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  • Billy Noel avatar

    "Next" Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,580 views

    The burden and Joy of the next season

    The Next Season John 5: 1-14 I. Jesus Intends to Bless You The season is no accident / it is intentional II. There Must Be Determination vv.6 You must want it as much as He wants to give it Christ calls us to honest and spontaneous devotion to spiritual ends, its risks, but its reality, and purity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Are You There?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 15, 2011
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    Are you full of Joy in Christ.

    ARE YOU THERE? 1Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,268 views

    Finding Joy in knowing God

    INTRO This morning we’re going to talk about what it means to know God and be joyous in knowing the Lord. So, without any further delay, let’s open our bibles and be encouraged by God’s beautiful Word. Please turn to Philippians Chapter Three. REJOICE -- JOY IN OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Song Of Consolation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,341 views

    A new exodus: the voice of joy.

    A SONG OF CONSOLATION. Jeremiah 31:7-14. Jeremiah envisages a time of rebuilding for all Israel (Jeremiah 31:4). Mentioning the mountains of Samaria (Jeremiah 31:5), he speaks of a day when the watchmen of Ephraim will encourage their people to return to Zion (Jeremiah 31:6) - representing not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hannah's Vow Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 3, 2013
     | 17,321 views

    Prayer, Discouragement, Joy, Commitment

    1 Samuel 1:11 (p. 185) October 6, 2013 Introduction: What is the most painful thing God has told you to accept, or deal with? Something which you cannot fix or make go away? Something you will have to deal with on a regular basis and it might never change. In the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessings Of The Age To Come

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,919 views

    A hymn of joy for the grace of God.

    THE BLESSINGS OF THE AGE TO COME. Isaiah 61:10-11; Isaiah 62:1-3. “The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me,” announces Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1). The prophet goes on to speak of restoration (Isaiah 61:4), and an everlasting covenant (Isaiah 61:8). “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,” echoes Jesus: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "It's Not About Eggs"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,404 views

    Joining is the joy of serving Christ.

    Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “It’s Not about Eggs” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Not too terribly long ago I was having a conversation with a wonderful person, whom I dearly love, but who had also decided to move their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Love That Is Sincere Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 25, 2013
     | 6,121 views

    Love, Sincerity, devotion, joy

    LOVE THAT IS SINCERE Romans 12: 9-21 (p789) March 24, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I know I’ve shared this with many of you, and some of our biblical scholars and studiers know this already…but during the first century pottery was absolutely essential has everyday life….you cooked with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving From "I Am" To "I Will" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 30, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,507 views

    Attitude, Prayer, Joy, Commitment

    I WILL – Moving from “I Am” to “I Will” Philippians 2:5-8 (pg. 819) October 4, 2015 Introduction: It was October 18, 1980...35 years ago, almost exactly when I went into a seafood restaurant named Peter’s Pier 4 with Kari Pascal...we’d met in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Angels And Shepherds. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,444 views

    Good tidings of great joy!

    ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS. Abridged. Luke 2:8-20. Whatever reputation they may have had amongst men, it was to humble shepherds watching their flocks by night that the angel of the Lord appeared (Luke 2:8-9). There is nobody so low that the Lord cannot reach down into their situation, and raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,082 views

    Trials are inevitable and become beneficial. James helps us prepare for what IS coming.

    1. I like what one man wrote about God’s curriculum for life: • He has a course entitled, “Testing 101” • The Class Yell is “Ouch!” • The school colors are Black and Blue • The class motto is: This too shall pass 2. Testing is a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Feeling Kind Of Empty?

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023
     | 1,358 views

    Feeling unhappy and empty inside? Trying to find ways to fill those empty voids? Material possessions and wealth brings only temporary happiness. God, though, will fill your emptiness with eternal joy, love, and pleasure.

    Please open your Bibles to Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 and lets all read together: The Emptiness of Pleasure 1 I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. 2 I said about laughter, “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 341 views

    Joy is not just a fleeting emotion, it is a gift from God. Explore the kind of joy that is eternal, unwavering, and rooted in the Lord.

    Go! And Rejoice in the Lord Always Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, As we gather to hear Your Word, we ask that You open our ears to listen, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive. May we be transformed by the power of Your truth. Help us find our joy in You, regardless of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Assassin Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,962 views

    After a short story based on Judges 3 to introduce the text, this sermon notes how God uses unexpected leaders and how God's leaders overturn idols.

    In an attempt to capture some of the drama of this passage, I want to attempt something different as an introduction to the text. I hope you’ll follow along in your Bibles when I get to the meat of the sermon, but I thought I’d introduce the sermon by reading a short story I’ve ...read more

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    Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 10, 2022
     | 3,090 views

    The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles.

    Idolatry Jeffery Anselmi / General Tested- Faith in the Struggle / Idolatry; Faithful / Deuteronomy 13:1–13 The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ