Messages with tag - Joy

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.

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.

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.

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.

“Joy to the World. The Lord is Come!” What makes the birth of Christ so unusual? Listen to this lesson to see that not only was His mother, Mary, a virgin but many remarkable things attended His birth. See two different Greek words used to explain that Jesus’ birth was a blessing to Mary and all mankind. Find out that the response to this event was rejoicing. Go through the details of what happened in Bethlehem and how it differs from the traditional versions. Learn that Jesus’ entrance into the world is still a reason for joy and gladness because He came to save us from our sin.