JOY!

(Deuteronomy 28:47-48) As Christians, joy ought to be a characteristic of our service. We rejoice in service not merely because we accomplish tasks but because of the One Who assigned them to us. Join us as we conclude our study on joy with an exclamation point! (08203240823) 

(Jude 24-25) Some day, you can enter triumphantly into the Lord's presence! If you do finish well, it is only because He empowered you to do so. Surrender your fleshly efforts and submit to His enabling. (08202240822) 

(James 1:2-4) How do you rejoice in the midst of difficulty? You go back to what you know for sure. We know that God is in control of difficulty and has a great cause for all things He permits onto our path.  (08201240821) 

(Hebrews 12:1-2) While we have joy in the past and present, much more awaits us in what God has prepared ahead of us. This sort of joy motivated Christ in His suffering and empowers us to endure.  (08200240820) 

(Philemon 5-7, 20) The joy of Christian fellowship is not limited to one day a week. It extends beyond the time we gather together and into all areas of our lives. As a family, we are there through the good and the bad. (08199240819) 

(Philippians 4:1) A local church is a small representation of the family of God. Because of our divine relationship with the Father, we can enjoy a delightful fellowship with one another.  (08197240816) 

(Philippians 2:1-2, 17-18) You can have a relationship without having fellowship. Unity does not mean union or uniformity. Christian unity is grounded in sharing the mind of Christ. While the world is full of divisive conflict, Christ is full of uniting consolation.  (08196240815) 

(Philippians 1:3-4) One of the most Christ-like things we can do is intercede for others. When you pray for others, God will produce great joy in your soul. As you see progress in their lives, you will find another reason to rejoice.  (08195240814) 

(2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 9:7) Giving is more joyful than receiving. The Bible promises great blessings to those who give with expectation and without reservation. Are you faithfully giving to the Lord’s work? (08194240813) 

(2 Corinthians 1:23-24; 2:3) According to Scripture, faithful ministers are helpers of our joy. The Lord made us to need one another. While God gives the joy, faithful ministers simply help build it up. (08193240812)