November 1, 2015

Permanent Joy

Preacher: Paul Ortlinghaus Series: Fruit of the Spirit Topic: Spiritual Growth Scripture: John 16:16–22, Psalm 16:11, Hebrews 12:1–2

John 16 describes a permanent joy for those who encounter the risen Jesus.

Tim Keller speaks of joy as "a delight in God for the sheer beauty and worth of who He is. Its opposite is hopelessness or despair, and its counterfeit is an elation that is based on experiencing blessings, not the Blesser, causing mood swings based on circumstances" (Galatians For You, p. 154).

Three ways to grow in the grace of joy:

  1. We must confess sin (Psalm 51:12).
  2. We must have our confidence in the Lord.
  3. We must take a long-range view of life (1 Peter 1:6)

 

other sermons in this series

Nov 22

2015

Gospel Kindness and Goodness

Preacher: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: Titus 3:1–8, Ephesians 2:8–10, Galatians 6:9–10, Romans 2:4 Series: Fruit of the Spirit

Nov 15

2015

Patience with our Sovereign God

Preacher: Paul Ortlinghaus Scripture: James 5:7–11, Ephesians 4:1–3, Isaiah 40:1, Proverbs 14:29, Psalm 86:15, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 1:15–16 Series: Fruit of the Spirit