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  • Dennis Bakke avatar

    Joy At Work

    Contributed by Dennis Bakke on Jan 31, 2006
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    Dennis Bakke’s Labor Day Sermon based on his New York Times bestselling book, JOY AT WORK.

    Joy at Work A sermon preached by Dennis Bakke on Labor Day Sunday September 4, 2005 Falls Church Episcopal Church Falls Church, VA Dennis Bakke is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, JOY AT WORK: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job. He is the co-founder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Joy Of Dumpsters

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 27, 2006
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    The cleansing effect of having a dumpster in your driveway is a amazing. You can get rid of a lot of clutter in your house. In a simlar way, "junk" can gather in each of us who are called to be the temple of the Lord. Jesus cleanses us.

    Every so often, as you drive around the various neighborhoods in these parts, you will notice the presence of dumpsters. Sometimes they are there to collect the waste from construction; sometimes reconstruction; but other times, the dumpster seems to be just for junk. I find this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 28, 2006
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    There is nothing like the freedom of forgiveness. The record of your past can be cleansed and God offers it freely.

    The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-7 Psalm 32:1 (NIV) A psalm of David. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Oh What Joy!!!!  David had been forgiven of many things  Adultery  Murder  Dishonesty Sin is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007
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    The Joys of serving God!!!

    THE JOY OF THE LORD Nehemiah 8:1-10 The Religion called, Judaism, was very formal and it was alsoceremonial! It was a religion of gladness, or happiness!!! Their Feast was the great act of worship. This religion brought about a deep, and solemn, view about a man, and His nature, His condition, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy In Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
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    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-9

    Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Title: Joy in Salvation Date/Place: LSCC, 5/1/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Illustrations file- Joy—“Prescription for Joylessness” B. Background to passage: These are Peter’s first words following the greeting to believers scattered all over Northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
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    Giving God’s way creates joy and peace, not guilt and fear.

    THE JOY OF GENEROSITY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God At His Word) A. I Chronicles 29:12-14 (READ and COMMENT) LLUSTRATION: Arthur DeMoss, a gifted and godly BUSINESSMAN, built one of the most successful businesses of its kind in America and in the process gained a fortune of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy To The World!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007
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     | 5,327 views

    Christmas message about the good news bringing great joy.

    Joy to the World! Luke 2:8-12, Philippians 4:4-5 December 3, 2006 You know what I’ve discovered about myself? And I’m not proud to admit it. But the fact of the matter is that I have found myself turning into a bit of a grinch sometimes during the holiday season. The time of year when there ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Joy Of Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 21, 2006
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    Discovering the joy of Christmas.

    THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 I. WHAT THEY SAW 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 22, 2006
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    How do you treat the gift that God gave you?

    LUKE 2:4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.6And so it was, that, while they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Joy Of Worship

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
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    Beloved there is no greater JOY then we find our savior and Lord and worship Him for who he is. Let us encourage every one who is looking by truly enjoying this time of year with all it’s meaning, Jesus was born, God has kept His promise.

    The JOY of Worship A visitor in a small Southern town comes across a beautiful Nativity scene. It was obvious that great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothers the man - the three wise men are wearing firefighters helmets. Unable to come up with a reason or an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Impossible Joy

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 24,518 views

    Joy is a gift from God, is never experienced without challenges, and is something we are called upon to share.

    “An Impossible Joy” Luke 1: 39 – 45 Introduction A few weeks ago I heard on the news that there were impossibly huge line-ups as the new Sony Play Station came into stores. Some people apparently waited in line for days, even missing work to do so. Can you imagine doing this for a video game? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Community Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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     | 6,944 views

    Part 1 of a Series on Philippians, focusing on the joy found in a community of believers.

    The Joy of Community I. Introduction A. God’s People and Joy 1. In the Old Testament a) Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” b) Psalm 16:11 – “In your presence is the fullness of joy. At your right hand are pleasures evermore.” c) Psalm 43:4 – “Then I will go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy In Hardships Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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    Part 2 of a series from Philippians focusing on the blessings of trials.

    The Joy of Hardships I. Introduction A. Sources of Joy 1. Men have searched for joy through many avenues. a) Voltaire search for joy in unbelief and then declared, “I wish I had never been born.” b) Lord Byron searched for joy in pleasure, yet proclaimed, “The worm, the canker, and grief are mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,732 views

    Part 3 in a series on Philippians focusing on the Christian’s purpose

    The Joy of Purpose I. Introduction A. Knowing Your Purpose 1. Hank Aaron and Yogi Berra a) Berra, catcher for the Yankees, was playing against Aaron, Milwaukee Braves, in the World Series. b) Berra was keeping up his ceaseless chatter, intended to pep up his teammates and distract the opposing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ