Sermons on Joy
Meeting Our Trials with the Joy of God (James 1:1-12)
James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Tribulation apparently drove these…
Participation in the Gospel (Philippians 1:1-11)
Today we start a new series through Philippians. Preaching through Philippians over the summer seemed timely considering the present circumstances and the perceived growing tension and weariness in the general populace, though perhaps it’s merely the projection of my own tension and weariness.…
The Christmas King (Luke 2:1-20)
“Don’t let the meekness of the nativity fool you, or it’s nostalgia and sentimentality dull your understanding. The birth of Jesus is an act of war. The begotten Son arrives to lay claim to his throne. To declare his supremacy. Understand, Psalm 2 is being fulfilled. Jesus is the rightful heir to the throne. In Jesus, God declares his rule over kings and rulers,…
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.…
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…
A Good Shepherd Finds His Sheep (Luke 15:1-10)
Jesus is the Good Shepherd who comes to seek and save that which has been lost. He is the promised Messiah. The one who promised in Ezekiel 34 that he, himself, would come to search for his sheep. Ezekiel 34:11, 16 “For thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and…
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.
