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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 127 ratings
     | 92,206 views

    Christmas Carol Series #2: There is Joy when the King is Received; When the Savior Reigns; When the Sinner Repents; When Truth rules with Grace

    Joy to the World! Christmas Carol Series #2 (adapted from Michael Luke and Bob Russell) SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 98:2-9 INTRODUCTION: This December we’re talking about some of the Carols we sing every year at Christmas. Today we’ll take a look at a song Isaac Watts wrote almost 300 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Presence Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,850 views

    The shepherds story gives us the good news of the presence of joy.

    The Presence of Joy Linus Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, (That’s 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy Unspeakable

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,334 views

    A Christmas message about the power of the joy of the Lord in a believers life.

    Christianview Church August 20, 1995 Joy Unspeakable Like the old song says it’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Christmas season is upon us once again and its time to think about just how we are going to handle everything that comes with this holiday. Are you ready for a celebration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Joy Of The Cross

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,754 views

    The shame of the cross is frequently forgotten by modern-day Christians. Crucifixion was the ultimate in insult and public contempt for a criminal. It is impossible for us even to begin to understand the horror of the cross to the sinless soul of the i

    The Joy of the Cross Hebrews 12:2 Intro We have heard many sermons on the sufferings of Christ on the cross. Words do not have the capacity to communicate the suffering Christ experienced as he died for our sins. The loneliness of the cross was terrible. Jesus was forsaken by his friends. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,833 views

    First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent

    A Time for Joy Luke 2:8-20 Greetings, good neighbors—I have a tremendous tale to share with you. My name is Jacob (my father named me after the great patriarch because he admired the man’s shrewdness and ability to get what he wanted). I am by trade a shepherd. Do not worry my friends, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Impossible Joy

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,069 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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,103 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
     | 5,959 views

    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
     | 3,941 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

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    Joy Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    Part 4 of a series on Philippians focusing on the formula for unity.

    The Joy of Unity Philippians 2:1-4 I. Introduction A. The Glass Beaker 1. A professor was demonstrating the durability of tempered glass. a) Holding a beaker by the neck the professor pounded a nail into a piece of wood. b) Much to the surprise of everyone in the class that beaker did not break or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,466 views

    Part 5 of a series on Philippians focusing on the example of Jesus

    The Joy of Obedience Philippians 2:5-18 I. Introduction A. Examples of Obedience 1. Emily Wilson was a housekeeper for John Kenneth Galbraith. a) Galbraith was the most trusted economic voice in America from the mid thirties through the early seventies. b) After a long and grueling day, Galbraith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Example Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,528 views

    Part 6 in a series on Philippians focusing on the example of faithful Christians

    The Joy of Example I. Introduction A. No one to Help 1. In San Bernardino, California a reporter arranged for a man to lie in a gutter on a busy street. a) Hundred of people passed by over a period of several hours. b) Not one person stopped to render aide. 2. Several years ago in Detroit teens ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Priority Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,678 views

    Part 7 in a series on Philippians focusing on the key to making Jesus a priority

    The Joy of Priority I. Introduction A. Wrecked Priorities 1. Young investment banker was driving his new BMW on a snow covered mountain road. a) He lost control of his car and was headed for a steep cliff. b) At the last moment, he jumped from the car. c) The car plummeted to the bottom of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Progress Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,862 views

    Part 8 in a series on Philippians focusing in the keys to Spiritual Growth

    The Joy of Progress Philippians 3:12-21 I. Introduction A. The Two Trappers 1. In the mid 1800’s two trappers were diligently collecting skins in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. a) At the end of the season the two decided to pack up and head home. b) They made their way back to the river ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,997 views

    Part 10 in a series on Philippians, focusing on contentment in Christ

    The Joy of Contentment I. Introduction A. Learning Contentment 1. Russian couple lived in a very small hut with their two children. a) The husband’s parents lost their home and moved in with the couple. b) The conditions were crowded and unbearable. c) She went to the village wise man to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ