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  • Scott Carroll avatar

    The Joy Of The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011
     | 10,485 views

    Suffering is opportunity for the joy of God to make us strong

    “THE STRONGHOLD” THE JOY OF THE HOLY GHOST 01/29/09 Gal 5:16-25 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Song Of Joy

    Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,920 views

    The obedient and committed Child of God brings a song of joy to the very heart of God.

    God’s Song of Joy Sunday, April 11, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May There is an old hymn that we often sing that says, “What have I to fear; what have I to dread? I’m leaning on the everlasting arms. I have blessed peace with my Lord so near; leaning on the everlasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 29,874 views

    Christmas is about declaring, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that His people would be full of joy. Here are three keys to experiencing the joy of the Kingdom.

    EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS ADVENT READINGS #1: HOPE OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store ...read more

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    Joy On The Line Of Scrimmage

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2009
     | 4,242 views

    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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     | 3,905 views

    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

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Joy Is Coming In The Morning

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 39,764 views

    Have you ever felt like crying? There are times in every life when each of us feels like crying. Crying is universal. Everyone cries. Babies cry and adults cry. No matter what sex, race or nationality we happen to be, we cry. Usually our tears represent t

    “Joy Is Coming In The Morning” Psalms 30:5 SCRIPTURE: For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5 Introduction Have you ever felt like crying? There are times in every life when each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Forgiveness Brings Joy

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 12, 2010
     | 6,729 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
     | 69,730 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

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    If You Want Joy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,669 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

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    Joy Comes In For A Landing

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 16, 2010
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     | 3,873 views

    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

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    The Joy-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,310 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

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    Waiting For Full Joy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,979 views

    Delivered 1989, on the 25th anniversary of the reception of the church's first black member. We wait for full joy and unity, which come from embracing all people and from being the agents of redemption for all needs.

    Exactly twenty-five years ago, two things happened which were destined to have a profound effect on my life, and I want to share them with you this morning. These two unrelated happenings took place without the people involved in either one being aware of the other one, but, as I have said, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe 22 - Joy Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015
     | 5,902 views

    Looking at Christian virtue and Fruit of the Spirit - Joy.

    BELIEVE 22: Joy April 19, 2015 Well, I’m blowing up this balloon for a reason. In a moment, I’m going to ask Jeff to turn off the sound, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll get some of this hot air out of me, and will be too out of breath to preach too long! NOT! Blow up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Grief To Joy

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,798 views

    For the disciples, the death of Jesus appeared to be the death of all their hopes and dreams, but those who lived through both Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday never doubted God again. Easter transformed them and the world.

    “From Grief to Joy”, John 16:16-22 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Easter Sunday 2015) Tomb, you shall not hold Him longer. Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    He Is My Joy!

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 5, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,613 views

    True joy comes from being in Christ

    He Is My JOY! Summary: True joy comes from being in Christ Scripture: John 15:1-15:11 (add scripture) Tags: Joy (add tag) Introduction Illustration: The great vine of Hampton Court: There is a grapevine under glass, estimated to be over 1,000 years old, it has only one root - 2ft thick, some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God