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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

Messages with tag - Joy

01 - Faith in the Battle
Sun, Mar 15, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: James 1:2-6
Series: God’s Protection in Any Crisis
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 12 secs
What should we do when others are panicking around us? Listen to this lesson beginning and ending with a number of relevant Bible verses. Find out why God allows suffering in our lives. Follow Scriptures from the book of James to see how believers should respond, even in the darkest times. Find out having a mental attitude of joy is not the same as happiness and how we can only have this when walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Challenge yourselves to focus on the promises of God rather than on the problems around us.
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06 - Gratitude and Joy [B]
Thu, May 26, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:3-4
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 58 mins 57 secs
Are you filled with joy today no matter what difficulties you are facing? Listen to this message to understand how this is possible and how to command a state of joy in your life. Find out the connection between being grateful for all things and an attitude of rejoicing. See how to obey the mandate to have no anxieties and what the role of prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving play in this. Learn to cast all your cares, problems, and worries on the Lord so you are cushioned by the peace of God that is beyond our understanding.
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07 - Joy and Sorrow [B]
Thu, Jun 02, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:4-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 58 mins 31 secs
What is joy and how can it be a part of your life? Listen to this message to learn that joy is not an emotion and is not something you can produce in yourself or obtain by popping pills, but is the supernatural fruit of walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Using Christ’s example when He was here on earth, hear Scriptures that showed that even during the worst moments of His earthly life He maintained His joy. Learn to distinguish between emotion and mental attitude and see that you can rejoice at the same time you are grieved by negative issues in your life.
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33 - Living to Fulfill our Spiritual Mission [B]
Thu, Feb 09, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:25-26
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 54 secs
Are you confident of what God’s purpose is for you? Listen to this message to hear of Paul’s absolute confidence that even though he longs to be face-to-face with His Savior, Jesus Christ, he knows that his mission is to continue here on earth helping the Philippian believers to grow to spiritual maturity. Find out that one can only have this confidence when their focus is on learning about Jesus Christ by listening to messages about Him and studying God’s Word. See how this leads to a life full of happiness and joy, no matter how difficult the circumstances.
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37 - Putting Others Before Self [B]
Thu, Mar 23, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:1-4
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 22 secs
How should we interact with other believers in our local church? Listen to this lesson to learn there is a necessity for humility and grace orientation. See that this can only be accomplished when people are united biblically in their thinking. Find out what four “ifs” are true of every believer positionally but not necessarily in their experience. See that we need to realize we are all beneficiaries of God’s grace so there is no room for arrogance.
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196 - Spiritual Skills: Focused on Jesus – Part 2 [C]
Sun, Jun 25, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Hebrews 12:1-2
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 20 secs
Who is the example believers should follow in their daily lives? Listen to this message to learn that Jesus Christ should be our example and we should think as He thinks. How are we able to do that? Find out it is by focusing our attention on Him and learning about Him through the Bible. Remember you are to be guided by what you think and not what you feel.
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197 - Spiritual Skills: How to Use Joy to Face Life [C]
Sun, Jul 02, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Hebrews 12:1-2
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 8 secs
Is joy a part of your daily life? Listen to this message to learn that if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ then you should be filled with joy. Find out that this joy is not just an emotion or a personality trait, but is a deep inner happiness and tranquility of soul. See that biblical words that refer to joy are connected to how we have been blessed by God in the Church Age. Hear four passages that explain how this joy can become a part of a believer’s life as they grow to spiritual maturity.
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