Sermons on Gladness of Heart
Saved into the Fellowship (Acts 2:41-47)
Luke lists out four objects of their devotion: the apostle’s teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. These four practices mark the faithful Christian community, conducting their lives accordingly. The apostle’s teaching exalted the person and work of Christ, from his baptism to his ascension, and prophetically confirmed Jesus of Nazareth, Lord and Christ, as…
The Peace That Passes Understanding (Philippians 4:1-7)
Herein lies the solution and the solution reveals the problem. Disquiet in soul, leading to contention with others and absence of rejoicing, which themselves indicate movement away from steadfastness in the LORD, quite often stems from taking troubles and anxieties upon oneself rather than…
Glad Obedience in the Gospel (Philippians 2:12-18)
Here’s the sum of Paul’s current exhortation: Since Jesus Christ is LORD, and you have been born as unblemished children of God through the Gospel, fearfully consider the offense of sin against God, and in all the activity of faith, do nothing in grumbling or disputing, and even if you were to die…
An Endless Hallelujah (Psalm 146)
Previously we covered Psalm 91, two weeks back, revealing the LORD as our fortress and refuge, who opens the path to courageous living for those covered by the shadow of the Almighty, and then last Sunday, we looked at Psalm 96, revealing the LORD as the King who reigns, giving content to our mission as the King’s people, to proclaim with gladness his glorious salvation…
Redeeming Our Days (Psalm 90:1-17)
This year, look to Christ. Look upon God’s steadfast love. And look by faith. Believing upon a Savior powerful enough to cry out with his last breath in crucifixion and walk glorified from the grave. In Christ, the glorious power of God’s work is shown to his servants; a work of power bringing restoration of joy and gladness to evil days, for in Christ, we experience…
The Joy of Obedience as Children of God (1 Peter 1:13-21)
God calls people into a relationship with him as adopted children. Within this relationship, we are called to a life of obedience, being formed into the very nature and character of God. This obedience is one of freedom and joy, knowing that God the Father delights affectionately in his children.…
Hope for Weary Hearts (Luke 18:1-8)
In this passage, Jesus gives his disciples the “secret” to living the Christian life without “losing heart”…persevering prayer. The disciples are commanded to pray at all times. They are to understand that the Christian life can only be lived and succeeded in by relying on the power of God moment by moment. Amazingly, the Apostle Paul who…
The Righteousness of Reverent and Joyful Praise (Luke 17:11-19)
In this passage, Jesus heals 10 lepers of their affliction. However, only one leper, a Samaritan, is revealed to truly understand what has been accomplished for him. Out of the 10, he is the only one who turns to Jesus in praise, praising Him for for His goodness. If we see and understand what has…
The Root of Joy (Luke 10:17-24)
Jesus teaches his disciples where the root of joy is found and how we can be people who adorn ourselves with unrelenting joy.
