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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Our Present Joy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013
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     | 14,327 views

    After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

    1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Over Anxiety

    Contributed by Peter Scott on Nov 19, 2013
     | 6,834 views

    God's antidotes to anxiety

    Joy Over Anxiety Philippians 4.4-9 God’s promise of peace It was the great north African theologian and church leader, Augustine of Hippo, who wrote that ‘The purpose of all wars is peace’. Augustine believed and taught that the most fundamental human longing is the longing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Joy, Even With No Pleasure

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 1, 2013
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    St. Paul gives us the clue to living in joy even if we are afflicted with pain and suffering.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2013 Extraordinary Form From the epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians: Brethren: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. 6 Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rejoice In The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Jawahar Singh on Jan 2, 2015
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    Rejoice in the Joy of the LORD.....What is the joy of the Lord?.... Our forced actions of joy does not force God to work in our lives, instead His Mighty Works force us to rejoice. Only we should continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel.

    As we journey through life sometimes we face difficult situations and go through periods of depression and frustration. Even then because we know that the joy of the Lord is our strength ( Neh 8:10), we try to maintain our joy and rejoice. Also we read about Paul and Silas who rejoiced in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Bring Back Joy

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 4, 2015
     | 6,144 views

    1.) We Were Created To Be Joyful 2.) Joy Comes From The Lord . 3.) Joy Comes Through Faith 4.) Sin A Joy Robber 5.) Pain Does Not Have To Stop Your Joy 6.) Have Unlimited Joy

    - Statement just before Christmas "I just don't feel Christmasy!' - Another statement "We're not going to have much of Christmas this year" - We have come through the most joyous time of the year - Where is the joy? - When was the last time you really laughed? - Not just a chuckle - A real belly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Our Salvation Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
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     | 8,757 views

    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE JOY OF OUR SALVATION ESTHER 9:20-32 Preached tag team style with Pastor Justin Werber INTRODUCTION (ERIK-5 MIN) -What do you think of when you hear the word “celebration”? -The last few weeks I typed “celebration” into Google to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013
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    The joy of the Lord comes from choosing to follow the Christ child like the shepherds did.

    Experiencing the Joy of Christmas Luke 2:15-20 Introduction- In keeping with the Advent season; We have looked at the good news We have looked at the hope we have in Christ And this week we will look at Joy. Again, I want to use Luke account in Luke 2 with the shepherds and the angels having ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    My Way To Joy

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jul 21, 2012
     | 4,384 views

    They Christian's way to a Joyful life

    My way to Joy Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5:10 ILL. There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral restaurant, with Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants, & shoes. And I’m not talking about a little bit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joy: Rejoice In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 15, 2012
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     | 34,619 views

    We can choose to rejoice in the Lord, always, by (1) acknowledging His presence, and (2) adopting His perspective in life.

    Habakkuk 3:17-19 17 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. 19 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Mute Shout For Joy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 30, 2012
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    September 9 2012 23rd Sunday in Course Verbum Domini The eyes of the blind are opened, and the ears of the deaf are unstopped, the lame walk and the mute shout for joy. The poor come to worship with the rich and all are treated alike. And Jesus is the center of it all. The one who came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014
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     | 17,385 views

    We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joy In Fellowship That Transforms Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 10, 2014
     | 3,515 views

    THE SECRET TO IGNITING FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH This message lookas at the components necessary to seeing fellowship embraced in the church.

    JOY IN FELLOWSHIP THAT TRANSFORMS THE SECRET TO IGNITING FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH PHILIPPIANS 1:4-8 ALWAYS OFFERING PRAYER WITH JOY IN MY EVERY PRAYER FOR YOU ALL, 5 IN VIEW OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE GOSPEL FROM THE FIRST DAY UNTIL NOW.6 FOR I AM CONFIDENT OF THIS VERY THING, THAT HE WHO BEGAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Start Prayers With Joy Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 15, 2014
     | 6,482 views

    learn a prayer of praise and thanksgiving through hannah

    Please open your bibles to 1 Samuel….. We noted last week from Chapter 1, Hannah who was barren prayed intensely to God. Hannah made a vow that if she had a son she would commit him be a servant in God’s Temple. God answered Hannah’s prayer and she made good on her vow. We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joy In Living And Dying Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 10, 2014
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    Continuing with the thought of joy, this message looks at the joy in living and the joy in dying.

    JOY IN LIVING AND DYING PHILIPPIANS 1:21-26 FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN. 22  BUT IF I AM TO LIVE ON IN THE FLESH, THIS WILL MEAN FRUITFUL LABOR FOR ME; AND I DO NOT KNOW WHICH TO CHOOSE. 23  BUT I AM HARD-PRESSED FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS, HAVING THE DESIRE TO DEPART AND BE WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 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