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  • 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

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    Evil That Brought Joy Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,602 views

    This is the first sermon in a 4 sermon series designed for Christmas.

    12/2/01 - The Great Evil that Brought a Greater Joy Christmas can be a tough time of year. Text: Matthew 2:16: The Christmas story brought great sorrow to at least one group of people. The mothers of the little boy babies that were killed were filled with an intolerable pain. Yet, in spite of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of The Whole Earth

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,181 views

    The 4th commandment’s call to Holiness should also be a call to Joyfulness.

    The Joy of the Whole Earth! The 4th Commandment! Exodus 20:8-12 & Psalm 48:1-2 Intro: The kids were in their room, full of vinegar. Mom had finally settled down to rest & relax, taking a bath, just settling in with some cold cream on her face when she heard a loud noise in the bedroom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Joy Of Being Sure

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,514 views

    Uncertainty in the life of the Christian will greatly limit his effectiveness in the service of the Lord. There are some truths concerning which we can be absolutely sure.

    THE JOY OF BEING SURE "And I am sure that when I come unto you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ." Romans 15:29. I. THE DISTRESS OF UNCERTAINTY "For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle? I Corinthians 14:8. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Experience The Joy Of Expectancy

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    Learn and choose the three biblical expectations that will bring you joy forevermore

    I trust most of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I came across a Thanksgiving poem that might describe some of our Thursday night experience. Let’s see if you agree: Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t sleep I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 28,970 views

    This is the second aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. May we learn what this joy is all about and be able to make application with it in our lives.

    Fruit of the Spirit – Joy Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such things there is no law. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS Study of Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Joy The passage of Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    Jesus, Man Of Joy

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,386 views

    The Joy of Jesus-and How that relates to us

    Jesus, Man of JOY John 15:11 "These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!" BULLETIN BLOOPER-Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    True Christmas Joy

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,283 views

    This is an Advent sermon.

    Joy is a big word this time of year. In the song “How Great Our Joy,” we sing “Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!” seemingly over and over. We have “Joy to the World,” “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You,” “Good Christian Men, Rejoice.” We talk of spreading “Christmas joy.” Where does Christmas joy come ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Be Filled With Joy

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,600 views

    This message explores Jesus’ practical advice on the pathway to more joy in your life.

    - in John 15, 16, and 17, Jesus talks more about joy than anywhere else in the gospels/we’ll be looking at these passages over the next few weeks. - Eric Tissenbaum: prof who told the class that they didn’t have to take notes on everything in his class/when he was going to say something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    God's Great Joy

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 31,156 views

    Have you ever laid in the bed at night and your problems have gotten so bad that it even seems like the darkness of the night has even turned its back on you.

    Preached on 31 October 2004 at Living Stone Baptist Church Standish, Maine [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. [v.3] O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But Joy Comes In The Morning

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 170 ratings
     | 156,417 views

    ... hold on to God’s promises, morning is coming.

    Preached on 7 November 2004 at Mainne Street Baptist Church Brunswick, Maine [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. [v.3] O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Joy In The Lord--Rejoice Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 21,980 views

    How can we have joy when circumstances are bad?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches December 14, 2003 Third Sunday of Advent JOY JOY in the Lord--Rejoice Philippians 4:4-9 Introduction: Today on the third Sunday of Advent our theme is joy. The angels announced in Luke 2:10 “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Joy Of Your Salvation

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. Friends, you and me have reasons to rejoice. As believers, we are people who have reason to have joy. * - we have a heavenly father who created us and gave us this rich and bounteous earth to live in * - He has provided all that we need for life and for the enjoyment of life * - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Dailey avatar

    Check Your Joy

    Contributed by David Dailey on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,175 views

    IN the presence of the lord is fullness of joy and the joy of the lord is our strength

    Check Your Joy Have you ever drug yourself around in defeat saying things like: I just don’t understand it; I just can’t figure it out? Well, I have. We believe the Bible. We believe God is a healer. We believe Jesus delivered us from the curse of sin, but yet victory has not manifested, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dana Chau avatar

    The Foundation To Unity And To Joy

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    Discover the foundation to Christian unity and joy.

    1 John 1:1-4 We begin a new study in this first letter written by John, a disciple of Jesus. It’s a short letter in the New Testament. The author of this letter is the same John who authored the gospel of John and the 2nd and 3rd letter of John in the New Testament. By the way, our ...read more

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