Choose Joy Ron Goerzen, November 11, 2018 Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9 Summary: How to get back joy that’s been stolen by worry, fear, and anxiety. Main Thought: Rejoice, Pray, Be Thankful. Getting to Know Each Other (Start Here): As we have been going through this series on joy, in what
When Joy is Hard to Find Pastor Kirk, November 4, 2018 Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14 Summary: When life is rough you can safeguard your heart and find joy by recognizing the lies, recognizing the truth and recognizing his presence. Main Thought: When joy is hard to find, return to the source.
Joy Nailed it! Pastor Kirk, October 28, 2018 Scripture:Philippians 2:19-30 Summary: If joy flows from a Christ-centered life, what does that look like? Paul gives three examples of people in Philippians who we can model our lives after as we search for joy. Main Thought: A Christ-centered life is characterized
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18 Summary: Joy flows from your salvation and it takes work in order to experience it every day. Main Thought: Joy takes work Getting to Know Each Other (Start Here): What are some of the things you have done to find joy? How successful were you at finding joy?
Finding Joy in Your Relationships Pastor Kirk, October 14, 2018 Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 Summary: When you live a Christ-centered life you can see yourself clearly, you can see others clearly and you can see the path to forward to unity clearly. Joy flows from unity. Main Thought: A Christ-centered life
Joy comes from exalting Jesus Pastor Daniel, October 7, 2018 Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26 Summary: When we exalt Christ we can experience joy in any situation because we are trusting that God is sovereign and in control of every situation. Main Thought: Christ is most exalted when we trust that God
The Search Begins Pastor Kirk, September 30, 2018 Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11 Summary: The search for joy begins with knowing who you are. When your identity is rooted in Christ you can see the good around you, your current circumstance will not determine the level of your joy and you
Deeper Let the River Flow Pastor Kirk, September 23, 2019 Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Acts 19 Summary: When the disciples in Ephesus were filled with Holy Spirit their lives and the lives of everyone in Ephesus were changed, just as Ezekiel’s vision of the river described. Main Thought: When you
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) Have you ever had a gardener? How did you take care of your garden? Did care of that garden include pruning certain plants? Read John 15:1-8 2.) This symbolic passage is about branches that don’t bear fruit being pruned and thrown away. Have you had something
Sermon Discussion Guide 1. Have you ever been to a different city and found yourself lost? Were you willing to ask for directions? Read John 14:1-7 2. In life we all face moments of feeling lost and in chaos. What does it mean for Jesus to be the Way in
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) Have you ever seen a magic trick in which something ordinary was changed into something extraordinary? Were you amazed and did you wonder “How did the magician do that?” Read John 11:1-37 2.) This story of sickness and death impacts a family who are Jesus’ friends.
Sermon Discussion Guide 1.) How has your view of missionaries changes since you first remember learning about what missionaries do? What do you see the role of missionaries being in the Church? Read Isaiah 49:6, Matthew 28:19-20, and Acts 1:8 2.) Don Orr talked with us about the ‘Big Ask’
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