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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Joy To The World, The Lord Has Come Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 2, 2017
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     | 11,541 views

    In the account of Christ’s advent in John 1:19-37, we see a 1) Joyful Preparation (John 1:19-28), a 2) Joyful Arrival (John 1:29-34) and a resulting 3) Joyful Response (John 1:35-37).

    If you're the type of person who counts down the days until your local radio station starts playing nonstop Christmas music, you might want to brace yourself for some bad news. Apparently listening to Christmas music on loop could have some negative effects on your mental health, according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Work Is Part Of The Blessing

    Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    Happiness / Joy come from knowing your true purpose in life.

    Intro: Have you ever had a case of the Mondays? (Robert Frost Quote) Work is part of the blessing, not part of the curse Go ahead – get it out… Genesis 1:28 28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Women Living God's Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,873 views

    Emphasize the importance of God's Word as the true source of strength, contentment, and joy.

    Good morning, family. I want to start by sharing a quote from Edward McKendree Bounds, who once said, "The Word of God is the food by which prayer is nourished and made strong." Friends, it's no secret that we are living in a world where strength, contentment, and happiness are often sought in the ...read more

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    Character Trait 9: Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,067 views

    Joy is one of the essential marks of God’s Spirit ruling and reigning in us. Read this sermon to find out how joy will grow in us as we apply the principles taught in God's word about Joy!

    Intro: Joy is not syrupy or sappy, sentimental or seasonal. Joy is not happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to you. Joy is also not the absence of sorrow. Joy is a vivid emotion of pleasure or state of being highly delighted. Where does this state or emotion come from? Joy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Believe In One & Only One True & Living God" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,830 views

    This is the first sermon in a series entitled: "I Believe." The main doctrines of the Christian faith are emphasized.

    "I Believe In One & Only One True & Living God" (Series entitled-"I Believe") Text: Psalm 90:1-2 "Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proverbs 8 - The Nature And Value Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 38,858 views

    This is a study into Proverbs chapter eight.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Eight We will now look at Proverbs chapter eight: WISDOM CALLS OUT 1 Does not wisdom cry out, And understanding lift up her voice? 2 She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, Beside the way, where the paths meet. 3 She cries out by the gates, at the entry of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Question Of Fasting

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 18, 2020
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     | 2,275 views

    A warning against mixing things that differ.

    THE QUESTION OF FASTING. Matthew 9:14-17. It is a strange thing that the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus to ask, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” (Matthew 9:14). It is unfortunately typical of religious people to be performing some ritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph The Good Man We Forget Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019
     | 4,115 views

    The New Testament says very little about Joseph. But when we read between the lines we se he is a remarkable servant of God, a man of compassion and courage.

    JOSEPH - THE GOOD MAN WE FORGET Matt. 1:18-25 Of all the characters surrounding the Christ child at Christmas, the one we forget the most is Joseph. The Bible never mentions any animals in the stable. They are the product, says Paul Harvey, of legend and logic. Yet the sheep and cattle get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Impossible For God To Lie

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Feb 21, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    The word of God is forever settled in heaven.

    I saw a scripture recently and on meditating on this powerful verse in the word of God it amazes me that we do have an amazing God. Who truly cares for us all and loves us with an everlasting love. This scripture will help us to trust in the promises of God in our lives and to know that indeed what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fast God Chooses

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Feb 8, 2014
     | 4,854 views

    While we try to please God on our own terms, God wants us to live for Him. We call it a "fast" when we do without a self-serving behavior for a limited period of time, but what God calls a "fast" is a life dedicated to serving others.

    Abou ben Adhem had a dream. He awakened with a start to find an angel in his room, writing in a golden book. He said to the angel, “What writest thou?” and the angel replied, “The names of those who love the Lord.” “And is mine one?” he inquired. “Nay, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Vinedresser

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,158 views

    Exposition of John

    Text: John 15:1-8, Title: The Vineyards of Tifton 2: The Vinedresser, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/14/13, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: part two in three part series about the vine, vinedresser, and branches. Jesus speaks about the Father’s role in spiritual fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Light

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2020
     | 4,659 views

    The world is boiling today because they are in deep darkness and they prefer that, read: For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.”(John 3:20)Are you listening?

    GOD IS LIGHT Isaiah 60:2"For behold, darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness the peoples; But the LORD will rise upon you And His glory will appear upon you.” Darkness: The words ‘people are in DEEP DARKNESS’ touched my heart, yes, darkness cover the earth but the people are in deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord Of Second Chances

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016
     | 9,557 views

    God is in the business of giving people a second chance. Probably no one knew this better than Simon Peter.

    THE LORD OF SECOND CHANCES Luke 9:28-36 Exodus 34:29-35 2 Peter 1:16 Matt. 16:18, 23 2 Peter 1:12-14, 17-18 Matt. 5:47 When Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb, he handed the bulb to his young apprentice who anxiously carried the bulb upstairs. Yes, you might have guessed it; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Real Religion

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Oct 16, 2024
     | 464 views

    The bible describes what real worship really is

    Real Religion Jas 1:27 religion= a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices Attitude= help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Message From The Peanut Gang

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 10, 2022
     | 2,859 views

    Good Grief! What does Christmas really mean? In this message, the famous Peanut Gang gives a lesson on what Christmas is all about.

    I would like to try and preach from one of the familiar books in the New Testament that depicts the beginning of Christendom. A beginning of how Christmas really gotten started. And I am not putting down the other legends or folklores of traditions of Christmas like the story of the Christmas Tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist