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Don’t Let the Darkness Steal Your Joy – Psalm 37:1-4

December 16, 2022

Evil and evil people abound in our world. We need to guard against allowing the darkness they bring steal the joy we have in Christ.

Sing Joyfully to the Lord – Psalm 33:1-3

December 13, 2022

It is good and right for us to sing joyfully to the Lord our God. Rejoice in him and all he has done for you and has planned for you.

Be Joyful, Patient, and Faithful – Romans 12:12

May 3, 2022

Paul calls on us, regardless of the circumstances we face, to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

The Poisonous Root of Bitterness – Hebrews 12:15

November 16, 2021November 3, 2021

Bitterness is like a dandelion with a root that runs deep and seeds that will corrupt a whole lawn. Don’t allow bitterness to fester.

Our Light and Momentary Troubles – 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

January 6, 2022May 7, 2021

We may face many challenges in serving Christ. But our light and momentary troubles are producing an eternal glory for us. So be faithful.

The Joy of the Lord: Joy As an Attribute of God

April 7, 2021April 3, 2020

Our God is a God of joy. He takes delight is all that he has made. And he calls us to experience that joy with him. Live experiencing the joy of the Lord.

Create In Me A Pure Heart – Psalm 51:10-12

March 18, 2022March 27, 2019

As David discovered, our sin separates us from God. Confess and repent of your sin. Create in me a pure heart, O God.

1 Peter: Glorious Joy, In All Kinds of Trials (1:6-9)

June 16, 2021December 17, 2018

In 1 Peter 1:6-9 we find that we can experience a glorious joy in the midst of great trials. This joy comes because we are receiving the goal of our faith.