Affections of the Heart: Joy (James 1:2-4)
I. We Can Find Joy in Our Trials (1:2-3) II. We Can Find Joy When We Trust in Christ (1:2-3)Joy: “a settled contentment in every situation by trusting in God.” The greatest joy you can ever have is found in a relationship with God Himself. III. We Can Find Joy Knowing He Has a Purpose […]
Knowing Jesus (Philippians 3:7-11)
Honor Thy Father and Mother (Ephesians 6:1-3)
Everything Matters (Ecclesiastes 12:9-14)
Peace and the Presence of God
Key idea: Peace is found not in our circumstances but is a confidence and rest in God and his goodness. Three ways to invite God’s presence, grow our faith, and cultivate peace:
Fruit, Faith, and the Gospel: Joy (John 15:11)
Key Idea: Key Idea: We find fullness of joy when we remember Christ’s character and respond to Him in faith. “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. And he who […]
To Be Rooted in the Word (Psalm 1)
Key Idea: For Us to Grow We Must be Rooted in the Word Flee from Sinful Influences (1)… Delight in the Word (2)… Meditate on the Word (2)… Dependence… Fruitfulness… Resilience… Instability (4)… Possible Destruction (5-6)… Practical Encouragements:
Affections of the Heart: Anxiety (Matthew 6:24-33)
1 Lesson about Worry: anxiety shows who your master is (v19-24) 4 Reasons Not to Worry: 1 Weapon Against Worry: Seek First the Kingdom (v.31-33)
How to Make the Most of Your Twenties (Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8)
Fruit, Faith, and the Gospel: Love
Key idea: God is love and we love one another as we live in His love. 1. The Person of Love (v. 7-8) 2. The Proof of Love (v. 9-10) 3. The Perfection of Love (v. 11-12)
