Sunday July 9 2017 Discovering Joy Despite My Circumstances Part 9: Realizing the Joy of Harmony What disharmony looks like. What harmony looks like. Which brings joy to your life and why? Philippians 4:1-5, p. 832 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, […]
Sunday July 2 2017 Discovering Joy Despite My Circumstances Part 8: Securing Joy by Going on to Spiritual Maturity Philippians 3:15-21, p. 832 “All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us […]
Discovering Joy Despite My Circumstances Basking in Joy from Victory Sunday, June 18, 2017 Philippians 3:7-14, p. 832 “But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost […]
Discovering Joy Despite My Circumstances Cultivating Joy Through Humility Sunday, June 11, 2017 What is false humility? What does it look like to you? How would you recognize it? Philippians 3:1-6, p. 831 “Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you […]
Discovering Joy Despite My Circumstances Part 5: Choosing Joy from Responsibility Sunday, June 4, 2017 What is discipline? Is it important? Are there any benefits? Paul tells us to “work out” our salvation with fear and trembling; what does that mean in terms of joy? Philippians 2:12-16 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always […]
Discovering Joy Despite My Circumstances Part 4: Building Joy on Unity Sunday, May 28, 2017 Recall a time where you were on a team; what were/are the things you enjoyed about that experience? Paul reveals how we can build joy into our lives upon unity Philippians 2:1-11 “Therefore if you have any encouragement from being […]
Discovering Joy Despite My Circumstances Part 3: Experiencing Joy Through Integrity Sunday, May 21, 2017 What does this old saying mean to you: “One who refuses to stand for something will sooner or later fall for anything.” New Christians go through these three stages: They become sons or daughters in the family (the fellowship of […]
Discovering Joy Despite My Circumstances Part 1: Discovering Joy in Community Sunday, May 7, 2017 Stress factors and unpleasant circumstances can rob us of our joy. How to find joy in the middle of this: the Apostle Paul’s discovery. Philippians 4:4 (p. 832) NLT “Always be full of joy in the Lord.” Philippians (Letter of […]