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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Foundation For Joy Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 19, 2015
     | 4,150 views

    What is the foundation for Joy? - Joy & rejoicing found in Philippians 18x. - Paul's focus is upon Christ 38x in Philippians - Certainly it can't be a servant/slave?

    - The Coming Global Storm - Jesus prophecies are about to be fulfilled - NASA, NOAA Proclaim 2014 Hottest Year On Record - Senseless violence (NYPD Shooting, France, Belgium, Boko Haram in Nigeria) - Deadly Shooting At Florida Mall - A young Bonnie & Clyde running wild across state lines - New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fountains Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 23, 2015
     | 7,127 views

    Peter statement that our "hope" is not built upon the temporal, "not seeing" or the human senses are of the flesh but our love for Jesus exist in the spirit. the love the repentant heart has developed a love for Christ through the Spirit

    Text: 1 Peter 1:8-12 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith — the salvation of your souls. 10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose Joy Series

    Contributed by Clif Mckinley on Feb 6, 2015
     | 5,804 views

    Message 1 of 7 in a series about the 7 churches and some practical lessons we can learn form each

    We are starting a band new series called “Revelation” today. There is something about this book of the Bible take fascinates people, scares people, & confuses people. Now with the state of the world, people are asking questions like are we living in the “Last Days” or ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Apr 13, 2014
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     | 9,286 views

    This is a message of encouragement to those who are facing struggles and to realize that you can still have the joy of the LORD even when you may not be happy.

    Nehemiah 8:9-10 KJV And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha (Governor), and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Jesus Joy Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 11, 2014
     | 5,659 views

    Jesus did not pray for us to have worldly joy but rather to have his joy. What does his joy look like and what can destroy it?

    We are now four weeks past Palm Sunday and three weeks past Easter. However, today I want us to go back to the last night Jesus had with the disciples. He washes their feet to teach them humility and servant hood. He begins to reveal to them the fact that He must die. He gives them the promise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Joy Of Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2016
     | 9,300 views

    Do you want to find joy in your relationships? It starts when you open up your heart to receive God’s love for yourself. Then, in the context of that grace and love, feel the same; think the same; and do the same, promoting others above yourself.

    A couple had been married for 60 years, and throughout their life they had shared everything. They loved each other deeply. They had not kept any secrets from one another, except for a small shoe box that the wife kept in the top shelf of her closet. When they got married, she put the box there and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Spirit Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016
     | 5,876 views

    The second of the nine graces of the fruit of the Spirit is joy.

    The Spirit of Joy Galatians 5:22-23 We are given nine graces of the Holy Spirit that projects the character and the attitude of Christ before His people and a lost and dying world. This attitude begins with love and it facilitates these other eight graces. Point: Take a careful look at these nine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wilderness Joy

    Contributed by Peter Ghalayini on Feb 29, 2016
     | 6,466 views

    Time in the wilderness of life doesn't have to be bad news. It may be a time of spiritual renewal

    The wilderness is indeed a strange place. It’s a place we feel we need to avoid. And how many of us have been there and not enjoyed it? That feeling in our Christian walk that we are lost and alone. The wilderness experience is a place we feel we need to get out of when we are there. We feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Erik Estep avatar

    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Mar 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 37,804 views

    Sermon #3 of "Give" series. One of the great blessings that comes with giving is joy.

    “The Joy of Giving” 2 Cor. 8: 1-12 February 21, 2016 Intro: Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 17, 2016
     | 19,012 views

    The difference between happiness and joy. Why is joy so important? 4 Basic Ingredients of joy.

    THE SECRET OF JOY Neh. 8:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Fishing Tourney Coming Up Saturday 1. What do you get when you cross a banker with a fish? A loan shark! 2. What do monsters eat? Fish & ships! 3. Why do fish always know how much they weigh? Because they have their own scales. 4. Who cleans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    The Joy Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 20, 2017
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     | 17,081 views

    As Joseph reconnects with his brothers, he models for us three steps toward reconciliation: 1) Turn away from revenge. 2) Test for repentance. And 3) Trust in God's sovereignty. Judah's sacrifice reminds us of our Savior Jesus who reconciled us to God.

    Genesis 45:1-15 The Joy of Reconciliation We are covering the amazing story of the Old Testament character of Joseph in two Sundays. The actual story covers 14 chapters of Genesis. I urge you to read it on your own. It is a fascinating account of the worst kind of betrayal and the most amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unspeakable Joy

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 21, 2017
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     | 17,157 views

    The key to feeling unspeakable joy in both good and bad times is to cast all of one's concerns upon Jesus Christ.

    REASON FOR JOY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 John 2:1-11 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit Romans 14:17, NIV As a Christian do you feel unspeakable joy? Many try to live the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017
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     | 5,410 views

    Thankfulness (vv. 3 & 8) and joy go hand in hand. But joy and suffering-that’s different.

    :-) There is the word rejoice again. Thankfulness (vv. 3 & 8) and joy go hand in hand. But joy and suffering-that’s different. Joy in suffering Where does joy come from? We’ve already talked about joy, especially in Philippians. The root word is xara, pronounced kara. That word is found in a ...read more

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    The Gift Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017
     | 8,846 views

    To have real joy I must stay connected to Jesus.

    I’m not going to ask for a show of hands, but how many of you feel like this this morning. [Show “Keep Calm. It’s only Christmas” meme] The truth is that in spite of the words of the famous Andy Williams song that tells us that Christmas is the “the most wonderful time of the year”, the reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2017
     | 10,436 views

    God is making you better through your troubles so consider them an opportunity for joy!

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Joy in Christ requires a commitment to working at the Christian lifestyle. Salvation comes as a gif, but the joy of salvation demands disciplined action. Most Christians I know have just enough of the Gospel to make them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist