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The Joy Of Obedience

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 22, 2003

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A straightforward message on the joy (and necessity) of simple obedience to God’s Word. We have become great "knowers" but miserable "doers" of the Word.

Nehemiah 8:1-6 The Word of God must be READ (personally/devotionally and publicly proclaimed) Ezra stands on the platform and reads the law of God. Nehemiah 8:7-8 The Word of God must be EXPLAINED (taught, interpreted, preached, and translated) The Levites do this after Ezra reads. Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Joy

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

based on 41 ratings

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You may be struggling through a difficult situation, uncertain of the future,troubled in your spirit,or struggling with sin. Open up your heart and let God embrace you and Bring you Spiritual Joy A joy like no other

SPIRITUAL JOY This morning I want to talk about a common experience That comes from an uncommon source It happens in heaven and on earth It can happen in the womb or even on ones death bed It is a powerful motivator That can come in small packages or in big events It is with us all the time Yet it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Luke 1:28-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Retrieving The Joy

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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A message dealing with coming out of those periods of "blue funk" that we all go through sometimes!

Retrieving the Joy Various Scriptures October 4, 2003 Introduction Everyone gets down sometimes. Everyone gets dry, spiritually sometimes. Everyone, at one time or another just seems to lose the joy and wonderment they once had in their relationship with God. I am with you on that. I have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walking In Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

based on 55 ratings

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This is the 11th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN JOY 2 John 1:1-13 In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her children”, is thought by some to be the cover letter to 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Shadowlands

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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The premise of this sermon is that even in the midst of life’s sorrow, there is a depth of joy that abides within us.

Advent III – Joy Luke 2:26-55 In the wonderfully reflective book entitled, The Prophet, one can contemplate these words: The woman questioned the one she called Prophet of God, saying: “Speak to us now of Joy and Sorrow”. And he answered: The same well from which you laughter rises was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-55

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Of Joy

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy Robbers Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2008

based on 7 ratings

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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

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Toys Or Joys?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011

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A man is not the sum of what he gathers, it is not abou what you have but who you know. Do you know the one that provides ALL things?

TOYS OR JOYS? (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) So many times I have heard people say “the one that dies with the most toys wins” as if gathering material possessions here on earth is what life is all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In Humility Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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Easter message on the humility of Christ and how you and I must mirror that same humility as Christians.

Parts of this message were taken from Mark Driscoll’s sermon on the same topic. This week is a very difficult sermon to preach. In the passage we will eventually look into this morning Paul will speak to us on the most difficult attribute for any human to possess, humility. I would just like to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joy That Lasts

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 7, 2009

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People today, even most Christians, do not have the joy that the Lord intends us to have. Joy unspeakable comes when we are filled with His glory.

Joy that lasts Philippians 1:1-11 This sermon was birthed by prayer and some resources from Sermon central contributors Introduction- I think it would be safe to say most people want to be happy. We don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Joy Unspeakable!

Contributed by John D Jones on Oct 26, 2011

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God's people can rejoice no matter what the circumstances may be because of Christ and what we have in Him.

1 Peter 1:3-16 The Bible presents certain birthmarks that distinguish the children of God from the children of the world. We read that, ‘by this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one for another.’ God’s people are called upon to be a ‘peculiar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Joy Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011

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1- It’s pure joy to experience trials 2- It’s pure joy to attain wisdom 3- It’s pure joy to be single-minded

INTRO.- Joy can mean many things to many people. ILL.- A January 1994 Reuters News Service story on Manuel Oliveira's ice cream shop in Merida, Venezuela, reported on his 567 flavors: including onion, chili, beer, eggplant, smoked trout, spaghetti parmesan, chicken with rice, and spinach. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy To The World

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Dec 10, 2011

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A twice-daily spiritual examination can bring to yus the joy of Christ's revelation in his closeness to us.

Joy to the World We rejoice at our enlightenment, the coming of the Light to the world! The darkness that results from our lack of understanding is diminished. We come to see more and more of what has been a cloud of unknowing, the title of a 14th-century book on mysticism. This unknowing is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Catholic

Christmas Joy Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Dec 11, 2011

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Jesus is the Good News of Great Joy for all People, but there are three preoccupations that keep us from experiencing Joy at Christmas: 1. Commercialism; 2. Busyness ; and 3. Family. But the 4 women of Christ's Family tree teach us how to experience the

Series: Christmas 2011, Advent Message: Surprised by Joy Topics: Joy, Christmas, Advent, Genealogy, Good News, Women, Bad Girls of Bible, Busyness, Commercialism, Family Dysfunction. Text: Matthew 1:1-6, Luke 2:10-11 Date: Dec. 11, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath INTRODUCTION Christmas is just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Joy Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

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To invite people to accept Christ's gift of joy this Christmas.

[Title S] The other night I was watching tv when I saw it. One of the best buys of the Christmas season. For only $19.95 I could get a noodle strainer, a vegetable steamer, chopper, slicer and dicer, 4 air tight plastic bowls, one large plastic spoon, two knives, a birth stone, and a shammy and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

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