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  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,867 views

    3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"

    "The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Future Joy

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,567 views

    We find joy by saturating our minds and hearts with the future promises of God.

    This morning, I’d like to talk about joy. How does that statement make you feel? Hopeful? Glad? Or does it arouse feelings of apprehension? Joy is a funny topic. You would expect that people would enjoy hearing about joy; that they would welcome a discourse on such a positive topic. But I’ll bet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Present Joy

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,568 views

    We find joy, not in circumstances, but in knowing and trusting in the present promises of God.

    All of us desire to have joy in our lives. No matter what we call it – happiness, gladness, delight, good cheer – we would all like to experience more of it. As we are reminded on this Independence Day, the quest for joy is even enshrined in our Declaration of Independence as a God-given right: "We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "With Joy"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    We can live with the gace and peace of God, no mater our circumstances!

    West Greeley Baptist Church July 21st 2002 Philippians 1: 1-2 “With Joy” Pastor Mark Hensley “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers[1] and deacons: 2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy - Busters

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
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    Things that rob us of our joy

    THE THINGS THAT ROB US OF OUR JOY Phil. 4: 4-7 I believe if there is anything that God wants His Children to have is Joy! John 15:11 -- "that my joy might remain in you and that your joy might be full! Neh. 8:10 - The joy of the Lord is our strength! Luke 10:20 - Rejoice because your name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace And Joy

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    The reason why Paul can order Christians to rejoice in the Lord.

    Introduction: Why Me Lord? Background: One of the ways we can stand firm in the faith is to remember who it is we serve. Purpose Statement: Christians have every reason to rejoice because… I. The LORD is with you (v. 5) A. Yahweh Shammah: The Lord is There 1. Context of Ezekiel 48:35 2. His Eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enjoy The Joy

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,430 views

    If we have Christ, we should have joy. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the joy. Joy is found in Christ

    3 John 1-4 Enjoy the Joy Introduction A. When is the last time you saw someone smile just for no reason? B. When is the last time you went to the store and the clerk actually seemed happy to be working? C. When is the last time you walk in your boss’s office and he seemed to be in a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sources Of Joy

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002
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     | 6,099 views

    Because we have trusted in the Lord, we, of all people should have joy.

    Sources of Joy Psalm 5:11 Intro. Because we have trusted in the Lord, we, of all people should have joy. -Certainly there will be those hard times. -Even so, in the Lord we have Joy. -Jesus said, “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genuine Joy

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,028 views

    Genuine Joy comes from Jesus Christ.

    Genuine Joy 15 John 11 “These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” In a world that is shadowed with despair, disappointment, in a world that has grief all around; this world stands in need of some genuine joy. Genuine Joy, every human ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Journey Of Joy

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,320 views

    The secret of finding joy in life is looking in the right place and looking in the right person, God.

    The Journey of Joy Selected Passages September 3, 2001 Introduction I. The Road to Happiness A. Construction on the highway: We have all seen more than our share of highway construction. Lots of heavy equipment rearranging the terrain, moving earth and removing old pavement. It causes long delays ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Journey To Joy

    Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,238 views

    Joy is a Journey Experience. We have it, but every so often, we feel we suddenly need it.

    The Journey To Joy Isaiah 55:6-13, “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked man forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. For My thoughts are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Joy Stealers"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 13,826 views

    Although Paul was in prison, he remained "joyful." Paul warns us of five different "joy stealers" and offers ways in which to avoid them.

    “JOY STEALERS” Phil. 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice.” It is as much a command to "rejoice always," as it is to "not steal." An unhappy Christian is very unchristlike. Remember that the "Joy of the Lord is our strength." Today we will discuss five things that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Developing Joy" Series

    Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 196 ratings
     | 12,215 views

    Every Christian has the capacity to have "Joy" within his or her lives, Gal 5 tells me that. It tells me that "Joy" is a vital part of my make-up when I become a Christian and cannot be separated from my "Christian Character."

    “Developing Joy” Gal 5:22, John 15:1ff Introduction: Last week we started our series "Developing Character" (PP#1) and tackled the issue of "Obedience" to God. If you remember I said that outside of obedience to God you are settling for second best in your life. We looked at three areas of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Banana Of Joy Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 6,474 views

    Joy can be defined as: "Inner happiness, which is not dependent on outward circumstances." The O.T. word "simchah" means "gladness of heart," the NT word, "chara" means "inner delight."

    THE BANANA OF JOY I). WHAT is Joy? 2). HOW is Joy Expressed? 3). HOW is Joy Developed? I. WHAT IS JOY? Joy can be defined as: "Inner happiness, which is not dependent on outward circumstances." The O.T. word "simchah" means "gladness of heart," the NT word, "chara" means ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of Freedom

    Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    Jesus has come to set us free from all of our prisons

    The Joy of Freedom Colossians 1:13-14 On November 18, eight U.S. christian aid workers were released from a jail in Afghanastan. They had been imprisoned for three months by the Taliban for the crime of converting Muslims to christianity. I can only imagine what it must have been like for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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