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  • Brian Moon avatar

    Jammin' With Joy Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,421 views

    This is the final message in this amazing series that has shown us how to deal with our emotions in a positive way. This message will show you how to be Jammin’ with Joy

    “How to Deal with the Way I Feel” part 5 (Jammin’ with Joy) Brian A. Moon A man working in New York City at a very stressful marketing job was asked to take the next 3 days off and spend time amongst the people of the city probing them with questions about some of the products that they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thanksgiving & Joy

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,651 views

    The First Family, Mary and Joseph, modeled the qualities of Thanksgiving and Joy.

    Thanksgiving and Joy Modeled by the First Family Luke 1: 26-56 As we enter this Thanksgiving and Advent season I want us to look at the First Family – Joseph and Mary – as a family that modeled “thanksgiving and joy.” Luke chapters1 and 2 the background is given about the miracle of two births – ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Joy Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,348 views

    There is great joy in humble service to God.

    The Joy of Humility Philippians 2:1-11 I. Introduction As Christians we are to be a very happy, joyful people in the midst of a very unhappy world. Prov 16:20 And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. I think people in the world are unhappy today because they don’t understand that things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Arthur Page on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,891 views

    During the Christmas season, we find ourselves in a deficit of joy. Isaiah describes finding joy in the desert . . . perhaps we are seeking joy in the wrong places.

    How many of you are just absolutely overflowing with joy right now? Let’s be honest with each other, OK? Is there even one person here who can truthfully say, I’m so overflowing with joy I can hardly contain myself? Just one? Would you like to know how to get that kind of joy in your life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joy To The World! Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,234 views

    Christmas is about the joy found in Christ

    (adapted from Bob Russell) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TEXT: PSALM 98 TITLE: “JOY TO THE WORLD” INTRODUCTION: A. Christmas can be quite stressful --planning parties, buying just the right gifts, preparing elaborate meals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Here Is Joy

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    The things that rob us of joy are: 1. Living a life of isolation. 2. Living for the material world. 3. Living without Jesus.

    How much money would it take to make you happy? A million dollars? Two million? Jack Whittaker, 57, won the largest undivided jackpot in U. S. History — $314.9 million — two years ago. But Jewel Whittaker, Jack’s wife, told the Charleston Gazette, “I wish all of this never would have happened. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Impossible Joy

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,061 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
     | 7,102 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
     | 5,957 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
     | 3,939 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
     | 4,903 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
     | 6,465 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
     | 3,525 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
     | 3,677 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
     | 4,860 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