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  • J. Leon Gant, Jr. avatar

    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by J. Leon Gant, Jr. on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 28,031 views

    Your deliverance is on the way

    “Count It All Joy” James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work , that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. You know the grass withered and the flower ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    From Grief To Joy Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,720 views

    Do you want your joy to be full? I have often wondered why at times I have no joy in prayer or in serving the Lord, it made me think about where my hope is, is it in people,in success or is in the Lord or am I hoping the Lord will answer my prayer the way I want Him to?

    John 16:16-24 (NASB) 16 “A little while, and you no longer are going to see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me.” 17 So some of His disciples said to one another, “What is this that He is telling us, ‘A little while, and you are not going to see Me; and again a little while, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Seth Lawson avatar

    08 Joy In Contentment Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 368 views

    Joy flourishes when we pursue contentment in Christ.

    Throughout this series, we’ve explored how defiant joy flourishes in the life of a believer. This defiant joy is anchored in Christ and not swayed by circumstances. Each week, I’ve shared a core truth from each section of the book of Philippians, and I want to briefly remind you of those this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    The Joy Of Living Generously Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,749 views

    Message 11 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    This morning, I want to engage in a little time travel. I want you to think about your fondest memories of attending church. Maybe it was a mission trip. Maybe it was a church experience participating in an exciting expansion project. Maybe it was a church cantata. Maybe it was a church context ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    I Choose Joy

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,438 views

    This message is about our ability to experience joy even during the worst times of our lives. God's joy is not based on our circumstances, but on the One we serve.

    I Choose Joy Scripture: James 1:2-4; Nehemiah 8:10; Proverbs 17:22; Luke 6:45 Good morning Strangers Rest – didn’t we have a good sermon last week? Rev. Bobo’s message on how to win souls, if we take it to heart, prepares us for witnessing to our neighbors on September 8th during our Church on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,867 views

    In this Christmas Eve message I want you to notice three features about the good news of great joy.

    Scripture In one of Lessons this evening we heard about the shepherds’ visit to the manger in Luke 2:8-20: 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Herman Abrahams avatar

    Maintain Your Joy Or, Beware Of Joy Stealers!!

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 289 ratings
     | 34,920 views

    Joy (¡¦chara¡¦) is a deep and abiding inner rejoicing which was promised to those who abide in Christ and obey His commandments (cf. John 15:10-11); it does not depend on circumstances because it rests in God¡¦s sovereign control of all things (cf. Rom. 8

    Compiled By: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Joy Of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming With Joy

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 750 views

    Advent is a time of hopeful expectation, but it’s also a season of deep, abiding joy. But what is this joy, and where does it come from?

    The Joy of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming with Joy December 15, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 15:13, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Luke 15: As we continue our Advent journey, our focus shifts toward joy—the joy that comes with anticipating the coming of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Present In The Unexpected; Doing The Out-Of-The-Ordinary

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2010
     | 2,115 views

    Easter sermon about doubting the resurrection of Christ.

    Luke 24: 1 – 12 Present In The Unexpected; Doing The Out-of-the-ordinary. Intro: A man was walking down the street one evening when he spotted a neighborhood boy down on his hands and knees inching along the sidewalk underneath a street light. The man asked, “Billy, what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Surprising Faith From Unexpected Sources Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023
     | 1,291 views

    God uses different methods/means to give victory.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is positive response to God. Why are we surprised? Why were these chosen? 2. None were Levites – God’s priests. 3. Circumstances were black, they illuminated. 4. Oppressors were light haters. B. SURPRISING FAITH – UNEXPECTED SOURCES 1. Rahab the harlot – Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Finding True Joy

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.

    So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, the financial world, the world of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Love, Joy & Peace

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,950 views

    Learn about three fruits of the spirit.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THREE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT: LOVE, JOY & PEACE “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Benjamin avatar

    Is Your Joy Complete?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    Our joy will not complete unless we are in fellowship, and that fellowship is based on the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Theme: Joy Thesis: From Incarnation to fellowship to joy Title: Is Your Joy Complete? Text: 1 John 1:1-4 Is Your Joy Complete? Pray Intro A circulatory letter probably to the churches of Asia Minor - to Believers Written by the Apostle John probably before his exile to Patmos False ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - Joy Or Despair?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 424 ratings
     | 22,878 views

    Herod issues an order that all little boys two years old & younger in Bethlehem are to be murdered. In horror, we wonder how anyone could have reacted that way to a baby’s birth.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Please listen as I read these familiar words found in Matthew 2:1-12. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem & asked, ‘Where is the one who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Malone avatar

    "The Gift Of Joy" Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 270 ratings
     | 40,239 views

    In this message we will look at the gift of joy and how to keep joy in our Christmas (The Gifts of Christmas part 1 of 4)

    “The Gift Of Joy” The Gifts Of Christmas – part one SHOW – The Grinch Video Clip….(when he thinks they will be sad on mountain about to push over toys – new Grinch) “maybe Christmas means more…” As your pastor – I felt the need as Christmas 2001 shifts into high gear – to talk about, to remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ