Sermons About Joyful
An Attitude Of Gratitude
An Attitude of Gratitude Philippians 1:12-26 “. . . so I rejoice. And will continue to rejoice.†Phil. 1:18 NLT The Secrete to an Attitude of Gratitude: JOYFUL LIVING 1. I need a perspective to live from (vs. 12-14) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him . . . Romans 8:28 When I face problems joyfully: it (v. 13) it (v. 14) LESSON: God has a purpose behind every one of my problems. 2. I need a priority to live by (vs. 15-18) . . . in all your ways acknowledge him (put God first), and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6 LESSON: Focus on what really counts. 3. I need a power to live on (vs. 19-20) I can do everything through him (Jesus) who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 LESSON: With God’s power nothing can devastate me. 4. I need a purpose to live for (vs. 20-26) . . . Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Phil 3:13-14 LESSON: Jesus first Others second Yourself third
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Reality-Tempered Joy
In spite of life's bitterness, the Teacher in Ecclesiastes call his readers to rejoice in life's sweetness. But in light of new life in Jesus, we can rejoice now, not in spite of reality, but in light of the reality of our redemption in Him.
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2 Samuel 19:9-43 - Welcome Home
As King David begins his return to Jerusalem after the defeat and death of Absalom, he encounters four men. each of these he had met previously under different circumstances. This passage reveals much about those who will one day encounter Jesus as He returns to usher in the New Kingdom. In the text David meets a man who is presumptuous, one who is fearful, one who is humble, and finally one who is joyful. The question for us is how will we greet Jesus if He were to return today.
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