Sermons on Joy
When Heaven Meets Earth – Resurrection
Happy resurrection (Luke 24:1-12). Life is a journey, isn’t it? On the short journey to Emmaus Jesus listens to the disciples, He teaches them and then He reveals Himself (Luke 24:1-12). Let Jesus join your journey and He will do the same. Let confusion become clarity, despair turn to joy, and watch fear dissipate and be replaced by mission (John 16:16-22). Jesus will meet us on our road and give us meaning. Let Him lead.
Waiting Room – Joy
God gave King David a promise. God would establish a kingdom and on the throne will be a David’s son (1 Chronicles 17:1-15). David waited. He waited many years. In his humble poem (Psalm 27), from experience David states, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let our heart take courage; wait for the Lord.” He wanted to honor God and build a temple, but God said no, that will be the task of his son (1 Chronicles 17:16-27). Still,…
Fullness of JOY
Our culture seems obsessed with pursuing happiness, and yet it seems more and more out of reach. In John 15, Jesus promised His disciples a “fullness of joy.” Is there a difference between “happiness” and the “joy” that Jesus promised?