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Title |
Scripture Reference |
Topics |
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June 27, 2024
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The Happiness of Abundant Life
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John 10:7-15
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God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Happiness, Joy
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June 26, 2024
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Happiness in Returning to the Father
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Luke 15:11-24
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Parable, Life, Emotions, Joy
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June 25, 2024
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Happiness of the United Family
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Psalm 128:1-6
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Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Joy
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June 24, 2024
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False Happiness
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Ephesians 5:15-20
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God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy
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June 16, 2024
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Happiness in the Lord
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Philippians 4:1-7
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Life, Emotions, Happiness, Joy
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June 10, 2024
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Children, A Reason for Happiness
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Psalm 127:1-5
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Life, Emotions, Happiness, Joy, Family & Relationships
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June 5, 2024
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Happiness in What We Do
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Psalm 119:89-112
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Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Happiness, Joy
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June 3, 2024
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Happiness in Being Cared For by God
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Psalm 40:1-17
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Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Life, Emotions, Happiness, Joy
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June 1, 2024
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The Source of Happiness
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Psalm 16:1-11
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Faithfulness, Life, Emotions, Joy
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May 4, 2024
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Set Your Hearts On Things Above
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Colossians 3:1-4, 12-17
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God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Joy
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April 30, 2024
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Seeking God’s Presence
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Psalm 42:1-5
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace
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April 17, 2024
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Drawing Near to God
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James 4:7-10
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Rest, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Emotions, Joy
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March 21, 2024
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Jesus Dies for His Friends
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John 15:9-17
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God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy
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December 27, 2023
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Rev. Rick’s Laugh
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Proverbs 17:1-28
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Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Community
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November 12, 2023
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Marveling at God’s Design
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Job 39:13-18, 26-27
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Wisdom, Life, Emotions, Joy
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September 22, 2023
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Bittersweet Homecoming
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Ezra 3:8-13
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Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy
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August 25, 2023
|
Telling a Better Story
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Acts 14:24-28
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God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy
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August 9, 2023
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A Strange Thing Happened
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Acts 2:46-47
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Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Life, Emotions, Joy
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July 20, 2023
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The Right Kind of Laughter
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Genesis 17:17; 18:1-15
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Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Life, Emotions, Joy, Abraham
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June 22, 2023
|
Early-Morning Joy
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Luke 24:1-12
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God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
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May 8, 2023
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The Source of Joy
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Psalm 37:1-11
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Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Joy
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May 7, 2023
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Joy in the Face of Suffering
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James 1:1-12
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Bible, Books of the Bible, James, Life, Emotions, Joy
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May 6, 2023
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The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy
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Philippians 4:4-9
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Bible, Books of the Bible, Acts, Life, Emotions, Joy
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March 31, 2023
|
The Most Incredible Peace
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Philippians 4:4-7
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Gentleness, Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace
|
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January 26, 2023
|
“Mini Me”
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1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
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Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
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January 16, 2023
|
What Did You Get?
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Romans 15:13-20
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God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy, Hope, Seasons, Christmas
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October 7, 2022
|
Joy
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Nehemiah 8:8-18
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Guilt, Christianity, Sin, Life, Emotions, Joy
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December 9, 2021
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‘Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming’
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Isaiah 35:1-10
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Bible, Books of the Bible, Isaiah, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Advent
|
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November 24, 2021
|
Undignified
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2 Samuel 6:16-23
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Bible, Bible Characters, David, Life, Emotions, Joy
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October 24, 2020
|
Unexpected Joy
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Genesis 43:15-16; 45:1-7, 16-28
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Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Bible Characters, Jacob, Life, Emotions, Joy
|
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July 10, 2020
|
Complain, Complain
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Numbers 11:1-9
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Thankfulness, Patience, Life, Emotions, Joy, Trials & Challenges, Envy
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July 6, 2020
|
Joyful Giving
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Numbers 7:1-17
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Sacrifice, Generosity, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life
|
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April 29, 2020
|
A Sight for Sore Eyes
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Matthew 28:1-10
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Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Emotions, Joy, Grief, Christian Life, Following Jesus, Seasons, Easter
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January 3, 2020
|
Hide It in Your Heart
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Psalm 119:9-16
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Bible, The Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, God's Word, Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines, Life, Emotions, Joy
|
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December 27, 2019
|
A Faithful Worshipper
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Luke 2:36-38
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Bible, Good News, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Christmas
|
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December 25, 2019
|
The Word Became Flesh
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John 1:1-14
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Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Christmas
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October 23, 2019
|
Laughter
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Genesis 18:1-15
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Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Promises
|
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October 20, 2019
|
Mystery
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Ephesians 3:2-13
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Bible, Books of the Bible, Ephesians, Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy
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October 14, 2019
|
All Circumstances
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Healing, Thankfulness, Life, Emotions, Joy
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September 23, 2019
|
Here I Am! Knocking
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Revelation 3:20-22
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Following Jesus
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May 29, 2019
|
Before I Leave...
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John 17:6-19
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Obedience, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life
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April 21, 2019
|
Peace!
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John 20:1-23
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Resurrection, Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
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April 13, 2019
|
Our Rejoicing
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Romans 4:1-8
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Faithfulness, Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy, Pride
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April 10, 2019
|
Worthy of Suffering
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Philippians 1:27-30
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Trials & Challenges, Persecution, Suffering, Christian Life
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March 28, 2019
|
Rescued
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Colossians 1:3-14
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God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Happiness, Joy, Christian Life, Freedom
|
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March 2, 2019
|
Anointed with Joy
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Psalm 45
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Wedding
|
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February 13, 2019
|
Treasured!
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Matthew 13:44
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Treasure, Parable, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Joy
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January 28, 2019
|
Messing With the Status Quo
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Luke 13:10-17
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God, God's Plan, Miracles, Life, Emotions, Joy
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January 3, 2019
|
Singing in the Airport
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Matthew 11:25-30
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace, Trials & Challenges
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January 1, 2019
|
Joumou Soup
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Romans 12:9-21
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Goodness, Faithfulness, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Freedom
|
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December 24, 2018
|
Joy to the World!
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Luke 2:8-20
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Bible, Good News, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Christmas
|
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December 1, 2018
|
The Stump of Jesse
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Isaiah 11:1-10
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Hope, Christian Life, Promises, Seasons, Advent, Christmas
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October 6, 2018
|
Leaping Like a Deer
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Isaiah 35
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Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Life, Emotions, Joy, Personal Growth, Redemption
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October 3, 2018
|
A Shady Grape Arbor
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Micah 4:1-4
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God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace
|
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June 24, 2018
|
Learning Contentment
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Philippians 4:10-11
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Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Emotions, Joy, Trials & Challenges
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June 22, 2018
|
Rejoicing and Peace
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Philippians 4:4-7
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Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace
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April 10, 2018
|
Overflowing Love
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John 15:9-17
|
Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Emotions, Joy, Family & Relationships
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April 9, 2018
|
In the Stillness
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1 Kings 19:3-13
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Listening, Bible, God's Word, Life, Emotions, Joy
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April 8, 2018
|
Joy in Worship
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Psalm 98
|
Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Life, Emotions, Joy
|
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April 7, 2018
|
Joy in Belonging
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Luke 22:14-20: Philippians 1:4-6
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
|
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April 6, 2018
|
“Wonder-full” Joy
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Job 39:19-25
|
Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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April 5, 2018
|
Gratitude
|
Psalm 107:1-16
|
Thankfulness, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
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April 4, 2018
|
Ultimate Blessing and Joy
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Matthew 5:1-12
|
Life, Emotions, Happiness, Joy, Trials & Challenges
|
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April 3, 2018
|
A Definition of Joy
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Galatians 5:13-26
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Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy
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March 26, 2018
|
Blindness in Jerusalem
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Psalm 122; Luke 19:28-44
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Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace
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May 22, 2017
|
Need to Get Clean?
|
Malachi 3:2; Mark 1:1-8
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Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, God, Life, Emotions, Joy
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April 16, 2017
|
The Resurrection: Frightening News
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Matthew 28:1-10
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Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
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February 9, 2017
|
The Stranger at Home
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Luke 15:25-32
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Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
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January 28, 2017
|
Joyful and Watchful
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Esther 9:29-32; Micah 7:1-7
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Trials & Challenges, Persecution, Christian Life
|
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December 29, 2013
|
New Year Blessing
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Romans 15:1-13
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace, Hope
|
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August 20, 2013
|
Blessed Assurance
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John 10:22-30
|
Thankfulness, Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy
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May 19, 2013
|
The Power of Promises
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Matthew 26:34-35, 69-75
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace, Christian Life, Community
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December 16, 2012
|
John's Joy
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John 3:22-30
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Advent
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December 11, 2012
|
Rejoice Always
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
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Thankfulness, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy
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December 10, 2012
|
Children of the Light
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
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Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Faith, Life, Emotions, Joy
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December 5, 2012
|
Our Glory and Joy
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1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
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Christianity, Discipleship, Repentance, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy
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December 1, 2012
|
The Baby Leaped for Joy
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Luke 1:39-45
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Advent
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May 31, 2012
|
The Joy of the Walk
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Psalm 51
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Christianity, Salvation, God, Life, Emotions, Joy
|
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May 4, 2012
|
Getting Saved
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Philippians 2:12-18
|
Christianity, Salvation, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy
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May 3, 2012
|
Walking With God
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Genesis 5:21-24
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life
|
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April 8, 2012
|
Freedom
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Romans 6:1-7, 23
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
|
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February 22, 2012
|
Joy in Understanding
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Nehemiah 8:1-12
|
Bible, God's Word, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Life, Emotions, Joy
|
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January 14, 2012
|
The Secret to Joyfulness
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-22
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Life, Emotions, Joy
|
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January 13, 2012
|
Joy
|
1 Thessalonians 1:1-6
|
God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy
|
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September 30, 2008
|
Stand Firm in His Joy
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Philippians 1:3-11; 4:1
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 29, 2008
|
Joyful Encouragement
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Philippians 4:14-23
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 28, 2008
|
Joy as Contentment
|
Philippians 4:10-13
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 27, 2008
|
Joy and Excellence
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Colossians 3:1-4
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 26, 2008
|
Prayerful Joy
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Philippians 4:6-7
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 25, 2008
|
Gentle Joy
|
Philippians 4:2-5
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 24, 2008
|
The Joy of Transformation
|
Philippians 3:17-21
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 23, 2008
|
Forward-looking Joy
|
Philippians 3:12-16
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 22, 2008
|
Joy in the Midst of Anxiety
|
Philippians 4:4-7
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 21, 2008
|
Protecting Joy From Self-centeredness
|
Philippians 3:12-21
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 20, 2008
|
Protecting Joy From Legalism
|
Ephesians 2:1-10
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 19, 2008
|
Protecting Joy From Pride
|
Philippians 3:2-7
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 18, 2008
|
Protecting Joy
|
Philippians 3:1-9
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 17, 2008
|
Joy in Friendships
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Philippians 2:19-30
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 16, 2008
|
Joy in the Word
|
Philippians 2:14-18
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 15, 2008
|
Joy in Purity
|
Philippians 2:14-15
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 14, 2008
|
Joy in Growth
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Philippians 2:12-13
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 13, 2008
|
Joy in Hope
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Philippians 2:9-11
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 12, 2008
|
Joy in Service
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1 Corinthians 12:4-11
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 11, 2008
|
Joy in Humility
|
Philippians 2:1-8
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 10, 2008
|
Complete Joy
|
Philippians 2:1-5
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 9, 2008
|
Life Worthy of the Gospel
|
Philippians 1:27-30
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 8, 2008
|
Living the Gospel
|
Philippians 1:18b-26
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 7, 2008
|
The March of the Gospel
|
Philippians 1:12-18
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 6, 2008
|
The Goal of the Gospel
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Philippians 1:9-11
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 5, 2008
|
The Lifelong Gospel
|
Psalm 121; Philippians 1:3-6
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Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 4, 2008
|
The People of the Gospel
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Philippians 1:3-8
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 3, 2008
|
The God of the Gospel
|
Philippians 1:3-4
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 2, 2008
|
The Gifts of Grace and Peace
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Philippians 1:1-2
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
|
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September 1, 2008
|
Rejoicing Always
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Philippians 4:4-7
|
Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
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