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  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Joy: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 5,803 views

    Abiding in Him will always result in His fruit in us. If we are not bearing fruit, it is evidence that we are not abiding in Him.

    1. Joy Comes from the Spirit A - The source of true joy comes from the Holy Spirit. It is His fruit. It is what He produces. The Bible says that there is great joy in salvation (possessing the Spirit). Knowing our sins are forgiven and having assurance of future rest brings a joy that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Joy On The Line Of Scrimmage

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2009
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    Even though we seem to be too few and too ill-prepared, if we engage this community for Christ there will be some victories and therefore joy.

    This afternoon, when the saints come marching in, there will be several grades and degrees of happiness. Those ladies who remain football widows, who have not yet learned that if you can’t beat ’em, you have to join ’em – those who are football widows may be unhappy about the temporary loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipline Leads To Joy! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 12, 2009
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    God disciplines Christians when they mess up not to punish them but to reveal the awesome glory of Christ!

    God reveals Himself to people in mysterious and powerful ways. And do you know what God’s desire is for people? God’s desire is to bless people, make them holy, and daily walk with Him. Ever since Creation this is God’s desire for people! God chose the People of Israel, descendants of Abraham, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Touched: Joy Complete

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2009
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     | 3,286 views

    Story sermon for Christmas Eve Communion: God has given us what we have always wanted, but it must be shared.

    John had first learned about Nintendo games at the home of his friend David. David was the kid who always had everything first. All the other kids liked to go over there and mess with David’s stuff, so they could go home and whine until they got it too. John thought Nintendo games were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Grise avatar

    Complete My Joy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 20, 2009
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     | 10,491 views

    Philippians 2:1-8. Paul encourages unity, love, and humility in the body of Christ; while Christ himself exemplifies these qualities.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE COMPLETE MY JOY PHILIPPIANS 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION - After a bit of time away from the book of Philippians for various reasons; Easter, Mother’s Day, and Small Group preparation; we return to the letter that Paul wrote to the church in Philippi. Turn to Philippians chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Soul Winning

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 14, 2009
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    If you were able to provide a cure for an incurable terminal disease, would that cause you happiness and joy. In knowing Christ you have the only cure for the world’s greatest disease sharing it ought to put a smile on your face.

    THE JOY OF SOUL WINNING Proverbs 11:30 Introduction: If you were able to provide a cure for a man with an incurable terminal disease, for which medical science had long sought to overcome, which would extend that man’s life for another 15-20 years, would that cause you the slightest degree of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ive Got The Joy Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,748 views

    We look at the flvor of joy

    "I’ve Got the Joy...’ Galatians 5:22 Introduction: We used to sing a little chorus: "I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy .. ." Watching many Christians makes me wonder why there seems to be so little joy among God’s people. We seem to have every¬thing figured out except how to be joyful. Joy is a fruit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church That Experiences Joy

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
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    A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life.

    A CHURCH THAT EXPERIENCES JOY Acts 16:6-15, Philippians 1:1-2, 4:4 Proposition: A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life. Objective: My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unity That Produces Joy

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 12, 2009
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    The unity that produces joy will impact our world when determination is shown resulting in harmony and happiness and point people to Jesus Christ since He is the Head of our church.

    THE UNITY THAT PRODUCES JOY Philippians 4:1-4 Proposition: The unity that produces joy will impact our world when determination is shown resulting in harmony and happiness and point people to Jesus Christ since He is the Head of our church. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    The Anger And Joy Of God

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
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    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Is God judging America - and how should we live?...

    The Anger and Joy of God Psalm 37:1-6 This morning I want to speak with you from the Word of God on something rather unusual - The Anger and Joy of God. I dare say that as I have prepared for this morning, I have come to realize that God is angry, and we tend to misunderstand how angry He really ...read more

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    Forgiveness Brings Joy

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 12, 2010
     | 6,838 views

    Burdens take away our joy, but God's forgiveness of our sins brings us joy and happiness.

    Text: “Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!” (Psalm 32:11) How do you feel this morning? Is that a good question? You might not think so. You might say, “Do I look like I feel good?” You know that we all have some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Joy Of Giving To God Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 69,979 views

    This sermon looks at the Joy of being a cheerful giver. 1. Giving is an ENCOURAGEMENT 2. Giving is an INVESTMENT 3. Giving is a SACRIFICE

    The Joy of Giving to God We have come to the end of our series on “How to Really Enjoy Life”. Today I want us to discover – how to Experience the Joy of a Giving God. The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    If You Want Joy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2010
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     | 8,709 views

    Genuine joy comes after we do what Christ bids us do, and is grounded in our relationship to Him. In fact, the real issue is not our joy but His.

    If you want joy! What a ridiculous premise! Of course you want joy. Of course we want to be happy. Of course all of us want to feel deep satisfaction with life. We want joy. That's just self-evident. The trouble is, we don't know how to get that joy. We don't understand where joy comes from, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Joy Comes In For A Landing

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 16, 2010
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    What does it mean to Rejoice in Real Life, when Joy touches down on the rough patches of our lives?

    Philippians 3:8-14 Lately, I’ve talked some about how I don’t really enjoy flying. I will go, and it isn’t a huge deal, but I tend to get nervous. But, there is one think that I LOVE about flying. It’s the sound of the wheels of the plane touching the ground. It’s a powerful moment, marked by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Joy-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,417 views

    Because we are secure, we can be satisfied with Christ, which should lead us to live a separated life, sanctified for His purposes so that we can saturate this world with His Word.

    The Joy-Filled Life John 17:6-19 Rev. Brian Bill 3/21/10 Some of you may know that I’m half Irish so St. Patrick’s Day has always been a pretty big deal for me. I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage on this special day and my Swedish wife Beth has humored me over the years by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist