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The Presence Of Joy Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 24, 2009

based on 37 ratings

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How joyous will our lives be at the end of life’s journey? This is one of the most probing and personal questions that could be asked of every single one of us here today!

Robert Robinson was just a small boy when his dad died, and this meant that he had to go to work while still very young. Without a father to guide him, he fell in with bad crowd of friends. One day his gang harassed a drunken gypsy. Pouring more whiskey into her, they demanded she tell their ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Stealers

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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A Believer should be joyful...This message gives 3 stealers of your joy.

"JOY STEALERS" Gal 4:8-18 * For 2009 I’ve ask us to make this the “Year of Joy” with joy being understood as the acrostic, “Jesus-Others-Yourself”. In calling us to this Christ-like attitude we heard scriptures verses like this; “The Joy of the Lord is my strength”, “Restore to me the Joy of my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Presence Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Feb 26, 2009

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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

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Consider It Joy

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Presence

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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The point of the two parables about lost things – implies that we can get lost, separated from God. The reaction of the owner (God) is a grief-stricken search.

Joy In The Presence / Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: Men and women react differently when they are lost. A man will drive and drive without stopping to ask directions. But, his wife will stop at the first gas station or even stop people along the way if she isn’t absolutely sure. Here we have two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy To The World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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Examining this Christmas Song

Ps. 98 Joy To The World The Gospel In Hymns - Albert Bayley Imagine a little man 5 feet high; a large head made bigger with a huge wig, a hooked nose small piercing eyes, a frail and sickly body; the whole combination looking more like an embryo than a fully developed organism; that was the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Opportunity For Joy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 6,194 views

God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Joy Of Dumpsters

Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 27, 2006

based on 38 ratings

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The cleansing effect of having a dumpster in your driveway is a amazing. You can get rid of a lot of clutter in your house. In a simlar way, "junk" can gather in each of us who are called to be the temple of the Lord. Jesus cleanses us.

Every so often, as you drive around the various neighborhoods in these parts, you will notice the presence of dumpsters. Sometimes they are there to collect the waste from construction; sometimes reconstruction; but other times, the dumpster seems to be just for junk. I find this ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 28, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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There is nothing like the freedom of forgiveness. The record of your past can be cleansed and God offers it freely.

The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-7 Psalm 32:1 (NIV) A psalm of David. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Oh What Joy!!!!  David had been forgiven of many things  Adultery  Murder  Dishonesty Sin is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of The Lord.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 7, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. What is Our Joy of The Lord?

The Joy of The lord. Acts 20:21-29. The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:21-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Joy

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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Shows how we can have joy in all kinds of situations by trust & hope through the Holy Spirit.

Christian Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: We know that God has provided peace for us—and desires for us to experience peace. Likewise, God has provided joy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Source Of Joy Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005

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Most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. But the source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Learn where the real sources of joy come from.

Where does joy come from? Probably most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. That would be a mistake. The source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Such thinking results in up and down Christians - dependant on the whims of the moment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Completing Joy Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 12, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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The only thing that really matters in life is joyously moving forward in Christ to achieve the goal of perfection.

Many of you have probably already heard of ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder. However, many of you might not yet have heard of a new disorder that is being diagnosised. A serious illness of which I fear many of us may be suffering. It is called AAADD (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Joy Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 12, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 4,342 views

If you want to live a life a joy you need to learn how to live it in a united community of believers.

Good sermon last week - I choose joy Then I went home -- Kids didn’t want to take a nap Fought over the same toy – a broken happy meals toy Bills, laundry, dishes Watched the news, economy, terrorism, gas prices, the price of chocolate is going up Choosing Joy is easy, it’s living a life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Joy Killers.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 10,521 views

. Billy Sunday said if there is no joy in your religion then there is a leaky vessel, a leak in your Christianity somewhere.

Joy killers. Philippians 1:1 -- 2. 08/15/04 I want us to go through this book of Philippians because we can learn a lot about joy. Who is it that doesn’t want joy? I guess you have discovered that in the Bible you will find the answers to questions of life. For instance, many people want to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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