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  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    Capturing The Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 9, 2006
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     | 3,602 views

    Where is the Joy? Is it really that elusive? Is it only to be captured for the moment to slip away from our grasp? I am amazed at the number of gloomy faces in the Body of Christ today. This is not part of God’s plan for us. I believe God intends his

    Where is the Joy? Is it really that elusive? Is it only to be captured for the moment to slip away from our grasp? I am amazed at the number of gloomy faces in the Body of Christ today. This is not part of God’s plan for us. I believe God intends his children to live a life full of joy; a joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy At Work

    Contributed by Dennis Bakke on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    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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    The Joy Of Change Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 3,680 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the seventh in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Joy of Change” Acts 3:11-26 6.10.07 The Joy of…books:  Cooking  Sex  Websites o “Soup” o Belly-dancing o Painting o Sake (rice wine) o Handspinning o Socks o Sox (Boston Red Sox)  Nature Channel – “Pigs” And that’s just with 3 pages of Google ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Advent: Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,225 views

    The good news of great joy for all people is shocking news that we dare not get used to.

    Humans are complex creatures, aren’t we? Those we love we tend to hurt. We love God and yet we sin against God. We have goals and aspirations that are noble and strong , and yet we get tripped up by our own weakness along the way to fulfilling our goals. We can never seem to outrun the allure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 10, 2007
     | 8,730 views

    Joy is evidence of the presence and applause of God.

    JOY TO THE WORLD Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #2 Psalm 98:4-8 Sermon Objective: Joy is evidence of the presence and applause of God. This is our second week of Advent. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Story and Song.” We will use a different Christmas Hymn/Carol each week ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Joy, The Recipe Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    Sermon #4 in the Philippians series taken from the 4th chapter of Philippians, and giving a 3 step recipe for Joy involving emptying, filling, and doing.

    JOY … the Recipe CHCC: November 23, 2008 Philippians 4 INTRODUCTION: Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Some of you probably have favorite recipes you’re going to be making this week --- for dressing or sweet potatoes or pies that you make every Thanksgiving. How many of you are planning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,036 views

    The joy of Christmas past, present and future.

    “Joy to the world! The Lord is come—Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing.” Jesus is come to earth as a King and is to be worshipped and praised and honored. “Joy to the earth! The Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ, while fields and floods, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    An Attitude Of Joy

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Dec 15, 2008
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     | 6,179 views

    If there is one thing everybody is looking for then it is to be really and truly happy: to have and experience real joy everyday. It is time to realize that we can have that joy: we just need to change our attitude.

    Nehemiah 8:10 AMP: Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold. GNB: Now go home and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 23, 2008
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     | 6,497 views

    The angel’s announcement to those frightened shepherds was intended to produce great joy.

    Joy to the World Luke 2:10 Intro As we gather here this morning, following Christmas, I still find myself thinking back to the wonderful joy that was brought to us in the form of that perfect babe in the manger. And I think of those shepherds at work out in the fields, when the angels came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is The Joy?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,331 views

    Every human heart cries out for joy, but few ever find it. Relationships crumble because there is no joy. Family fights begin when joy is missing. God made us to be happy, but we have lost our way. In our text Jesus shows us the way to joy, so let�s loo

    John 16:20-24; 17:13-17 Purpose: To see God’s blueprint for happiness. Aim: I want the listener to focus on God’s eternal joy and enjoy God now. INTRODUCTION: Every human heart cries out for joy, but few ever find it. Relationships crumble because there is no joy. Family fights begin when joy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joy In The Presence Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,918 views

    Luke 23:39-43. Immediately after death, all believers enter into the presence of Christ, where they await final glorification.

    ONE MINUTE AFTER YOU DIE HEAVEN, HELL, & WHO WILL GO WHERE SELECTED SCRIPTURES JOY IN THE PRESENCE LUKE 23:39-43 INTRODUCTION - As you know, we have been taking a glimpse at the subject of what happens after we die. There is so much that could be said concerning this topic; and indeed, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    A Mother's Joy Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,066 views

    A Mother’s Joy that is sacrificial, sacramental and sanctifical is derived from the child whose life is yielded to God!

    “A Mother’s Joy” I Samuel 1:21-28 A Servant Church must have a Servant Theology. Servant theology is the knowledge of God as He who desires for you to address the needs of others and thereby fulfill your purpose in God’s plan. A pure understanding of a mother’s joy is found in her awareness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sadness To Joy

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,633 views

    Trials and tribulations may bring sorrow, but Jesus brings us joy.

    Text: Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher). Seven days before the resurrection, there were shouts of joy along the road from Jericho to Jerusalem. The crowd recognized Jesus as King and gave Him the glory that He so deserved. The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Revival Of Joy

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    Get Your Joy Groove Back On

    Revival of Joy (Get your joy groove back on) Bishop David Ibeleme Joy and Happiness Happiness is primarily a carnal manifestation. It is based on happenings. Happenings lead to happiness. When good things happen people are happy however when bad things happen they become sad. Joy on the other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joy Robbers Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,117 views

    Get the true joy!

    JOY ROBBERS Philippians 4.2-7 S: Joy C: Peace Th: Toward the Goal Pr: GET THE TRUE JOY. ?: What? What keeps us from it? KW: Thieves TS: We will find in our study of Philippians what thieves use to keep us from getting the joy God has for us. CV: “We will wholeheartedly worship the everlasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist