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  • David Newman avatar

    Feeling Joy When You Don't Want To Series

    Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    Reason we don’t feel as much joy as we would like is because we are milk Christians rather than solid food Christians.

    People love a baby. You only have to watch when a new baby enters our auditorium how people flock around that baby. People love little children as well. We consider them so cute. And when they come up with the most interesting comments we just laugh at them. Kids have few if any inhibitions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Tim Richards avatar

    I've Got The Joy. . . Down In My Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,721 views

    A sermon on the second fruit of the Spirit, Joy.

    Introduction: 1. During the series of sermons I share with you on the fruits of the Spirit, we will be having a testimony of one kind or another from a Christian who has demonstrated this fruit in action. Few people are better equipped to talk about the joy of the Lord from the perspective of real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Feel You Are Missing The Fullness Of Joy

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,632 views

    The Causes and Cure of Spiritual Weariness

    WHEN YOU FEEL YOU ARE MISSING THE FULLNESS OF JOY Part one The Causes and Cure of Spiritual Weariness - Pastor Ed Pruitt Sunday July 30, 2000 Freedom To Obey God! Romans 6:15-23 15 So since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does this mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! Paul now ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    In The Middle Of J-O-Y Is A Never-Ending Circle

    Contributed by Eric Vertein on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,923 views

    God shows us how to maintain JOY, even when there are many things attacking that joy.

    I Thessalonians 5:16-24 3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Joy In Times Of Trial - James 1:2-4 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,981 views

    Count it pure joy in times of trial, testing and temptation??? That's CRAZY, right? No so fast, partner! This whole plan of salvation us upside down to this world; God dying for our sins? Why not joy in times of trouble! God is for us and with us! PTL!!

    As we take a look at our newest memory Scripture let’s look at the preceding verse James 1:1 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.” Who is this James? There were two of the twelve named James Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Shaw avatar

    A Life Of Misery And Despair Tranformed Into A Life Of Abundance And Joy!

    Contributed by Dennis Shaw on Sep 14, 2015
     | 5,067 views

    Bartimaeus was the blind son of a blind father. His was a life without hope. Jesus transformed his entire life when He gave Bartimaeus his sight. Jesus is still transforming lives today by doing the impossible.

    Matthew 10:46-52 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Blindness was a very debilitating condition. A blind person was not capable of any productive work, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is Joy And How Do I Find It?

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 11, 2013
     | 3,204 views

    Joy is a Spirit gift; a power that provides supernatural ability to not only endure but to experience hope; to know in your soul the reality of heaven.

    I’ve had some happy days in my life. I was very happy when the Denver Broncos won Superbowls in 1997 and 1998. I was happy they day I married Kristi, and of course when my kids were born I was happy. Last Friday night when Jared came home from the hospital from his last chemo treatment, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Triumphant Joy #4: Rejoicing In Loving And Serving People Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,126 views

    God created us as relational beings who experience abundant joy when we focus on loving and serving other people.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #4: REJOICING IN LOVING AND SERVING OTHERS INTRO TO SPEAKER: This past week, Liza and the family and I went camping at Wild Oaks. INTRO TO TOPIC: This summer, we are studying the Book of Philippians, a letter written from the Apostle Paul while he was in prison. The letter is all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Triumphant Joy #5: The Overwhelming Preciousness Of Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 30, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,757 views

    The deepest most lasting joy does not come from things, but from a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #5: THE OVERWHELMING PRECIOUSNESS OF KNOWING JESUS INTRO TO SPEAKER: Talk about camping and Caleb’s football game. OPENING TEXT: “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. Beware of dogs, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tim White avatar

    Thanksgiving Joy Killers (And How To Beat Them). Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    There are three things in this passage that will steal your joy for Thanksgiving.

    Giving thanks has always been a part of God’s people. Ill. The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Increase Our Joy In Our Work For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2010
     | 5,224 views

    This message looks at how churches and Christians tend to view other churches and believers with jealousy. How can we move beyond that and find more joy?

    Ways We Lose Sight Of The Goal In Our Kingdom Work: 1. Resenting another person or church’s rising popularity. - John 3:25-26. - Considering that John had repeatedly spoken to his disciples about Jesus and who He is, their resentment is stunning. - First of all, they don’t even have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Knowing God’s Love And Experiencing Joy Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 6, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,567 views

    God loves his people into obedience and joy.

    Scripture Introduction We say, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” because an image conveys information which would require pages of writing to explain. Well if a picture is worth a thousand words, then maybe a parable is worth ten thousand! And one of Jesus’ most loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 4 "The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 5,653 views

    This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

    Question: When the race gets tough what do you do? Nehemiah 8:5-12 When Life is Tough: 1. Don't give up! Our resolve is to never give up! Isaiah 40:28-31 William Barclay "Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory." Lamentations 3:40-41 "Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Triumphant Joy #6: Keep Calm And Overcome Anxiety Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 6, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,855 views

    God wants us to experience peace with others and in our hearts. This happens as we walk in unity and overcome anxiety.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #6: KEEP CALM AND OVERCOME ANXIETY! INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you seen all of the “Keep Calm and Carry on” posters? Keep calm and Dance… Play Football… Make Coffee… Call Batman… Stay Awesome… Avoid Zombies… • So many people in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Axubah To Hephzibah - Second Epiphany - Newness, Joy And Community

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,493 views

    Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5; John 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Theme: New Life, New Joy, New Community Proposition: Epiphany 2 C passages speak to us of God's power to create New Life, To Bring Forth New Joy and to create a New Community

    Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5; John 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Theme: New Life, New Joy, New Community Proposition: Epiphany 2 C passages speak to us of God's power to create New Life, To Bring Forth New Joy and to create a New Community INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene