for Jesus Philippians 2:15 July 3, 2011 AM Subject: Light Central Theme: Why Christians should shine as lights in the world. Objective: Every person should get saved because of the Light Jesus brings. Introduction: Our series through Philippians has ...read more

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    Joy In Hard Times

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,179 views

    “Christians are like teabags. You don’t know how strong they are until you put them in hot water.”

    Joy in Hard Times (James 1:2-8) (v2) “Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials…” - James is telling us to CONSIDER it joy when we encounter various trials. - CONSIDER is different then BE. - We are not going to be joyful when we are struggling in the midst of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Joy-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,434 views

    Because we are secure, we can be satisfied with Christ, which should lead us to live a separated life, sanctified for His purposes so that we can saturate this world with His Word.

    The Joy-Filled Life John 17:6-19 Rev. Brian Bill 3/21/10 Some of you may know that I’m half Irish so St. Patrick’s Day has always been a pretty big deal for me. I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage on this special day and my Swedish wife Beth has humored me over the years by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Joy: Rejoice In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 15, 2012
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     | 34,634 views

    We can choose to rejoice in the Lord, always, by (1) acknowledging His presence, and (2) adopting His perspective in life.

    Habakkuk 3:17-19 17 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. 19 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Mute Shout For Joy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 30, 2012
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    September 9 2012 23rd Sunday in Course Verbum Domini The eyes of the blind are opened, and the ears of the deaf are unstopped, the lame walk and the mute shout for joy. The poor come to worship with the rich and all are treated alike. And Jesus is the center of it all. The one who came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Joy And Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,493 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Joy and Secret of Contentment

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Joy and Secret of Contentment 4:10-13 David Taylor Paul moves from worry to contentment. He knows what is it to face life and worry tells us that to turn to God and his peace will fill our souls God’s peace floods his mind and heart like a warrior to do battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational